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This event is in the "All ages" group
This event is in the "All ages" group
Black History Month Knowledge Quest
All Day
2/1–2/28
Lakeview Branch
Library Branch:
Lakeview Branch
Event Details:
In celebration of 100 years of Black History Month, Lakeview Branch will be having a knowledge quest featuring 16 Black heroes who have each made history with their talents and courage.
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This event is in the "All ages" group
This event is in the "All ages" group
African-American History Month Display of Hats in Honor of Mae Reeves
All Day
2/1–2/28
Lincoln Branch
Library Branch:
Lincoln Branch
Event Details:
Display of Women Hats will be the focus for the month of February, in honor of Mae Reeves. The first African American woman from Philadelphia whom in 1942, became an entrepreneur by opening her hat shop, called Mae's Millinery. Ms.
This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group
Grade School (6 to 12 years)
Lincoln Branch
This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group
STEM to Go
All Day
2/1–2/28
Lincoln Branch
Library Branch:
Lincoln Branch
Age Group:
Grade School (6 to 12 years)
Program Type:
STEM
Event Details:
Pick up a STEM kit at the Information Desk to take home. It includes materials and simple instructions you'll need to complete the craft. While supplies last.
This event is in the "All ages" group
This event is in the "All ages" group
Take Home Heart Bookmark
All Day
2/1–2/28
Lincoln Branch
Library Branch:
Lincoln Branch
Age Group:
All ages
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Celebrate Valentine's day and National Library Lovers month with a bookmark you can take home and decorate yourself!
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Lincoln Branch
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group
Valentine's Painting Teen Craft To-Go
All Day
2/1–2/28
Lincoln Branch
Library Branch:
Lincoln Branch
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Event Details:
Pick up a ceramic heart dish and paint to celebrate with a Valentine's Day-themed craft. Available while supplies last.
Winter Crafts to Go
All Day
2/1–2/28
Lincoln Branch
Library Branch:
Lincoln Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Pick up a winter-themed craft kit at the Information Desk to take home. While supplies last. Ages 5 to 12.
This event is in the "All ages" group
This event is in the "All ages" group
Celebrating African-American Life and History Book Display
All Day
2/2–2/28
Lincoln Branch
Library Branch:
Lincoln Branch
Event Details:
African-American Book Display, celebrating 100 years since the 1st "Negro Week" that was launched by Dr. Carter G. Woodson in 1926.
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This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group
This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group
Early Learners (Birth to 5 years),
Grade School (6 to 12 years)
Main Library
This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group
This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group
Crafts to Go
All Day
2/2–2/28
Main Library
Library Branch:
Main Library
Age Group:
Early Learners (Birth to 5 years),
Grade School (6 to 12 years)
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Pick up a craft kit at the Information Desk to take home. While supplies last. Ages 5 to 12. Preschool craft kits also available for ages 2 to 5.
This event is in the "Children of all ages" group
Children of all ages
Main Library
This event is in the "Children of all ages" group
Children's Author Scavenger Hunt
All Day
2/9–2/14
Main Library
Library Branch:
Main Library
Age Group:
Children of all ages
Event Details:
Join us the second week of each month for a themed scavenger hunt. Participants who complete the hunt will receive a trinket from our prize box and a stamp on their participation card.
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This event is in the "Children of all ages" group
Children of all ages
North Branch
This event is in the "Children of all ages" group
Lunar New Year Craft Kit To-Go
All Day
2/1–2/28
North Branch
Library Branch:
North Branch
Age Group:
Children of all ages
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Celebrate and learn about Lunar New Year with a Year of the Horse craft kit to take home!
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This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group
08/01/2025 @ 12:30am–06/30/2026 @ 11:45pm
Grade School (6 to 12 years),
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Multiple Locations
This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group
Aug-Jun
2025
Children's Reading Challenge
08/01/2025 @ 12:30am–06/30/2026 @ 11:45pm
Multiple Locations
Library Branch:
Multiple Locations
Age Group:
Grade School (6 to 12 years),
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type:
Reading Challenge
Event Details:
For young readers who are looking to explore new authors, series, genres, and more, check out our Children's Reading Challenge.
This event is in the "Children of all ages" group
This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group
This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "All ages" group
Children of all ages,
Early Learners (Birth to 5 years),
Grade School (6 to 12 years),
Teens (13 to 18 years),
Adults,
All ages
Multiple Locations
This event is in the "Children of all ages" group
This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group
This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "All ages" group
Jan-Feb
2026
Winter Reading Challenge
All Day
1/1–2/28
Multiple Locations
Library Branch:
Multiple Locations
Age Group:
Children of all ages,
Early Learners (Birth to 5 years),
Grade School (6 to 12 years),
Teens (13 to 18 years),
Adults,
All ages
Program Type:
Reading Challenge
Event Details:
Cozy up with some new reads during the winter months to complete the Winter Reading Challenge!
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Feb
12
2026
Thu
Pottery Paint Day
10:00am–11:00am
Lincoln Branch
Library Branch:
Lincoln Branch
Room:
Lincoln Hot Air Balloon Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Calling All Seniors, come paint and decorate your pottery of choice. All materials will be provided. Call 309-497-2600 to Reserve your spot!
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This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group
Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
McClure Branch
This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group
Feb
12
2026
Thu
Sign and Sing Storytime with Communication Junction
10:30am–11:00am
McClure Branch
Library Branch:
McClure Branch
Room:
McClure Room
Age Group:
Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
Program Type:
Storytime
Event Details:
Join Communication Junction for a 30 minute interactive Sign and Sing Storytime. This story time is great for children ages 0-5 and is created around a theme, filled with stories, songs, movement and bubbles.
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This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group
Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
North Branch
This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group
Feb
12
2026
Thu
STEM Sprouts
10:30am–11:30am
North Branch
Library Branch:
North Branch
Room:
North Beehive Storytime Room
Age Group:
Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
Program Type:
STEM
Event Details:
Designed for ages 2-5. Each month this drop in program will focus on a different Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math concept.
Disclaimer(s)
Accompanying Adults
This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.
Dress for a Mess
This activity involves some materials that may get messy. Please wear clothing appropriate for a mess.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Feb
12
2026
Thu
Yoga with Adriene (Virtual)
12:15pm–12:45pm
Main Library
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Main LL2 Auditorium
Event Details:
Join us for a free yoga class with one of the top yoga instructors on YouTube, Yoga with Adriene.
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This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "All ages" group
Grade School (6 to 12 years),
Teens (13 to 18 years),
Adults,
All ages
McClure Branch
This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "All ages" group
Feb
12
2026
Thu
Puzzle Club
3:00pm–5:00pm
McClure Branch
Library Branch:
McClure Branch
Room:
McClure Room
Age Group:
Grade School (6 to 12 years),
Teens (13 to 18 years),
Adults,
All ages
Event Details:
Join us for Puzzle Club, a relaxing and fun program for all ages! Work together (or solo) on jigsaw puzzles, challenge your brain, and enjoy some friendly conversation. There will be puzzles of varying levels, drop-in any time!
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This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group
Grade School (6 to 12 years)
Lincoln Branch
This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group
Feb
12
2026
Thu
Thursday STEAM Train
4:00pm–5:00pm
Lincoln Branch
Library Branch:
Lincoln Branch
Room:
Lincoln Room
Age Group:
Grade School (6 to 12 years)
Program Type:
STEM
Event Details:
Have an after school group and are looking for a location for fun STEAM activities? Call ahead to Lincoln Branch Library where we have our STEAM Train program!
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This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group
Grade School (6 to 12 years)
McClure Branch
This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group
Feb
12
2026
Thu
Drop In: MAGNA-TILES Builders' Club
4:00pm–5:30pm
McClure Branch
Library Branch:
McClure Branch
Room:
McClure Children's Room
Age Group:
Grade School (6 to 12 years)
Event Details:
Join us to explore your creativity with MAGNA-TILES! Drop-in for free building time with our magnetic building sets.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Feb
12
2026
Thu
Crochet With Joann Lindsay Young
5:30pm–6:30pm
Lincoln Branch
Library Branch:
Lincoln Branch
Room:
Lincoln Room
Event Details:
Crochet enthusiasts come together with Joann Lindsay Young, and meet other members from the Crochet community, from beginners to seasoned Crocheters. Mrs.
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