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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.

winter reading

Winter Reading Challenge

All Day 1/1 - 2/28
Multiple Locations
Program Type:
Reading Challenge
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

Cozy up with some new reads during the winter months to complete the Winter Reading Challenge!

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Multiple Locations
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: Reading Challenge
Event Details:

Cozy up with some new reads during the winter months to complete the Winter Reading Challenge!

music together

Music Together: A Family Storytime

Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
North Beehive Storytime Room at North Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children of all ages

Some things -- like books, food, and MUSIC -- help bring people together.  Bring your family together for a musical weekend storytime at North Branch.

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

Some things -- like books, food, and MUSIC -- help bring people together.  Bring your family together for a musical weekend storytime at North Branch.

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.

puzzle competition

3rd Annual National Puzzle Day Competition

Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
North Seminar Room at North Branch
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults

Celebrate National Puzzle Day at North Branch with our third annual puzzle competition!  This year, we're challenging our contenders with 3D puzzles.  Please register your team by January 28. 

At Capacity
Registration Required
Library Branch: North Branch
Room: North Seminar Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
Registration Required
Event Details:

Celebrate National Puzzle Day at North Branch with our third annual puzzle competition!  This year, we're challenging our contenders with 3D puzzles.  Please register your team by January 28. 

hatha yoga

Hatha Yoga

Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
North McKenzie Room at North Branch
Age Group:
Adults

Hatha yoga incorporates three elements – yoga poses, breathing techniques, and meditation.  Drop in to learn more!  Please bring your own yoga mat.  30 person limit per session.  First come, first served.

Library Branch: North Branch
Room: North McKenzie Room
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Hatha yoga incorporates three elements – yoga poses, breathing techniques, and meditation.  Drop in to learn more!  Please bring your own yoga mat.  30 person limit per session.  First come, first served.

film club

Film Club

Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Main LL2 Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adults

Join us on the last Saturday of the month* for Film Club! We will open the doors at 3 and start the movie at 3:15pm. We will watch the film of the month and leave room to discuss afterwards.

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

Join us on the last Saturday of the month* for Film Club! We will open the doors at 3 and start the movie at 3:15pm. We will watch the film of the month and leave room to discuss afterwards.

black history month

Black History Month Display of Hats in Honor of Mae Reeves

All Day 2/1 - 2/28
Lincoln Branch
Age Group:
All ages

Display of Women Hats will be the focus for the month of February, in honor of Mae Reeves.  The first African American woman from Philadelphia whom in 1942, became an entrepreneur by opening her hat shop, called Mae's Millinery. Ms.

Library Branch: Lincoln Branch
Age Group: All ages
Event Details:

Display of Women Hats will be the focus for the month of February, in honor of Mae Reeves.  The first African American woman from Philadelphia whom in 1942, became an entrepreneur by opening her hat shop, called Mae's Millinery. Ms.

black history month

Black History Month Knowledge Quest

All Day 2/1 - 2/28
Lakeview Branch
Age Group:
All ages

In celebration of 100 years of Black History Month, Lakeview Branch will be having a knowledge quest featuring 16 Black heroes who have each made history with their talents and courage. 

Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Age Group: All ages
Event Details:

In celebration of 100 years of Black History Month, Lakeview Branch will be having a knowledge quest featuring 16 Black heroes who have each made history with their talents and courage. 

lunar new year

Lunar New Year Craft Kit To-Go

All Day 2/1 - 2/28
North Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children of all ages

Celebrate and learn about Lunar New Year with a Year of the Horse craft kit to take home! 

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

Celebrate and learn about Lunar New Year with a Year of the Horse craft kit to take home! 

STEM

STEM to Go

All Day 2/1 - 2/28
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. 

valentines

Take Home Heart Bookmark

All Day 2/1 - 2/28
Lincoln Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
All ages

Celebrate Valentine's day and National Library Lovers month with a bookmark you can take home and decorate yourself! 

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

Celebrate Valentine's day and National Library Lovers month with a bookmark you can take home and decorate yourself! 

valentines

Valentine's Painting Teen Craft To-Go

All Day 2/1 - 2/28
Lincoln Branch
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years)

Pick up a ceramic heart dish and paint to celebrate with a Valentine's Day-themed craft. Available while supplies last.

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

Pick up a ceramic heart dish and paint to celebrate with a Valentine's Day-themed craft. Available while supplies last.

arts and crafts

Winter Crafts to Go

All Day 2/1 - 2/28
Lincoln Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts

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

black history month

Black History Month: Celebrating African-American Life and History Book Display

All Day 2/2 - 2/28
Lincoln Branch
Age Group:
All ages

African-American Book Display, celebrating 100 years since the 1st "Negro Week" that was launched by Dr. Carter G. Woodson in 1926.

Library Branch: Lincoln Branch
Age Group: All ages
Event Details:

African-American Book Display, celebrating 100 years since the 1st "Negro Week" that was launched by Dr. Carter G. Woodson in 1926.

arts and crafts

Crafts to Go

All Day 2/2 - 2/28
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.

zumba

Zumba!

Monday, February 2, 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. 

learn at the library

Learn Something at the Library: Punch Needle Crafting

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Lakeview Room at Lakeview Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Learn about the art of punch needle rug making and make your own coaster.

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

Learn about the art of punch needle rug making and make your own coaster.

playtime

Open Play Time

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
McClure Room at McClure Branch
Age Group:
Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)

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

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 11:15am - 11:30am
Main Children's Activity Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)

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

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.

yoga

Yoga with Adriene (Virtual)

Tuesday, February 3, 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.

bibliophiles

Bibliophiles Book Club

Tuesday, February 3, 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 

steam train

Teen STEAM Train

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Lincoln Hot Air Balloon Room at Lincoln Branch
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years)

Have an after school group and are looking for a location for fun STEAM activities? Call ahead to Lincoln Branch Library where we have our STEAM Train program!

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

Have an after school group and are looking for a location for fun STEAM activities? Call ahead to Lincoln Branch Library where we have our STEAM Train program!

steam train

Tuesday STEAM Train

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Lincoln Room at Lincoln Branch
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Grade School (6 to 12 years)

Have an after school group and are looking for a location for fun STEAM activities? Call ahead to Lincoln Branch Library where we have our STEAM Train program!

Library Branch: Lincoln Branch
Room: Lincoln Room
Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 years)
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

Have an after school group and are looking for a location for fun STEAM activities? Call ahead to Lincoln Branch Library where we have our STEAM Train program!

toddler tales

Toddler Tales

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 10:15am - 11:00am
Lakeview Branch
Age Group:
Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)

Join us for stories and songs each Wednesday! For children ages 2 to 5 and their caregivers.

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

Join us for stories and songs each Wednesday! For children ages 2 to 5 and their caregivers.