Community Calendar

Join a BCCD naturalist for a festive gathering while learning to make holiday ornaments from natural materials! We will take a short walk for inspiration and to gather materials and then spend the rest of the time making our creations. All other materials will be provided. Registration is required.

Join us this holiday season for a unique dance-adventure into Wonderland!

WSSR Dance+Theater presents an original adaptation of Alice’s Adventures! Drawing on the traditions of ballet, modern, tap, and hip hop— and incorporating the poetry of Lewis Carroll— join Alice as she tumbles down the rabbit hole into an exciting world of curious characters and amazing adventures!

She’ll meet the White Rabbit, Cheshire Cat, the Mad Hatter and March Hare, the Queen of Hearts— and many more!

COME IN COSTUME!!

Audience members who come dressed as a character from Alice’s Adventures In Wonderland get Wonderland Cash good for one free snack or candy from the concession stand!

An annual tradition, Elgin Symphony Orchestra’s Holiday Spectacular returns for three performances on Saturday, Dec. 13, at 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, Dec. 14, at 2:30 p.m. The program includes favorite carols, new spins on modern favorites, and an appearance by Santa Claus.

Join us this holiday season for a unique dance-adventure into Wonderland!

WSSR Dance+Theater presents an original adaptation of Alice’s Adventures! Drawing on the traditions of ballet, modern, tap, and hip hop— and incorporating the poetry of Lewis Carroll— join Alice as she tumbles down the rabbit hole into an exciting world of curious characters and amazing adventures!

She’ll meet the White Rabbit, Cheshire Cat, the Mad Hatter and March Hare, the Queen of Hearts— and many more!

COME IN COSTUME!!

Audience members who come dressed as a character from Alice’s Adventures In Wonderland get Wonderland Cash good for one free snack or candy from the concession stand!

Do you hear sleighbells? A jolly fellow from the North Pole will visit the library three times this December. Bring your holiday cheer and meet Santa before the holidays!

While children chat with Santa, parents may snap a photo on their phone or let our library staff capture the moment for you—perfect if your battery’s low or you want to join Santa in the picture. Santa’s happy helper will be there to give every visitor a treat and a special holiday coloring picture to remember the day.

Santa will visit the library on December 16 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., on December 17 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., and on December 20 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

This program is free and intended for families with children. No registration is required.

For more information, contact Theresa at theresaw@dkpl.org or (815)-756-9568 ext. 3350.

Comfortably study for finals with your friends in the Teen Room. Snacks will be provided!

Video games, television, and table games will be unavailable during these times.

This program is for teens in grades 9-12. No registration is required.

For additional information, please contact Steven at stevenm@dkpl.org or at (815) 756-9568 ext. 3400.

Join us this holiday season for a unique dance-adventure into Wonderland!

WSSR Dance+Theater presents an original adaptation of Alice’s Adventures! Drawing on the traditions of ballet, modern, tap, and hip hop— and incorporating the poetry of Lewis Carroll— join Alice as she tumbles down the rabbit hole into an exciting world of curious characters and amazing adventures!

She’ll meet the White Rabbit, Cheshire Cat, the Mad Hatter and March Hare, the Queen of Hearts— and many more!

COME IN COSTUME!!

Audience members who come dressed as a character from Alice’s Adventures In Wonderland get Wonderland Cash good for one free snack or candy from the concession stand!

Join us this holiday season for a unique dance-adventure into Wonderland!

WSSR Dance+Theater presents an original adaptation of Alice’s Adventures! Drawing on the traditions of ballet, modern, tap, and hip hop— and incorporating the poetry of Lewis Carroll— join Alice as she tumbles down the rabbit hole into an exciting world of curious characters and amazing adventures!

She’ll meet the White Rabbit, Cheshire Cat, the Mad Hatter and March Hare, the Queen of Hearts— and many more!

COME IN COSTUME!!

Audience members who come dressed as a character from Alice’s Adventures In Wonderland get Wonderland Cash good for one free snack or candy from the concession stand!

It’s the holiday season and a perfect time to build a gingerbread house with the family! Join us for our seventh annual STEM Gingerbread House Family Fun Science. We’ll have the supplies to build—graham crackers, frosting, and candy. Bring your creative ideas!

At the end, we’ll have a friendly competition for Best House and the winner will get a $5 Target gift card.

The program is limited to the first 30 children to arrive. Sign-up will begin at the children’s desk 1 hour before the event. This has become one of our most popular Family Fun Science events, so if you want a spot, come early.

For additional information, please email Laura at lauraw@dkpl.org or call (815) 756-9568 ext. 3350.

Gather by the fire as we celebrate the winter solstice with engaging storytelling, activities, and crafts!

The winter solstice marks the shortest day and longest night of the year in the Northern Hemisphere. We will celebrate the return of light and the promise of warmth and growth in the coming months.

This program will be first come, first served, as space and supplies are limited. For ages 4-13.

For additional information please contact Stormy at stormye@dkpl.org or at (815) 756-9568 ext. 3310.