MCL Book Club
2026-02-28 10:00 (America/Chicago)
Come discuss our January/February pick: Lillian Boxfish Takes A Walk by Kathleen Rooney.
Book club will meet in the McCoskey Room.

Lawyer in the Library
2026-03-10 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-04-14 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-05-12 17:00 - 19:00
An attorney will be available for 20-minute private meetings to assist with legal coaching, document review, referrals to additional community services, e-filing court documents, and legal questions.

Registration is required. Sign-up at the Main Floor Circulation Desk.

Participants must be a resident within the Illinois First Judicial Circuit and not currently represented by an attorney.

Adult Take and Make Craft: Beaded Potted Plant
2026-03-11
Instructions and Materials will be provided to create a beaded potted plant.
Registration is not required; available while supply kits last.

MCL Book Club
2026-03-28 10:00
Come discuss our March pick: Nora Webster by Colm Tóibín
Meet in the McCoskey Room.

Adult Craft: Spring Bunny
2026-04-16 15:00, 2026-04-16 17:30
Join us in the McCoskey Room to create spring inspired bunny decor.
Required registration begins April 8th.

MCL Book Club
2026-04-25 10:00
Come discuss our April pick: Happy Land by Dolen Perkins-Valdez
Meet in the McCoskey Room.

Head Strong: Exercise Strategies to Enhance Memory and Thinking (with Illinois Extension)
2026-04-27 10:00 - 11:00
Part One of Brain Health series
Are you headstrong about keeping your head strong?
Challenging the brain, especially as you grow older can be beneficial. Many of us enjoy working on puzzles and games that require us to think and stretch our minds. Researchers agree that intellectual challenge is beneficial throughout life. Tune in to learn about lifestyle factors that contribute to brain health, and strategies to enhance thinking.
Registration required.
Learn more and register at go.illinois.edu/NoBrainer.

Hold That Thought!: Explore Strategies for Forgetfulness (with Illinois Extension)
2026-05-04 10:00 - 11:00
Part Two of Brain Health series

Everyone forgets things now and again.

Forgetfulness is common for people at all stages of life. Join us to look at the memory process and what researchers say contributes to brain health, as well as strategies for helping with everyday forgetfulness.
Registration required.
Learn more and register at go.illinois.edu/NoBrainer.

Adult Craft: Moon Phase Wall Hanging
2026-05-07 15:00, 2026-05-07 17:30
Celebrate May’s Full Moon, The Flower Moon on May 12th, and create a moon phase wall hanging.
Required Registration begins on April 29th.

Fit Wits: Keep Your Brain Healthy and Engaged (with Illinois Extension)
2026-05-11 10:00 - 11:00
Part Three of Brain Health series

Your brain health is directly related to body health.

Most people think more about keeping their bodies ﬁt or their hearts healthy than working at maintaining a healthy brain. Learn more about the aging brain and what you can do to keep your brain healthy and engaged.
Registration required.
Learn more and register at go.illinois.edu/NoBrainer.

Dementia Friends (with Illinois Extension)
2026-05-18 10:00 - 11:00
Part Four of Brain Health series

Become a Dementia Friend!

The global movement developed by the Alzheimer’s Association helps us learn and understand the ﬁve key messages about dementia, how it affects people, and how we each can make a difference in the lives of people living with the disease.
Registration required.
Learn more and register at go.illinois.edu/NoBrainer.

MCL Book Club
2026-05-23 10:00
Come discuss our April pick: Before She Was Helen by Caroline B. Cooney
Meet in the McCoskey Room.
