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Read Out Proud: Create a LGBTQ+ Bookmark

All Day 3/1 - 3/31
Multiple Locations
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
All ages

Show your pride between the pages! Design a bookmark celebrating the vibrancy of LGBTQ+ characters, authors, and pop-culture icons for a chance to have your art featured at the library during Pride Month. 

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Multiple Locations
Age Group: All ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Show your pride between the pages! Design a bookmark celebrating the vibrancy of LGBTQ+ characters, authors, and pop-culture icons for a chance to have your art featured at the library during Pride Month. 

Spring Crafts to Go

All Day 3/1 - 3/31
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. 

This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group
This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group

Crafts to Go

All Day 3/2 - 3/31
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.

This event is in the "Children of all ages" group

First Friday Art for Kids

Friday, March 6, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
North Beehive Storytime Room at North Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children of all ages

Explore your creativity with art projects based on a different famous artist every month. Dress for a mess. 

January - Henri Matisse

February - Piet Mondrian 

March - Yayoi Kusama

Library Branch: North Branch
Room: North Beehive Storytime Room
Age Group: Children of all ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Explore your creativity with art projects based on a different famous artist every month. Dress for a mess. 

January - Henri Matisse

February - Piet Mondrian 

March - Yayoi Kusama

This event is in the "Adults" group

Zumba!

Monday, March 9, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
North Seminar Room at North Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Join us at North Branch for a free weekly Zumba session on Monday evenings (excluding holidays) led by certified local instructor, Prathi Kennedy.  30 person limit per session.  First come, first served.  Adults only. 

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

Join us at North Branch for a free weekly Zumba session on Monday evenings (excluding holidays) led by certified local instructor, Prathi Kennedy.  30 person limit per session.  First come, first served.  Adults only. 

This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group

Catching on to Crafting

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Lakeview Storytime Room at Lakeview Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)

This monthly drop-in will allow you to raid the available Lakeview art supplies, try new skills, and socialize. Great for all skill levels. Grades 7-12.


 

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

This monthly drop-in will allow you to raid the available Lakeview art supplies, try new skills, and socialize. Great for all skill levels. Grades 7-12.


 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Mason Jar Leprechaun Craft

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Lincoln Hot Air Balloon Room at Lincoln Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Come decorate and make a mason jar leprechaun to celebrate St. Patrick' s Day. All materials will be provided.  Please call Lincoln Branch 309-497-2600 to register.

Library Branch: Lincoln Branch
Room: Lincoln Hot Air Balloon Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Come decorate and make a mason jar leprechaun to celebrate St. Patrick' s Day. All materials will be provided.  Please call Lincoln Branch 309-497-2600 to register.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Women's History Month Adult Paint Night

Friday, March 13, 2026 at 6:15pm - 8:15pm
Lincoln Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Celebrate the contributions women have made to society.  Join us for a one of a kind Women's History Month Paint Night & Open Mic Poetry Event.  Please call 309-497-2600 to Register for this FREE program.

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

Celebrate the contributions women have made to society.  Join us for a one of a kind Women's History Month Paint Night & Open Mic Poetry Event.  Please call 309-497-2600 to Register for this FREE program.

This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group

Baby Art

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
McClure Room at McClure Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)

Join us for a baby friendly art project that you can take home as a keepsake when we're done. Siblings are welcome to help, but supplies are limited to the age-appropriate child. Dress for a possible mess. Ages 0-3.

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

Join us for a baby friendly art project that you can take home as a keepsake when we're done. Siblings are welcome to help, but supplies are limited to the age-appropriate child. Dress for a possible mess. Ages 0-3.

Disclaimer(s)

Dress for a Mess

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

This event is in the "Adults" group

Decorative Birdhouse

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
McClure Room at McClure Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Spring is in the air! Time to update your living space with fresh décor. Join us for an afternoon of painting your own birdhouse (decoration only, not for outdoor use). Adults only. Registration required.

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

Spring is in the air! Time to update your living space with fresh décor. Join us for an afternoon of painting your own birdhouse (decoration only, not for outdoor use). Adults only. Registration required.

Disclaimer(s)

Dress for a Mess

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

This event is in the "All ages" group

Poetry Night

Monday, March 16, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Lincoln Hot Air Balloon Room at Lincoln Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
All ages

Celebrate National Poetry Day by writing and creating your own blackout poetry! 

Library Branch: Lincoln Branch
Room: Lincoln Hot Air Balloon Room
Age Group: All ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Celebrate National Poetry Day by writing and creating your own blackout poetry! 

This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group

Pint-Sized Art Explorers

Wednesday, March 18, 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.

This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Viral Craft Club: Mosaic Tile Coasters

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Lincoln Hot Air Balloon Room at Lincoln Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults

Try out a new craft that's gone viral on Tiktok, Pinterest and more on the 3rd Thursday of every month! This month, we're making mosaic tile coasters!

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

Try out a new craft that's gone viral on Tiktok, Pinterest and more on the 3rd Thursday of every month! This month, we're making mosaic tile coasters!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Zumba!

Monday, March 23, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
North McKenzie Room at North Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Join us at North Branch for a free weekly Zumba session on Monday evenings (excluding holidays) led by certified local instructor, Prathi Kennedy.  30 person limit per session.  First come, first served.  Adults only. 

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

Join us at North Branch for a free weekly Zumba session on Monday evenings (excluding holidays) led by certified local instructor, Prathi Kennedy.  30 person limit per session.  First come, first served.  Adults only. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Yarn & Yap

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
McClure Room at McClure Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Bring your fiber art projects and talk amongst friends after-hours at the library. Coffee and tea provided. Adults only. Registration required. 

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

Bring your fiber art projects and talk amongst friends after-hours at the library. Coffee and tea provided. Adults only. Registration required. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Gnome of the Month - Perler Bead Gnome

Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
McClure Room at McClure Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Do you love gnomes? If so, join us for our Gnome of the Month craft. Each month we'll be making a different gnome. This month's will be made from Perler beads. Registration required.

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

Do you love gnomes? If so, join us for our Gnome of the Month craft. Each month we'll be making a different gnome. This month's will be made from Perler beads. Registration required.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Paint Along with Skye: Lunar Moth

Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
McClure Room at McClure Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for a paint along with our virtual teacher Skye Pratt of Paint Along with Skye on Youtube. All supplies will be provided.

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

Join us for a paint along with our virtual teacher Skye Pratt of Paint Along with Skye on Youtube. All supplies will be provided.

This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group

Daisy Chain Garland

Monday, March 30, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
McClure Room at McClure Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Grade School (6 to 12 years)

Get ready to decorate for Spring with this diy floral garland.

Library Branch: McClure Branch
Room: McClure Room
Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Get ready to decorate for Spring with this diy floral garland.

This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group

Paint Along with Skye: Lunar Moth

Monday, March 30, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
McClure Room at McClure Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years)

Join us for a paint along with our virtual teacher Skye Pratt of Paint Along with Skye on Youtube. All supplies will be provided.

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

Join us for a paint along with our virtual teacher Skye Pratt of Paint Along with Skye on Youtube. All supplies will be provided.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Zumba!

Monday, March 30, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
North McKenzie Room at North Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Join us at North Branch for a free weekly Zumba session on Monday evenings (excluding holidays) led by certified local instructor, Prathi Kennedy.  30 person limit per session.  First come, first served.  Adults only. 

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

Join us at North Branch for a free weekly Zumba session on Monday evenings (excluding holidays) led by certified local instructor, Prathi Kennedy.  30 person limit per session.  First come, first served.  Adults only. 

This event is in the "Children of all ages" group

Water Cycle Craft

All Day 4/1 - 4/4
Lakeview Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children of all ages

Head over to Lakeview to do a water cycle craft! Crafts and their instructions can be picked up at the Lakeview Information Desk. Scissors, glue, and colored pencils, markers, and crayons will be available upon request.

Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Age Group: Children of all ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Head over to Lakeview to do a water cycle craft! Crafts and their instructions can be picked up at the Lakeview Information Desk. Scissors, glue, and colored pencils, markers, and crayons will be available upon request.

This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group
This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group

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.

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. 

Closed for Easter

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Lakeview Branch, Lincoln Branch, Main Library, McClure Branch, North Branch
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Lakeview Branch, Lincoln Branch, Main Library, McClure Branch, North Branch