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.

Event List

Age Group
Age Group
Program Type
Ongoing Events

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This event is in the "Adults" group.

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
This event is in the "Teens (12-18)" group.

Teen Room Takeover

Tuesday, January 28, 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

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
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
This event is in the "Teens (12-18)" group.
This event is in the "Children & Tweens (6-11)" group.

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
This event is in the "Preschool (0-5)" group.

Wiggles and Giggles

Wednesday, January 29, 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
This event is in the "Adults" group.

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...

This event is in the "Preschool (0-5)" group.

Bilingual Buddies

Thursday, January 30, 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
This event is in the "Teens (12-18)" group.
This event is in the "Children & Tweens (6-11)" group.

VolunTeens

Thursday, January 30, 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
This event is in the "Adults" group.

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
This event is in the "Adults" group.

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...

This event is in the "Adults" group.

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
This event is in the "Teens (12-18)" group.

Teen Room Takeover

Tuesday, February 4, 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

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
This event is in the "Preschool (0-5)" group.

Coretta Scott King Award Storytime

Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Imagination Lab at South Holland Public Library
Program Type:
Story Hour
Age Group:
Preschool (0-5)
Required
This event is in the "Adults" group.

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
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

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
This event is in the "Teens (12-18)" group.
This event is in the "Children & Tweens (6-11)" group.

VolunTeens

Thursday, February 6, 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...

Required
This event is in the "Teens (12-18)" group.
This event is in the "Children & Tweens (6-11)" group.

STEAM Lab: Circuits & Systems 

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

If you’re curious about how digital gadgets work, this is the session for you. We will learn about circuits and systems and do some hands-on activities. Best for ages 9-17&nbs...

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

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
This event is in the "Adults" group.

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
This event is in the "Children & Tweens (6-11)" group.
This event is in the "Preschool (0-5)" group.

Cozy Cinema

Saturday, February 8, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Imagination Lab at South Holland Public Library
Program Type:
Movie Presentations
Age Group:
Children & Tweens (6-11), Preschool (0-5)
Event Details:

Gather your loved ones for our Winter Family Movie Series at the library, featuring heartwarming films on the first Saturday of December, January, and February that are sure to bri...

This event is in the "Adults" group.

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
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Hidden Messages in Negro Spirituals with Connie Martin

Monday, February 10, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Room at South Holland Public Library
Program Type:
Community & Culture
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Learn about messages passed through Negro Spirituals to provide safe travels on the Underground Railroad. 

Required
This event is in the "Teens (12-18)" group.

Teen Room Takeover

Tuesday, February 11, 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.