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Free Tax Preparation
AARP tax preparation is available for individuals on Saturdays during tax season.
To schedule an appointment:
- Call 224.326.0605
Early Voting Hours and Voter Information
Early Voting Hours
Any eligible voter resident of Lake County may early vote at the Library. Dates and times for early voting are set by Lake County and are as follows:
Meeting Room A
Yarn Bombing Project
Yarn Bombing Project
Holiday Mitten Tree
Place new hats, mittens, gloves, scaves and sweaters on the Library's Mitten Tree December 1-29. The tree is located in the Library's lobby on the first floor near the Information Desk. All donations benefit local agencies in need.
Veterans Tree
Stop by Forge November 1-30 and decorate a picture of a veteran to place on the Veterans Tree. All supplies are provided. Each participant receives a 3D crafted bookmark, while supplies last.
New Leadership
Ela Area Public Library Welcomes New Director Erica Christianson
The Ela Area Public Library Board of Trustees have announced the appointment of a new executive director, Erica Christianson.
Financial Fitness Series
Investing Made Simple w/ Karen Chan (Zoom)
Financial educator Karen Chan will make stocks, bonds and mutual funds crystal clear. She will explain index and target retirement funds, and how they can simplify your investing decisions.
New! 20s & 30s
If you're in your 20s & 30s, it's time to find a babysitter, petsitter, or plant sitter and enjoy yourself at these programs catered specifically for you! Meet people your age and make some new friends while trying new things. Programs are for ages 20-39.
September is Library Card Sign Up Month
Library Card Sign Up Month Celebration w/ Churros Y Chocolate Food Truck
Receive a FREE churro with your library card, while supplies last!
3:30-5:30PM Thurs., Sep. 21 in front of the Library
Library Service Disruptions Sep. 1-4
Library Service Disruptions Sep.
Summer Concert Series
Concerts are held outdoors on the Library's back lawn. Please provide your own seating. In the event of bad weather, the concert will be moved indoors. All ages welcome. No registration required.
Astronomy Day
Presented by the Lake County Astronomical Society
10am-4pm, Saturday, June 10, All Ages
Shred and Electronics Recycling Event
8:30-11:30AM Saturday, May 6
Document Shredding
Free, secure paper shredding is provided. Limit 3 boxes per car with a non-perishable food donation, until shred truck fills. Residents ONLY, please no businesses.
Rotary & the Library Partner to Protect Bees
This spring, in partnership with the Rotary Club of Lake Zurich and their new pillar of sustainability, the Library will offer programs about the importance of solitary bees.
Explore Black History
The Art of Horace Pippin (Zoom)