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slime lab

Slime Lab

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Lincoln Hot Air Balloon Room at Lincoln Branch
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Grade School (6 to 12 years)
Event Details:

Join us for another amazing slime lab and this month we're making Icee slime! Call 309-497-2600 or register online to reserve your spot. 

At Capacity
Registration
Library Branch: Lincoln Branch
Room: Lincoln Hot Air Balloon Room
Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 years)
Program Type: STEM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Join us for another amazing slime lab and this month we're making Icee slime! Call 309-497-2600 or register online to reserve your spot. 

arts and crafts

Sit and Stitch

Sunday, November 24, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
North Seminar Room at North Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, All ages
Event Details:

Bring a sewing project to work on, and sit and get tips, insight, guidance, and camaraderie! All ages and skill levels welcome.

Library Branch: North Branch
Room: North Seminar Room
Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, All ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Bring a sewing project to work on, and sit and get tips, insight, guidance, and camaraderie! All ages and skill levels welcome.

Thanksgiving

11/27/2024 @ 6:00pm to 11/29/2024 @ 6:00pm
Lakeview Branch, Lincoln Branch, Main Library, McClure Branch, North Branch, Multiple Locations, Off Site, Virtual

All locations will close at 6pm on Wed, Nov 27, and remain closed through Fri, Nov 29.

Closing
Branches:
Lakeview Branch, Lincoln Branch, Main Library, McClure Branch, North Branch, Multiple Locations, Off Site, Virtual
Description:

All locations will close at 6pm on Wed, Nov 27, and remain closed through Fri, Nov 29.

arts and crafts

DIY Bath Bombs

Monday, December 2, 2024 at 6:15pm - 7:30pm
Lakeview Storytime Room at Lakeview Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Grade School (6 to 12 years)
Event Details:

Learn how to make your own bath bombs so you can go home and relax with a soak in the tub with your own DIY bath bomb.Grades 1st to 5th.Registration is required.

Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Room: Lakeview Storytime Room
Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

Learn how to make your own bath bombs so you can go home and relax with a soak in the tub with your own DIY bath bomb.

Grades 1st to 5th.
Registration is required.

let's lego

Let's Lego at North Branch!

Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
North Beehive Storytime Room at North Branch
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Grade School (6 to 12 years)
Event Details:

Join us to explore your creativity with Legos!  Prompts will be provided, if you need some ideas, but free-building is also encouraged. 

Library Branch: North Branch
Room: North Beehive Storytime Room
Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 years)
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

Join us to explore your creativity with Legos!  Prompts will be provided, if you need some ideas, but free-building is also encouraged. 

3d pen

3D Pen Catapults

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Lincoln Hot Air Balloon Room at Lincoln Branch
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
Event Details:

Learn how to use a 3D pen and use one to make your very own catapult. Ages 10+. Call 309-497-2600 or register online to reserve your spot. 

Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Lincoln Branch
Room: Lincoln Hot Air Balloon Room
Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
Program Type: STEM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Learn how to use a 3D pen and use one to make your very own catapult. Ages 10+. Call 309-497-2600 or register online to reserve your spot. 

gingerbread

Gingerbread House Construction!

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
North Beehive Storytime Room at North Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEM
Age Group:
Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Event Details:

Build the gingerbread house of your dreams --- or take home a pile of crumbled graham cracker bits if your design doesn't work out! Either way, we'll have fun and learn some things...

Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: North Branch
Room: North Beehive Storytime Room
Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 21
Event Details:

Build the gingerbread house of your dreams --- or take home a pile of crumbled graham cracker bits if your design doesn't work out! Either way, we'll have fun and learn some things together! And, of course, EAT :) 

sonic

"Sonic" watch party

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Lakeview Room at Lakeview Branch
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Event Details:

In anticipation of the upcoming Sonic the Hedgehog 3 movie, we are having a watch party for Sonic the Hedgehog and Sonic the Hedgehog 2! Bring your own pillows, beanbags, blankets,...

Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Room: Lakeview Room
Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

In anticipation of the upcoming Sonic the Hedgehog 3 movie, we are having a watch party for Sonic the Hedgehog and Sonic the Hedgehog 2!

gingerbread

Build a Gingerbread House

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Lincoln Hot Air Balloon Room at Lincoln Branch
Age Group:
Grade School (6 to 12 years)
Event Details:

Get into the holiday spirit by building a gingerbread house with us! We supply everything you need to make a fantastic, festive treat. Register online or call 309-497-2600. 

Registration
Library Branch: Lincoln Branch
Room: Lincoln Hot Air Balloon Room
Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 years)
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Get into the holiday spirit by building a gingerbread house with us! We supply everything you need to make a fantastic, festive treat. Register online or call 309-497-2600. 

Winter Snowglobe Craft

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Lincoln Hot Air Balloon Room at Lincoln Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Event Details:

Come make your very own custom snowglobe using a glass jar! We will be using modeling clay and glitter to make our own wintery snowscapes. Be sure to register online as spots will ...

Registration
Library Branch: Lincoln Branch
Room: Lincoln Hot Air Balloon Room
Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Come make your very own custom snowglobe using a glass jar! We will be using modeling clay and glitter to make our own wintery snowscapes. Be sure to register online as spots will be limited.

LEGO

LEGO Builder's Club

Friday, December 20, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Lakeview Storytime Room at Lakeview Branch
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Grade School (6 to 12 years)
Event Details:

Calling all LEGO fans!!! Join us at Lakeview Branch for our drop-in Lego Builders' Club. Come in for part of the time or stay for the entire two hours of play.  Third Friday o...

Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Room: Lakeview Storytime Room
Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 years)
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

Calling all LEGO fans!!! Join us at Lakeview Branch for our drop-in Lego Builders' Club. Come in for part of the time or stay for the entire two hours of play.  Third Friday of each month.

Slime Lab

Friday, December 20, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Lincoln Hot Air Balloon Room at Lincoln Branch
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Event Details:

Join us for another amazing slime lab. This month we're making snow slime! Call 309-497-2600 or register online to reserve your spot. 

Registration
Library Branch: Lincoln Branch
Room: Lincoln Hot Air Balloon Room
Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: STEM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Join us for another amazing slime lab. This month we're making snow slime! Call 309-497-2600 or register online to reserve your spot. 

arts and crafts

Sit and Stitch

Sunday, December 22, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
North Seminar Room at North Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, All ages
Event Details:

Bring a sewing project to work on, and sit and get tips, insight, guidance, and comraderie! All ages and skill levels welcome.

Library Branch: North Branch
Room: North Seminar Room
Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, All ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Bring a sewing project to work on, and sit and get tips, insight, guidance, and comraderie! All ages and skill levels welcome.

Christmas Eve

All Day
Lakeview Branch, Lincoln Branch, Main Library, McClure Branch, North Branch, Multiple Locations, Off Site, Virtual
Closing
Branches:
Lakeview Branch, Lincoln Branch, Main Library, McClure Branch, North Branch, Multiple Locations, Off Site, Virtual

Christmas Day

All Day
Lakeview Branch, Lincoln Branch, Main Library, McClure Branch, North Branch, Multiple Locations, Off Site, Virtual
Closing
Branches:
Lakeview Branch, Lincoln Branch, Main Library, McClure Branch, North Branch, Multiple Locations, Off Site, Virtual

Snowstorm in a Jar Science Experiment

Friday, December 27, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
McClure Room at McClure Branch
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Grade School (6 to 12 years)
Event Details:

Create a snowstorm in a jar while learning about the science behind the chemical reaction that creates the "snowstorm". Seating is limited, registration required.

Registration
Library Branch: McClure Branch
Room: McClure Room
Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 years)
Program Type: STEM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Create a snowstorm in a jar while learning about the science behind the chemical reaction that creates the "snowstorm". Seating is limited, registration required.

arts and crafts

Shimmering Crystals

Friday, December 27, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Lakeview Room at Lakeview Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Grade School (6 to 12 years)
Event Details:

Create some colorful and shimmery gemstones to take home and admire this winter. This is an easy technique with low mess. These crystals may start to fall apart with age, so we'll ...

Registration
Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Room: Lakeview Room
Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Create some colorful and shimmery gemstones to take home and admire this winter. This is an easy technique with low mess.

New Year's Eve

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 2:00pm - 11:45pm
Lakeview Branch, Lincoln Branch, Main Library, McClure Branch, North Branch, Multiple Locations, Off Site, Virtual
Closing
Branches:
Lakeview Branch, Lincoln Branch, Main Library, McClure Branch, North Branch, Multiple Locations, Off Site, Virtual

Closed for New Year's Day

All Day
Lakeview Branch, Lincoln Branch, Main Library, McClure Branch, North Branch

Happy New Year! All locations will be closed on Jan 1, 2025

Closing
Branches:
Lakeview Branch, Lincoln Branch, Main Library, McClure Branch, North Branch
Description:

Happy New Year! All locations will be closed on Jan 1, 2025

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.

let's lego

Let's Lego at North Branch!

Thursday, January 2, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
North Beehive Storytime Room at North Branch
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Grade School (6 to 12 years)
Event Details:

Join us to explore your creativity with Legos!  Prompts will be provided, if you need some ideas, but free-building is also encouraged. 

Library Branch: North Branch
Room: North Beehive Storytime Room
Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 years)
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

Join us to explore your creativity with Legos!  Prompts will be provided, if you need some ideas, but free-building is also encouraged. 

Drop In: Watercolor Salt Painting

Friday, January 3, 2025 at 11:30am - 1:30pm
Main 1st Floor Meeting Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Early Learners (Birth to 5 years), Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, All ages
Event Details:

Need a beautiful, but easy little art project to wrap up your kids' winter break?  Don't have any kids, but just want to add a little creativity into a cold winter day?  ...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main 1st Floor Meeting Room
Age Group: 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:

Need a beautiful, but easy little art project to wrap up your kids' winter break?  Don't have any kids, but just want to add a little creativity into a cold winter day?

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.

arts and crafts

DIY Hemp Bracelets

Saturday, January 4, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Lakeview Storytime Room at Lakeview Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Grade School (6 to 12 years)
Event Details:

Spend the afternoon learning how to make your own hemp bracelet using hemp and pony beads. Keep your new bracelet for yourself or give it a friend or family member!Registration is ...

Registration
Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Room: Lakeview Storytime Room
Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Spend the afternoon learning how to make your own hemp bracelet using hemp and pony beads. Keep your new bracelet for yourself or give it a friend or family member!

Registration is required. Grades 4th to 8th. 

Sit 'n Stitch

Sunday, January 5, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
North Seminar Room at North Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, All ages
Event Details:

Bring your sewing, knitting, crochet, or other handcrafting project and join us for monthly times to share progress, get help, and meet fellow crafters.

Library Branch: North Branch
Room: North Seminar Room
Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, All ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Bring your sewing, knitting, crochet, or other handcrafting project and join us for monthly times to share progress, get help, and meet fellow crafters.