Programs & Events

Pre-Civil War Quilts: Secret Codes to Freedom on the Underground Railroad

Somonauk Public Library

Join Connie 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 help slaves escape on The Underground Railroad.

Elizabeth Packard, The Woman Who Would Not Be Silenced

Somonauk Public Library

Laura F Keyes presents a historical portrayal of women’s rights pioneer Elizabeth Packard. In 1860 Packard was committed to the Illinois’ state mental asylum, all the while protesting her sanity. She was eventually able to obtain her release. Conscious of the fact that the current law allowed married women to be placed in asylums by […]

Event Series Tot Tales

Tot Tales

Somonauk Public Library

This program is geared towards children between the ages of 0-3 and introduces babies and toddlers to songs, rhymes, hand motions and books. Meets weekly Wednesdays mornings at 10:30 am.

Event Series Tech Help with Steve

Tech Help with Steve

Somonauk Public Library

Tech enthusiast, Steve Goodwin offers one-on-one technology support with your cell phone, tablet or laptop. Sign up at the front desk for a 20 minute session between 1:30 - 2:30.

Event Series Tot Tales

Tot Tales

Somonauk Public Library

This program is geared towards children between the ages of 0-3 and introduces babies and toddlers to songs, rhymes, hand motions and books. Meets weekly Wednesdays mornings at 10:30 am.

Event Series Chapter Club

Chapter Club

Somonauk Public Library

This program is for children 7 - 10 years of age to get together to discuss a book, and do a fun activity! Meets the last Monday of each month at 6:30 pm.

Event Series Tot Tales

Tot Tales

Somonauk Public Library

This program is geared towards children between the ages of 0-3 and introduces babies and toddlers to songs, rhymes, hand motions and books. Meets weekly Wednesdays mornings at 10:30 am.

Event Series Tech Help with Steve

Tech Help with Steve

Somonauk Public Library

Tech enthusiast, Steve Goodwin offers one-on-one technology support with your cell phone, tablet or laptop. Sign up at the front desk for a 20 minute session between 1:30 - 2:30.

Event Series Chics with Sticks

Chics with Sticks

Somonauk Public Library

Chics With Sticks Whether you crochet, knit, sew or work on crafts this group meets the first Thursday of the month from 11 am-1 pm. Beginners are welcome. Roosters welcomed! S

Event Series Tot Tales

Tot Tales

Somonauk Public Library

This program is geared towards children between the ages of 0-3 and introduces babies and toddlers to songs, rhymes, hand motions and books. Meets weekly Wednesdays mornings at 10:30 am.