Des Plaines, Illinois
Upcoming events from Des Plaines Public Library.
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At Oakton College on November 12, 2026, from 9:15 AM to 12:15 PM, participants take an ESL (English as a Second Language) class that teaches listening, speaking, reading, writing, and conversation skills. The class is for ages 18 and up.
A Reading/Literacy Class is held on November 12, 2026, from 9:15 AM to 12:15 PM, with no location or age group specified. For more information, contact Oakton College at 847-635-1426.
At this drop-in Toddler Time, children enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, and movement for 30 minutes, from 10:00 to 10:30 AM on November 12, 2026, at the Poet Tree Corner. The event is for toddlers aged 18 to 36 months, though the listed age range of 5-12 conflicts with this.
Toddler Play Time runs from 10:30 to 11:15 AM on November 12, 2026, in the Program Room, where children can play after Toddler Time. It is for toddlers aged 18 to 36 months, and no registration is required. The listed age range of 5-12 conflicts with the description's 18-36 months.
At the Sewcial Club on November 12, 2026, from 4:00 to 5:00 PM in The Commons, participants learn basic embroidery stitches. The event is for teens ages 13-18 (7th-12th grade).
On November 12, 2026, from 5:00 to 6:00 PM, teens ages 13 to 18 can meet their teen librarians through the "Book a Teen Librarian" event.
The Des Plaines Lions Club holds a monthly meeting on the second Thursday of each month from 6:00 PM to 7:45 PM, with the next one on November 12, 2026. No age group is listed, and anyone wanting more information can email DesPlainesLionsClub@gmail.com.
In this one-hour Spanish-language session on November 12, 2026, adults 18 and older learn to create a Gmail account, navigate the interface, search and organize their inbox with labels, and send emails with attachments.
At this 90-minute event on November 12, 2026, from 7:00 to 8:30 PM, attendees (ages 18+) can watch a documentary film about trains and learn how the railroad shaped the development of Arlington Heights, Des Plaines, and Mount Prospect.
At this one-hour event on November 12, 2026 (7:00–8:00 PM), attendees can take part in a conversation with author, educator, poet, and cultural organizer Dr. Eve L. Ewing about race, education, identity, and community. It is for ages 18 and up.
At "Ain't Wii Got Fun!" on November 13, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM, participants can bowl on the Wii U in The Commons on the 3rd Floor. The event is for ages 18 and up.
"Baby Book Time" is a one-hour event on November 13, 2026, from 10:00 to 11:00 AM, for children ages 5 to 12. Attendance requires registration by contacting Irene Tripkos at 847-789-5623 and receiving verbal confirmation from her.
"Fall for Fabric" is a one-hour session (2:00–3:00 PM on November 13, 2026) where participants transform a plain glass plate into an autumn accent using Mod Podge and fabric prints. It is for ages 18 and up.
At this 90-minute event on November 13, 2026 (6:00–7:30 PM), attendees can swap gently used cookbooks and recipe cards, with no registration required. It is intended for ages 13 and up.
Teens ages 13-18 (grades 7-12) can drop in anytime during the day on November 14, 2026, to complete service hours with a variety of service options offered in The Commons.
At this three-hour workshop on November 14, 2026 (9:30 AM to 12:30 PM), adults ages 18 and up learn to use sewing machines by sewing lanyards in The Canvas.
At this one-hour session on November 14, 2026 (10:30–11:30 AM), attendees, ages 18 and up, settle in for a sound bath meditation in which crystal singing bowls guide them into deep relaxation.
A free screening of the feature-length film *Michael* takes place on November 14, 2026, from 1:30 PM to 3:40 PM. The event is for ages 18 and up.
In this one-hour Spanish-language class for adults 18 and older, beginners learn to spot common scams, recognize fake emails, and create simple, secure passwords to protect their private information.
At Teen Take & Make on November 16, 2026, teens can pick up a take-home craft kit to make on their own time, available all day while supplies last. The event is for ages 13–18 (grades 7–12).
"Baby Book Time" is a one-hour event on November 16, 2026, from 10:00 to 11:00 AM, for children ages 5 to 12. Attendance requires registering by contacting Irene Tripkos at 847-789-5623 and receiving verbal confirmation from her.
On November 16, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM, a representative from the Illinois State Treasurer's Office will be in the library lobby to help attendees search for unclaimed property and funds. No age group is specified.
At this event on November 16, 2026, from 5:00 to 6:00 PM, teens ages 13 to 18 can get career, college, or scholarship advice and book recommendations from a teen librarian, or relax with board games or the PS5.
At this 2-hour event on November 16, 2026 (6:00–8:00 PM), adults 18 and up can meet other board gamers, play the venue's games, or bring their own.
Des Plaines Toastmasters is an evening event on November 16, 2026, from 6:15 PM to 8:40 PM, but the event description lists only a contact number (James, 847-804-2241) and does not state what activities take place, the location, or the intended age group.
LEGO League is a one-hour building session from 6:30 to 7:30 PM on November 16, 2026, where children supply their own imagination to build with LEGOs around a provided theme. It is for ages 5 to 12 (grades K-8), and children under 8 must bring a caregiver.
At Oakton College on November 17, 2026, from 9:15 AM to 12:15 PM, participants take an English as a Second Language class that builds listening, speaking, reading, writing, and conversation skills. The class is for ages 18 and up.
The Reading/Literacy Class is held on November 17, 2026, from 9:15 AM to 12:15 PM, with no location or age group listed. For more information, contact Oakton College at 847-635-1426.
Toddler Time is a 30-minute drop-in session from 10:00 to 10:30 AM on November 17, 2026, where children enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, and movement at the Poet Tree Corner. It is for toddlers ages 18 to 36 months, though the listing also shows an age range of 5 to 12.
At this event, children can join in free play in the Program Room from 10:30 to 11:15 AM on November 17, 2026, right after Toddler Time, with no registration required. The description says it is for children aged 18-36 months, though the listed age range is 5-12.
At Maker's Place on November 17, 2026, from 4:00 to 5:30 PM, people can make something and hang out. It is for ages 5 to 12.
On November 17, 2026, from 5:00 to 6:00 PM, teens ages 13 to 18 can sign up to meet one-on-one with a teen librarian and get to know them.
"Stitches on Miner" is a two-hour crafting session from 5:30 to 7:30 PM on November 17, 2026, where attendees can work on ongoing projects or start something new. It is open to adults aged 18 and over.
In this one-hour beginner class on November 17, 2026 (6:30–7:30 PM), adults 18 and older learn to spot common online scams, recognize fake emails, and create simple, secure passwords to protect their private information.
The River Pointe Condo Association has an event on November 17, 2026, from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM, with no location or age group listed. The description contains only a contact name and phone number, Donna at 847-813-6915, and no details about what attendees will do.
On November 17, 2026, from 7:00 to 8:00 PM, participants can join a discussion of the film *At Eternity's Gate* (2018), held every other Tuesday with films drawn from Hoopla or Kanopy. The event is for ages 18 and up.
"Baby Book Time" is a one-hour event on November 18, 2026, from 10:00 to 11:00 AM, for children ages 5 to 12. Attendance requires registering with Irene Tripkos at 847-789-5623 and receiving verbal confirmation from her.
This one-hour session on November 18, 2026 (11:00 AM–12:00 PM) is for adults 18 and older. Attendees will learn how to prevent diabetes from progressing, build a sustainable lifestyle, set better goals, find community resources, and recognize when to seek care for complications.
A 30-minute preschool storytime on November 18, 2026, from 1:30 to 2:00 PM, where children read and play together to build a love of reading and prepare for school. It is designed for ages 3-5, though all are welcome, and registration is required starting October 21.
In this 1.5-hour presentation on November 18, 2026, McHenry County College professor Dr. Sarah Sullivan reviews the events, features, and personalities that shaped Marshall Field's department store in Chicago. No age group is listed for the event.
Teen Crafternoons is a one-hour open maker workshop on November 18, 2026, from 4:00 to 5:00 PM, where participants can sample featured technology or work on their own projects, with this month's spotlight on water bottle charms. It is for ages 13 to 18.
At the Makerspace Orientation on November 18, 2026, from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM, Des Plaines Public Library cardholders aged 18 and older learn to use the machines in the new Canvas Makerspace and must attend and sign a waiver to do so.
At this 30-minute Family Storytime on November 18, 2026 from 7:00 to 7:30 PM, families listen to stories together, with the event best suited to children ages 2 to 7 though all are welcome. Registration is required starting October 21.
A 20s & 30s book club discussing "The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue" will be held on November 18, 2026, from 7:30 to 8:30 PM, led by a staff member. The event is for ages 18 and up, and copies of the book are available at the 3rd floor info desk about 30 days ahead.
Families can pick up a Family Reading Night Kit, which includes a bilingual (English/Spanish) book and an activity to enjoy together, while supplies last on November 19, 2026, with one kit per family. The event is for children ages 5-12.
At Oakton College on November 19, 2026, from 9:15 AM to 12:15 PM, participants take an English as a Second Language class to build listening, speaking, reading, writing, and conversation skills. The class is for adults aged 18 and older.
A Reading/Literacy Class is held on November 19, 2026, from 9:15 AM to 12:15 PM. For more information, contact Oakton College at 847-635-1426; no location or age group is listed.
Toddler Time is a 30-minute drop-in session from 10:00 to 10:30 AM on November 19, 2026, where children enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, and movement at the Poet Tree Corner. It is for toddlers ages 18 to 36 months, though the listing also shows an age range of 5-12.
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