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Summer Fun Continues!
Back to School Scavenger Hunt
Back to School Scavenger Hunt
'Build your backpack' by searching for pictures of glue, scissors, a ruler and more in the Children's Room at the Main Library!
Summer Highlight
Ask a Master Gardener
Illinois Extension Master Gardeners will be in the lobby of the Main Library on select Saturdays to answer your gardening questions!
Don't Miss This
End of Summer Bonfire: Murder Mystery Night!
Aug 18th | 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Gather around the bonfire for s’mores and dive into a chilling murder mystery that will keep you guessing until the end. Grades 6th-12th
August Events
July/August Events
Adult Dungeons and Dragons, part of a series
Join us for adults in-person sessions on the Dungeons and Dragons! Ages 18 & Up. These are beginner-friendly sessions, so if you're new…
Death Café
Aug 18th | 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Death Café offers individuals a place to gather together to discuss various topics related to death in a safe environment without judgment.
Yarn & Beyond, part of a series
Calling all fiber artists! Join us at Yarn & Beyond: Fiber Arts Club to work on your craft and meet other hobbyists in your community!
Summer Fitness
Aug 27th | 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Join us for a Strength Pilates class with health, fitness, and wellness coach Yvonne Taylor.
Fuel Summer Possibilities
Summer Giving at EPL
This summer, EPL is raising $40,000 to support a season full of possibilities, and we need your help. Help us reach our goal!
This Month’s Staff Choice List
More sun than fun
Audiobook mysteries set in an exotic locale. Be sure to pack your sunscreen and beware, travel can be murderous.
What to Read This Summer
Back to School, Dark Academia Style...
Here are some fantasy books with academic backgrounds and settings, where you'll need more than a No. 2 pencil to survive!
Books With Summer in the Title
Summer is in full swing! Whether you're looking for a beach read, a vacation read or a stay-cation read, check out these summery titles!
Americkensiana
Explore Americana tales with a Dickensian twist—rich in unforgettable, charismatic characters.
Take a hike
Stories of life changing walks. Perfect listens to accompany you on an amble, or inspire one.
Back to School, Dark Academia Style...
Here are some fantasy books with academic backgrounds and settings, where you'll need more than a No. 2 pencil to survive!
Books With Summer in the Title
Summer is in full swing! Whether you're looking for a beach read, a vacation read or a stay-cation read, check out these summery titles!
Americkensiana
Explore Americana tales with a Dickensian twist—rich in unforgettable, charismatic characters.
Take a hike
Stories of life changing walks. Perfect listens to accompany you on an amble, or inspire one.
