Upcoming Events

The birth of America’s public school system has a great deal to do with Black people's activism during enslavement and Reconstruction and their work via the Freedmen's Bureau and the resulting HBCUs. As we celebrate the 250th anniversary of our country’s independence, College of DuPage English professor Dr. Cheryl Boyle will explore ideas of citizenship, freedom, activism, persistence, and solidarity against a culture that did not see citizenship or personhood as including Black people and freedom that came from Black home schooling.Register here.

Enjoy the warm weather with us at the library! We will have activities, games, and snacks.

Join certified Zumba instructor LaToya Towns for energizing and fun weekly Zumba classes in-person at the Bellwood Library. For ages 14+.No class on May 2, May 16, June 6, June 13, June 27, & July 4. Image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay

An educational event designed to help develop your children's socio-emotional, literacy, and reading skills.QPR Institute and Family Service Mental Health Center of Cicero will join us for QPR Gatekeeper training. The QPR Institute's mission is to save lives and reduce suicidal behaviors by providing innovative, practical, and proven suicide prevention training. Learn to recognize the warning signs of suicide and how to offer help.Participants must attend the entire course to receive certificationRegister for May's program here.

You're invited to relax and join us for a series of Spa Days!Sat. May 16 at 1:30 pm: Make Your Own Anti-Mosquito Candle & Perfume Canceled due to Board RetreatWed. June 24 at 6:30 pm: Make Sunburn Relief Spray & Decorate a HatSat. July 25 at 1:30 pm: Make Face Masks & Kool-Aid Lip GlossWed. Aug. 19 at 6:30 pm: Make Green Tea Scrub & Stress BallsYou must register for each event individually. All supplies included! These events are for ages 14+. Anyone under the age of 14 must have a responsible adult present.

Join us for Collage Club! All supplies are provided. Last Monday of the month at 6:30 pm.In May, we will meet on May 18 instead of May 25.

Join us for stories, songs, and activities! Ages 0-2

Looking to learn how to type? Whether you're a beginner or just looking for a refresh, join us in this 5-week class to boost your typing skills. Registration is required. Register by calling the library or filling out this form. Must register by the third class to attend.

We invite you to join us for Senior Social Club! Snacks and games included. Tuesday, May 26 at 1:30 pmTopic: Disco Era Tuesday, June 30 at 1:30 pmTopic: Movies of the late 1970's Tuesday, July 28 at 1:30 pmTopic: Woodstock Tuesday, Aug. 25 at 1:30 pmTopic: Fashion You must register for each event individually.

Join Susan Wilkens from Dancing Cranes Yoga for a relaxing session of CHAIR yoga without getting down on the floor! For ages 14+. No registration required.