Upcoming Events

PowerPoint 101
Oct 14 2024 - 7:00pm
PowerPoint 101 Monday, October 14,  7 pm in the Collaboration Space Registration  REQUIRED.  Registration for this program begins on September 16. Learn the fundamentals of Microsoft PowerPoint. Create slides, format text and images, use templates, and add animations. Participants will practice... more
"It's YOU I Like!" Storytime
Oct 15 2024 - 11:00am
Come enjoy songs, rhymes, and reading with Miss Rosie. A storytime inspired by the world of Mister Rogers's Neighborhood. Reading books to promote community, self-assurance, and kindness.  Please Register. For a public program, the public is given the priority for admittance. Daycares of 5 kids or... more
PowerPoint 101
Oct 15 2024 - 12:00pm
PowerPoint 101 Tuesday, October 15,  at 12 pm in the Collaboration Space. Registration  REQUIRED. Registration for this program will begin on September 16. Learn the fundamentals of Microsoft PowerPoint. Create slides, format text and images, use templates, and add animations. Participants will... more
Just the Facts Book Club
Oct 15 2024 - 7:00pm
Just the Facts Non-Fiction Book Club: Till Murder Do Us Part: True-Crime Thrillers by James Patterson Tuesday, October 15,  7 pm Small Meeting Room REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Two true-crime stories from James Patterson; will truth be stranger than fiction?
Chess
Oct 16 2024 - 5:00pm
Thornwood Chess coach, former NFL player, and former Olympian Michael Blair teaches the basics of chess and challenges young minds each week. Whether you’re just learning, are a seasoned player, or just want to play with your friends (or make some new ones), the Teen Room is the place to be. 
¡Wepa! Wednesdays Storytime
Oct 16 2024 - 5:00pm
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage all season! Join us for a fun cultural craft, we will be making felt cultural foods, singing bilingual songs, and listening to cultural stories and lots of Wepa! (Dancing)!  español: ¡Celebrando la Herencia Hispana toda la temporada! ¡Disfruta de una divertida... more
Preparing Financially for Your Child’s Education
Oct 16 2024 - 7:00pm
While 97 percent of families report that "they believe college is an investment in their student's future," less than half of parents say they have a plan to pay for college. Preparing now, while your children are young, can prevent financial stress later. Hear from Brandon Mells, Community Manager... more
Let’s make Cultural Art! ¡Hagamos Arte Cultural!
Oct 16 2024 - 7:00pm
Join us for an evening of arte.  Families will create their own personalized version of “the sacred heart.” The Heart is a symbol of compassion and love for humanity. The heart is often seen in Mexican Folk Art made out of tin and bright colors such as red, green, pink, blue, and yellow. Haz arte... more
VolunTeens
Oct 17 2024 - 4:00pm
Whether you need hours for a club or school, or if you are just looking for a way to serve your community, SHPL offers you lots of opportunities. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED AND LIMITED TO 5 PARTICIPANTS A WEEK. 
Trivia Night at the Thornton Distilling Co.
Oct 17 2024 - 6:30pm
Trivia Night at the Thornton Distilling Co. Thursday, October 17,  6:30 pm Thornton Distilling Co 400 E Margaret St, Thornton, IL 60476 REGISTRATION REQUIRED.  Registration begins September 16. SPACE IS LIMITED. Must be 21+ Years to Register. Get ready for a chilling evening of trivia fun at... more

Tuesday, December 5, 2023

Time Items
All day
 
Before 11am
12 Days of Craft Take and Make
Dec 5 2023 (All day)
 
11am
Playdate at the Library
Dec 5 2023 - 11:00am
 
4pm
Holiday Cookie Decoration
Dec 5 2023 - 4:30pm to 5:30pm
 
7pm
Spades and Sitcoms
Dec 5 2023 - 7:00pm to 8:00pm