Event List

Bring your little scientists ages 3 through 6 years for an introduction to the scientific method and to have some science fun.  We'll be questioning, investigating, experiment...

The Mature Readers Book Club meets at Lakeview Branch 2:15 p.m. on the last Wednesday of the month, unless otherwise noted.For more information, please call (309) 370-0067 Jan...

Come cozy up in your favorite hoodie and pajama pants like Nick and Charlie as we discuss the incredibly popular Young Adult graphic novel, Heartstopper Volume 2 by Alice Oseman. W...

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

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 Adriene's 30-minute yoga vi...

Come make a DIY I-Spy jar with us using recycled items and rice. Registration required to ensure supplies. Ages 3+. 

Participants will color their own vinyl window cling suncatcher - designs will vary

Join us on the fourth Thursday of the month (third Thurs in November and December) to discuss your favorite Sherlock Holmes stories.New members are always welcome, whether you’re a...

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

Join us for a spring break slime extravaganza! Pick your slime recipe and add ins and create some amazing slime to take home. Visit the Lincoln Branch or call (309) 497-2600 to reg...

Join us on the fourth Friday of the month to discuss brilliantly articulated literary classics that have stood the test of time, that elaborate on universal themes of love, moralit...

Local author, Joe Chianakas, will be joining us as we discuss the 2nd book in his Young Adult book series, Pride and Persistence. Open to Teens and Adults.

Have you ever wanted to learn how to braid? If so, attend this interactive hair braiding workshop where skilled braiding expert Lacy Simmons will guide you through the techniques o...

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 a...

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...

Come make a geeky creation from a variety of fandoms like Marvel, Mario, F.N.A.F., etc., using perler beads! Perler art is easy to do and looks like pixelated art once completed. F...

We are all about bringing together people who love to read and who want to build a community focused on discovering and celebrating the literature of Black Writers.  Plea...

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...

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

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

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

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 Adriene's 30-minute yoga vi...

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&...

Bring your little one for sensory play fun! Parents are required to stay with their child. Suggested ages for the play items available are 2 to 5.  Every first Wednesday of th...