All ages. No registration required. 

Join us in celebrating the start of the 2025 Summer Reading Challenge!

Schedule:

1-4pm: Games and Craft while supplies last

1-3pm: Bubble Stations provided by Absolute Science

1:30-3:30pm: Face or Arm Painting provided by A Hardy Party

2:30-4pm: Kona Ice Truck while supplies last

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

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: Curious Crow, Kona

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.

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!

Sponsored by the Des Plaines Public Library, registration required beginning June 11.

Come explore the forest at Des Plaines' very own Izaak Walton League.

We'll walk through the grounds, see the river and hopefully some animals too!

Then, we'll go inside the historic Jefferson Home to make a craft for late night reading using natural and recycled supplies.

For ages 9-12.

This is a drop-off program and requires a signed consent form.

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

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.

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: Tiki Terrace, 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.

Are you a Disney connoisseur? Do you love holding private concerts singing Disney songs at the top of your lungs? Come join us for a fun fairy tale sing-along topped with a round of Name That Tune! For ages 5 and up.

Ages 5+

Registration required beginning Friday June 13th.

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!

Kids of all ages, join us for a fun reptile show! Presented by JG's Reptile Road Show!

No registration required.

"Expert handlers introduce a variety of reptiles, including snakes, lizards, and turtles, while sharing fun facts and ensuring a safe, hands-on experience. Guests will have the opportunity to see these incredible creatures up close, making it a truly memorable event."

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: Cousins Maine Lobster, Kona

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!