Upcoming Events

Youth Services staff will be reading and sharing literacy activities with the RIMSD Head Start and Preschool for All classes.

Do you love the smell of popcorn and the thrill of watching movies with others? Join in on the fun and come to our Downtown Movie Club!

In May 2023 the U.S. Surgeon General issued an advisory about the effects of social media on youth mental health.

Looking for volunteer hours? Join us for Teen Advisory Group, and learn about volunteering at the library. At TAG, you will:

Join us for a night of fun at the Watts-Midtown Branch! We're taking advantage of our extended hours (thanks Bucktown!) to offer a free evening of snacks and entertainment for teens. Join us for retro gaming and pizza in the Teen Space. 

Join us for a unique evening of learning about animal biology with science educator Andrea Martinez!

Join us as we discuss Glassmaker by Tracey Chevalier! Reserve a copy through our library system HERE.

Looking for a book club with no assigned reading or focused discussions? Then joining our Silent Book Club® may be for you!

Youth Services staff will be reading and sharing literacy activities with the RIMSD Head Start and Preschool for All classes.

This month's book club title is, "Go Ask Alice," by Anonymous/Beatrice Sparks.

Join us for a fantastic feline craft: make a wall hanging inspired by Derpy from "KPop Demon Hunters." We'll provide the cardboard head, so come ready to paint!

Youth Services staff will be reading and sharing literacy activities with the RIMSD Head Start and Preschool for All classes.

This month's Alpha Book Club selection is The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck! This 1939 classic will be sure to spark a great conversation! All are welcome to join and registration is not required.

Join us for a FREE musical concert with the QC Chordbusters. This concert is suitable for music lovers of all ages. Light refreshments will be provided.

Youth Services staff will be reading and sharing literacy activities with the RIMSD Head Start and Preschool for All classes.

Join us for Monster Movie Monday, where we're showing one of 2025's most thrilling vampire films. Join us for snacks and a monstrous movie!

Note that this film is Rated R for violence and gore.

February is Library Lovers Month, so join us for this creative bookend craft! Design your own light up bookend to take home, and give your bookshelves a literal glow-up.

This year's lecture series explores the events surrounding American Independence, from the colonial era to the writing of the Constitution.