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arts and crafts

Crafts to Go

01/02/2025 @ 9:00am to 12/30/2025 @ 6:00pm
Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Early Learners (Birth to 5 years), Grade School (6 to 12 years)
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.

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.

march madness

Juvenile Fiction March Madness

All Day 3/1 - 3/31
North Branch
Age Group:
All ages
Event Details:

Vote on your favorite Juvenile Fiction titles and see which book wins our March Madness Bracket!

Library Branch: North Branch
Age Group: All ages
Event Details:

Vote on your favorite Juvenile Fiction titles and see which book wins our March Madness Bracket!

march madness

March Madness: Classic Video Game Characters

All Day 3/1 - 3/31
Lakeview Branch
Age Group:
Children of all ages
Event Details:

During the month of March, come vote on your favorite classic video game character each week. By the end of March Madness, only one character will reign champion! For children of a...

Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Age Group: Children of all ages
Event Details:

During the month of March, come vote on your favorite classic video game character each week. By the end of March Madness, only one character will reign champion! For children of all ages. 

st Patrick's day

St. Patrick’s Day Beaded Bracelet Craft

All Day 3/1 - 3/31
Lincoln Branch
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Event Details:

This month, Make-It-Take-It will be a St. Patrick’s Day craft kit to create a lucky beaded bracelet to wear. While supplies last!   

Library Branch: Lincoln Branch
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Event Details:

This month, Make-It-Take-It will be a St. Patrick’s Day craft kit to create a lucky beaded bracelet to wear. While supplies last!

 

 

 

women's history

Women's History Month Scavenger Hunt

All Day 3/1 - 3/31
Lincoln Branch
Age Group:
Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Event Details:

Celebrate Women's History Month by participating in our Scavenger Hunt. Find the faces of famous and influential women in Illinois history hidden around the library and come to the...

Library Branch: Lincoln Branch
Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Event Details:

Celebrate Women's History Month by participating in our Scavenger Hunt. Find the faces of famous and influential women in Illinois history hidden around the library and come to the desk for a prize. Available all month. 

 

spring fling challenge

Spring Fling Reading Challenge

03/01/2025 @ 12:00am to 05/31/2025 @ 11:45pm
Virtual
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Are you looking for a light and breezy reading challenge this spring? Are you looking for motivation to help you hit your 2025 reading goals? Be sure to participate in our Spring F...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Are you looking for a light and breezy reading challenge this spring? Are you looking for motivation to help you hit your 2025 reading goals?

pride and persistence

Pride and Persistence ~ book discussion

Saturday, March 29, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Lakeview Room at Lakeview Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
Event Details:

Local author, Joe Chianakas, will be joining us as we discuss the 2nd book in his Young Adult book series, Pride and Persistence. Open to Teens and Adults.

Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Room: Lakeview Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Local author, Joe Chianakas, will be joining us as we discuss the 2nd book in

hair braiding

Hair Braiding Workshop

Saturday, March 29, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Lincoln Hot Air Balloon Room at Lincoln Branch
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
Event Details:

Have you ever wanted to learn how to braid? If so, attend this interactive hair braiding workshop where skilled braiding expert Lacy Simmons will guide you through the techniques o...

At Capacity
Registration
Library Branch: Lincoln Branch
Room: Lincoln Hot Air Balloon Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

Have you ever wanted to learn how to braid? If so, attend this interactive hair braiding workshop where skilled braiding expert Lacy Simmons will guide you through the techniques of creating fabulous braids and share some tips.

movie

Film Club

Saturday, March 29, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Main LL2 Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us on the last Saturday of the month* for Film Club! We will open the doors at 3 and start the movie at 3:15pm. We will watch the film of the month and leave room to discuss a...

Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main LL2 Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movie
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 75
Event Details:

Join us on the last Saturday of the month* for Film Club! We will open the doors at 3 and start the movie at 3:15pm. We will watch the film of the month and leave room to discuss afterwards.

wiggle worms

Wiggle Worms Baby Lapsit Storytime

Monday, March 31, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
North Beehive Storytime Room at North Branch
Age Group:
Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
Event Details:

Join us for an infant-toddler storytime designed to introduce your little ones to the wonderful world of reading through music, movement, repetition, and a story read-aloud followe...

Library Branch: North Branch
Room: North Beehive Storytime Room
Age Group: Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
Event Details:

Join us for an infant-toddler storytime designed to introduce your little ones to the wonderful world of reading through music, movement, repetition, and a story read-aloud followed by play time with other families. Best for ages 0-24 months.

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.

perler beads

Fandom Perler Beads

Monday, March 31, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Lakeview Storytime Room at Lakeview Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Event Details:

Come make a geeky creation from a variety of fandoms like Marvel, Mario, F.N.A.F., etc., using perler beads! Perler art is easy to do and looks like pixelated art once completed. F...

Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Room: Lakeview Storytime Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Come make a geeky creation from a variety of fandoms like Marvel, Mario, F.N.A.F., etc., using perler beads! Perler art is easy to do and looks like pixelated art once completed. For high school students.


 

read on

Read On Book Club

Monday, March 31, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Lincoln Room at Lincoln Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

We are all about bringing together people who love to read and who want to build a community focused on discovering and celebrating the literature of Black Writers.  Plea...

Library Branch: Lincoln Branch
Room: Lincoln Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

We are all about bringing together people who love to read and who want to build a community focused on discovering and celebrating the literature of Black Writers.  

tropes of romance

Twelve Tropes of Romance Book Club

Monday, March 31, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Lakeview Room at Lakeview Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Are you a fan of feel good romance novels that take place in modern day? Is there a specific romance trope you love so much you’ll read anything with that trope? Join the Twelve Tr...

Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Room: Lakeview Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Are you a fan of feel good romance novels that take place in modern day? Is there a specific romance trope you love so much you’ll read anything with that trope?

sun catcher craft

Stained Glass Suncatcher Craft

All Day 4/1 - 4/30
Lincoln Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Event Details:

Pick up supplies to make your own stained glass suncatcher. Available while supplies last.

Library Branch: Lincoln Branch
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Pick up supplies to make your own stained glass suncatcher. Available while supplies last.

book box

Teen Book Box

All Day 4/1 - 4/30
Lincoln Branch
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Event Details:

A teen subscription box with books and other treats to pick up all summer long.Visit the Lincoln Branch during the month of April to sign up for a Teen Book Box and pick up your of...

Library Branch: Lincoln Branch
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Event Details:

A teen subscription box with books and other treats to pick up all summer long.

toddler tales

Toddler Tales

Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Lakeview Storytime Room at Lakeview Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
Event Details:

Join us for stories and songs each Tuesday! For kids ages 2 to 4 and their caregivers.

Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Room: Lakeview Storytime Room
Age Group: Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for stories and songs each Tuesday! For kids ages 2 to 4 and their caregivers.

open play

Open Play Time

Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
McClure Room at McClure Branch
Age Group:
Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
Event Details:

Join us for open play time where caregivers and tots can come to interact and play each week.

Library Branch: McClure Branch
Room: McClure Room
Age Group: Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
Event Details:

Join us for open play time where caregivers and tots can come to interact and play each week.

music and movement

Music & Movement

Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 11:15am - 11:45am
Main Children's Activity Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
Event Details:

Join us for music, movement and stories for kids 2 to 5 years old.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main Children's Activity Room
Age Group: Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for music, movement and stories for kids 2 to 5 years old.

yoga

Yoga with Adriene (Virtual)

Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 12:15pm - 12:45pm
Main LL2 Auditorium at Main Library
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for a free yoga class with one of the top yoga instructors on YouTube, Yoga with Adriene.Doors open at noon. At 12:15 pm and we will show one of Adriene's 30-minute yoga vi...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main LL2 Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Join us for a free yoga class with one of the top yoga instructors on YouTube, Yoga with Adriene.

bibliophiles

Bibliophiles Book Club

Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Lakeview Room at Lakeview Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Meetings are held the first Tuesday of the month from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Lakeview Branch.For more information, contact Nancy at 309-231-3263 or email nvarness1967@gmail.com&...

Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Room: Lakeview Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Meetings are held the first Tuesday of the month from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Lakeview Branch.

For more information, contact Nancy at 309-231-3263 or email nvarness1967@gmail.com 

computer basics

Computer Basics

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main LL2 Computer Lab at Main Library
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Are you wanting to feel more comfortable working on or with computers? Do you have a new device you are unsure how to figure out, or looking to learn more about various online prog...

Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main LL2 Computer Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: STEM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:

Are you wanting to feel more comfortable working on or with computers? Do you have a new device you are unsure how to figure out, or looking to learn more about various online programs that could be beneficial? 

sensory play

Sensory Play

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Children's Activity Room at Main Library
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
Event Details:

Bring your little one for sensory play fun! Parents are required to stay with their child. Suggested ages for the play items available are 2 to 5.  Every first Wednesday of th...

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 one for sensory play fun! Parents are required to stay with their child. Suggested ages for the play items available are 2 to 5.  Every first Wednesday of the month.

arts and crafts

Anything Goes Art!

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 11:30am - 1:30pm
Main 1st Floor Meeting Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
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:

Bring your imagination, your curiosity, and your inventive spirit.  Our closet cleanout leads to this open-ended art opportunity which has no directions, no assumptions, and n...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main 1st Floor Meeting 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
Event Details:

Bring your imagination, your curiosity, and your inventive spirit.  Our closet cleanout leads to this open-ended art opportunity which has no directions, no assumptions, and no rules.

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.

American Red Cross Blood Drive

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 12:00pm - 6:00pm
North McKenzie Room at North Branch
Purpose of Meeting:

For an appointment, please call 1-800-RED CROSS (733-2767) or visit RedCrossBlood.org   

North Branch
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: North Branch
Room: North McKenzie Room
Purpose of Meeting

For an appointment, please call 1-800-RED CROSS (733-2767) or visit RedCrossBlood.org