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Great Authors at the Library |An Evening with James McBride |
Thursday, October 8, at 7 pm | JOIN US for an evening with New York Times bestselling author James McBride. His landmark memoir, The Color of Water, rested on the NYT bestseller list for two years and is considered an American classic that is read in schools and universities across the United States. His debut novel Miracle at St. Anna was translated into a major motion picture and directed by American film icon Spike Lee. McBride’s latest novel, The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store, was named Best Book of the Year by NPR, The Washington Post, The New Yorker, TIME, Amazon, and Barnes and Noble.
Both the Main Library and Douglass Branch will close at 5 pm to prepare. Doors will open at 6:30 pm at the Main Library.
Books will be available for purchase and a book signing will follow the presentation.
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Saturday, October 31, at 1 pm | JOIN US for an afternoon of Halloween fun with crafts, games, and activities! Plus take home a free book as a special treat! Costumes and kids of all ages are welcome. |
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Wednesday, October 21, from 6–7 pm | LEARN HOW to use the Bernina sewing machines available in The Makerspace at the Douglass Branch. Sign up starting October 1 » |
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LIKE TO WRITE? This month, writers can learn about how setting can bring your story to life in the workshop Story Elements: Setting led by local author Ekta Garg (10/7). Later in the month, gain feedback and writing tips from fellow writers at the next Writers Lounge (10/21).
Find details about our Writer’s Workshop series and the 2026 Short Story Contest on our website. |
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Money Matter$ | Caring for Aging Parents |
Thursday, October 15, at 6 pm | QUESTIONS about caregiving? Abbie Osterbur and Niralee Patel, financial advisors at Osterbur Patel Wealth Management of Raymond James, will lead this month's session and share key financial considerations for caregivers. Attend in person or sign up for the Zoom link to attend online.
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Thursday, October 8, at 2 pm | ENJOY CRAFTING? Swing by the Douglass Branch on the second Thursday of each month and make a new craft! |
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Business & Career Workshops |
NEED HELP with your job search or business venture? Local experts leading workshops this month include Scott Clanin, President of Clanin Creative (10/8) and Bill Whitman, Jr., award-winning media and communications expert and advisor (10/20).
Business Resources »
Career Resources » |
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JOIN US at the Douglass Branch on Wednesday at 4 pm for our weekly do-it-yourself activity. This month, kids can create a creepy monster claw and decorate their own mini pumpkins! |
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Virtual Visit with Author Geoffrey Baer |
Thursday, October 20, at 7 pm | JOIN US for a virtual visit with Chicago historian, storyteller, and PBS host Geoffrey Baer. Sign up for the Zoom link » |
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LOOKING FOR fun activities on Friday evening? Stop by the library on Fridays from 6–8 pm for Unbooked, which includes activities like Trivia, Card Games, Puzzle Peace, and Bingo!
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JOIN US for family-friendly fun on Friday evenings at Unbooked Kids at the library! Drop in from 6–8 pm for rotating crafts and activities for kids. |
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EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
FOR ALL AGES
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Studio Weekend Hours
• Saturdays, 9 am–6 pm
• Sundays, 12–6 pm
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*No Drop-in on Thu., Oct. 8 due to the author event that evening. |
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Club Fred meets on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays from 4–5 pm
@ Douglass Branch
Join us after school for
games, activities, and more! |
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Fall Reading Challenge
The Fall Reading Challenge has begun! We invite infants through Grade 12 students to read to win! Sign up » |
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Family Fun Night
Thursdays at 6:30 pm |
Stop by on Thursday evenings for games, crafts, STEAM activities, and more, especially for families with school-aged kids. |
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Teen Lounge
Every day after school from 3–4:30 pm
EVERY DAY after school, middle and high school students can stop by the Main Library in The Studio for activities and fun.
*Does not meet Oct. 8–9 or Oct. 12–16. |
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Friday Night Jam Sessions
Fri., October 23, from 6–8 pm Fourth Fridays
@ Douglass Branch
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Yarn & Shenanigans
Mon., October 5 & 19, at 6 pm
@ Douglass Branch |
Project READ Tutoring
Fridays at 9:30 am |
Project READ Introduction to Tutoring Training
Fri., October 2, at 10 am
Sign up » |
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Table Talk Book Club:
Miracle at St. Anna by James McBride
Thu., October 13, at 6:30 pm
@ Douglass Branch
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Cover-to-Cover Book Club:
The Bewitching by Silvia Moreno-Garcia
Thu., October 8, at 1:30 pm
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Pajama Storytime
Tue., October 6 & 20, at 6:30 pm
@ Douglass Branch |
Saturday Storytime Saturdays at 9:30 &
10:30 am |
Make & Take for Preschoolers
Thursdays at 10 am |
Sensory-Friendly Storytime
Tue., October 13, at 6:30 pm |
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NEW TIMES FOR FALL!
Baby Storytime
Mondays at 9:30, 10, & 10:30 am
Toddler Storytime
Tuesdays at 9:30, 10, and 10:30 am
Preschool Storytime
Wednesdays at 9:30 & 10:30 am
Saturday Storytime
Saturdays at 9:30 &
10:30 am
Mother Goose on the Loose Storytime
Douglass: Last Monday of the month at 11:30 am
Main Library: Last Wednesday of the month
at 11:30 am |
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WHAT’S NEW? New Releases hit the shelves every week on Tuesday mornings. Reserve your copy now or give us a call at 217.403.2000. |
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