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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

Winter Charm Beaded Bracelet crafts to go for teens

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

We will have craft kits for tweens and teens to make their own winter beaded bracelet all month long. A limited number of kits are available so get one while supplies last!

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

We will have craft kits for tweens and teens to make their own winter beaded bracelet all month long. A limited number of kits are available so get one while supplies last!

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.

Black Light Painting

Friday, January 3, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
McClure Room at McClure Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Event Details:

Express your creative talent and freedom by using fluorescent paint under backlights! Dress for a mess. 

Registration
Library Branch: McClure Branch
Room: McClure Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Express your creative talent and freedom by using fluorescent paint under backlights! Dress for a mess. 

Anime Club

Saturday, January 4, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Lakeview Room at Lakeview Branch
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Event Details:

This casual group for high school students is perfect for new or longtime fans of anime. We will be watching anime and enjoying snacks.

Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Room: Lakeview Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

This casual group for high school students is perfect for new or longtime fans of anime. We will be watching anime and enjoying snacks.

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.

Anime/Manga Club

Monday, January 6, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Lincoln Room at Lincoln Branch
Program Type:
Book Club, Movie
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Event Details:

This casual group is perfect for new or long time fans of anime and manga. We will be watching anime and enjoying snacks. 

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

This casual group is perfect for new or long time fans of anime and manga. We will be watching anime and enjoying snacks. 

Drop In: Chess and Checkers Meet Up

Monday, January 6, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:45pm
Lakeview Room at Lakeview Branch
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 Ch...

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.

Take & Make: Boba Tea

All Day
Lakeview Branch
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Event Details:

This take and make kit will give you supplies to make your own boba tea. Boba tea originated in Taiwan and is tea with chewy tapioca balls. Supplies are limited so please register....

Registration
Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:

This take and make kit will give you supplies to make your own boba tea. Boba tea originated in Taiwan and is tea with chewy tapioca balls. Supplies are limited so please register. Grades 8-12.

Design Your Days: 2025

Friday, January 10, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Main 1st Floor Meeting Room at Main Library
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Event Details:

Goals, dreams, intentions...they all require a strategy.  Bring your planner!  ...and your ideas and ambitions!  We will provide the washi tape, stickers, and a wide...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main 1st Floor Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Event Details:

Goals, dreams, intentions...they all require a strategy.  Bring your planner!  ...and your ideas and ambitions!  We will provide the washi tape, stickers, and a wide array of old magazines.

Teen/Tween Dungeons & Dragons

Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
North McKenzie Room at North Branch
Age Group:
Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Event Details:

Ages 10-18. Join us for monthly sessions of Dungeons & Dragons, designed for teens and tweens. Learn the basics of the game and have fun! Registrations needed per session to as...

Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: North Branch
Room: North McKenzie Room
Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

Ages 10-18. Join us for monthly sessions of Dungeons & Dragons, designed for teens and tweens. Learn the basics of the game and have fun!

Pokemon Club

Sunday, January 12, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Lakeview Storytime Room at Lakeview Branch
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 m...

Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Room: Lakeview Storytime 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.

Catching on to Crochet

Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Lakeview Storytime Room at Lakeview Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Event Details:

This monthly drop-in teen crochet group is great for all skill levels. Grades 8-12. 

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

This monthly drop-in teen crochet group is great for all skill levels. Grades 8-12. 

Adulting 101: Financial Literacy

Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
North McKenzie Room at North Branch
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Event Details:

As part of our ongoing and interactive Adulting 101 series for grades 8-12, we are covering financial literacy - including saving, budgeting, and credit. This program will allow yo...

Library Branch: North Branch
Room: North McKenzie Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Event Details:

As part of our ongoing and interactive Adulting 101 series for grades 8-12, we are covering financial literacy - including saving, budgeting, and credit. This program will allow youth to learn and ask questions free of judgement.

Teen Advisory Board (TAB)

Sunday, January 19, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Lakeview Room at Lakeview Branch
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Event Details:

Join us and become a part of the decision making process at the library. Teens will be able to recommend books, help plan programs, and provide critical feedback to ensure the libr...

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

Join us and become a part of the decision making process at the library. Teens will be able to recommend books, help plan programs, and provide critical feedback to ensure the library is best serving teens.

Closed for Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr Day

All Day
Lakeview Branch, Lincoln Branch, Main Library, McClure Branch, North Branch
Closing
Branches:
Lakeview Branch, Lincoln Branch, Main Library, McClure Branch, North Branch

Slime Lab

Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 6:00pm - 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)
Event Details:

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

arts and crafts

Bookmark of the Month: Watercolor Book Page

Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
McClure Room at McClure Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
Event Details:

Ready to add a little color to your icy afternoon? We'll use old book pages and watercolor paints to create beautiful new bookmarks for your winter reads.

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

Ready to add a little color to your icy afternoon? We'll use old book pages and watercolor paints to create beautiful new bookmarks for your winter reads.

Upcycled Crafts: Book Photo Frames

Thursday, January 30, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
North Seminar Room at North Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
Event Details:

Join us for a monthly upcycled book craft at North Branch.  This month, we'll be transforming an old, discarded book into a beautiful, unique photo frame!  Registration r...

Registration
Library Branch: North Branch
Room: North Seminar Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:

Join us for a monthly upcycled book craft at North Branch.  This month, we'll be transforming an old, discarded book into a beautiful, unique photo frame!  Registration recommended to ensure adequate supplies

Anime Club

Saturday, February 1, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Lakeview Room at Lakeview Branch
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Event Details:

This casual group for high school students is perfect for new or longtime fans of anime. We will be watching anime and enjoying snacks.

Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Room: Lakeview Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

This casual group for high school students is perfect for new or longtime fans of anime. We will be watching anime and enjoying snacks.

Anime/Manga Club

Monday, February 3, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Lincoln Room at Lincoln Branch
Program Type:
Book Club, Movie
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Event Details:

This casual group is perfect for new or long time fans of anime and manga. We will be watching anime and enjoying snacks. 

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

This casual group is perfect for new or long time fans of anime and manga. We will be watching anime and enjoying snacks. 

Drop In: Chess and Checkers Meet Up

Monday, February 3, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:45pm
Lakeview Storytime Room at Lakeview Branch
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 Ch...

Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Room: Lakeview Storytime 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.

Black History Month ~ Graphic novel discussion

Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lakeview Room at Lakeview Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Event Details:

Celebrate Black History Month by joining us for a discussion of the graphic novel, Wash Day Dairies by Jamila Rowser. This is a captivating graphic novel love letter to the beauty ...

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

Celebrate Black History Month by joining us for a discussion of the graphic novel, Wash Day Dairies by Jami