Boundless App Update

Due to the unexpected closure of Baker & Taylor, the Boundless platform and app are being discontinued.  The eRead Illinois collection of e-books and e-audiobooks will transition to a new platform offering the same great titles plus new enhancements.  For complete details, please visit our Library News page.

Upcoming Events

Featured Events

Bedazzled book cover for "Out of My Mind," by Sharon M. Draper

Bling My Book for All Ages

Thursday, October 30, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Community Room (W) at Washburn

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Classes, Literature & Writing, Workshops

Age Group:

Children (6 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults, Everyone
Capacity has been reached. Additional registrants will be placed on the waitlist.
Library Branch: Washburn
Room: Community Room (W)
Age Group: Children (6 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes, Literature & Writing, Workshops
Registration requested
Event Details:

Make it shine!

Give your favorite read a glittering glow-up!  We’ll supply the rhinestones and tools—just bring the book you adore most and turn its cover into a shimmering masterpiece. 

A turkey holding a book and pencil.

Stories to Be Thankful For

Monday, November 3, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Reading Room (B) at Benson

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Educational Programming, Family Programming, Literature & Writing

Age Group:

Toddlers (2 - 5)
Registration will close on November 3, 2025 @ 4:00pm.
Library Branch: Benson
Room: Main Reading Room (B)
Age Group: Toddlers (2 - 5)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational Programming, Family Programming, Literature & Writing
Registration requested
Event Details:

Put on your coziest pajamas and join us for a special Thanksgiving storytime! We’ll gobble up fun turkey-themed books, sing a few songs, and celebrate the season of thankfulness together.

Book cover for "Weyward," by Emilia Hart.

Spring Bay Bookies

Monday, November 3, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Reading Room (SB) at Spring Bay

Program Type:

Book Clubs

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Spring Bay
Room: Main Reading Room (SB)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

Weyward, by Emilia Hart

I am a Weyward, and wild inside.

An older person's eye. Text: Illinois Eye Center Free Vision Screenings

Illinois Eye Center Free Vision Screenings

Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room (GH) at Germantown Hills

Program Type:

Health & Wellness

Age Group:

Toddlers (2 - 5), Children (6 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults, Everyone
Registration will close on November 4, 2025 @ 10:00am.
Library Branch: Germantown Hills
Room: Meeting Room (GH)
Age Group: Toddlers (2 - 5), Children (6 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration requested
Event Details:

Free Vision Screenings from Illinois Eye Center

Your vision is vital for a healthy lifestyle!  Get your vision checked with a FREE screening provided by Illinois Eye Center.

Cartoon illustration of a human brain with arms and legs lifting a weighted barbell overhead.

Wits Workout: Savor the Season

Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room (GH) at Germantown Hills

Program Type:

Health & Wellness, Workshops

Age Group:

Adults
Registration will close on November 5, 2025 @ 1:00pm.
Library Branch: Germantown Hills
Room: Meeting Room (GH)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Workshops
Registration requested
Event Details:

Savor the Season

sea·son - /ˈsēz(ə)n/

noun

Text: Silent Book Club

Silent Book Club: Coffeehouse Edition

Thursday, November 6, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Off Site

Program Type:

Book Clubs

Age Group:

Adults
Registration will close on November 6, 2025 @ 4:00pm.
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Registration requested
A turkey holding a book and pencil.

Stories to Be Thankful For

Thursday, November 6, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room (R) at Roanoke

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Educational Programming, Family Programming, Literature & Writing

Age Group:

Toddlers (2 - 5)
Registration will close on November 6, 2025 @ 4:00pm.
Library Branch: Roanoke
Room: Meeting Room (R)
Age Group: Toddlers (2 - 5)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational Programming, Family Programming, Literature & Writing
Registration requested
Event Details:

Put on your coziest pajamas and join us for a special Thanksgiving storytime! We’ll gobble up fun turkey-themed books, sing a few songs, and celebrate the season of thankfulness together.

App icons for Hobbies and Crafts Source, hoopla Digital, Kanopy, Libby, Teen Book Cloud, and TumbleBooks Library

How to Library: E-Books and Audiobooks

Friday, November 7, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room (GH) at Germantown Hills

Program Type:

Classes, Educational Programming, Family Programming, Workshops

Age Group:

Everyone
Registration will close on November 7, 2025 @ 10:00am.
Library Branch: Germantown Hills
Room: Meeting Room (GH)
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Classes, Educational Programming, Family Programming, Workshops
Registration requested
Event Details:

E-books and Audiobooks

In this session, we will look at the variety of options available for digital materials and explore the e-book📖 and audiobook🎧 platforms the library offers.  

A turkey holding a book and pencil.

Stories to Be Thankful For

Monday, November 10, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room (GH) at Germantown Hills

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Educational Programming, Family Programming, Literature & Writing

Age Group:

Toddlers (2 - 5)
Registration will close on November 10, 2025 @ 5:00pm.
Library Branch: Germantown Hills
Room: Meeting Room (GH)
Age Group: Toddlers (2 - 5)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational Programming, Family Programming, Literature & Writing
Registration requested
Event Details:

Put on your coziest pajamas and join us for a special Thanksgiving storytime! We’ll gobble up fun turkey-themed books, sing a few songs, and celebrate the season of thankfulness together.

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