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Children's Reading Challenge

08/01/2025 @ 12:30am to 06/30/2026 @ 11:45pm
Multiple Locations
Program Type:
Reading Challenge
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)
Program Type: Reading Challenge
Event Details:

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

march madness

March Madness: Mythical Creatures

All Day 3/15 - 4/11
Lakeview Branch
Age Group:
Children of all ages

During the month of March, come vote on your favorite mythical creature each week. By the end of March Madness, only one of the creatures will reign champion! For children of all ages. 


 

Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Age Group: Children of all ages
Event Details:

During the month of March, come vote on your favorite mythical creature each week. By the end of March Madness, only one of the creatures will reign champion! For children of all ages. 


 

arts and crafts

Air Dry Clay Dessert Teen Craft To-Go

All Day 4/1 - 4/30
Lincoln Branch
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years)

Pick up supplies to make a mini air dry clay dessert. Available while supplies last. 

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

Pick up supplies to make a mini air dry clay dessert. Available while supplies last. 

arts and crafts

Crafts to Go

All Day 4/1 - 4/30
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.

arts and crafts

Spring Crafts to Go

All Day 4/1 - 4/30
Lincoln Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts

Pick up a spring-themed craft kit at the Information Desk to take home. While supplies last. Ages 5 to 12. 

Library Branch: Lincoln Branch
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Pick up a spring-themed craft kit at the Information Desk to take home. While supplies last. Ages 5 to 12. 

STEM

STEM to Go

All Day 4/1 - 4/30
Lincoln Branch
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Grade School (6 to 12 years)

Pick up a STEM kit at the Information Desk to take home. 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:

Pick up a STEM kit at the Information Desk to take home. It includes materials and simple instructions you'll need to complete the craft. While supplies last. 

sticker contest

Summer Reading Sticker Contest

All Day 4/1 - 4/30
Lincoln Branch
Age Group:
Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)

Get ready for our annual summer reading program and design a sticker with this year's theme: Plant a Seed, Read. Pick up an entry form at the Lincoln Branch and drop the completed form back off by the end of the month to enter.

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

Get ready for our annual summer reading program and design a sticker with this year's theme: Plant a Seed, Read. Pick up an entry form at the Lincoln Branch and drop the completed form back off by the end of the month to enter.

book box

Teen Book Box

All Day 4/1 - 4/30
Lincoln Branch
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years)

Back for another summer, stop by the Lincoln Branch and pick up a welcome packet for a Teen Book Box. Fill out a survey to tell us what you love (and hate) to read and we'll put together boxes for May, June and July with:

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

Back for another summer, stop by the Lincoln Branch and pick up a welcome packet for a Teen Book Box. Fill out a survey to tell us what you love (and hate) to read and we'll put together boxes for May, June and July with:

sitter

Safe Sitter Essentials

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 10:00am - 2:30pm
Main LL2 Conference Room at Main Library
Age Group:
Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)

This course is designed to prepare youth, ages 11-17, to be safe when they're home alone, watching younger siblings, or babysitting.

At Capacity
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main LL2 Conference Room
Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Registration Required
Event Details:

This course is designed to prepare youth, ages 11-17, to be safe when they're home alone, watching younger siblings, or babysitting.

bibliophiles

Bibliophiles Book Club

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Lakeview Room at Lakeview Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

Meetings are held the first Tuesday of the month from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Lakeview Branch.

For more information, contact Nancy at 309-231-3263 or email nvarness1967@gmail.com 

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

Meetings are held the first Tuesday of the month from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Lakeview Branch.

For more information, contact Nancy at 309-231-3263 or email nvarness1967@gmail.com 

slime lab

Avalanche Slime Lab

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Lincoln Hot Air Balloon Room at Lincoln Branch
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)

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

Registration Open
Registration Required
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
Event Details:

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

storytime

Family Fun Story Hour

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Lincoln Hot Air Balloon Room at Lincoln Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)

Come join us for some stories and a craft the entire family can enjoy! Stories are chosen for ages 2-6. 

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

Come join us for some stories and a craft the entire family can enjoy! Stories are chosen for ages 2-6. 

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.

art explorers

Pint-Sized Art Explorers

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Main Children's Activity Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)

Little art enthusiasts aged 3-6 will have opportunities to explore multiple art mediums and skills in this new program that aims to put the process of art ahead of the product.

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

Little art enthusiasts aged 3-6 will have opportunities to explore multiple art mediums and skills in this new program that aims to put the process of art ahead of the product.

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.

computer skills

Computer Skills Class

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main LL2 Computer Lab at Main Library
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Adults

This introductory workshop is designed for adults who are new to computers or need a refresher on the basics.

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

This introductory workshop is designed for adults who are new to computers or need a refresher on the basics.

arts and crafts

Recycled Jar Spring Vase

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
McClure Room at McClure Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Get ready to put a little spring in your home décor. Using recycled jars and a little creativity, we'll make pretty spring vases. All supplies provided. Registration required.

At Capacity
Registration Required
Library Branch: McClure Branch
Room: McClure Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get ready to put a little spring in your home décor. Using recycled jars and a little creativity, we'll make pretty spring vases. All supplies provided. Registration required.

Disclaimer(s)

Dress for a Mess

This activity involves some materials that may get messy.  Please wear clothing appropriate for a mess.

sign and sing

Sign and Sing Storytime with Communication Junction

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
McClure Room at McClure Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)

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.

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 (Virtual)

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 12:15pm - 12:45pm
Main LL2 Auditorium at Main Library
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for a free yoga class with one of the top yoga instructors on YouTube, Yoga with Adriene.

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

Pressed Flower Bookmarks

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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

All patrons are welcome to join and create personalized bookmarks featuring pressed flowers.

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:

All patrons are welcome to join and create personalized bookmarks featuring pressed flowers.

puzzle club

Puzzle Club

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
McClure Room at McClure Branch
Age Group:
Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, All ages

Join us for Puzzle Club, a relaxing and fun program for all ages! Work together (or solo) on jigsaw puzzles, challenge your brain, and enjoy some friendly conversation. There will be puzzles of varying levels, drop-in any time!

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

Join us for Puzzle Club, a relaxing and fun program for all ages! Work together (or solo) on jigsaw puzzles, challenge your brain, and enjoy some friendly conversation. There will be puzzles of varying levels, drop-in any time!

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.

magna tiles

Drop In: MAGNA-TILES Builders' Club

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
McClure Children's Room at McClure Branch
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Grade School (6 to 12 years)

Join us to explore your creativity with MAGNA-TILES! Drop-in for free building time with our magnetic building sets.

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

Join us to explore your creativity with MAGNA-TILES! Drop-in for free building time with our magnetic building sets.

busy bees

Busy Bees Storytime

Friday, April 10, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
North Beehive Storytime Room at North Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)

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!

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.

movie

Movie Showing: Rise of the Guardians

Friday, April 10, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Lakeview Room at Lakeview Branch
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Children of all ages, Early Learners (Birth to 5 years), Grade School (6 to 12 years)

Join us for a showing of Dreamworks' "Rise of the Guardians!"

The film will start at 2:00 PM on April 10th, and both snacks and drinks will be provided.

Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Room: Lakeview Room
Age Group: Children of all ages, Early Learners (Birth to 5 years), Grade School (6 to 12 years)
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Join us for a showing of Dreamworks' "Rise of the Guardians!"

The film will start at 2:00 PM on April 10th, and both snacks and drinks will be provided.

Percy Jackson

Percy Jackson Party

Friday, April 10, 2026 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Lincoln Hot Air Balloon Room at Lincoln Branch
Age Group:
Children of all ages

Party like an Olympian at the Lincoln Branch! Join us for crafts, games and snacks inspired by the hit series Percy Jackson and the Olympians. The first 50 attendees will take home Percy Jackson goodie bags!

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Lincoln Branch
Room: Lincoln Hot Air Balloon Room
Age Group: Children of all ages
Registration Required
Event Details:

Party like an Olympian at the Lincoln Branch! Join us for crafts, games and snacks inspired by the hit series Percy Jackson and the Olympians. The first 50 attendees will take home Percy Jackson goodie bags!

ttrpg

Teen Micro-TTRPG and Game Night

Friday, April 10, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
North Seminar Room at North Branch
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years)

Join us for a night of Micro-TTRPGs and other similar games, just for teens! We've got a selection of single page ttrpgs for you to try out, that range in table size and genre, but all can be played in a short amount of time!

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

Join us for a night of Micro-TTRPGs and other similar games, just for teens! We've got a selection of single page ttrpgs for you to try out, that range in table size and genre, but all can be played in a short amount of time!