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Family Fun Night | Read to the Dogs
2026-09-17 18:30:00 2026-09-17 19:30:00 America/Chicago Family Fun Night | Read to the Dogs Reading isn't ruff when you read your favorite books to some of the best listeners: dogs. Main Library - Nate & Lillie Story Room

Thursday, September 17
6:30pm - 7:30pm

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Main Library

Nate & Lillie Story Room

Reading isn't ruff when you read your favorite books to some of the best listeners: dogs.

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Family Fun Night is a weekly evening for games, crafts, STEAM activities, and more especially for families with school-aged kids on Thursdays at 6:30 pm.

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Family Fun Night! | SEPTEMBER 2026
Thursdays, 6:30 pm

• Sep 3, Meet an Owl!

• Sep 10, Multimedia Squirrel Portraits

• Sep 17, Read to the Dogs

• Sep 24, Tissue Paper Sunflowers

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AGE GROUP: | School age |

EVENT TYPE: | Activity |

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Our beautiful, state-of-the-art Main Library opened on January 6, 2008. You’ll find a wide variety of books, movies, and music, as well as free events for all ages. Looking for tech options? We offer free Wifi, dozens of public computers with internet access, and public meeting rooms.

Upcoming events

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Toddler Storytime
Tue, Aug 18, 9:45am - 10:05am
Nate & Lillie Story Room
Intro to Google Docs
Tue, Aug 18, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Friends Conference Room (215)
This event is full
Teen Lounge
Tue, Aug 18, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
The Studio
Preschool Storytime
Wed, Aug 19, 9:45am - 10:15am
Nate & Lillie Story Room
Teen Lounge
Wed, Aug 19, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
The Studio
Library Board of Trustees Meeting
Wed, Aug 19, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Open Mic Night - Writer’s Workshop
Wed, Aug 19, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
The Studio
Make and Take for Preschoolers
Thu, Aug 20, 10:00am - 10:45am
Nate & Lillie Story Room
Teen Lounge
Thu, Aug 20, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
The Studio
Studio @ Main | Drop-in
Thu, Aug 20, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Family Fun Night | Read to the Dogs
Thu, Aug 20, 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Nate & Lillie Story Room
Project READ Tutoring
Fri, Aug 21, 9:30am - 11:30am
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B
Teen Lounge
Fri, Aug 21, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
The Studio
Studio @ Main | Drop-in
Fri, Aug 21, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Unbooked Kids | Sneaky Cupcakes
Fri, Aug 21, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Nate & Lillie Story Room
Unbooked | Puzzle Peace
Fri, Aug 21, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B
Saturday Storytime
Sat, Aug 22, 9:45am - 10:15am
Nate & Lillie Story Room
Baby Storytime
Mon, Aug 24, 9:45am - 10:05am
Nate & Lillie Story Room
Teen Lounge
Mon, Aug 24, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
The Studio
Business Distress Signals Decoded
Mon, Aug 24, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B
3D Printing for Adults: Trinket Boxes
Mon, Aug 24, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
The Studio
This event is full
Toddler Storytime
Tue, Aug 25, 9:45am - 10:05am
Nate & Lillie Story Room
Intro to Cloud Storage
Tue, Aug 25, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Friends Conference Room (215)
This event is full
Teen Lounge
Tue, Aug 25, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
The Studio
Preschool Storytime
Wed, Aug 26, 9:45am - 10:15am
Nate & Lillie Story Room
Mother Goose on the Loose Storytime
Wed, Aug 26, 11:15am - 11:45am
Nate & Lillie Story Room
Teen Lounge
Wed, Aug 26, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
The Studio
Studio Workshop | Intro to Cricut
Wed, Aug 26, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
The Studio
This event is full
Make and Take for Preschoolers
Thu, Aug 27, 10:00am - 10:45am
Nate & Lillie Story Room
Career Lunch & Learn - Navigating a Career Pivot
Thu, Aug 27, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Robeson Pavilion Room C
Teen Lounge
Thu, Aug 27, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
The Studio
Studio @ Main | Drop-in
Thu, Aug 27, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Family Fun Night | Summer Sand Art
Thu, Aug 27, 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Nate & Lillie Story Room
Project READ Tutoring
Fri, Aug 28, 9:30am - 11:30am
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B
Teen Lounge
Fri, Aug 28, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
The Studio
Studio @ Main | Drop-in
Fri, Aug 28, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Unbooked Kids | Constellations
Fri, Aug 28, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Nate & Lillie Story Room
Unbooked | Card Games
Fri, Aug 28, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B
Saturday Storytime
Sat, Aug 29, 9:45am - 10:15am
Nate & Lillie Story Room
Baby Storytime
Mon, Aug 31, 9:30am - 9:50am
Nate & Lillie Story Room
Teen Lounge
Mon, Aug 31, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
The Studio
Toddler Storytime
Tue, Sep 01, 9:30am - 9:50am
Nate & Lillie Story Room
Tuesdays at Ten | The Other British Isles
Tue, Sep 01, 10:00am - 11:00am
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B
Donor Engagement for Sustained and Growing Results
Tue, Sep 01, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B
Intro to Microsoft Excel, Part I
Tue, Sep 01, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Friends Conference Room (215)
Teen Lounge
Tue, Sep 01, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
The Studio
Preschool Storytime
Wed, Sep 02, 9:30am - 10:00am
Nate & Lillie Story Room
Career Help | Drop-in Hours
Wed, Sep 02, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Friends Conference Room (215)
Teen Lounge
Wed, Sep 02, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
The Studio
How to Begin a Story - Writer’s Workshop
Wed, Sep 02, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
The Studio
Make and Take for Preschoolers
Thu, Sep 03, 10:00am - 11:00am
Nate & Lillie Story Room
Teen Lounge
Thu, Sep 03, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
The Studio
Studio @ Main | Drop-in
Thu, Sep 03, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Family Fun Night | Meet an Owl!
Thu, Sep 03, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Nate & Lillie Story Room
Project READ Tutoring
Fri, Sep 04, 9:30am - 11:30am
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B
Teen Lounge
Fri, Sep 04, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
The Studio
Studio @ Main | Drop-in
Fri, Sep 04, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Unbooked Kids
Fri, Sep 04, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Nate & Lillie Story Room
Unbooked | Bingo
Fri, Sep 04, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B
Saturday Storytime
Sat, Sep 05, 9:30am - 10:00am
Nate & Lillie Story Room
Closed – Main Library
Mon, Sep 07, All day
Toddler Storytime
Tue, Sep 08, 9:30am - 9:50am
Nate & Lillie Story Room
Tuesdays at Ten | The Other British Isles
Tue, Sep 08, 10:00am - 11:00am
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B
Donor Engagement for Sustained and Growing Results - Companion Workshop Session
Tue, Sep 08, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B
Teen Lounge
Tue, Sep 08, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
The Studio
Sensory-Friendly Storytime
Tue, Sep 08, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Nate & Lillie Story Room
Preschool Storytime
Wed, Sep 09, 9:30am - 10:00am
Nate & Lillie Story Room
Teen Lounge
Wed, Sep 09, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
The Studio
Crafty Adults | Punch Needle Tufting
Wed, Sep 09, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
The Studio
Registration opens Tuesday, September 1 2026 at 9:00am
Make and Take for Preschoolers
Thu, Sep 10, 10:00am - 11:00am
Nate & Lillie Story Room
SBDC Office Hours
Thu, Sep 10, 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Cover-to-Cover Book Discussion - Let's talk about The Correspondent
Thu, Sep 10, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B
Teen Lounge
Thu, Sep 10, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
The Studio
Studio @ Main | Drop-in
Thu, Sep 10, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Family Fun Night | Multimedia Squirrel Portraits
Thu, Sep 10, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Nate & Lillie Story Room
An Evening with Sonali Dev - Great Authors at the Library
Thu, Sep 10, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B
Project READ Tutoring
Fri, Sep 11, 9:30am - 11:30am
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B
Teen Lounge
Fri, Sep 11, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
The Studio
Studio @ Main | Drop-in
Fri, Sep 11, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Unbooked Kids
Fri, Sep 11, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Nate & Lillie Story Room
Unbooked | Trivia
Fri, Sep 11, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B
Saturday Storytime
Sat, Sep 12, 9:30am - 10:00am
Nate & Lillie Story Room
LEGO Club
Sat, Sep 12, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B,Robeson Pavilion Room C
Baby Storytime
Mon, Sep 14, 9:30am - 9:50am
Nate & Lillie Story Room
Teen Lounge
Mon, Sep 14, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
The Studio
Intro to Google Sheets
Mon, Sep 14, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
The Studio
Toddler Storytime
Tue, Sep 15, 9:30am - 9:50am
Nate & Lillie Story Room
Tuesdays at Ten | The Other British Isles
Tue, Sep 15, 10:00am - 11:00am
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B
Building a Brand That Works
Tue, Sep 15, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B
Intro to Microsoft Excel, Part II
Tue, Sep 15, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Friends Conference Room (215)
Teen Lounge
Tue, Sep 15, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
The Studio
Community Job Fair
Tue, Sep 15, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B
Preschool Storytime
Wed, Sep 16, 9:30am - 10:00am
Nate & Lillie Story Room
Teen Lounge
Wed, Sep 16, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
The Studio
Story Elements: Point of View - Writer’s Workshop
Wed, Sep 16, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
The Studio
Make and Take for Preschoolers
Thu, Sep 17, 10:00am - 11:00am
Nate & Lillie Story Room
Teen Lounge
Thu, Sep 17, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
The Studio
Studio @ Main | Drop-in
Thu, Sep 17, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
The Four Pillars of The New Retirement | Money Matter$
Thu, Sep 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B
Family Fun Night | Read to the Dogs
Thu, Sep 17, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Nate & Lillie Story Room
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