About Adult Services
The Adult Services department features books, audiobooks, and movies for adult patrons, in addition to printing, faxing, scanning, and public computers. The staff at the Adult Services Desk can assist you with the catalog, online resources, and reference questions.
Adult & Senior Events
Afternoon Book Club
The afternoon book club meets on the second Wednesday of each month. Books are available at the circulation desk one month before each meeting. These book discussions are open to all adults.
Craft and Chat
Crafting isn't just for kids! This month's craft for adults: a beaded jewelry-making workshop led by a guest instructor. The Library will provide all materials, so you only need to bring your creativity.
Great Decisions
Come talk about the most pressing international issues of our time in this eight-part discussion series from the Foreign Policy Association.
Film Lover Fridays
Join other movie lovers on the third Friday of each month to watch classic films. This season, we're showing science fiction movies from the 1950s.
This month's film is The Day the Earth Stood Still (1951).
The Black Chicago Renaissance
Celebrate Black History Month with this presentation by Africana Studies scholar Dr. Amira Millicent Davis.
Global Film Forum
Enjoy cinema from around the world, in the company of fellow global film fans.
This month's film: Broker (South Korea).
[Illinois Libraries Present] Still Afraid of the Dark: An Evening with R.L. Stine
[Illinois Libraries Present] Still Afraid of the Dark: An Evening with R.L. Stine
Witty, creepy, and compulsively readable, bestselling author R.L.
Coffee Monday
Come to the library on the first Monday morning of every month for coffee, pastries, and conversation about local matters. It’s a great way to get to know your neighbors and learn about things going on in the community.
Great Decisions
Come talk about the most pressing international issues of our time in this eight-part discussion series from the Foreign Policy Association.
Kanopy
Mango Languages
New York Times
Visit the Adult Services Department on the 2nd floor. You will also find our Adult Service Desk, where we can help with everything from book recommendations to technical support, and our patron-favorite fireplaces, which are crackling away November-March.