Current Newsletter
The library district's quarterly newsletter is mailed to 27,000 households in East Dundee, West Dundee, Carpentersville, Gilberts, Sleepy Hollow, and parts of Algonquin, Barrington Hills, and Elgin.
The 70,000 residents of the district save and reference the newsletter as a seasonal guide for free library programs for all ages, from babies to seniors. Please contact us for further information.
Upcoming Events
Celebrate our favorite artic bears with this preschool party with a story, dancing, an activity, and a craft!
Ages 2-6 with caregiver
Disclaimer(s)
This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.
Anime Club is more than just anime! Talk about your favorite anime and manga, make cool pixel art projects and buttons, share memes, and show off your drawings and sketches. For grades 6-12. Drop in, or register to receive a reminder email.
Disclaimer(s)
We often take photographs during library events. These photos are for library use only and may be used for promotion in print, digital, and social media. Attending a library event provides expressed consent to take and utilize photographs of you/your family. If you prefer not to be photographed, please alert a staff member.
Come to a Holiday themed storytime, where we will dance with jingle bells, listen to fun Holiday songs, read holiday books, and do a special craft to take home. Best for ages 2-6 with a caregiver.
Prepare for citizenship with our FREE class presented in partnership with the YWCA.
We will decorate a cardboard box and watch an episode of Pete the Cat. Fruit snacks will be given out as a treat. Ages 3-6 w/caregiver.
Disclaimer(s)
This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.
We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.
We often take photographs during library events. These photos are for library use only and may be used for promotion in print, digital, and social media. Attending a library event provides expressed consent to take and utilize photographs of you/your family. If you prefer not to be photographed, please alert a staff member.
Love to build? Obsessed with LEGOs? Join us at the Library to build with other LEGO lovers! We'll have opportunities for challenges as well as for free build time.
Disclaimer(s)
We often take photographs during library events. These photos are for library use only and may be used for promotion in print, digital, and social media. Attending a library event provides expressed consent to take and utilize photographs of you/your family. If you prefer not to be photographed, please alert a staff member.
Use your sewing skills to create your own felt ornament to give as a gift or hang it on your tree for the holidays. Grades 4-8
Join us as we celebrate the holidays with an all-new game of holiday music trivia. Park your sleigh outside, bring your jingle bells inside, and join us for a great evening of trivia where spontaneous caroling is bound to erupt.
Bring in gently used puzzles to swap with fellow puzzle enthusiasts! 500 piece minimum. Join us after the exchange as we play BINGO for a chance to win a brand new puzzle.