Happy Holidays!

The library will be closed on Tuesday, December 24 and Wednesday, December 25th.
We will reopen on Thursday, December 26th for our regular hours.

We will be closed again on Tuesday, December 31 and Wednesday, January 1.
We will reopen on Thursday, January 2 for our regular hours.

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Library Board of Trustees Meeting

Monday, January 27, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Small Meeting Room at South Holland Public Library
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Regular Library Board Meeting

There is a laptop with a screen that says, "Front End Development"

New Year, New Website

Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Collaboration Space at South Holland Public Library
Program Type:
Computer Classes
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

New website, same library! Learn how to navigate our new website with ease and discover all the exciting resources at your fingertips! 

Required
Cover of the book, 'Choose me' written by Tess Gerritsen and Gary Braver. It is a close up photo of a female's eye and she is touching her lips with her finger.

We Know Who Dunnit Book Club- Choose Me by Tess Gerritsen

Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Small Meeting Room at South Holland Public Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The Library hosts a variety of book clubs for adult readers. In this We Know Who Dunnit Mysery book club we will be discussing 'Choose Me' by Tess Gerritsen. Stop by the Reference ...

Required
Planner with coffee and decorative stickers

Pens & Planners

Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Imagination Lab at South Holland Public Library
Program Type:
DIY & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors, Teens (12-18), Children & Tweens (6-11)
Event Details:

Our planner and journaling club is perfect for you to: Catch up on your journaling, Create a vision board, Review your budget, Write and review your goals, or just Update your...

Open
Required
Cubierta del libro. Hombre en traje color crema mirando a la distancia con un fondo azul.

Club de Lectura

Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Small Meeting Room at South Holland Public Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs, en Español
Age Group:
Adults
Book Clubs:

The Library hosts a variety of book clubs for adult readers. 

Event Details:

Junio de 1960.  Una tormenta mantiene aisladas en la idílica isla de Utakos, frente a Corfú, a nueve personas alojadas en el pequeño hotel local. Nada hace presagiar lo que es...

Dungeon and Dragon Logo: Adventures League in the center of the photo. A collection of dice is in the background.

Dungeons and Dragons

Saturday, February 1, 2025 at 12:30pm - 3:30pm
Collaboration Space at South Holland Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

A Tier 1 Adventure forLevel 1 through 4 charactersAdventurers without existing characters will be provided pre-generated characters. All play materials provided.

Required
Technology Help

Walk-In Tech Help

Monday, February 3, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Mac Station at South Holland Public Library
Program Type:
Computer Classes
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Walk in for 1-on-1 help with your tech questions about smart devices, library databases, e-books, Microsoft Office, or any other basic computing dilemmas. Come to the Reference Des...

Think Fast Trivia

Black History Month Think Fast Trivia

Monday, February 3, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Collaboration Space at South Holland Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Adults
Think Fast Trivia:

Monthly themed trivia games offering fun and friendly competition; aimed at the 20/30 year old and beyond audience.

Event Details:

Grab your friends, flex your brainpower, and compete in an exciting evening of trivia fun. 

Required
Nature Walk and Reflection

Nature Walk and Reflection at Sandridge Nature Center

Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Offsite at South Holland Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Nature Walk and Reflection:

Take a walk at the Sandridge Nature Center while experiencing nature and connecting with fellow nature lovers.

Required
Offsite Event
A Female using a paint brush on a canvas, with paint alongside her.

Black Artist Paint by Number

Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Collaboration Space at South Holland Public Library
Program Type:
DIY & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Painting made easy! All the necessary supplies, including paints, brushes, and a canvas, will be provided. 

Required
Chair Yoga

February Chair Yoga

Thursday, February 6, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room at South Holland Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Seniors
Chair Yoga:

Enjoy yoga while in a seated position. This class is for seniors but all are welcome!

Required
individual cup of chocolate mousse with whip cream on top

Chocolate Desserts with Chef Susan Maddox

Thursday, February 6, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room at South Holland Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Chef Susan will demonstrate and share samples of three chocolate desserts, just in time for Valentine's Day.

Required
Four People Enjoying Themselves, Laughing with Snacks on the Table in Front of Them.

Jackbox Games

Saturday, February 8, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Community Room at South Holland Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Jackbox Games is a collection of interactive party games that use smartphones as controllers, combining humor, creativity, and trivia for a fun and engaging group experience. 

Required
Spice It Up!

Spice It Up!

All Day
Take and Makes at South Holland Public Library
Program Type:
DIY & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Spice It Up!:

Enhance your cooking with a new spice each month. Receive a sample of a new spice along with an information packet complete with recipes.

Event Details:

Enhance your cooking with a new spice each month. Receive a sample of a new spice along with an information packet complete with recipes. Pick up your Spice Packet at the Reference...

Required
Planner with coffee and decorative stickers

Pens & Planners

Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Imagination Lab at South Holland Public Library
Program Type:
DIY & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors, Teens (12-18), Children & Tweens (6-11)
Event Details:

Our planner and journaling club is perfect for you to: Catch up on your journaling, Create a vision board, Review your budget, Write and review your goals, or just Update your...

Open
Required
Chair Yoga

February Chair Yoga

Thursday, February 13, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room at South Holland Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Seniors
Chair Yoga:

Enjoy yoga while in a seated position. This class is for seniors but all are welcome!

Required
The Movie Life featuring [From Left to Right]: Michael Taliferro, Eddie Murphy, Martin Lawrence, and Bernie Mac

Reel Talk: Life

Monday, February 17, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Small Meeting Room at South Holland Public Library
Program Type:
Community & Culture
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

In light of Black History Month, Let’s talk about the movie “Life” and dive into the deeper meanings the movie wanted to portray. Please watch the movie prior to the discussion to ...

Required
A women holding up material that she has crocheted into a circle.

Yarn N' All

Monday, February 17, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:15pm
Collaboration Space at South Holland Public Library
Program Type:
DIY & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Are you a crafter who creates with yarn, floss, hooks, or needles? If so, this group is for you! Enjoy working on your projects with others creating works in crocheting, knitting a...

Required
A container of Sugar Scrub with essential oil bottles next to it.

DIY Sugar Scrub

Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Collaboration Space at South Holland Public Library
Program Type:
DIY & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Transform your skincare routine with our Homemade Sugar Scrub, where you'll learn to create delightful, all-natural exfoliating scrubs that leave your skin rejuvenated and glowing!...

Required
Metropolitan Family Services Logo, outline of three people in orange and white over the words metropolitan family services.

Metropolitan Family Services Drop-In Q&A

Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Collaboration Space at South Holland Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Seniors
Event Details:

Advocates will be available to answer your questions regarding License Plate Discounts, the RTA discount program, Medicare, & Medicaid - get help finding the right discounts an...

A woman surrounded by plants, planting a seed.

Seed Starting 101

Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Room at South Holland Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Spring is right around the corner! Kaylynn will show us the proper way to start our seedlings to give our gardens the best possible foundation.

Required
Chair Yoga

February Chair Yoga

Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room at South Holland Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Seniors
Chair Yoga:

Enjoy yoga while in a seated position. This class is for seniors but all are welcome!

Required
Drop in Board Game Night

Drop-In Board Game Night

Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Collaboration Space at South Holland Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Adults
Drop in Board Game Night:

New and familiar board games for those who enjoy low-tech gaming.

Bingo Cards with Bingo Numbers in front

Senior Social– Let's Play BINGO!

Friday, February 21, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Collaboration Space at South Holland Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Seniors
Event Details:

Get ready for an afternoon of fun! Bring your friends and your lucky charm.

Required