Upcoming Events

Registered yoga teacher Julie Hamilton will lead the class using modifications of many common yoga poses. Perfect for seniors and for others with disabilities or challenges such as chronic illness, pain, or stiffness.

The EPL Chess club is a casual environment for masters and novices to meet up to play and enjoy one of the oldest games in the world.  Bring your board or just your enthusiasm. 

Illinois Libraries Present James McBride, an award-winning author, musician, and screenwriter.

Farmer Jason is the brainchild of rock music legend Jason Ringenberg of Jason and the Scorchers.

Join us for a special two-person Valentine’s Day themed puzzle race. Each team must consist of two builders & will build the same 500-piece puzzle. The first to assemble it will win a prize!

Join Yoga Instructor Lisa Allen for an hour of peaceful yoga and meditation.

Mark Knott, from the Metro East Recovery Council, will be discussing the stigma of substance abuse disorder and how to deal with this sensitive and personal issue in a non-judgmental manner.

Let's make time to write! Bring your current project or start a new one and for an hour we will hold dedicated writing time. The last half-hour is for open discussion and sharing of thoughts and ideas.

Whether you're new to crochet or a seasoned stitcher, come join us to learn new techniques, share tips, and connect with other adult crocheters. If you have your own supplies and project, bring it along.

Join Connie Martin as she tells the stories passed down to her great-grandmother Lizzie of how her family survived the antebellum period through trials and tribulations, and how they used quilts that contained hidden codes and secret messages to a

If you are a long-time comics lover or just discovering the wonderful world of comic books and graphic novels, the Cozy Comics Club is for you.

Registered yoga teacher Julie Hamilton will lead the class using modifications of many common yoga poses. Perfect for seniors and for others with disabilities or challenges such as chronic illness, pain, or stiffness.

Join us for a single session D&D adventure with pre-generated characters & a staff Dungeon Master. No books, dice, or prep necessary. Just sit down & enjoy an adventure in a single two-hour session. 

Join us for a single session D&D adventure with pre-generated characters & a staff Dungeon Master. No books, dice, or prep necessary. Just sit down & enjoy an adventure in a single two-hour session. 

Interested in taking a reading journey through time and space, spanning multiple decades, with award winning authors? EPL’s newest Sci-Fi book club might be the one for you!

Are you a fan of Japanese animation and want to hang out with other adults who share your love of Manga & Anime? Come join us at EPL's Anime club!

National Humanities Medal winner and bestselling author of The Joy Luck Club, Amy Tan joins us to share on her body of work and reflect on the wonder of slowing down and savoring the quiet moments.

Do you have vinyl albums, cassettes, 8-track tapes, old video games, and pieces of your retro past sitting around collecting dust? If so, the retro swap may be for you.

Please note the special start time of 11am due to the movie's longer runtime. 

Join us for the first meeting of EPL's new romance book club. This month we will be discussing Book Lovers by Emily Henry.

Do you have vinyl albums, cassettes, 8-track tapes, old video games, and pieces of your retro past sitting around collecting dust? If so, the retro swap may be for you.

Do you have vinyl albums, cassettes, 8-track tapes, old video games, and pieces of your retro past sitting around collecting dust? If so, the retro swap may be for you.