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The League of Good Guys Murder Mystery

Friday, June 27, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Lakeview Room at Lakeview Branch
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Event Details:

In a world where bad guys wreak havoc on peace and conformity, it’s up to a select few superheroes to keep the world safe. These superheroes are known as The League of Good Guys. T...

Registration
Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Room: Lakeview Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Event Details:

In a world where bad guys wreak havoc on peace and conformity, it’s up to a select few superheroes to keep the world safe. These superheroes are known as The League of Good Guys.

Bookmark of the Month: Perler Bead

Saturday, June 28, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
McClure Room at McClure Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
Event Details:

Create this month's bookmark of the month using Perler beads.

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

Create this month's bookmark of the month using Perler beads.

Clue Scavenger Hunt

All Day 6/29 - 7/2
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:

Pick up a scavenger hunt board at the desk and hunt for Clue game pieces throughout the children's section. Once you find the pieces, can you figure out who did it and where? Two g...

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:

Pick up a scavenger hunt board at the desk and hunt for Clue game pieces throughout the children's section. Once you find the pieces, can you figure out who did it and where?

Sunday Game Days

Sunday, June 29, 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)
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+. 

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+. 

"The Mitchells vs. the Machines" movie showing

Monday, June 30, 2025 at 2:00pm - 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:

To celebrate Pride Month, we are showing The Mitchells vs. the Machines (PG). This animated movie was nominated for the 33rd GLAAD Media Awards for outside wide release film due to...

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:

To celebrate Pride Month, we are showing The Mitchells vs. the Machines (PG). This animated movie was nominated for the 33rd GLAAD Media Awards for outside wide release film due to it's representation.

Watercolor Bookmark Teen Craft To Go

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

Pick up supplies to paint your own watercolor bookmark! Available while supplies last.

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

Pick up supplies to paint your own watercolor bookmark! Available while supplies last.

Teen Book Box

All Day 7/1 - 7/31
Lincoln Branch
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Event Details:

Didn't get the chance to sign up earlier this summer? Visit the Lincoln Branch to fill out a survey telling us about your favorite books and interests and we'll pick out books and ...

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

Didn't get the chance to sign up earlier this summer? Visit the Lincoln Branch to fill out a survey telling us about your favorite books and interests and we'll pick out books and extra goodies for you.

Crafts to Go: DIY Bird Feeder Kit

07/01/2025 @ 10:00am to 07/03/2025 @ 6:00pm
Lakeview Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
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. 

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. 

arts and crafts

Drop In: Bottle Cap Bugs

Wednesday, July 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:

Using recycled materials to craft a cute little guest for your garden.  Can be used to decorate a potted plant or turned into a magnet for your refrigerator.  (Larger jar...

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:

Using recycled materials to craft a cute little guest for your garden.  Can be used to decorate a potted plant or turned into a magnet for your refrigerator.

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.

Closed for the 4th of July Holiday

07/03/2025 @ 6:00pm to 07/04/2025 @ 6:00pm
Lakeview Branch, Lincoln Branch, Main Library, McClure Branch, North Branch

All locations will close at 6pm on July 3 and remain closed through July 4.

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

All locations will close at 6pm on July 3 and remain closed through July 4.

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)
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. 

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. 

Anime Club

Saturday, July 5, 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.

Pokemon Club

Sunday, July 6, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Lakeview 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 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.

pokemon club

Pokemon Club

Sunday, July 6, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Lakeview Study Room North at Lakeview Branch
Age Group:
Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Event Details:

Overflow room for Pokemon players

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

Overflow room for Pokemon players

Sunday Game Days

Sunday, July 6, 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)
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+. 

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+. 

chess checkers

Drop In: Chess and Checkers Meet Up

Monday, July 7, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:30pm
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.

arts and crafts

Drop In Teen Art Lab: Buttons!

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Main 2nd Floor Community Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Event Details:

Have you ever wanted to make your own buttons? Here’s your chance! We will have the pin-back button making machine and supplies to make buttons. Feel free to bring your own (approp...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main 2nd Floor Community Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Have you ever wanted to make your own buttons? Here’s your chance! We will have the pin-back button making machine and supplies to make buttons. Feel free to bring your own (appropriate) images, too!  Teens ONLY.  Bring a friend!

crochet

Catching on to Crochet

Tuesday, July 8, 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. 

Pokémon Club

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
North Beehive Storytime Room at North Branch
Age Group:
Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Event Details:

Join us for Pokémon Club! You can play the TCG or the videogames, compete in trivia, or make some Pokémon crafts! Please bring your own devices to play the videogames. We will have...

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

Join us for Pokémon Club! You can play the TCG or the videogames, compete in trivia, or make some Pokémon crafts! Please bring your own devices to play the videogames.

Character Keychains

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Lincoln Hot Air Balloon Room at Lincoln Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Event Details:

Make a keychain inspired by characters from games like Five Nights at Freddy's, The Legend of Zelda and Minecraft. Visit the Lincoln Branch or call (309) 497-2600 to reserve your s...

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

Make a keychain inspired by characters from games like Five Nights at Freddy's, The Legend of Zelda and Minecraft. Visit the Lincoln Branch or call (309) 497-2600 to reserve your spot. 

Level Up at Your Library: DIY Make & Play Board Games

Friday, July 11, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
North McKenzie Room at 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)
Event Details:

Come out and create your own DIY board game, then we'll take some time to try them out!

Library Branch: North Branch
Room: North McKenzie Room
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:

Come out and create your own DIY board game, then we'll take some time to try them out!

DIY Self-Care Craft Kit

Friday, July 11, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Lincoln Hot Air Balloon Room at Lincoln Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Event Details:

Come build your very own self-care kit! Learn how to make a body scrub and lip balm with other self care items to take home and enjoy. Registration is required. 

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

Come build your very own self-care kit! Learn how to make a body scrub and lip balm with other self care items to take home and enjoy. Registration is required. 

Fire Sharpie Coasters

Friday, July 11, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Lakeview Room at Lakeview Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Event Details:

Do you enjoy being creative and setting things on fire as much as we do? This simple craft will allow you to be creative with sharpies by designing your own reusable ceramic coaste...

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

Do you enjoy being creative and setting things on fire as much as we do? This simple craft will allow you to be creative with sharpies by designing your own reusable ceramic coaster and then you can set it on fire to seal the design in.

Bookmark of the Month: Embroidered Flowers

Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
McClure Room at McClure Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
Event Details:

Create this month's bookmark of the month using beginner embroidery skills. 

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

Create this month's bookmark of the month using beginner embroidery skills.