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At these monthly hang-outs, kids and teens who really dig Pokémon come together and explore each other’s collections, trade cards, and sometimes even battle! We always have great snacks, play a fun game–and sometimes even raffle off Poké-prizes! Kids of all ages are welcome, with parents accompanying younger children. Please ...

The Library will be closed Wednesday, November 11, in observance of Veterans’ Day.

Join Teen Services as we create adorable hedgehogs out of recycled book pages! For teens 12 and up. Be sure to register below, as supplies are limited. The Bourbonnais Public Library is committed to providing inclusive and accessible programming to all. If you have questions or would like to request ...

Unplug with the Library for an evening of laid-back artistry and social connection. For this month’s Paint @ Your Pace, we will be providing canvases. If you have a different project you’d like to work on during the hour, you’re welcome to bring that with you. All painting materials will ...

Engage in an important and thoughtful conversation with Dr. Eve L. Ewing, acclaimed author, educator, poet, and cultural organizer whose work explores race, education, identity, and community. Through writing that blends scholarship, storytelling, and activism, Dr. Ewing has become one of today’s most influential public voices on culture and education. ...

We’ve all got one, a craft project we started and set aside because we couldn’t find the time. Well, we’ve found the time for you! Come to our Whatcha Workin’ On program to carve out a bit of time to finish up your project(s). For Adults 18+. Please register below. ...

Children of all ages and their caregivers are welcome at this celebration of picture books, songs, and rhymes. We have so much fun together while supporting our little ones’ early literacy and meeting new friends! No registration required. The Bourbonnais Public Library is committed to providing inclusive and accessible programming ...

You love your bestie, don’t you? Show them just how much you do by inviting them to join you at our Frames and Friends craft night! We’ll use paint, beads, buttons, and charms to decorate a one-of-a-kind picture frame to show off your favorite photo of your favorite person. This ...

Novels @ Night brings the Library out into the community and meets at the Barnes & Noble Cafe on the 3rd Wednesday of every month. Looking for a book club that allows you to experience stories outside of your typical literary comfort zone? Then this book club is the one ...