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This event is in the "Children of all ages" group
Children of all ages
Lakeview Branch
This event is in the "Children of all ages" group
Pollinator Crafts!
All Day
6/1–6/30
Lakeview Branch
Library Branch:
Lakeview Branch
Age Group:
Children of all ages
Event Details:
Come to Lakeview to craft up some colorful pollinators! From bumble bees to butterflies, you'll learn about the insects that help flowers grow, and go home with some amazing artwork, too! Crafting supplies can be provided upon request.
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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
Grade School (6 to 12 years),
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Lincoln Branch
This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group
May-Jun
2026
Games 4 Grades
All Day
5/1–6/30
Lincoln Branch
Library Branch:
Lincoln Branch
Age Group:
Grade School (6 to 12 years),
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Event Details:
Get good grades, win awesome prizes! This summer, come to the Lincoln Branch Library and earn a chance to win a PS5, a Nintendo Switch 2, or an iPad with an Apple Pencil!
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
Beaded Rainbow Teen Craft To-Go
All Day
6/1–6/30
Lincoln Branch
Library Branch:
Lincoln Branch
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Event Details:
Pick up materials to make a rainbow beaded banner. Available while supplies last.
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
Teen Book Box
All Day
6/1–6/30
Lincoln Branch
Library Branch:
Lincoln Branch
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Event Details:
Back for another summer, stop by the Lincoln Branch and sign up for a Teen Book Box. Fill out a survey to tell us what you love (and hate) to read and we'll put together boxes for June and July with:
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
Jun-Jul
2026
Teen G.R.O.W. Challenge
All Day
6/1–7/11
Lincoln Branch
Library Branch:
Lincoln Branch
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Event Details:
Get ready for our world! Spend your summer having fun, learning and growing with the Teen G.R.O.W. Challenge.
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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
6/1–6/30
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 "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jun
17
2026
Wed
Summer Reading Adult Crafts to Go
Library Branch:
Main Library
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Explore fiber arts this summer with a different craft to go each week. All materials will be provided. Pick up a kit at the 1st Floor Information Desk while supplies last. June 1-6: Cross stitch June 8-13: Crochet
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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.
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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
Main Library
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
Jun
17
2026
Wed
Backstage Hollywood: The Photographs of Bob Willoughby
9:00am–6:00pm
Main Library
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Main Gallery
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
Event Details:
Venture backstage into the golden age of Hollywood in this exhibition that explores the photography of Bob Willoughby.
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This event is in the "Children of all ages" group
This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group
Children of all ages,
Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
Lakeview Branch
This event is in the "Children of all ages" group
This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group
Jun
17
2026
Wed
Summer Storytime
10:15am–11:00am
Lakeview Branch
Library Branch:
Lakeview Branch
Room:
Lakeview Storytime Room
Age Group:
Children of all ages,
Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
Event Details:
Storytime is back at the Lakeview branch, and just in time for Summer! Come hear stories every Wednesday morning at 10:15 AM! For children of all ages. For Accessibility Accommodations, please call (309)497-2143.
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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
McClure Branch
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
Jun
17
2026
Wed
Toy Story Takeover
12:00pm–2:00pm
McClure Branch
Library Branch:
McClure Branch
Room:
McClure Room
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:
Arts & Crafts,
Movie
Event Details:
Join us as we countdown to the newest Toy Story adventure, hitting theaters on Friday, June 19th! We'll be showing the first four films and have activities inspired by your favorite Toy Story pals.
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.
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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
Children of all ages,
Early Learners (Birth to 5 years),
Grade School (6 to 12 years),
Teens (13 to 18 years)
McClure Branch
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
Jun
17
2026
Wed
Forest Park Nature Center: Animal Adaptations
3:00pm–4:00pm
McClure Branch
Library Branch:
McClure Branch
Room:
McClure Room
Age Group:
Children of all ages,
Early Learners (Birth to 5 years),
Grade School (6 to 12 years),
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type:
STEM
Event Details:
Learn how mammals, birds, and reptiles survive and adapt to their natural environment. A Traveling Naturalist from Forest Park Nature Center will be explaining unique traits and characteristics of animals.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
Adults
Off Site
Registration Required
Offsite Event
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jun
17
2026
Wed
Boos & Booze: The First Pour Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Book Club
Event Details:
Join our horror themed book club for a horrifyingly good time at Olympia Sports Bar & Grill. Love of horror is a must, love of brews not required.
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