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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
24
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
24
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 "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jun
24
2026
Wed
Cat World Domination Day Craft
10:00am–11:30am
McClure Branch
Library Branch:
McClure Branch
Room:
McClure Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Come celebrate World Cat Domination Day with us! We're making a cute cat craft using recycled materials. Bring your love of felines and your crafting skills. All materials provided.
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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
24
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 "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group
Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
Main Library
This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group
Jun
24
2026
Wed
Seedling Science
11:00am–11:30am
Main Library
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Main Children's Activity Room
Age Group:
Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
Program Type:
STEM
Event Details:
Bring your little scientists ages 3 through 6 years for an introduction to the scientific method and to have some science fun. We'll be questioning, investigating, experimenting and figuring it out together.
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 "Adults" group
This event is in the "All ages" group
Adults,
All ages
North Branch
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "All ages" group
Jun
24
2026
Wed
Shelf to Screen Movie Matinee
1:45pm–4:15pm
North Branch
Library Branch:
North Branch
Room:
North Seminar Room
Age Group:
Adults,
All ages
Program Type:
Movie
Event Details:
Join us for a fun movie matinee featuring movies based on popular books. Let's get together to enjoy how these classic stories are brought to life on screen.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jun
24
2026
Wed
Mature Readers Book Club
2:15pm–3:30pm
Lakeview Branch
Library Branch:
Lakeview Branch
Room:
Lakeview Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Book Club
Event Details:
The Mature Readers Book Club meets at Lakeview Branch 2:15 p.m. on the last Wednesday of the month, unless otherwise noted. For more information, please call (309) 370-0067
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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
Jun
24
2026
Wed
Potted Plant Pencil Holder
3:30pm–4:30pm
McClure Branch
Library Branch:
McClure Branch
Room:
McClure Room
Age Group:
Grade School (6 to 12 years)
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Join us to create an adorable potted plant pencil holder that's as cute as it is useful.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jun
24
2026
Wed
Boos & Booze Presents: An Evening of Horror with Christina Henry
5:30pm–7:30pm
North Branch
Library Branch:
North Branch
Room:
North McKenzie Room
Event Details:
Step into the dark with horror author Christina Henry as she unpacks what it takes to write stories that will haunt you.
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