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Art Exhibit: "Behind the Mask": Portraits by Pete Gillespie

All Day 11/17–12/31
Arts & Culture
Maze Branch Library
Library Branch: Maze Branch Library
Age Group: Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture
Event Details:

"I interview strangers and attempt to capture in color and composition the emotion that I felt during the conversation. I work from photographs. Each painting is accompanied by a collection of quotes from our conversation.

Art Exhibit: "The Hovering Brush" by Jonathan Franklin

All Day 12/9–1/17
Arts & Culture, Kids & Families, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Gallery
Age Group: Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Kids & Families, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Event Details:

The Hovering Brush by Jonathan Franklin will be on view December 9-January 17 at the Main Library Gallery.

Audio Booth Reservation

10:00am–11:00am
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Audio Booth

Creative Studio Media Stations Reservation

10:00am–1:00pm
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Creative Studio: Media Station 1

Audio Booth Reservation

11:00am–2:00pm
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Audio Booth

Hagar's Song

1:00pm–4:00pm
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Lobby Community Space
Description of Meeting/Event

Practicing the NGUZO SABA in America
Holistic Approach to Good Academic Results
Holistic Approach to God and Reconciliation

One-on-One Small Business Consulting

1:00pm–4:00pm
Careers & Businesses
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Careers & Businesses
Event Details:

Do you have questions about starting or growing a business? Sit down with Chettha Saetia, business owner, business advisor, and Director of The Illinois Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at Chinese Mutual Aid Association (CMAA).

Audio Booth Reservation

9:00am–12:00pm
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Audio Booth

Girl Scout Troop 404

10:00am–11:30am
Dole Branch Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Dole Branch Library
Room: Dole Branch Meeting Room

Free State of Illinois Basset Training Class

12:00pm–4:00pm
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room

GG 4

12:00pm–4:00pm
Dole Branch Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Dole Branch Library
Room: Dole Branch Meeting Room

Meetings

1:00pm–2:00pm
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Conference Room

Audio Booth Reservation

1:00pm–4:00pm
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Audio Booth

Paul & Karen Smith-Calhoun Library

1:00pm–4:00pm
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Description of Meeting/Event

This is the second day of the "First Fruits" Kwanzaa Kujichagulia- Self-Determination , Define Yourself, Name Yourself and not be named or defined by anyone else. No preaching or teaching, sharing .

Team meeting

3:00pm–4:00pm
Maze Branch Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Maze Branch Library
Room: Maze Branch Meeting Room

Audio Booth Reservation

12:00pm–1:30pm
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Audio Booth

Zeta Phi Beta

2:00pm–4:00pm
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room

Birthday Party

2:30pm–4:00pm
Dole Branch Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Dole Branch Library
Room: Dole Branch Meeting Room
Description of Meeting/Event

We will have a craft and birthday treats for a group of kindergarteners!

Cub Scouts (Pack 16) - Webelos Den Meeting

3:00pm–4:30pm
Maze Branch Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Maze Branch Library
Room: Maze Branch Meeting Room

Audio Booth Reservation

9:30am–11:00am
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Audio Booth

2026 Yoga Planning Meeting

10:00am–2:00pm
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Description of Meeting/Event

This is a planning meeting with myself and a friend for 2026 for our businesses

Embroidery Class for Kids

3:00pm–4:30pm
Arts & Culture, Kids & Families
Main Library
Join the waitlist
Registration Required
Capacity has been reached. Additional registrants will be placed on the waitlist.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Elementary School
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Kids & Families
Registration Required
Event Details:

Discover the art of embroidery in this hands on program for kids. We'll learn how to do a simple stitch using a hoop, needle and thread. Take home your own creative project! All materials are provided. No experience is needed.