Burbank, Illinois
Upcoming events from Prairie Trails Public Library in Burbank.
36 upcoming events
Prairie Trails Public Library's 1000 Books Before Kindergarten reading program, open to library cardholders ages 1-3, invites children to register at the Youth Services Desk with a Prairie Trails library card, with an adult able to register up to three children on one card. The event is listed for January 1, 2026, with an overall time of 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM.
At Prairie Trails Public Library on November 12, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM, children ages 1 to 3 can attend Toddler Storytime for an hour-long storytime session.
At this 90-minute lunch and information session at Prairie Trails Public Library, attendees learn about Northstar Digital Literacy, an online resource with self-guided modules that assess skills for performing computer and online tasks. The event is listed as 18+, but it is restricted to patrons 60 years and older under an Age Options grant.
At Prairie Trails Public Library on November 12, 2026, from 5:00 to 6:00 PM, participants make pressed flower pumpkins to use as Thanksgiving decor, led by Ms. Desiree. The event is for children ages 5-11 (grades 4th through 8th).
Teens ages 13-18 who have completed a volunteer application and attended the volunteer meeting can sign up to help maintain youth services at Prairie Trails Public Library on November 12, 2026, from 5:00 to 6:30 PM. Volunteers may serve up to 3 hours per day and 15 hours per month.
At the Drop-In Stitch Club on November 12, 2026, from 6:30 to 8:00 PM in the Founders Meeting Room at Prairie Trails Public Library, adults 18 and older can bring their own project to work on while trading advice with other knitters, crocheters, and embroiderers. No registration is required, though space is limited; materials and instructions are not provided, but coffee is.
"Words, Power, and Community" is a one-hour evening conversation at Prairie Trails Public Library on November 12, 2026, from 7:00 to 8:00 PM, featuring author, educator, and poet Dr. Eve L. Ewing discussing race, education, identity, and community. The event is for adults ages 18 and up.
At the Seed Exchange Program on November 14, 2026, from 10:00 to 11:00 AM at the Founders Meeting Room in Prairie Trails Public Library, attendees learn best practices for collecting and growing native plants from seeds, and can bring and trade seeds (or pick some up from the library's native gardens). The program is for ages 18 and up.
Teens ages 13-18 who have completed a volunteer application and attended the volunteer meeting can sign up to volunteer at the Prairie Trails Public Library's Secret Code Day on November 14, 2026, from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM. Volunteering is limited to 3 hours per day and 15 hours per month.
At Prairie Trails Public Library on November 14, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM, families with children ages 1-11 can learn how to send secret messages with Mr. Aaron, using methods such as invisible ink and a customizable decoder wheel.
At Prairie Trails Public Library on November 15, 2026, from 2:00 to 3:00 PM, families can enjoy a bilingual storytime following the migration of the Monarch butterfly, with no Spanish experience required. It is open to ages 1–18, and registration is required to secure craft supplies.
At the Romantic Fiction Book Club on November 16, 2026, from 7:00 to 8:00 PM in the Board Room at Prairie Trails Public Library, attendees discuss Total Dreamboat by Katelyn Doyle. The event is for ages 18 and up.
On November 17, 2026, from 10:00 to 11:00 AM at the Founders Meeting Room of Prairie Trails Public Library, Kate's Community Initiatives ROSC Council offers a one-hour workforce development training for people 18 and older. The training, aimed at supporting justice-involved individuals and people in recovery, covers career planning, resume preparation, interview skills, job searching, workplace professionalism, and identifying employment opportunities.
Teens ages 13-18 who have completed a volunteer application and attended the volunteer meeting can sign up to help maintain youth services at Prairie Trails Public Library on November 17, 2026, from 5:00 to 6:30 PM. Volunteers may serve up to 3 hours per day and 15 hours per month.
At Prairie Trails Public Library on November 17, 2026, from 5:00 to 6:00 PM, children can join Ms. Marissa to celebrate Wednesday Addams's Birthday. The event is for ages 5-11 (grades 3rd-8th).
The Post/Modern Book Club meets from 6:00 to 8:00 PM on November 17, 2026, in the Board Room at Prairie Trails Public Library, where members discuss Libra by Don DeLillo. The event is for ages 18 and up.
Family Storytime is held on November 18, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Prairie Trails Public Library, for children ages 1 to 11. The event description was left blank, so no specific activities are listed.
On November 18, 2026, from 2:00 to 4:00 PM, adults aged 18 and older can watch a newly released DVD movie on the projector system in the Founders Meeting Room at Prairie Trails Public Library. Call the Adult Reference Desk a day or two ahead to find out which movie will be shown.
Teens ages 13-18 who have completed a volunteer application and attended the volunteer meeting can volunteer at the Prairie Trails Public Library's "Book Bedazzling" event on November 18, 2026, from 5:30 to 7:30 PM. Volunteers are limited to 3 hours per day and 15 hours per month.
At Prairie Trails Public Library on November 18, 2026, from 6:00 to 7:30 PM, teens ages 13-18 can take part in a Book Bedazzling workshop led by Ms. Aysha, where they decorate a copy of the Hunger Games prequel, *Sunrise on the Reaping*. The event is listed as part of a multi-week series on Wednesdays, November 4, 11, and 18, for grades 5-12.
At this Friendsgiving cooking event on November 18, 2026, from 6:30 to 8:00 PM at Prairie Trails Public Library, adults 18 and older cook a shareable seasonal menu of sides, a main, and a dessert, leaving with recipes and hosting tips.
At Prairie Trails Public Library on November 19, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM, toddler storytime is held for children ages 1 to 3.
At this 90-minute Lunch and Learn session on November 19, 2026, attendees can learn about Northstar Digital Literacy, an online resource with self-guided modules that assess skills for computer and internet tasks. The program is for patrons aged 60 and older, though the event listing states an 18+ age requirement.
Teens ages 13-18 who have completed a volunteer application and attended the volunteer meeting can sign up to help maintain youth services at Prairie Trails Public Library on November 19, 2026, from 5:00 to 6:30 PM. Volunteers may serve up to 3 hours per day and 15 hours per month.
At Prairie Trails Public Library on November 19, 2026, from 6:00 to 7:00 PM, participants create fall-themed candle holders with Ms. Desiree. The event is for ages 13-18, or grades 5th through 12th according to the listing.
At the Wild Prairie Book Club, adults ages 18 and up meet monthly at Prairie Trails Public Library's Founders Meeting Room to discuss a book, with copies of each month's selection available at circulation after the previous meeting. The November 19, 2026 session runs from 7:00 to 8:00 PM.
At Prairie Trails Public Library on November 21, 2026, from 2:00 to 3:00 PM, participants dance along to Just Dance on a Nintendo Switch led by Ms. Marissa. The event is for ages 5-18, or grades 3rd through 12th.
At this one-hour session on November 21, 2026, from 2:00 to 3:00 PM in the Founders Meeting Room at Prairie Trails Public Library, attendees learn about Weiss Financial Ratings, which provides independent financial strength ratings for banks, credit unions, and insurance companies, plus conservative investment ratings for thousands of stocks, mutual funds, and ETFs. The event is for ages 18 and up.
At the Founders Meeting Room of Prairie Trails Public Library on November 25, 2026, from 2:00 to 4:00 PM, adults aged 18 and up can watch a newly released DVD movie on the projector system. Call the Adult Reference Desk a day or two beforehand to learn which movie will be shown.
At the Prairie Trails Public Library on November 26, 2026, from 9:30 to 10:30 AM, public health district nurses offer free blood pressure checks to adults ages 18 and up.
Teens ages 13-18 can volunteer at Prairie Trails Public Library on November 30, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM by completing a take-home kit and returning it by that date so it can be displayed in the Youth Services Department in December. Completed kits earn a volunteer hour.
At this Prairie Trails Public Library event on November 30, 2026, from 12:15 to 1:15 PM, participants can take part in a book subscription bags program. It is designed for children in grades 3 through 5, ages 5 to 11.
The Tween Book Subscription is a one-hour event on November 30, 2026, from 2:00 to 3:00 PM at Prairie Trails Public Library, for children ages 5 to 11. No further description of activities was provided.
The Teen Book Subscription event takes place at Prairie Trails Public Library on November 30, 2026, from 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM, and is intended for teens ages 13 to 18. The event listing does not include a description of the activities.
At the Prairie Trails Public Library on November 30, 2026, from 4:00 to 5:00 PM, participants aged 0-17 can make a paper bag turkey puppet, limited to 15 people and requiring online sign-up beginning October 26 at 9:00 AM, with pickup of take-home kits starting November 1.
At Prairie Trails Public Library on November 30, 2026, from 8:00 to 9:00 PM, adults can take home coloring packets, which remain available each month from the Adult Services department. No age is listed for this event.
This page lists upcoming public events from the Prairie Trails Public Library calendar in Burbank.
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