Library Videos on YouTube

WATCH WEBINARS, storytime songs, and crafts anytime on the library’s YouTube channel. You’ll find 400+ videos organized into playlists—career, business, tech workshops, writing, crafts, and more. If you subscribe to our channel, you’ll get notified when we publish a new video. (YouTube is also available to watch on smart TVs.) Go to YouTube »

Playlists by topic

• Business Workshops | Launch at the Library
  
• Career Workshops | Get that Job!
  
• Children’s Special Events
  
• Crafty Adults
  
• Legal Help
  
• Money Matter$
  
• Songs & Rhymes from Our Storytimes
  
• Special Events & Partnerships
  
• Tales & Travel Adventures
  
• Tech Workshops
  
• Teen Take ’n’ Make Crafts
  
• Writer’s Workshops
  

Here are few samples:

Knit for Beginners | Crafty Adults

Like crafting? Want to try something new? Brigitte Pieke, owner of local knitting haven Klose Knit, taught newbies to knit at a Crafty Adults webinar.

So You Want to Start a Business?

Local business leaders shared their expertise on starting a business, during National Small Business Week. They were open about their challenges and successes, including getting a business up and running during the pandemic. Part of our Start + Grow Your Business series.

Tenant + Landlord Issues | Legal Help

Access to help on legal issues isn’t easy to find. John Roska, a lawyer from local nonprofit Land of Lincoln Legal Aid, answered questions about landlords and tenants at a Legal Help webinar.

Express Yourself! A Journal Writing Workshop

Enjoy writing? Hone your craft at a Writer’s Workshop. Chicago-based writer Maisie Sparks led a workshop on journaling.

Retirement Income | Money Matter$

Questions about finances? Our Money Matter$ series is a great way to gain sound strategies for the future. Chesser Financial representatives Scott Olthoff and Jennifer White shared tips on how to make the most of your income during retirement.

E-Library: Movies, Music & More

Watch a Tech Workshop to get started with streaming movies and listening to music for free using library apps, presented by Technology Librarian Susan Winkler.

Wire Plant Hangers | Teen Take ’n Make

Join the Teen Team for fun crafts designed especially for middle school and high school students.