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Busy Bees

Busy Bees Storytime

Friday, October 25, 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 murder mystery

The Halloween Party Murder Mystery

Friday, October 25, 2024 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
McClure Room at McClure Branch
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Ready for a spooky night at the library? Join us at the McClure Branch for The Halloween Party Murder Mystery. It'll be an eerily good time! Adults only. Registration required.

Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: McClure Branch
Room: McClure Room
Age Group: Adults
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Ready for a spooky night at the library? Join us at the McClure Branch for The Halloween Party Murder Mystery. It'll be an eerily good time! Adults only. Registration required.

arts and crafts

Spooky Slime Time!

Saturday, October 26, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Children's Activity Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Grade School (6 to 12 years)
Event Details:

It's spooky season, which means it is time to make some spooky slime! Join us and make your own slime monster creation by mixing together the potion ingredients, then we'll put in ...

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Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main Children's Activity Room
Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

It's spooky season, which means it is time to make some spooky slime!

storytime

Saturday Family Storytime

Saturday, October 26, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:15am
North Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
Event Details:

Join us for a weekend storytime the whole family will enjoy! Our suggested age range is 0-7, but children of all ages are welcome.

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

Join us for a weekend storytime the whole family will enjoy! Our suggested age range is 0-7, but children of all ages are welcome.

Film Club

Saturday, October 26, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Main LL2 Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for the soft launch of our brand new FILM CLUB! This month's feature film is 'Young Frankenstein' !! We are so excited to put on this classic for you (and provide some...

Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main LL2 Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movie
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 100
Event Details:

Join us for the soft launch of our brand new FILM CLUB! This month's feature film is 'Young Frankenstein' !! 

movie

Millennial Nostalgia Matinee

Saturday, October 26, 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 26, 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!

costume swap

Halloween Costume Swap Shop

Sunday, October 27, 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!

neurodivergent network

Neurodivergent Network

Sunday, October 27, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Lakeview Room at Lakeview Branch
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for resource sharing and support for neurodivergent adults. This month's discussion is Neurodivergent and Employed: Tips for Finding and Maintaining a Job. Light refreshmen...

Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Room: Lakeview Room
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Join us for resource sharing and support for neurodivergent adults. This month's discussion is Neurodivergent and Employed: Tips for Finding and Maintaining a Job. Light refreshments will be supplied. 

wiggle

Wiggle Worms Baby Storytime

Monday, October 28, 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.

computer basics

Computer Basics: Email

Monday, October 28, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Main LL2 Computer Lab at Main Library
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Are you wondering what all the fuss is about 'email' and how to make or use one? Come to our computer basics program and learn how to set up and use email effectively! We will help...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main LL2 Computer Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

Are you wondering what all the fuss is about 'email' and how to make or use one? Come to our computer basics program and learn how to set up and use email effectively!

read on book club

Read On Book Club

Monday, October 28, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Lincoln Room at Lincoln Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Come join the Read On Book Club as we celebrate the literary contributions of African-American authors.  We will meet in person at Lincoln Branch.Jan 29: "Far from the Tree" b...

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

Come join the Read On Book Club as we celebrate the literary contributions of African-American authors.  We will meet in person at Lincoln Branch.

Jan 29: "Far from the Tree" by Virginia Deberry & Donna Grant

halloween story time

Spooky Storytime and Halloween Fun

Monday, October 28, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
North McKenzie Room at North Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Movie, Storytime
Age Group:
Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
Event Details:

Dress up in your favorite Halloween costume and join us for an evening of preschool-friendly monster bowling, spooky stories, movies and treats. 

Library Branch: North Branch
Room: North McKenzie Room
Age Group: Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Movie, Storytime
Event Details:

Dress up in your favorite Halloween costume and join us for an evening of preschool-friendly monster bowling, spooky stories, movies and treats. 

toddler tales

Toddler Tales

Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Lakeview Storytime Room at Lakeview Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
Event Details:

Join us for stories and songs each Tuesday! For kids ages 2 to 4 and their caregivers.

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

Join us for stories and songs each Tuesday! For kids ages 2 to 4 and their caregivers.

open play

Open Play Time

Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
McClure Room at McClure Branch
Age Group:
Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
Event Details:

Join us for open play time where caregivers and tots can come to interact and play each week.

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

Join us for open play time where caregivers and tots can come to interact and play each week.

music and movement

Music & Movement Storytime

Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at 11:15am - 11:45am
Main Children's Activity Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
Event Details:

 Join us for music and movement and stories for kids 2 to 5 years old. 

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main Children's Activity Room
Age Group: Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

 Join us for music and movement and stories for kids 2 to 5 years old. 

yoga

Yoga with Adriene

Tuesday, October 29, 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.

halloween story time

Halloween Storytime

Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Lincoln Outside at Lincoln Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
Event Details:

Celebrate Halloween with this extra special storytime! Join us for stories, crafts, games and candy. Costumes are encouraged but not required.

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

Celebrate Halloween with this extra special storytime! Join us for stories, crafts, games and candy. Costumes are encouraged but not required.

seedling

Seedling Science

Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Main Children's Activity Room at Main Library
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
Event Details:

Bring your little scientists ages 3 through 5 years for an introduction to the scientific method and to have some science fun.  We'll be questioning, investigating, experiment...

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Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main Children's Activity Room
Age Group: Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
Program Type: STEM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Bring your little scientists ages 3 through 5 years for an introduction to the scientific method and to have some science fun.  We'll be questioning, investigating, experimenting and figuring it out together.

mature readers

Mature Readers Book Club

Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Lakeview Room at Lakeview Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The Mature Readers Book Club typically meets on the last Wednesday of each month. January 31 — In the Unlikely Event by Judy BlumeFebruary 28 — The Thursday Murder Club by Ric...

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

The Mature Readers Book Club typically meets on the last Wednesday of each month. 

January 31 — In the Unlikely Event by Judy Blume

arts and crafts

Bad Art Night

Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
North Beehive Storytime Room at North Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Event Details:

Come join us for a Bad Art Night for tweens/teens! Dress for a mess, and materials will be provided.

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
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:

Come join us for a Bad Art Night for tweens/teens! Dress for a mess, and materials will be provided.

yoga

Yoga with Adriene

Thursday, October 31, 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.

haunted house

Lincoln Branch Annual Haunted House

Thursday, October 31, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Lincoln Hot Air Balloon Room at Lincoln Branch
Age Group:
All ages
Event Details:

Come join in on the fun at our Annual Haunted House!  300 brave souls will enter.... How may will return?  Face Painting & Treats will be provided!Costumes are encour...

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

Come join in on the fun at our Annual Haunted House!  

300 brave souls will enter.... How may will return?  Face Painting & Treats will be provided!

Costumes are encouraged but not required!

take out a book

Take-out a Book! ~ Uber Reads

All Day 11/1 - 11/23
Lincoln Branch
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us at the display table for "Take-out a Book ~ Uber Reads" or call 309-497-2600 to place your order and pick-up a mystery book in a bag.  A valid library card is required...

Library Branch: Lincoln Branch
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Join us at the display table for "Take-out a Book ~ Uber Reads" or call 309-497-2600 to place your order and pick-up a mystery book in a bag.  A valid library card is required!