Upcoming Events

Discover the harmony of sweet, salty, sour, and spicy that defines Thai cuisine. In this class, we’ll create dishes like Thai Basil Chicken with Coconut-Lime Jasmine Rice and finish with a refreshing Mango Sticky Rice for dessert.

ILP Presents: Beyond the Page with Percival Everett 

Thursday, March 19, 2026 7:00-8:00p

Grades 6-12. Via Zoom. New and Returning players welcome. Come join in on this popular fantasy role-playing game, no experience necessary! Characters will be provided for you to play during the game.

Experience the art of handmade pasta with a bright, springtime twist.

Ryan Decker breaks down the basics of personal finance: budgeting and introductory saving and investment strategies. Learn which factors to consider for deciding when, where, and how to save, invest, or aggressively tackle debt.

Join us virtually as we zoom with Mallory Mortillaro, noted art historian and educator, as she reveals information about the Lost Treasures of the Titanic.

Owning a home takes a lot of time, money, and energy, so not only is it important to be educated about the process, but also about home ownership.

The Art Institute of Chicago and Grant Park are not just beloved city landmarks—they’ve also played unforgettable roles on the big screen.

Illinois Libraries Present (ILP)

Cristina Henríquez: Voice, Culture, and Human Connection
 

Thursday, April 16 | 7-8 PM CST

Grades 6-12. Via Zoom. New and Returning players welcome. Come join in on this popular fantasy role-playing game, no experience necessary! Characters will be provided for you to play during the game.

Celebrate Earth Month and National Parks Week with an inspiring local story, "Walking Chicago’s Coast: A 63-Mile Journey to the Indiana Dunes"!

Are you thinking about retirement? Does it seem completely out of reach?

Join us on Zoom to play games on Board Game Arena together.

Take a culinary journey to the Mediterranean and discover vibrant, healthy dishes inspired by the sun-soaked flavors of the region.

Grades 6-12. Via Zoom. New and Returning players welcome. Come join in on this popular fantasy role-playing game, no experience necessary! Characters will be provided for you to play during the game.

Illinois Libraries Present (ILP)

Babel-On with R.F. Kuang

Tuesday, May 19 | 7-8 PM CST