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Main Library - early closing

Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Main Library

The Main Library will be closing at 4:30pm on Oct 8 for a private event. The Main Library will reopen at 9am on Oct 9.

Closing
Branches:
Main Library
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The Main Library will be closing at 4:30pm on Oct 8 for a private event. The Main Library will reopen at 9am on Oct 9.

fall blacklight painting

TeenTober: Fall Black Light Painting

Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Lakeview Room at Lakeview 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! We will be drawing something Halloween and/or Fall inspired. Dress for a mess. Grades 7-12.Sig...

Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Room: Lakeview Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

Express your creative talent and freedom by using fluorescent paint under backlights! We will be drawing something Halloween and/or Fall inspired. Dress for a mess. Grades 7-12.

12 tropes of romance

Twelve Tropes of Romance Book Club

Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Lakeview Storytime 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 Storytime 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?

Erika

Illinois Libraries Present: Being Imperfect with Erika Sánchez

Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Virtual
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Register here for the Zoom link:https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_GjOkKAyBSq2a5mM9eV1S5A#/registration Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Erika Sánchez, award-wi...

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

Register here for the Zoom link:

https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_GjOkKAyBSq2a5mM9eV1S5A#/registration 

sign and sing

Sign and Sing Storytime with Communication Junction

Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
McClure Room at McClure Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
Event Details:

Join Communication Junction for a 30 minute interactive Sign and Sing Storytime. This story time is great for children ages 0-5 and is created around a theme, filled with stories, ...

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

Join Communication Junction for a 30 minute interactive Sign and Sing Storytime. This story time is great for children ages 0-5 and is created around a theme, filled with stories, songs, movement and bubbles.

yoga

Yoga with Adriene

Thursday, October 10, 2024 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 her 30-minute yoga videos o...

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.

arts and crafts

TeenTober: Halloween Papercraft Masks

Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Main 1st Floor Meeting Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Event Details:

Halloween is just three short weeks away!  Join us to cut, fold, and glue cardstock into elaborate, wearable masks.  No experience necessary.  All materials provided...

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

Halloween is just three short weeks away!  Join us to cut, fold, and glue cardstock into elaborate, wearable masks.  No experience necessary.  All materials provided.

game day

Old Fashioned Game Day

Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
North McKenzie Room at North Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Do you like to play board games and don't have anyone to play with?  Join us on the 2nd Thursday of each month  from 2-4 p.m. meet new people and play some classic games.

Library Branch: North Branch
Room: North McKenzie Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Do you like to play board games and don't have anyone to play with?  Join us on the 2nd Thursday of each month  from 2-4 p.m. meet new people and play some classic games.

mystery box

Mystery Box Challenge: Face your Fears

Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Lincoln Hot Air Balloon Room at Lincoln Branch
Age Group:
All ages
Event Details:

Face your fears and participate in a scary mystery box challenge! Are you brave enough to reach in and guess what's in the box?  All ages are welcome. 

Library Branch: Lincoln Branch
Room: Lincoln Hot Air Balloon Room
Age Group: All ages
Event Details:

Face your fears and participate in a scary mystery box challenge! Are you brave enough to reach in and guess what's in the box?  All ages are welcome.

 

PCGS - Monthly Meeting

Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
North McKenzie Room at North Branch
Purpose of Meeting:

meeting

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

meeting

Busy Bees

Busy Bees Storytime

Friday, October 11, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
North Beehive Storytime Room at North Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
Event Details:

Join us for a family-friendly storytime! Best for ages 2-5, but children of all ages are welcome!

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

Join us for a family-friendly storytime! Best for ages 2-5, but children of all ages are welcome!

halloween slime

Halloween Slime Lab

Friday, October 11, 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)
Event Details:

Join us to create some fun Halloween-themed slime! Register online or by calling 309-497-2600. 

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: 0
Event Details:

Join us to create some fun Halloween-themed slime! Register online or by calling 309-497-2600. 

movie

TeenTober: After Hours ~ Five Nights At Freddy's

Friday, October 11, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
North McKenzie Room at North Branch
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Event Details:

Ages 13-18. Celebrate Teen-tober with a lights out, after hours showing of "Five Nights At Freddy's" (2023, PG-13), featuring pizza & soda; but, bring your own blankets, pillow...

Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: North Branch
Room: North McKenzie Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Movie
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:

Ages 13-18. Celebrate Teen-tober with a lights out, after hours showing of "Five Nights At Freddy's" (2023, PG-13), featuring pizza & soda; but, bring your own blankets, pillows, and bean bags.

readathon

TeenTober: Manga/Graphic Novel Read-A-Thon

Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 10:00am - 6:00pm
Lakeview Room at Lakeview Branch
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Event Details:

How many graphic novels and manga can you read in one day? Have you seen YouTubers like GabbyReads and GavinReadsAlltheManga challenge themselves to read 24 manga in 24 hours? Do y...

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

How many graphic novels and manga can you read in one day? Have you seen YouTubers like GabbyReads and GavinReadsAlltheManga challenge themselves to read 24 manga in 24 hours? Do you think you can do it?

wiggle worms

Wiggle Worms Weekend Storytime

Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
North Beehive Storytime Room at North Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
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)
Program Type: Storytime
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.

genetic genealogy

Researching African American Genetic Genealogy: A Guided and Focused Approach

Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Lincoln Hot Air Balloon Room at Lincoln Branch
Program Type:
Virtual
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Attend Virtually or watch in person at Lincoln Branch!African American DNA research can be extremely challenging and complicated. Learn to identify, understand, and overcome road b...

Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Lincoln Branch
Room: Lincoln Hot Air Balloon Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Virtual
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Attend Virtually or watch in person at Lincoln Branch!

movie

Millennial Nostalgia Matinee

Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:45pm
McClure Room at McClure Branch
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Reminisce with us this Fall season with hits that influenced an entire generation! Every 2nd and 4th Saturday we will feature a different film with classic Millennial treats!Septem...

Library Branch: McClure Branch
Room: McClure Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Reminisce with us this Fall season with hits that influenced an entire generation! Every 2nd and 4th Saturday we will feature a different film with classic Millennial treats!

September 14 - Forrest Gump (1994 - PG13)

costume swap

Halloween Costume Swap Shop

Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
North Beehive Storytime Room at North Branch
Age Group:
All ages
Event Details:

Are you dreading buying yet another costume that you or your child(ren) will only wear once?  Bring your family's clean, gently used costumes to our Halloween Costume Swap Sho...

Library Branch: North Branch
Room: North Beehive Storytime Room
Age Group: All ages
Event Details:

Are you dreading buying yet another costume that you or your child(ren) will only wear once?  Bring your family's clean, gently used costumes to our Halloween Costume Swap Shop!

readathon

TeenTober: Read-A-Thon

Sunday, October 13, 2024 at 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Lakeview Room at Lakeview Branch
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Event Details:

Are you looking for a quiet place to read? Maybe you're looking to sample some books before you check something out? Or, maybe you're looking to connect with other readers? If so, ...

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

Are you looking for a quiet place to read? Maybe you're looking to sample some books before you check something out? Or, maybe you're looking to connect with other readers?

arts and crafts

Sit and Stitch

Sunday, October 13, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
North Seminar Room at North Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
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: 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.

costume swap

Halloween Costume Swap Shop

Sunday, October 13, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
North Beehive Storytime Room at North Branch
Age Group:
All ages
Event Details:

Are you dreading buying yet another costume that you or your child(ren) will only wear once?  Bring your family's clean, gently used costumes to our Halloween Costume Swap Sho...

Library Branch: North Branch
Room: North Beehive Storytime Room
Age Group: All ages
Event Details:

Are you dreading buying yet another costume that you or your child(ren) will only wear once?  Bring your family's clean, gently used costumes to our Halloween Costume Swap Shop!

biography book club

Biography & Non-Fiction Book Club

Sunday, October 13, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
North Seminar Room at North Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The Biography and Nonfiction Book Club meets the second Sunday of each month (third Sunday in May). New members are always welcome!January 14 – Nine Parts of Desire: The Hidde...

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

The Biography and Nonfiction Book Club meets the second Sunday of each month (third Sunday in May). New members are always welcome!

Staff Development 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
arts and crafts

Craft to Go: Book Page Pumpkins

All Day
McClure Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Are you searching for a unique way to decorate for Halloween? Pick up a book page pumpkin kit! We'll provide the materials, you bring your creativity. While supplies last.

Library Branch: McClure Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Are you searching for a unique way to decorate for Halloween? Pick up a book page pumpkin kit! We'll provide the materials, you bring your creativity. While supplies last.