Enjoy a special preschool playtime that is designed to stimulate young minds and strengthen early literacy skills.

Enjoy a special preschool playtime that is designed to stimulate young minds and strengthen early literacy skills.

Mindfulness is the habit of living in the moment and appreciating what you are presently doing instead of thinking of the past or worrying about the future.

Join us on the first Friday of each month for coffee and conversations. We will discuss a specific research topic and answer questions in this discussion-led class.

Whether you are a first-time computer user or have had lots of experience, there are always questions waiting to be asked about technology.

MCPL and the Sylvan Learning Center have partnered to provide free practice ACT tests. Bring a #2 pencil, a calculator, a watch, and a valid email address to receive your results.

Enjoy a fun and unique experience making art using an animal from the Exotic Animals Education Institute for inspiration. Please register participating children only.

"Bee" inspired by a read-aloud of The Honeybee by author Kirsten Hall. Learn about the life of bees and then play like a bee too!

Burr Oak Woods is home to many plants and animals, but they don't all live in the same place.

Read to some very good listeners--registered therapy pets. These special animals will be available for 10-minute sessions to help children improve their reading skills and build self-confidence.

Learn the basic smoking techniques used to create mouth-watering barbeque.

We look forward to seeing you at our book group! Titles are typically available at the branch one month prior to the discussion.

In this festive workshop, participants will create a mixed-media portrait of the iconic Catrina.

Celebrate Día de los Muertos (the Day of the Dead) by creating artwork associated with this unique cultural event.

Anyone with an interest in Irish genealogy is welcome to join this group.

Learn about the Native American art of pottery making while creating your own faux pottery design. Please register participating children only.

Have some board games or puzzles that you’re done with? Swap gently used puzzles and games with fellow puzzling and gaming enthusiasts. This is a great way to refresh your collection.

Celebrate Día de los Muertos (the Day of the Dead) by creating artwork associated with this unique cultural event.

Learn some basic salsa moves and practice in a safe space. No salsa dancing experience or partner required. Shoes that allow for less traction are recommended.

Come to the Library for an introduction to Readers’ Theatre for kids! Kids will learn how to adapt an early reader text into a fun, interactive read-aloud activity for the group.

Learn while you play with STEAM games and activities at the Library. Join us for science, technology, engineering, art, and math fun. Please register participating children only.

Create bright and festive tin ornaments inspired by Mexican folk art with artist Sarah Hirtzel. Mexican tin art, known as hojalata, dates back to the 16th century.

Learn how to find apps and organize files on a Windows computer. Laptops will be provided.

Learn while you play with STEAM games and activities at the Library. Join us for science, technology, engineering, art, and math fun. Please register participating children only.

Become a Citizen Scientist! Foldscopes are folded paper microscopes that let you observe and investigate the world around you.

Whether you are a first-time computer user or have had lots of experience, there are always questions waiting to be asked about technology.