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Thrills, Chills & Plot Twists

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
McClure Room at McClure Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Are you into mysteries, but whodonits aren't your thing? Join us for the Thrills, Chills, & Plot Twists Book Club. We will meet on the 2nd Wednesday of the month from 4:30-5:30...

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

Are you into mysteries, but whodonits aren't your thing? Join us for the Thrills, Chills, & Plot Twists Book Club. We will meet on the 2nd Wednesday of the month from 4:30-5:30.

January 8, 2025 - Northwoods by Amy Pease

Pokémon Club

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
North Beehive Storytime Room at North Branch
Age Group:
Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Event Details:

Join us for Pokémon Club! You can play the TCG or the videogames, compete in trivia, or make some Pokémon crafts! Please bring your own devices to play the videogames. We will have...

Library Branch: North Branch
Room: North Beehive Storytime Room
Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Event Details:

Join us for Pokémon Club! You can play the TCG or the videogames, compete in trivia, or make some Pokémon crafts! Please bring your own devices to play the videogames.

Level Up at Your Library: Tabletops and Tomes

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
McClure Room at McClure Branch
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Looking for a fun way to spend your Wednesday night? Level up at your library and bring your own board game, or select from an assortment of the library's own! Bring along friend o...

Registration
Library Branch: McClure Branch
Room: McClure Room
Age Group: Adults
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Looking for a fun way to spend your Wednesday night? Level up at your library and bring your own board game, or select from an assortment of the library's own! Bring along friend or make some new ones and form a team over the tabletop.

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Sign and Sing Storytime with Communication Junction

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
McClure Room at McClure Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
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, ...

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.

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Yoga with Adriene (Virtual)

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 12:15pm - 12:45pm
Main LL2 Auditorium at Main Library
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

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...

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.

Character Keychains

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Lincoln Hot Air Balloon Room at Lincoln Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Event Details:

Make a keychain inspired by characters from games like Five Nights at Freddy's, The Legend of Zelda and Minecraft. Visit the Lincoln Branch or call (309) 497-2600 to reserve your s...

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

Make a keychain inspired by characters from games like Five Nights at Freddy's, The Legend of Zelda and Minecraft. Visit the Lincoln Branch or call (309) 497-2600 to reserve your spot. 

Level Up at Your Library: Classic Games Trivia

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
North Seminar Room at North Branch
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Test your memory while traipsing down that old eponymous lane with trivia about classic twentieth century board games (Monopoly, Scrabble, Trivial Pursuit, The Game of Life and mor...

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

Test your memory while traipsing down that old eponymous lane with trivia about classic twentieth century board games (Monopoly, Scrabble, Trivial Pursuit, The Game of Life and more).

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Unplug Illinois: Mason Jar Lid Sun Catchers

07/11/2025 @ 9:00am to 07/12/2025 @ 6:00pm
McClure Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Trying to figure out what to do with all that unplugged time on July 12? Pick up a sun catcher kit and add a little joy to your living space. While supplies last.

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

Trying to figure out what to do with all that unplugged time on July 12? Pick up a sun catcher kit and add a little joy to your living space. While supplies last.

Drop In: Preschool Readiness Play Time

Friday, July 11, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Lakeview Storytime Room at Lakeview Branch
Age Group:
Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
Event Details:

Drop in during our open play time geared toward kids under 5 to help them build fine motor skills, identify colors and numbers, and more. While our activities are aimed at chi...

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

Drop in during our open play time geared toward kids under 5 to help them build fine motor skills, identify colors and numbers, and more. 

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.

Games of Yesteryear

Friday, July 11, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main LL1 Classroom A at Main Library
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Gin rummy, cribbage, euchre, canasta...  If you enjoy playing card games and you're looking for a new opponent, stop by our Games of Yesteryear meetup.  We will be runnin...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main LL1 Classroom A
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Gin rummy, cribbage, euchre, canasta...  If you enjoy playing card games and you're looking for a new opponent, stop by our Games of Yesteryear meetup.

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Busy Bees Storytime

Friday, July 11, 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.

Level Up at Your Library: DIY Make & Play Board Games

Friday, July 11, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
North McKenzie Room at North Branch
Age Group:
Children of all ages, Early Learners (Birth to 5 years), Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Event Details:

Come out and create your own DIY board game, then we'll take some time to try them out!

Library Branch: North Branch
Room: North McKenzie Room
Age Group: Children of all ages, Early Learners (Birth to 5 years), Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Event Details:

Come out and create your own DIY board game, then we'll take some time to try them out!

DIY Self-Care Craft Kit

Friday, July 11, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Lincoln Hot Air Balloon Room at Lincoln Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Event Details:

Come build your very own self-care kit! Learn how to make a body scrub and lip balm with other self care items to take home and enjoy. Registration is required. 

Registration
Library Branch: Lincoln Branch
Room: Lincoln Hot Air Balloon Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Come build your very own self-care kit! Learn how to make a body scrub and lip balm with other self care items to take home and enjoy. Registration is required. 

Fire Sharpie Coasters

Friday, July 11, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Lakeview Room at Lakeview Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Event Details:

Do you enjoy being creative and setting things on fire as much as we do? This simple craft will allow you to be creative with sharpies by designing your own reusable ceramic coaste...

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

Do you enjoy being creative and setting things on fire as much as we do? This simple craft will allow you to be creative with sharpies by designing your own reusable ceramic coaster and then you can set it on fire to seal the design in.

Bookmark of the Month: Embroidered Flowers

Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
McClure Room at McClure Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
Event Details:

Create this month's bookmark of the month using beginner embroidery skills. 

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

Create this month's bookmark of the month using beginner embroidery skills. 

Level Up at Your Library: Teen/Tween Dungeons & Dragons

Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
North McKenzie Room at North Branch
Age Group:
Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Event Details:

Ages 10-18. Join us for monthly sessions of Dungeons & Dragons, designed for teens and tweens. Learn the basics of the game and have fun! Registrations recommended per session ...

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Registration
Library Branch: North Branch
Room: North McKenzie Room
Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Ages 10-18. Join us for monthly sessions of Dungeons & Dragons, designed for teens and tweens. Learn the basics of the game and have fun!

Sunday Game Days

Sunday, July 13, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Lincoln Computer Lab at Lincoln Branch
Age Group:
Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Event Details:

Relax, cool down, and enjoy video games each week during the summer. We have Nintendo Switches, VR Headsets and our Computer Lab open for game time. Recommended ages 8+. 

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

Relax, cool down, and enjoy video games each week during the summer. We have Nintendo Switches, VR Headsets and our Computer Lab open for game time. Recommended ages 8+. 

Sunday Game Days overflow

Sunday, July 13, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Lincoln Room at Lincoln Branch
Library Branch: Lincoln Branch
Room: Lincoln Room

Teen Advisory Board (TAB)

Sunday, July 13, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Lakeview Room at Lakeview Branch
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Event Details:

Join us and become a part of the decision making process at the library. Teens will be able to recommend books, help plan programs, and provide critical feedback to ensure the libr...

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

Join us and become a part of the decision making process at the library. Teens will be able to recommend books, help plan programs, and provide critical feedback to ensure the library is best serving teens.

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Biography & Non-Fiction Book Club

Sunday, July 13, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
North Seminar Room at North Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The Biography and Nonfiction Book Club meets the second Sunday of each month (unless re-scheduled because of holidays/weather).  New members are always welcome!For more inform...

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

The Biography and Nonfiction Book Club meets the second Sunday of each month (unless re-scheduled because of holidays/weather).  

New members are always welcome!

For more information, please call Roberta at 309-264-1966.

Herbs and Spice and Everything Nice

07/14/2025 @ 9:00am to 07/19/2025 @ 6:00pm
McClure Branch
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Are you wanting to add a little spice to your meals but don't know where to start? Join us in the Herbs and Spice and Everything Nice Club where you can pick up a packet with a spi...

Registration
Library Branch: McClure Branch
Age Group: Adults
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Are you wanting to add a little spice to your meals but don't know where to start?

Wiggle Worms Lapsit Storytime

Monday, July 14, 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 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...

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 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 followed by play time with other families. Best for ages 0-24 months.

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.

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The Atlantic Monthly Discussion Group

Monday, July 14, 2025 at 11:45am - 12:30pm
North Seminar Room at North Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The Atlantic Monthly Discussion Group meets on the second Monday of the month at 11 a.m. (except in October when it is the third Monday.)Read the feature article (and any other art...

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

The Atlantic Monthly Discussion Group meets on the second Monday of the month at 11 a.m. (except in October when it is the third Monday.)

Solar Oven S'mores

Monday, July 14, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Lincoln Hot Air Balloon Room at Lincoln Branch
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Grade School (6 to 12 years)
Event Details:

Level up your summer STEM projects with your own solar oven--we'll even make s'mores with it! Visit the Lincoln Branch or call (309) 497-2600 to reserve your spot!

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

Level up your summer STEM projects with your own solar oven--we'll even make s'mores with it! Visit the Lincoln Branch or call (309) 497-2600 to reserve your spot!