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HOURS OF OPERATION: Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday:
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday and Thursday:
12:00 PM to 8:00 PM - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - CURBSIDE PICKUP SERVICES:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday:
10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Tuesday and Thursday:
1:00 PM to 7:00 PM * COMPUTER, PRINTING, AND FAXING SERVICES END 10 MINUTES BEFORE CLOSING. * |
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 4TH Labor Day |
MONDAY, OCTOBER 9TH Columbus Day |
Registering for Programs:
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR MOST PROGRAMS! - Visit our website at schillerparklibrary.org or call 847-678-0433 to register.
- Email registration is not permitted.
- Programs may be cancelled due to minimal registration.
- The cut-off date for registration is 2 days prior to each program.
- Activities are free, but seating and supplies are first come, first served!
- Due to instructional reasons, select programs will be closed 5 minutes after beginning.
- Participants arriving late will not be admitted!
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* SHOW YOUR CARD, GET A DEAL! Throughout the month of September, show your Schiller Park Public Library card to businesses around town and get a deal! Visit our website for participating local businesses and deals. |
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 TAKE & MAKE TEENTOBER CRAFT Pick up a craft kit throughout October during open hours to make a duct tape bookmark! * Kits will be available until 10/31 while supplies last. * |
TEENTOBER MOVIE NIGHT THURSDAY, OCTOBER 5TH 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM Join us in watching Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children and decide whether the movie or the book is better! |
LOTERÍA AT THE LIBRARY TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19TH @ 4:00 PM
LIMITED TO 20 PARTICIPANTS.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED.
Join us for a family-friendly game of Lotería
(similar to bingo) and win prizes! |
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MOVIE AFTERNOON SATURDAY(S), SEPTEMBER 16TH & OCTOBER 14TH @ 1:00 PM
NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED.
Join the library and enjoy a newer released movie.
B.Y.O.S. – Bring Your Own Snacks!
*TIMES POSTED AND MOVIE RATINGS MAY VARY.*
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ECLIPSE KICK-OFF SATURDAY, OCTOBER 7TH FROM 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM OPEN TO ALL AGES. REGISTRATION REQUIRED. WHILE SUPPLIES LAST.
Join us for fun space-themed STEM activities, refreshments and more in anticipation of the Solar Eclipse on October 14th! Receive a pair of FREE Solar Eclipse glasses for participating! |
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TECHNOLOGY HELP OPEN TO AGES 18+. REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Sign up for a 30-minute, one-on-one tech help appointment. The library can assist with the basics of computer skills, the Internet, email, social media, and its available digital resources. * Please bring your device, cords, and passwords to your scheduled appointment. * For more information and to reserve an appointment, please visit our website and fill out a form. |
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DROP-IN TECH HELP TUESDAYS, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Have a quick tech question? We can help! Visit the library during our weekly Drop-In Tech Help sessions to get answers to your questions. Sessions are limited to 15 minutes. Please call the library at 847-678-0433 for more information. PLEASE NOTE: The library is unable to assist with hardware repairs, specialized software instruction, and in-depth technology issues. |
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INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS SERIES * Mouse & Keyboard Basics: OCTOBER 4TH @ 10:30 AM * Microsoft Windows: OCTOBER 11TH @ 10:30 AM * Internet Basics: OCTOBER 18TH @ 10:30 AM * Email for Beginners: OCTOBER 25TH @ 10:30 AM AGES 18+. LIMITED SEATING. REGISTRATION REQUIRED. The Schiller Park Library is providing a weekly Wednesday series of basic computer classes for those who are learning to use a computer or wanting to refresh their skills. |
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TEENS PAGE AND NEWSLETTER Check out our Teens Page and subscribe to our Teens Newsletter for recommendations on bestselling YA books, anime/manga, and even video games! Visit the page at schillerparklibrary.org/kids/teens for more information! |
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MONDAY MOVIE MATINEE MONDAY(S), SEPTEMBER 18TH & OCTOBER 16TH @ 11:00 AM OPEN TO AGES 18+. Join us for a feature film screening! Feel free to bring your own snacks to enjoy during the film. * TIMES POSTED AND MOVIE RATINGS MAY VARY. * |
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WII BOWLING FOR SENIORS
THURSDAY(S), SEPTEMBER 7TH, SEPTEMBER 21ST, OCTOBER 5TH & OCTOBER 19TH
@ 1:00 PM AGES 62+.
LIMITED SEATING.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED.
Join in the excitement of Wii Bowling,
a virtual bowling game – without the retro shoes or heavy ball! * This program is presented in partnership with the Schiller Park Recreation Department and the Schiller Park Public Library. * |
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GET CRAFTIN’: TEEN CRAFT GROUP THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 28TH 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM AGES 11 - 17. LIMIT 15 PARTICIPANTS. REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Make a flower crown inspired by Frida Kahlo, one of Mexico's most famous painters, to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month! |
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ADULT CRAFT N' CREATIONS THURSDAY, OCTOBER 12TH 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
OPEN TO AGES 18+.
LIMITED SEATING. REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Let's make papel picado for Hispanic Heritage Month! |
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LET'S CAKE DECORATE: SPOOKY CUPCAKES SATURDAY, OCTOBER 21ST @ 11:00 AM OPEN TO AGES 12+. LIMITED SEATING. REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Learn how to decorate spooky-themed cupcakes with pastry chef Fran Hargadon! Supplies for decorating cupcakes will be provided. |
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MYSTERY AT THE LIBRARY TUESDAY, OCTOBER 17TH, 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM AGES 13+. LIMIT 20 PARTICIPANTS. REGISTRATION REQUIRED. It’s Halloween and there’s a party at Monster Mansion, but one of the partygoers stole something precious from their host. Can you help find the culprit? This is a live-action mystery where you get to portray a character and solve the mystery! Costumes are encouraged! |
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SCHILLER PARK YOUNG AUTHORS PROJECT
Children are invited to write and illustrate a picture book to add to the library collection! Visit our website at schillerparklibrary.org for detailed submission information. See your book come to life!
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ABC GRAB & GO CRAFT KITS OPEN TO AGES 1 - 4. 1 PER PARTICIPANT. WHILE SUPPLIES LAST. Learn the alphabet with a weekly craft series! Each week is a new letter. Kits include a ready-to-assemble craft! Visit Children's World each week for a kit. |
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FALL GRAB & GO CRAFT KITS OPEN TO AGES 2 - 12. 1 PER PARTICIPANT. WHILE SUPPLIES LAST. Get ready for fall with a weekly craft series! Each kit includes a ready-to-assemble craft! Visit Children's World each week for a kit. |
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STORIES & SNACKS FRIDAY(S), SEPTEMBER 8TH, SEPTEMBER 15TH, SEPTEMBER 22ND, SEPTEMBER 29TH, OCTOBER 6TH, OCTOBER 13TH, OCTOBER 20TH & OCTOBER 27TH @ 4:00 PM OPEN TO AGES 2 - 8. Join the library for a set of themed stories while enjoying snacks! |
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LEGO CLUB TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5TH TUESDAY, OCTOBER 3RD @ 4:00 PM OPEN TO AGES 3 - 12.
LIMITED TO 20 PARTICIPANTS.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED.
Bring your imagination and join the library for
a fun building challenge! LEGOs provided. |
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TANGRAM TALES MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 11TH MONDAY, OCTOBER 23RD @ 10:30 AM OPEN TO AGES 3 - 5. LIMITED SEATING. REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Enjoy a short story while connecting shapes to build a fun tangram puzzle! |
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TODDLER OPEN PLAY
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 25TH MONDAY, OCTOBER 30TH FROM 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
OPEN TO AGES 1 - 5.
Visit the library for a play date! Children and caregivers can stop by for playtime, read books, socialize and make friends! Toys and refreshments provided. |
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LITTLE CRAFTERS TIME
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12TH @ 4:00 PM
OPEN TO AGES 2 - 12.
LIMITED SEATING.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED.
Come get creative with a seasonal craft!
Stay and craft or take and go. |
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EDIBLE CREATIONS TUESDAY, OCTOBER 10TH @ 4:00 PM OPEN TO AGES 3 - 12. LIMITED SEATING. REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Create some festive and edible treats! |
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PUMPKIN PAINTING TUESDAY, OCTOBER 17TH @ 4:00 PM OPEN TO AGES 2 - 12. LIMITED SEATING. REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Paint a pumpkin masterpiece! The library will provide paint, a small pumpkin, and decorating supplies. NO CARVING PERMITTED! |
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KIDS' STEM LAB TUESDAY, OCTOBER 24TH @ 4:00 PM OPEN TO AGES 2 - 12. LIMITED SEATING. REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Kids will enjoy a fun hands-on activity based on S.T.E.A.M (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Math) concepts. |
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SAY BOO & SCARY ON!
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 31ST 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM OPEN TO AGES 2 - 12. WHILE SUPPLIES LAST. You can't spell book without BOO! Don't forget to stop by the library in your costume on Halloween for a spooktacular treat! |
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PHOTO DISCLAIMER: * THE LIBRARY MAY TAKE PHOTOS OF LIBRARY PATRONS FOR USE IN LIBRARY PUBLICITY (WEBSITE, SOCIAL MEDIA, NEWSLETTERS, ETC.). PARTICIPANTS ARE NOT IDENTIFIED WITHOUT THEIR PERMISSION. PLEASE NOTIFY STAFF IF YOU DO NOT WISH TO BE PHOTOGRAPHED OR DO NOT WANT YOUR CHILD PHOTOGRAPHED. * |
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ENGLISH: View the Schiller Park Public Library website and events in English, Polish, and Spanish. Look for the Google logo in the upper right hand corner of our website: schillerparklibrary.org. |
POLISH: Zobacz stronę internetową Biblioteki Publicznej Schiller Park i wydarzenia w językyu polskim Poszukaj logo Google w prawym górnym rogu naszej strony: schillerparklibrary.org. |
SPANISH: Vea el sitio web de la Biblioteca Pública de Schiller Park y eventos en español. Busque el logotipo de Google en la esquina superior derecha de nuestro sitio web: schillerparklibrary.org. |
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