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Luthy Botanical Garden Tour

Sunday, June 28, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Early Learners (Birth to 5 years), Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, All ages

We are going to Plant a Seed, Read for Summer Reading this year and we want you to join us at Luthy Botanical Gardens to see all the wonders a garden can grow.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Early Learners (Birth to 5 years), Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, All ages
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

We are going to Plant a Seed, Read for Summer Reading this year and we want you to join us at Luthy Botanical Gardens to see all the wonders a garden can grow.

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

Pokémon Club

Sunday, June 28, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Lakeview Storytime Room at Lakeview Branch
Age Group:
Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)

For all trainers age 10 through 18, come and meet fellow Pokémon fans! During each club session you can play Pokémon TCG, work on a Pokémon craft or coloring page, or play one of our Pokémon games on our Switch.

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

For all trainers age 10 through 18, come and meet fellow Pokémon fans! During each club session you can play Pokémon TCG, work on a Pokémon craft or coloring page, or play one of our Pokémon games on our Switch.

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

Sunday Game Days

Sunday, June 28, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Lincoln Computer Lab at Lincoln Branch
Age Group:
Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)

Relax, cool down, and enjoy video games each week during the summer. We have our PS5, 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 our PS5, Nintendo Switches, VR Headsets and our Computer Lab open for game time. Recommended ages 8+. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Neurodivergent Network

Sunday, June 28, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Lakeview Room at Lakeview Branch
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for resource sharing and support for neurodivergent adults. 

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

Join us for resource sharing and support for neurodivergent adults. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Summer Reading Adult Crafts to Go

All Day
Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Explore fiber arts this summer with a different craft to go each week.  All materials will be provided.  Pick up a kit at the 1st Floor Information Desk while supplies last.

June 1-6: Cross stitch

June 8-13: Crochet

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

Explore fiber arts this summer with a different craft to go each week.  All materials will be provided.  Pick up a kit at the 1st Floor Information Desk while supplies last.

June 1-6: Cross stitch

June 8-13: Crochet

This event is in the "Adults" group

Trillium Place - CORS Program

Monday, June 29, 2026 at 9:00am - 11:00am
Main 1st Floor Meeting Room at Main Library
Age Group:
Adults

The CORS program engages individuals aged 18 and older who are battling substance or opioid use disorder, mental health challenges, homelessness or housing instability, risk of overdose, medical complications, or risk of incarceration.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main 1st Floor Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

The CORS program engages individuals aged 18 and older who are battling substance or opioid use disorder, mental health challenges, homelessness or housing instability, risk of overdose, medical complications, or risk of incarceration.

This event is in the "Children of all ages" group
This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group
This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "All ages" group

Backstage Hollywood: The Photographs of Bob Willoughby

Monday, June 29, 2026 at 9:00am - 6:00pm
Main Gallery at Main Library
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

Venture backstage into the golden age of Hollywood in this exhibition that explores the photography of Bob Willoughby.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main Gallery
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
Event Details:

Venture backstage into the golden age of Hollywood in this exhibition that explores the photography of Bob Willoughby.

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

Wiggle Worms Lapsit Storytime

Monday, June 29, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
North Beehive Storytime Room at North Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)

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 0-3.

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 0-3.

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.

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

Teen STEAM Train

Monday, June 29, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Lincoln Hot Air Balloon Room at Lincoln Branch
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years)

Join us at the Lincoln Branch for a fun and engaging STEM program. We will experiment, create, and learn every week this summer! Experiment with UV light or create ice cream in your hands with science!

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

Join us at the Lincoln Branch for a fun and engaging STEM program. We will experiment, create, and learn every week this summer! Experiment with UV light or create ice cream in your hands with science!

This event is in the "Adults" group

AI Workshop

Monday, June 29, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main LL2 Computer Lab at Main Library
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Adults

This beginner-friendly AI workshop is designed for adults who want to understand and experiment with today’s everyday artificial intelligence tools in a supportive library environment. No technical background is required—just curiosity.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main LL2 Computer Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

This beginner-friendly AI workshop is designed for adults who want to understand and experiment with today’s everyday artificial intelligence tools in a supportive library environment. No technical background is required—just curiosity.

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

America 250: Gameshow Edition

Monday, June 29, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
McClure Room at McClure Branch
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults

How much do you remember about U. S. History? Are you the person everyone on your trivia team looks to when there's a Constitution question? Join us for a Jeopardy-style gameshow where every catagory deals with all things USA. 

Library Branch: McClure Branch
Room: McClure Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
Event Details:

How much do you remember about U. S. History? Are you the person everyone on your trivia team looks to when there's a Constitution question? Join us for a Jeopardy-style gameshow where every catagory deals with all things USA. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Read On Book Club

Monday, June 29, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Lincoln Room at Lincoln Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

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.  

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.  

This event is in the "Adults" group

Zumba!

Monday, June 29, 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

Twelve Tropes of Romance

Monday, June 29, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Lakeview Storytime Room at Lakeview Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

Are you a fan of contemporary, feel-good romance novels? Is there a specific romance trope that you love so much you’ll read anything with that trope? Join the Twelve Tropes of Romance Book Club!

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

Are you a fan of contemporary, feel-good romance novels? Is there a specific romance trope that you love so much you’ll read anything with that trope? Join the Twelve Tropes of Romance Book Club!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Summer Reading Adult Crafts to Go

All Day
Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Explore fiber arts this summer with a different craft to go each week.  All materials will be provided.  Pick up a kit at the 1st Floor Information Desk while supplies last.

June 1-6: Cross stitch

June 8-13: Crochet

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

Explore fiber arts this summer with a different craft to go each week.  All materials will be provided.  Pick up a kit at the 1st Floor Information Desk while supplies last.

June 1-6: Cross stitch

June 8-13: Crochet

This event is in the "Children of all ages" group
This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group
This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "All ages" group

Backstage Hollywood: The Photographs of Bob Willoughby

Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at 9:00am - 6:00pm
Main Gallery at Main Library
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

Venture backstage into the golden age of Hollywood in this exhibition that explores the photography of Bob Willoughby.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main Gallery
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
Event Details:

Venture backstage into the golden age of Hollywood in this exhibition that explores the photography of Bob Willoughby.

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

The Lorax Movie Screening

Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Lincoln Branch
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Children of all ages

Join us for light snacks and a screening of The Lorax (2012) to celebrate our Summer Reading theme Plant a Seed, Read! 

Library Branch: Lincoln Branch
Age Group: Children of all ages
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Join us for light snacks and a screening of The Lorax (2012) to celebrate our Summer Reading theme Plant a Seed, Read! 

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

Open Play Time

Tuesday, June 30, 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.

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

Music & Movement

Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at 11:15am - 11:45am
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Yoga with Adriene (Virtual)

Tuesday, June 30, 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Mini Zen Garden Craft

Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lincoln Hot Air Balloon Room at Lincoln Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Come put together your very own Mini Zen Garden. Registration required by calling Lincoln Branch 309-497-2600. 

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

Come put together your very own Mini Zen Garden. Registration required by calling Lincoln Branch 309-497-2600. 

This event is in the "All ages" group

"Strange World" Movie Screening

Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Lakeview Room at Lakeview Branch
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
All ages

For Pride Month, we are watching Strange World (2022, PG).

Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Room: Lakeview Room
Age Group: All ages
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

For Pride Month, we are watching Strange World (2022, PG).

This event is in the "Adults" group

Summer Reading Adult Crafts to Go

All Day
Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Explore fiber arts this summer with a different craft to go each week.  All materials will be provided.  Pick up a kit at the 1st Floor Information Desk while supplies last.

June 1-6: Cross stitch

June 8-13: Crochet

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

Explore fiber arts this summer with a different craft to go each week.  All materials will be provided.  Pick up a kit at the 1st Floor Information Desk while supplies last.

June 1-6: Cross stitch

June 8-13: Crochet

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 7/1 - 7/31
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.