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Snap, Stick, Story

Date
from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Tags Teens, Arts & Crafts
Personalize scrapbook pages that capture favorite moments, interests, memories, and things that make life uniquely yours. This is all about creating pages that reflect your vibe, your interests, and your favorite moments.

STEM Challenge

Date
from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Tags Kids
Registration required (7 spots available)
Are you interested in completing a fun STEM challenge? Test your skills at the library!

Surprise Pop Up Craft

Date
from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Location Bellwood Public Library
Tags All Ages, Arts & Crafts
Registration required (7 spots available)
We will have a simple craft available for everyone. Registration is not required but you may register to receive a reminder email.

Lil' Bookworms Storytime

Date
from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Tags Kids
Join us to hear stories, sing songs, and participate in fun activities! Ages 0-5

AI & Your Privacy: How to Stay in Control 11/26

Date
from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Tags Adults, Computers & Technology
Artificial intelligence tools are everywhere, from chatbots to photo editors to writing assistants, but they often collect more information than most people realize. In this class, you’ll learn how to protect your privacy when using AI. We’ll explore what kinds of data these tools can access, how to spot red flags in privacy policies, and practical steps to limit what AI companies know about you. You’ll also see examples of AI tools with stronger privacy practices and learn how to make more informed choices online.Sign up here.

Computer Basics Fall 2026

Date
from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Tags Adults, Computers & Technology
Looking to learn to use a computer? We've got the classes! Every Thursday at 3pm, a librarian will teach the basics of using a computer. These classes are taught a la carte so you can pick and choose which topics to come to. We will be touching on all manner of computer use topics, including mouse skills, internet use, and email. The full schedule is below. For more information, check out our Computer Basics webpage. To sign up, call the library at 708-547-7393 or click the title of the class you want to attend.Getting Familiar with Computers | 9/10/26Getting Familiar with Computers Week 2 | 9/17/26Mouse Skills | 9/24/26Keyboard Shortcuts | 10/1/26Internet Basics 1 | 10/15/26Internet Basics 2 | 10/22/26Upload/Download Lab | 10/29/26Email 1 | 11/5/26Email 2 | 11/12/26Online Safety | 11/19/26Search Basics | 12/3/265 Mini Workshops | 12/10/26Basic Computer Troubleshooting | 12/17/26

Genealogy Discovery

Date
from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Tags Adults
Are you interested in learning more about your family and tracing your ancestry? Join us monthly to learn more about researching your heritage.Please note: Meetings have changed to the second Thursday of the month starting September 2026

Pajama Storytime

Date
from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Tags Kids, Hobbies
Join us for an evening storytime, complete with stories, songs, and more!

Excel Basics 11/26

Date
from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Tags Adults, Computers & Technology
Looking to learn something new? Come to the excel basics class! You'll learn the basics of the popular spreadsheet software.Sign up here.

AI Detective 11/26

Date
from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Tags Adults, Computers & Technology
Concerned about recognizing AI images and videos online? Let a librarian guide you through learning to recognize common signs that an image or video is AI generated.Sign up here.