All ages. Drop-in to the 2nd floor Program Room for a fun craft!

Ages birth - 5 years with parent or caregiver. Have a "wild time" during this high-energy storytime at a Des Plaines park! No registration necessary. 

June 12 & 26 at Apache Park, 2100 Pine Street          

July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 at Central Park, 1555 E. Thacker Street

All ages. No registration necessary. Join us for a fun concert for our first Musical Monday of the summer!

Drop by Library Plaza in front of the library and enjoy some tunes!

(In case of inclement weather, concert will be held indoors in meeting room B/C).

Thank you to the Friends of the Library for making this event possible!

Come to this taste-test to try different and unusual foods.  

You can taste things blind or with eyes wide open but either way you will be surprised by what awaits you.

Please be conscious of food allergies.

For ages 9-12

All ages. Drop-in to the 2nd floor Program Room for a fun craft!

Ages birth - 5 years with parent or caregiver. Have a "wild time" during this high-energy storytime at a Des Plaines park! No registration necessary. 

June 12 & 26 at Apache Park, 2100 Pine Street          

July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 at Central Park, 1555 E. Thacker Street

Enjoy free music and beautiful views! Our summer free entertainment series promises to be the highlight of the summer.

Food Trucks: Da Local Boy, Funnel

Presenting Sponsor: Foxtail on the Lake  •  Pavilion Sponsor: Veterans Energy Team

Art in the Park!

Calling all our young artists and crafters! If you are at the Live at the Lake concerts with your family, find our Art in the Park tent to create fun projects before each concert! We will be waiting for you at the Lake Park Memorial Pavilion and Central Park.

Hosted by the Des Plaines Optimist Club

Come out to Lake Opeka (Lake Park) for the following movies! 

Movies will start at dusk, at approximately 8:00p. 

For more information, visit the Des Plaines Optimist Club on Facebook at www.facebook.com/desplainesoptimist.

All ages. No registration necessary. Join us for a fun concert for our first Musical Monday of the summer!

Drop by Library Plaza in front of the library and enjoy some tunes!

(In case of inclement weather, concert will be held indoors in meeting room B/C).

Thank you to the Friends of the Library for making this event possible!

Introducing... Amazing New Animals! An Andertoons drawing class all about amazing new animals!

"OK, so maybe they’re not new, but they’re newly discovered and we’ll be drawing and learning all about them! I’m talking banded dragonfish, hylomys hedgehogs, and panda sea squirts to name just a few! They can’t wait to meet you!"

For children entering grades K-8th.

Registration required beginning July 8th. 

All ages. Drop-in to the 2nd floor Program Room for a fun craft!

Enjoy free music and beautiful views! Our summer free entertainment series promises to be the highlight of the summer.

Food Trucks: Curious Crow

Art in the Park!

Calling all our young artists and crafters! If you are at the Live at the Lake concerts with your family, find our Art in the Park tent to create fun projects before each concert! We will be waiting for you at the Lake Park Memorial Pavilion and Central Park.

Ages birth - 5 years with parent or caregiver. Have a "wild time" during this high-energy storytime at a Des Plaines park! No registration necessary. 

June 12 & 26 at Apache Park, 2100 Pine Street          

July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 at Central Park, 1555 E. Thacker Street

Hosted by the Des Plaines Park District

Enjoy free music and beautiful views! Our summer free entertainment series promises to be the highlight of the summer.

Food Trucks: Sema’s Grill, Kona

Art in the Park!

Calling all our young artists and crafters! If you are at the Live at the Lake concerts with your family, find our Art in the Park tent to create fun projects before each concert! We will be waiting for you at the Lake Park Memorial Pavilion and Central Park.

All ages. No registration necessary. Join us for a fun concert for our first Musical Monday of the summer!

Drop by Library Plaza in front of the library and enjoy some tunes!

(In case of inclement weather, concert will be held indoors in meeting room B/C).

Thank you to the Friends of the Library for making this event possible!

Hosted by the Des Plaines Optimist Club

Come out to Lake Opeka (Lake Park) for the following movies! Movies will start at dusk, at approximately 8:00p.

For more information, visit the Des Plaines Optimist Club on Facebook at www.facebook.com/desplainesoptimist.

Ages birth - 5 years with parent or caregiver. Have a "wild time" during this high-energy storytime at a Des Plaines park! No registration necessary. 

June 12 & 26 at Apache Park, 2100 Pine Street          

July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 at Central Park, 1555 E. Thacker Street

Will you make a dragon egg or mermaid egg?  You decide and use our supplies to create a fairy tale craft.

For ages 9-12.

Hosted by the Des Plaines Park District

Enjoy free music and beautiful views! Our summer free entertainment series promises to be the highlight of the summer.

Food Trucks: Tiki Terrace, Funnel

Art in the Park!

Calling all our young artists and crafters! If you are at the Live at the Lake concerts with your family, find our Art in the Park tent to create fun projects before each concert! We will be waiting for you at the Lake Park Memorial Pavilion and Central Park.

Learn about some of the most unique creatures from around the world. Join us in welcoming the Flying Fox Conservation and enjoy the wonderful show!

All ages. No registration required. 

All ages. No registration necessary. Join us for a fun concert for our first Musical Monday of the summer!

Drop by Library Plaza in front of the library and enjoy some tunes!

(In case of inclement weather, concert will be held indoors in meeting room B/C).

Thank you to the Friends of the Library for making this event possible!

All ages. Drop-in to the 2nd floor Program Room for a fun craft!

Ages birth - 5 years with parent or caregiver. Have a "wild time" during this high-energy storytime at a Des Plaines park! No registration necessary. 

June 12 & 26 at Apache Park, 2100 Pine Street          

July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 at Central Park, 1555 E. Thacker Street

Food Trucks: Da Local Boy, Kona

Art in the Park!

Calling all our young artists and crafters! If you are at the Live at the Lake concerts with your family, find our Art in the Park tent to create fun projects before each concert! We will be waiting for you at the Lake Park Memorial Pavilion and Central Park.