Notice 8/23/21: Per Cook County Department of Public Health, masks are required for everyone indoors, whether vaccinated or unvaccinated. 
Disposable masks are available at service desks.  If you cannot wear a mask or are not ready to visit at this time,
please use Curbside Pickup, Home Delivery, our Digital Collections, or contact us to see how we can assist you.  Thank you.

 
 
 
On October 19, our SWAN Catalog is getting an upgrade with: Smart suggestions More relevant results Item availability at a glance Grouped items and more! Try out the new catalog here, or visit the SWAN site for more information and guides.
Oct. 19 - New Catalog

On October 19, our SWAN Catalog is getting an upgrade with:

  • Smart suggestions
  • More relevant results
  • Item availability at a glance
  • Grouped items
  • and more!

Try out the new catalog here, or visit the SWAN site for more information and guides.

We want to hear from you!  How are we successful? How can we improve? Take our survey and your input will help us create the Library's Strategic Plan for 2022-2025. Thank you!
Strategic Plan Survey

We want to hear from you!  How are we successful? How can we improve?

Take our survey and your input will help us create the Library's Strategic Plan for 2022-2025.

Thank you!

Virtual MidKids Read: Séance Tea Party
Virtual MidKids Read

Grades 3-6
Wednesday, Oct. 27, 4 p.m.

Pick up a copy of the book Séance Tea Party by Reimena Yee, read it and discuss it over Zoom with others who read it too!

Sign up to get the Zoom link!

Never miss a new release from your favorite author! You choose the authors, we do the work and put them on hold for you.   Click here to sign up today.
Bestsellers Club

Never miss a new release from your favorite author!

You choose the authors, we do the work and put them on hold for you.  

Click here to sign up today.

PNG Online Classes for Teens
Project Next Generation

Technology classes for teens are back at the library!

Tuesdays & Thursdays @ 4pm

Space is limited. Sign up today!

More information.

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New Materials

New Materials

Calendar of Events

Calendar of Events

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All Ages Pumpkin Painting Carryout Kits
Monday, October 18, 2021 - All Day

Hybrid Gentle Mat Yoga
Monday, October 18, 2021 - 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Little Explorers Story Time (Ages 6-36 Months)
Tuesday, October 19, 2021 - 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM

Glowforge & Inkscape (4-part class)
Tuesday, October 19, 2021 - 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Tuesday Night Book Discussion-When No One is Watching by Alyssa Cole
Tuesday, October 19, 2021 - 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Tiny Tots Story Time (Ages 0-35 months)
Wednesday, October 20, 2021 - 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM

Rockin' Reads (Ages 3-5)
Wednesday, October 20, 2021 - 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM

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