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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)

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.

STEM

Summer Math Challenge

All Day 5/30 - 8/1
North Branch
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Children of all ages, Early Learners (Birth to 5 years), Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)

Level up your math skills this summer with the Summer Math challenge. Come in each week through the end of July for new math challenges!

Library Branch: North Branch
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:

Level up your math skills this summer with the Summer Math challenge. Come in each week through the end of July for new math challenges!

bird feeder

Crafts to Go: DIY Bird Feeder Kit

07/05/2025 @ 10:00am to 07/19/2025 @ 6:00pm
Lakeview Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)

Stop by the Lakeview Branch for a DIY bird feeder kit. Take it home, decorate, assemble, and enjoy the birds it brings to your backyard this summer. While supplies last. 

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

Stop by the Lakeview Branch for a DIY bird feeder kit. Take it home, decorate, assemble, and enjoy the birds it brings to your backyard this summer. While supplies last. 

lego

Drop In: LEGO Builders Club

Friday, July 18, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Lakeview Storytime Room at Lakeview Branch
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Grade School (6 to 12 years)

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.

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.

Closing for Summer Reading Party

Friday, July 18, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Main Library

Closing Early for Summer Reading Party

Closing
Branches:
Main Library
Description:

Closing Early for Summer Reading Party

arts and crafts

Summer Slime Time!

Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
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)

Come on in and take a break from the heat by making slime with us! You will be able to take home your creation 😁

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)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Come on in and take a break from the heat by making slime with us! You will be able to take home your creation 😁

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.

sunday games

Sunday Game Days

Sunday, July 20, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Lincoln Computer Lab at Lincoln Branch
Age Group:
Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)

Relax, cool down, and enjoy video games each week during the summer. We have Nintendo Switches, VR Headsets and our Computer Lab open for game time. Recommended ages 8+. 

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

Relax, cool down, and enjoy video games each week during the summer. We have Nintendo Switches, VR Headsets and our Computer Lab open for game time. Recommended ages 8+. 

pokemon club

Pokemon Club

Monday, July 21, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Lincoln Hot Air Balloon Room at Lincoln Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Book Club
Age Group:
Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)

Join us for our monthly Pokémon Club. Now at Lincoln Branch! During each club session you can play Pokémon TCG, work on a Pokémon craft or coloring page, and join in for some light hearted trivia while meeting fellow Pokémon fans.

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, Book Club
Event Details:

Join us for our monthly Pokémon Club. Now at Lincoln Branch! During each club session you can play Pokémon TCG, work on a Pokémon craft or coloring page, and join in for some light hearted trivia while meeting fellow Pokémon fans.

thinking money

Thinking Money for Kids Program Series: Penny Pinchers' Party

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
McClure Room at McClure Branch
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Grade School (6 to 12 years)

Join us for Penny Pinchers' Party! Become a party planner, help your client stay on budget, and work to be the Party Champion who throws the most entertaining event!

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

Join us for Penny Pinchers' Party! Become a party planner, help your client stay on budget, and work to be the Party Champion who throws the most entertaining event!

pokemon go

Pokémon GO Walk Through Lakeview Park

Friday, July 25, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Lakeview Outside at Lakeview Branch
Age Group:
Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)

Get some sun, exercise, and catch Pokémon as we walk through Lakeview Park. We will take a casual stroll through the park so we can stop to catch Pokémon as well as visting the PokéStops and Gyms. 

Ages 7-18

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

Get some sun, exercise, and catch Pokémon as we walk through Lakeview Park. We will take a casual stroll through the park so we can stop to catch Pokémon as well as visting the PokéStops and Gyms. 

Ages 7-18

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.

Kristy Boyce

Author Kristy Boyce Discussion and Book Signing

Saturday, July 26, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Lakeview Room at Lakeview Branch
Age Group:
Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults

Author Kristy Boyce will give a one hour presentation on her journey into the world of publishing. She will also touch on her process of writing D&D themed romances.

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

Author Kristy Boyce will give a one hour presentation on her journey into the world of publishing. She will also touch on her process of writing D&D themed romances.

sunday games

Sunday Game Days

Sunday, July 27, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Lincoln Computer Lab at Lincoln Branch
Age Group:
Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)

Relax, cool down, and enjoy video games each week during the summer. We have Nintendo Switches, VR Headsets and our Computer Lab open for game time. Recommended ages 8+. 

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

Relax, cool down, and enjoy video games each week during the summer. We have Nintendo Switches, VR Headsets and our Computer Lab open for game time. Recommended ages 8+. 

magic show

Your Differences Make You Magical with Magician Cody Clark

Sunday, July 27, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:15pm
North McKenzie Room at North Branch
Age Group:
Early Learners (Birth to 5 years), Grade School (6 to 12 years)

Cody Clark is a magician with a message!  Come out to North Branch for a fun and meaningful magic show, where you'll see some incredible illusions and also learn about celebrating the differences that make each of us unique. 

Library Branch: North Branch
Room: North McKenzie Room
Age Group: Early Learners (Birth to 5 years), Grade School (6 to 12 years)
Event Details:

Cody Clark is a magician with a message!  Come out to North Branch for a fun and meaningful magic show, where you'll see some incredible illusions and also learn about celebrating the differences that make each of us unique. 

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.

Closed for Staff Meeting

Monday, July 28, 2025 at 9:00am - 1:00pm
Main Library, McClure Branch
Closing
Branches:
Main Library, McClure Branch

Closed for Staff Meeting

Monday, July 28, 2025 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Lakeview Branch, Lincoln Branch, North Branch
Closing
Branches:
Lakeview Branch, Lincoln Branch, North Branch
thinking money

Thinking Money for Kids Program Series: Pet Cents

Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
McClure Room at McClure Branch
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Grade School (6 to 12 years)

Join us for Pet Cents! Adopt a pet, take on the financial responsibilities of pet ownership, and reach your goal of meeting all of your pet's needs on a budget!

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

Join us for Pet Cents! Adopt a pet, take on the financial responsibilities of pet ownership, and reach your goal of meeting all of your pet's needs on a budget!

slime lab

Slime Lab

Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Lincoln Hot Air Balloon Room at Lincoln Branch
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Grade School (6 to 12 years)

Join us for this month's slime lab. This month we're making ombre slime! Call (309) 497-2600 or visit the Lincoln Branch to reserve your spot.

Library Branch: Lincoln Branch
Room: Lincoln Hot Air Balloon Room
Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 years)
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

Join us for this month's slime lab. This month we're making ombre slime! Call (309) 497-2600 or visit the Lincoln Branch to reserve your spot.

STEM

STEM to Go

All Day 8/1 - 8/29
Lincoln Branch
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Grade School (6 to 12 years)

STEM to Go - all month - We're offering creative and educational STEM activities to do at home! Pick up a STEM kit at the library. It includes materials and simple instructions you'll need to complete the craft. While supplies last. 

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

STEM to Go - all month - We're offering creative and educational STEM activities to do at home! Pick up a STEM kit at the library. It includes materials and simple instructions you'll need to complete the craft. While supplies last. 

would you rather

Would You Rather?

All Day 8/1 - 8/29
Lakeview Branch
Age Group:
Children of all ages, Early Learners (Birth to 5 years), Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)

Each month we'll ask different would you rather questions and kids and teens can write what they would rather do or have, and if they want, add a brief explanation.

Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Age Group: Children of all ages, Early Learners (Birth to 5 years), Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Event Details:

Each month we'll ask different would you rather questions and kids and teens can write what they would rather do or have, and if they want, add a brief explanation.

reading challenge

Children's Reading Challenge

08/01/2025 @ 12:30am to 06/30/2026 @ 11:45pm
Multiple Locations
Age Group:
Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)

For young readers who are looking to explore new authors, series, genres, and more, check out our Children's Reading Challenge.

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

For young readers who are looking to explore new authors, series, genres, and more, check out our Children's Reading Challenge.

pokemon club

Pokemon Club

Sunday, August 3, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Lakeview Room at Lakeview Branch
Age Group:
Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)

Join us for our monthly Pokemon Club. During each club session you can play Pokemon TCG, work on a Pokemon craft or coloring page, and join in for some light hearted trivia while meeting fellow Pokemon fans.

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

Join us for our monthly Pokemon Club. During each club session you can play Pokemon TCG, work on a Pokemon craft or coloring page, and join in for some light hearted trivia while meeting fellow Pokemon fans.

kahoot

Lunchtime Kahoot!: Animal Trivia

Monday, August 4, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Lakeview Room at Lakeview Branch
Age Group:
Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)

Eat lunch and be social with other kids and teens for our Kahoot! Animal trivia afternoon!

Bring your own lunch and test your knowledge on all things animals while meeting some new friends!

Ages 7 to 16.  

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

Eat lunch and be social with other kids and teens for our Kahoot! Animal trivia afternoon!

Bring your own lunch and test your knowledge on all things animals while meeting some new friends!

Ages 7 to 16.  

chess checkers

Drop In: Chess and Checkers Meet Up

Monday, August 4, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Lakeview Room at Lakeview Branch
Age Group:
Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults

If you enjoy playing Chess or Checkers and you're looking for someone to challenge you, gain some extra practice, or meet new people who have a common hobby, stop by our monthly Chess Meet Up.

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

If you enjoy playing Chess or Checkers and you're looking for someone to challenge you, gain some extra practice, or meet new people who have a common hobby, stop by our monthly Chess Meet Up.

legos

Let's LEGO!

Thursday, August 7, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
North Beehive Storytime Room at North Branch
Age Group:
Early Learners (Birth to 5 years), Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)

Join us to explore your creativity with LEGO!  Prompts will be provided, if you need some ideas, but free-building is also encouraged.  Recommended for ages 4-12, but families with children outside that range are welcome! 

Library Branch: North Branch
Room: North Beehive Storytime Room
Age Group: Early Learners (Birth to 5 years), Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Event Details:

Join us to explore your creativity with LEGO!  Prompts will be provided, if you need some ideas, but free-building is also encouraged.  Recommended for ages 4-12, but families with children outside that range are welcome!