La Grange, Illinois
Upcoming events from La Grange Public Library.
42 upcoming events
Storytime Together is a 30-minute drop-in session on November 12, 2026, at 9:30 AM in the Tyler Duelm Activity Room at La Grange Public Library, where caregivers and children join stories, activities, and songs that introduce early literacy skills. It is for children ages 0 to 12, with space limited to the first 20 children and their caregivers.
Storytime Together is a 30-minute drop-in session on November 12, 2026, from 10:15 to 10:45 AM at the Tyler Duelm Activity Room in La Grange Public Library, where children and their caregivers share stories, activities, and songs to build early literacy skills. It is open to children ages 0 to 12, with space limited to the first 20 children and their caregivers.
At La Grange Public Library on November 12, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM, adults aged 18 and older can book a one-hour one-on-one session for help with technology topics such as email, internet searches, phone use, Zoom, downloading apps, device settings, social media setup, and accessing e-books and audiobooks through Libby or Hoopla. Registration is required, and each person may make only one appointment per day.
At the Cozy Crafting Cafe, held November 12, 2026 from 3:30 to 4:30 PM at the La Grange Public Library, children can gather to hang out, enjoy hot cocoa, and craft either their own project or a pompom wreath using provided materials. The program is for ages 5-12, specifically 3rd through 5th graders, and registration is required.
At the Dierkes La Grange Public Library on November 12, 2026, from 4:00 to 6:00 PM, participants aged 10 to 18 join a guided Dungeons & Dragons campaign led by a librarian Dungeon Master, where they explore an alternate dimension connecting all libraries while building creativity, teamwork, problem-solving, and social skills. No prior experience is required, registration is needed, and the event is open to all abilities.
"Death over Dinner" is a catered dinner and open conversation about end-of-life questions, held at the Dierkes La Grange Public Library on November 12, 2026, from 7:00 to 8:30 PM, for adults 18 and older, with registration required.
On November 13, 2026, from 10:00 to 11:00 AM at Dierkes La Grange Public Library, children and their caregivers can take part in a drop-in Fall Treasures session with fine and gross motor activities for ages 0 to 12, with activities geared toward birth to 5-year-olds.
At the Dierkes La Grange Public Library on November 14, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, people of all ages can swap their old shoes and boots for others, with Go Green Greater La Grange accepting seasonally appropriate footwear to share and unusable shoes for donation and repurposing.
At Lapsit Storytime on November 16, 2026, from 10:00 to 10:30 AM in the Tyler Duelm Activity Room at La Grange Public Library, children and their caregivers take part in an interactive session with books, action rhymes, songs, and bubbles. It is listed for ages 0-12 and is limited to 15 children.
At Dierkes La Grange Public Library on November 16, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM, adults aged 18 and up can join an open play session of American Mah Jongg, with all sets provided and no instruction offered, though beginners are welcome.
At this 90-minute event on November 16, 2026 at Dierkes La Grange Public Library, adults 18 and older learn the origins, lore, and methods of tarot card reading from professional reader Barbara G. Meyer, who also dispels common myths and demonstrates how to read fortunes.
At Dierkes La Grange Public Library on November 17, 2026, from 9:30 to 10:00 AM, children ages 0–12 and their caregivers can drop in for stories, activities, and songs that introduce early literacy skills, with space limited to the first 20 children.
At the Dierkes La Grange Public Library on November 17, 2026, from 10:15 to 10:45 AM, children and their caregivers join a drop-in session of stories, songs, and activities that introduce early literacy skills. It is for ages 0–12, with space limited to the first 20 children.
Tech One-On-One Help at La Grange Public Library (November 17, 2026, 11:00 AM–12:00 PM) offers one-hour individual sessions for adults 18+ on topics like email, internet searching, phone use, Zoom, apps, device settings, social media setup, photo transfers, and accessing e-books and audiobooks through Libby and Hoopla. Registration is required.
At this drop-in session on November 17, 2026, from 3:45 to 5:00 PM in the Teen Room at La Grange Public Library, participants (ages 10–18, grades 6–12) can bedazzle small items like bookmarks or phone cases, bringing their own item up to 4 x 8 inches while supplies are provided.
At the Dierkes La Grange Public Library on November 17, 2026, from 7:00 to 8:45 PM, the Library Board of Trustees holds a meeting that the public is welcome to attend. The event is listed for all ages.
Storytime Together is a 30-minute drop-in session at the Tyler Duelm Activity Room in La Grange Public Library on November 18, 2026, where caregivers and children share stories, activities, and songs to introduce early literacy skills. It is for children ages 0 to 12, with space limited to the first 20 children and their caregivers.
Storytime Together is a 30-minute drop-in session on November 18, 2026, at the Tyler Duelm Activity Room in the La Grange Public Library, where children and their caregivers share stories, activities, and songs to introduce early literacy skills. It is open to children ages 0 to 12, with space limited to the first 20 children and their caregivers.
At the Dierkes La Grange Public Library on November 18, 2026, from 12:00 to 1:00 PM, adults aged 18 and over can join the Cookbook Club by registering and picking up a copy of the cookbook at the Adult Services Desk.
On November 18, 2026, from 2:45 to 4:00 PM at the Dierkes La Grange Public Library, tweens and teens ages 10 to 18 can drop by the lower-level Dierkes room to hang out with friends, play games, and enjoy snacks. The event welcomes all abilities, and accommodation requests can be emailed to LGRef@lagrangelibrary.org.
At the Tyler Duelm Activity Room of the La Grange Public Library, participants can learn chess or refine their strategies during a one-hour session on November 18, 2026, from 3:00 to 4:00 PM, with time for instruction and match play. The event is for children ages 5-13, and boards and pieces are provided or participants may bring their own.
At this Tyler Duelm Activity Room event at La Grange Public Library on November 18, 2026 from 5:00 to 6:00 PM, children ages 5 to 13 try out being a librarian by decorating a flyer and choosing books, movies, and games from Children's Services for a month-long display. Participants meet with library staff the month before to plan their displays, with up to four Kid Librarians per month.
At the Dierkes La Grange Public Library on November 18, 2026, from 6:30 to 8:30 PM, adults 18 and older can join the La Grange Writers Group to get feedback on their own writing and offer feedback to other local authors. Drop-ins are welcome.
At the Tyler Duelm Activity Room of the La Grange Public Library on November 18, 2026, from 7:00 to 8:30 PM, participants make vintage holiday book shadow boxes. The event is for adults 18 and older, and registration opens November 1.
Storytime Together is a 30-minute drop-in session from 9:30 to 10:00 AM on November 19, 2026, at the Tyler Duelm Activity Room in La Grange Public Library, where children ages 0-12 and their caregivers share stories, activities, and songs to build early literacy skills. Space is limited to the first 20 children and their caregivers.
Storytime Together is a 30-minute drop-in session on November 19, 2026, from 10:15 to 10:45 AM at the Tyler Duelm Activity Room in the La Grange Public Library, where children and their caregivers enjoy stories, activities, and songs that introduce early literacy skills. It is open to children ages 0 to 12, with space limited to the first 20 children and their caregivers.
At La Grange Public Library on November 19, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM, adults 18 and older can book a one-hour one-on-one session for help with technology topics such as email, internet searches, phone settings, Zoom, apps, social media, transferring photos, and accessing library eBooks and audiobooks. Registration is required and ends at 11:00 AM that day.
At the Dierkes La Grange Public Library on November 19, 2026, from 4:00 to 5:00 PM, kids ages 5-13 can play Pokémon, take part in related activities, and discuss all things Pokémon with the library's Pokémon Professor, who will also teach new players. All materials are provided.
At the Fab Fiction Book Discussion, adults aged 18 and up meet in the Board Room of La Grange Public Library from 6:30 to 7:30 PM on November 19, 2026, to discuss popular fiction, this month focusing on Tayari Jones's novel *Kin*. Registration is required.
At the Tyler Duelm Activity Room in La Grange Public Library on November 19, 2026, from 7:00 to 8:30 PM, participants make vintage holiday book shadow boxes. The event is for ages 18 and up, and registration opens November 1.
Multilingual Storytime – Spanish is a 30-minute session from 10:00 to 10:30 AM on November 20, 2026, at the Tyler Duelm Activity Room in La Grange Public Library, where library staff share books, songs, and rhymes in Spanish. It is open to children ages 0–12.
On November 21, 2026, from 2:00 to 2:45 PM at Dierkes La Grange Public Library, families with children ages 0-12 can join a storytime with stories, songs, and a craft, and registration is required. The event is open to all abilities, with accommodation requests accepted by email.
At Lapsit Storytime on November 23, 2026, from 10:00 to 10:30 AM in the Tyler Duelm Activity Room at La Grange Public Library, children and their caregivers take part in an interactive session with books, action rhymes, songs, and bubbles. The program is for children ages 0-12 and is limited to 15 children.
At the Dierkes La Grange Public Library on November 23, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM, adults 18 and older can play American Mah Jongg in an open play session, with all sets provided and no instruction offered, though beginners are welcome.
At La Grange Public Library on November 24, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM, adults 18 and older can sign up for a one-hour one-on-one session to get help with technology questions, such as email, internet searches, phone use, e-books and audiobooks, Zoom, apps, device settings, social media, and transferring photos. Registration is required.
At this 90-minute program on November 24, 2026 (6:30–8:00 PM) at Dierkes La Grange Public Library, participants ages 10–18 make no-sew hats for the unhoused and preemie babies, with registration required and service hours earned.
The La Grange Public Library hosts a closing event on November 25, 2026, from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM. No target age group or activity details are listed.
The Holiday event takes place at the La Grange Public Library on November 26, 2026, from 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM. No description or age group is listed for this event.
At the Dierkes La Grange Public Library on November 28, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM, attendees can create junk journals, scrapbooks, and collages with fellow paper enthusiasts. The meetup is for ages 18 and up, welcomes all skill levels, and asks participants to bring their own journal and materials.
The Journaling Club, scheduled for November 29, 2026, from 2:00 to 3:30 PM at Dierkes La Grange Public Library, has been canceled. It is a monthly group where participants write from prompts and discuss their reflections, with sharing optional, and no age group is specified.
At Dierkes La Grange Public Library on November 30, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM, adults aged 18 and up can join an open play session of American Mah Jongg, with all sets provided and no instruction offered, though beginners are welcome.
At the Tyler Duelm Activity Room of La Grange Public Library on November 30, 2026, from 6:30 to 7:00 PM, families can enjoy stories and songs in pajamas, with a cuddly item welcome. The event is listed for ages 0 to 12, is described as for children birth to 5, and older siblings are welcome.
This page lists upcoming public events from the La Grange Public Library calendar.
ParkActivity is an independent guide. It is not the La Grange Public Library or the La Grange park district. Dates, ages, and registration can change, so confirm the event on the library site before you go.