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adult services department
In addition to support for basic library services, the Adult Services Department offers a wide variety of programming intended to give adults of all ages in our community creative and social outlets. Whether you are looking for a nature walk, a way to print your documents, or a knitting group, Adult Services has you covered!
Basic Library Services:
- Assistance with research questions by experienced library staff
- One-on-one appointments for instruction on library use, internet use, database searching, and more
- Recommendations for leisure reading
- Interlibrary loaning of books, films and videos, audiobooks, and CDs
- Help using the library’s computers or business center
- Help dowloading apps to read/listen to digital books
- Book discussion groups
Programming Topics
- Animal interactions
- Art classes
- Comedy
- Community safety and resources, often in conjunction with local and state agencies
- Cooking, food preparation, and food history
- Escape rooms, mystery nights, game nights
- Genealogy and history
- Music performances
- Nature (often in conjunction with the Kane County Forest Preserve)
- Navigating Medicare
- Physical/mental health and self care
- Specific programs for seniors
Initiatives
- Drop-in fiber arts opportunities
- Check Out IPO: Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra Library Partner Program
- Explore More Illinois
- Kindness Hats
- Library Road Trip
- Museum Adventure Pass
- Music @ Messenger
- Tiny Art Show
- Seed Library
- Summer/Winter Reading
Have questions? You are welcome to email us at asd@messengerpl.org.
