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Boos & Booze Book Club

Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join our horror themed book club for a horrifyingly good time at The Fieldhouse Bar and Grill. Love of horror is a must, love of brews not required. January 15 - At the Mounta...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Join our horror themed book club for a horrifyingly good time at The Fieldhouse Bar and Grill. Love of horror is a must, love of brews not required. 


January 15 - At the Mountains of Madness by H.P. Lovecraft

Throwback Thursday Kids Classics: Air Bud

Thursday, March 20, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
McClure Room at McClure Branch
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Children of all ages, Adults, All ages
Event Details:

Whether you want to relive your childhood or introduce your littles to some of your favorite classics, all are welcome the third Thursday of the month for a different 90s/00s movie...

Library Branch: McClure Branch
Room: McClure Room
Age Group: Children of all ages, Adults, All ages
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Whether you want to relive your childhood or introduce your littles to some of your favorite classics, all are welcome the third Thursday of the month for a different 90s/00s movie! All movies are rated G or PG.

Busy Bees Storytime

Friday, March 21, 2025 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!

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.

Drop In: LEGO Builders Club

Friday, March 21, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Lakeview Storytime Room at Lakeview Branch
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Grade School (6 to 12 years)
Event Details:

Calling all LEGO fans!!! Join us at Lakeview Branch for our drop-in Lego Builders' Club. Come in for part of the time or stay for the entire two hours of play.  Third Friday o...

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

Calling all LEGO fans!!! Join us at Lakeview Branch for our drop-in Lego Builders' Club. Come in for part of the time or stay for the entire two hours of play.  Third Friday of each month.

The Office Trivia Night 20th Anniversary Celebration

Friday, March 21, 2025 at 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Lakeview Room at Lakeview Branch
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Calling all fans of the US version of The Office! March 25th is the 20th anniversary of the premiere of The Office starring Steve Carrell, John Krasinski, and Jenna Fischer. J...

Registration
Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Room: Lakeview Room
Age Group: Adults
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

Calling all fans of the US version of The Office! March 25th is the 20th anniversary of the premiere of The Office starring Steve Carrell, John Krasinski, and Jenna Fischer. 

Neurodivergent Network

Sunday, March 23, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Lakeview Branch
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for resource sharing and support for neurodivergent adults. 

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

Join us for resource sharing and support for neurodivergent adults. 

Toddler Tales

Tuesday, March 25, 2025 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 Time

Tuesday, March 25, 2025 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 & Movement

Tuesday, March 25, 2025 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, 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.

Seedling Science

Wednesday, March 26, 2025 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 6 years for an introduction to the scientific method and to have some science fun.  We'll be questioning, investigating, experiment...

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

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, experimenting and figuring it out together.

Mature Readers Book Club

Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at 2:15pm - 3:30pm
Lakeview Room at Lakeview Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

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...

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

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 

January 29   

Sherlock Holmes Story Society

Thursday, March 27, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
North Seminar Room at North Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

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...

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

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 seasoned Sherlockian or a newcomer to the canon! 

Busy Bees Storytime

Friday, March 28, 2025 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!

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.

Wordsmitten Book Club

Friday, March 28, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:45pm
North Study Room III at North Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
Event Details:

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...

Library Branch: North Branch
Room: North Study Room III
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

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, morality, adversity, death and offer revelatory insights and clarity to re

Pride and Persistence ~ book discussion

Saturday, March 29, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Lakeview Room at Lakeview Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
Event Details:

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.

Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Room: Lakeview Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Local author, Joe Chianakas, will be joining us as we discuss the 2nd book in

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Film Club

Saturday, March 29, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Main LL2 Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adults
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 a...

Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main LL2 Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movie
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 80
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.

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Read On Book Club

Monday, March 31, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Lincoln Room at Lincoln Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

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...

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

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.  

Twelve Tropes of Romance Book Club

Monday, March 31, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Lakeview Room at Lakeview Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

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...

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

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?

Computer Basics

Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Main LL2 Computer Lab at Main Library
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Are you wanting to feel more comfortable working on or with computers? Do you have a new device you are unsure how to figure out, or looking to learn more about various online prog...

Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main LL2 Computer Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: STEM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Are you wanting to feel more comfortable working on or with computers? Do you have a new device you are unsure how to figure out, or looking to learn more about various online programs that could be beneficial? 

Toddler Tales

Tuesday, April 1, 2025 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 Time

Tuesday, April 1, 2025 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 & Movement

Tuesday, April 1, 2025 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, 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.

Bibliophiles Book Club

Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Lakeview Room at Lakeview Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
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&...

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 

Sensory Play

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Children's Activity Room at Main Library
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
Event Details:

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...

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

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 the month.