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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Create Invitations with Canva

Monday, January 13, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Collaboration Space at South Holland Public Library
Program Type:
Computer Classes
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Discover how to design beautiful and custom invitations for any event using Canva's intuitive tools and templates. If you wish to participate in-person along with the presente...

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Happy group of multiracial teens

Teen Room Takeover

Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Teen Room at South Holland Public Library
Program Type:
DIY & Crafts, Gaming
Age Group:
Teens (12-18)
Event Details:

Whether you’re into video games, tabletop games, art, or you just want a chill space to hang with your friends, we’ve got what you want.

A book that says, "Medicare Insurance Kit" with a stethoscope and a calculator on top.

The Medicare Puzzle: Do You Know Your A, B, C, and D’s?

Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room at South Holland Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Find out how Medicare enrollment periods work and how to avoid late penalties, what you can expect to pay after going on Medicare, what Medicare covers and doesn't cover, and how t...

Open
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Planner with coffee and decorative stickers

Pens & Planners

Wednesday, January 15, 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...

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Woman reading a bedtime story to sleeping woman

Wiggles and Giggles

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Imagination Lab at South Holland Public Library
Program Type:
Story Hour
Age Group:
Preschool (0-5)
Event Details:

Join us for hilarious tales, fun activities, and a whole lot of laughter every week! 

Open
Required
Latina Woman with purple and blue hair smiling and saying Hola Amigo in comment bubble

Bilingual Buddies

Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Imagination Lab at South Holland Public Library
Program Type:
Story Hour
Age Group:
Preschool (0-5)
Event Details:

Come enjoy songs, rhymes, and reading in English and Spanish. Reading books to promote community, self-assurance, and kindness.  For a public program, the public is given the ...

Closed
Required
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VolunTeens

Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 4:00pm - 8:00pm
Teen Room at South Holland Public Library
Program Type:
Community & Culture
Age Group:
Teens (12-18), Children & Tweens (6-11)
VolunTeens:

The library is happy to offer volunteer opportunities for youth in grades 6 and up! If you need service hours for a club or church or if you just want something to put on your coll...

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Required
Drop in Board Game Night

Drop-In Board Game Night

Thursday, January 16, 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.

STEAM Lab logo

STEAM Lab: Interactive STEM Playground

Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room at South Holland Public Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Teens (12-18), Children & Tweens (6-11)
Event Details:

We're launching a collection of STEM kits for your at-home enjoyment. Come get a sneak preview at this diverse assortment and test out the kit activities. View the stars through a ...

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DIY Tea Bag

Friday, January 17, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Collaboration Space at South Holland Public Library
Program Type:
DIY & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Craft your perfect brew with our DIY Tea Bag Blend, where you'll discover how to create custom herbal infusions that are sure to be your cup of tea! 

Open
Required
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Dungeons and Dragons

Saturday, January 18, 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.

Open
Required
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MLK Day of Service

All Day
Teen Room at South Holland Public Library
Program Type:
Community & Culture
Age Group:
Teens (12-18), Children & Tweens (6-11)
Event Details:

Drop in to the Teen Room and choose from a variety of community service projects to do by yourself or with friends.

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

Yarn N' All

Monday, January 20, 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...

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Required
Happy group of multiracial teens

Teen Room Takeover

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Teen Room at South Holland Public Library
Program Type:
DIY & Crafts, Gaming
Age Group:
Teens (12-18)
Event Details:

Whether you’re into video games, tabletop games, art, or you just want a chill space to hang with your friends, we’ve got what you want.

The word declutter surrounded by crumpled pieces of paper.

Declutter Your Home and Finances

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room at South Holland Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Many of us struggle to keep up with the clutter in our lives, including all of the financial papers and other documents we accumulate. In this session, Molly Hofer of the Universit...

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Required
Woman reading a bedtime story to sleeping woman

Wiggles and Giggles

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Imagination Lab at South Holland Public Library
Program Type:
Story Hour
Age Group:
Preschool (0-5)
Event Details:

Join us for hilarious tales, fun activities, and a whole lot of laughter every week! 

Open
Required
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Adult Anime Club

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Small Meeting Room at South Holland Public Library
Program Type:
Community & Culture
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Welcome to the Adult Anime Club, a space for anime enthusiasts aged 18 and older to dive deep into a diverse range of titles, from thought-provoking dramas to thrilling action seri...

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Bilingual Buddies

Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Imagination Lab at South Holland Public Library
Program Type:
Story Hour
Age Group:
Preschool (0-5)
Event Details:

Come enjoy songs, rhymes, and reading in English and Spanish. Reading books to promote community, self-assurance, and kindness.  For a public program, the public is given the ...

Closed
Required
A smiling male wearing ear buds holding a towel that he is using for his workout.

Mindful Motion

Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room at South Holland Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Feeling tired, stressed, or with low energy? Learn some simple movements to improve these symptoms along with improved balance and body awareness. 

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VolunTeens

Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 4:00pm - 8:00pm
Teen Room at South Holland Public Library
Program Type:
Community & Culture
Age Group:
Teens (12-18), Children & Tweens (6-11)
VolunTeens:

The library is happy to offer volunteer opportunities for youth in grades 6 and up! If you need service hours for a club or church or if you just want something to put on your coll...

Open
Required
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Senior Social– Let's Play BINGO!

Friday, January 24, 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.

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A Female meditating in the middle of a peaceful living room.

Morning Meditation

Monday, January 27, 2025 at 10:15am - 11:15am
Community Room at South Holland Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Start your week on a positive note with a quick but powerful meditation session. 

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

New Year, New Website

Monday, January 27, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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! 

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Required

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