Upcoming Events

Chess
Sep 18 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
Sep 18 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
Let’s Make a Piñata Part 1/ Construyendo piñatas Parte 1
Sep 18 2024 - 6:30pm
Making traditional Mexican piñatas. Instruction and materials provided by the library. Program for the whole family. Children will be making simpler piñatas.  Must sign-up and attend both sessions.  Registration begins on August 26. Construyendo piñatas tradicionales mexicanas. Instrucción y... more
Valuable Money Lessons to Teach Your Kids
Sep 18 2024 - 7:00pm
When it comes to talking to kids about money, starting early can help them form healthy financial habits. Learn practical tips from Brandon Mells, Community Manager at Chase Bank in South Holland (who is also a dad) so you can lay the foundation for financial health that will last a lifetime.... more
September Chair Yoga
Sep 19 2024 - 11:00am
Chair Yoga Thursdays, September 5, 12, 19,   11 am ZOOM and LIVE IN THE COMMUNITY ROOM REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Registration Begins August 26 Enjoy yoga while in a seated position.  This class is open and accessible for all!
VolunTeens
Sep 19 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. 
Drop-In Board Game Night
Sep 19 2024 - 5:30pm
Drop-In Board Game Night 3 Thursday, Sedptember,  October, and November,  5:30 - 8:30 pm Collaboration Space Drop in for contemporary board & card games. Learn a new game or bring your own! This program is intended for ages 20-30, but all are welcome
Bebés bilingües/ Bilingual Babies Storytime
Sep 20 2024 - 11:00am
Come and enjoy Spanish/English stories, music, movement, and multilingual fun with Miss Rosie! This is a great opportunity for all levels of Spanish, new or native spearkers to introduce their children to Spanish language at an early stage or for native speakers who want to support their home... more
Nerdvana Set Up
Sep 21 2024 (All day)
Nerdvana VolunTeens
Sep 21 2024 - 10:30am
Volunteer to help out at our fanfest! In addition to set-up and clean-up, you'll help monitor craft stations, keep games organized, handing out prizes, and all sorts of other things.

Thursday, October 17, 2024

Time Items
All day
 
4pm
VolunTeens
Oct 17 2024 - 4:00pm to 8:00pm
 
5pm
Drop-In Board Game Night
Oct 17 2024 - 5:30pm to 8:30pm