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wiggle worms

Wiggle Worms Baby Lapsit Storytime

Monday, April 21, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
North Beehive Storytime Room at North Branch
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)
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.

arts and crafts

Drop In Craft: May Baskets

Monday, April 21, 2025 at 11:30am - 1:30pm
Main 1st Floor Meeting Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
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:

May Day is right around the corner!  Tradition suggests you anonymously drop flowers at your friends' doors... and then run away!  Join us to create a paper version of th...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main 1st Floor Meeting Room
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: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

May Day is right around the corner!  Tradition suggests you anonymously drop flowers at your friends' doors... and then run away!  Join us to create a paper version of this surprise door decoration.  Drop in.  All ages.

anime manga

Anime/Manga Club

Monday, April 21, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Lincoln Room at Lincoln Branch
Program Type:
Book Club, Movie
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Event Details:

This casual group is perfect for new or long time fans of anime and manga. We will be watching anime and enjoying snacks. 

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

This casual group is perfect for new or long time fans of anime and manga. We will be watching anime and enjoying snacks. 

mindful Mondays

Mindful Mondays

Monday, April 21, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
McClure Room at McClure Branch
Age Group:
All ages
Event Details:

April is National Stress Awareness Month, so come in and de-stress with seated yoga, guided meditation and mindfulness exercises at the McClure Branch throughout the month of April...

Library Branch: McClure Branch
Room: McClure Room
Age Group: All ages
Event Details:

April is National Stress Awareness Month, so come in and de-stress with seated yoga, guided meditation and mindfulness exercises at the McClure Branch throughout the month of April with Mindful Mondays. All ages. 

learn at the library

Learn Something at the Library: Resin Jewelry

Monday, April 21, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Lakeview Room at Lakeview Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Make a unique piece of jewelry using UV resin. Adults only.

At Capacity
Registration
Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Room: Lakeview Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Make a unique piece of jewelry using UV resin. Adults only.

intro to ai

Intro to AI

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Lincoln Computer Lab at Lincoln Branch
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Curious about AI?  Want to know more about Chat GPT?  This lecture will introduce some of the basic ideas around artificial intelligence.  We'll talk about how AI is...

Library Branch: Lincoln Branch
Room: Lincoln Computer Lab
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Curious about AI?  Want to know more about Chat GPT?  This lecture will introduce some of the basic ideas around artificial intelligence.

toddler tales

Toddler Tales

Tuesday, April 22, 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

Open Play Time

Tuesday, April 22, 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 and movement

Music & Movement

Tuesday, April 22, 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.

earth day

Earth Day Celebration

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:30pm
McClure Room at McClure Branch
Age Group:
All ages
Event Details:

Celebrate Earth Day at the McClure Branch, where we will be painting terra cotta planters and making seed bombs while watching Earth (2007). All ages. Dress for a mess.

Library Branch: McClure Branch
Room: McClure Room
Age Group: All ages
Event Details:

Celebrate Earth Day at the McClure Branch, where we will be painting terra cotta planters and making seed bombs while watching Earth (2007). All ages. Dress for a mess.

teen workshop

Tuesday Teen Workshop

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Lincoln Hot Air Balloon Room at Lincoln Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEM
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Event Details:

Tuesday Teen Workshop is an after school program for neighborhood teens. We will be doing crafts, games, and projects all with a STEM focus. Please call us at 309-497-2600 to regis...

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

Tuesday Teen Workshop is an after school program for neighborhood teens. We will be doing crafts, games, and projects all with a STEM focus. Please call us at 309-497-2600 to register as space is limited.

seed planting

＊✿❀ Seed Planting for Earth Month! ❀✿＊

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Main 1st Floor Meeting Room at Main Library
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
All ages
Event Details:

🌻 Drop in and visit us to learn about the seed life cycle and plant your very own seeds! There will be seed starter cups to decorate, fill with dirt, and either take home OR leave ...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main 1st Floor Meeting Room
Age Group: All ages
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

🌻 Drop in and visit us to learn about the seed life cycle and plant your very own seeds!

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.

Dress for a Mess

This activity involves some materials that may get messy.  Please wear clothing appropriate for a mess.

arts and crafts

Paint Along Afternoon

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Lakeview Room at Lakeview Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Grade School (6 to 12 years)
Event Details:

Join us for an afternoon of painting. You'll follow step by step instructions in a guided video to make your own sloth painting. Registration is required. Participants who arr...

Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Room: Lakeview Room
Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

Join us for an afternoon of painting. You'll follow step by step instructions in a guided video to make your own sloth painting. 

sign and sing

Sign and Sing Storytime with Communication Junction

Thursday, April 24, 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.

stem club

Thursday Stem Club

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Lincoln Computer Lab at Lincoln Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEM
Age Group:
Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Event Details:

Thursday Stem Club is an after school program for neighborhood middle schoolers. We will be doing crafts, games, and projects all with a STEM focus. Please call us at 309-497-2600 ...

Library Branch: Lincoln Branch
Room: Lincoln Computer Lab
Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM
Event Details:

Thursday Stem Club is an after school program for neighborhood middle schoolers. We will be doing crafts, games, and projects all with a STEM focus. Please call us at 309-497-2600 to register as space is limited.

crafts for adults

Crafting for Adults: Serpentine Beaded Jewelry

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
North McKenzie Room at North Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Create some serpentine beaded jewelry.  Adults only.

At Capacity
Registration
Library Branch: North Branch
Room: North McKenzie Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Create some serpentine beaded jewelry.  Adults only.

sherlock society

Sherlock Holmes Story Society

Thursday, April 24, 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

Busy Bees Storytime

Friday, April 25, 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.

friday crafts

Friday After School Crafts

Friday, April 25, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Lincoln Hot Air Balloon Room at Lincoln Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime, STEM
Age Group:
Children of all ages
Event Details:

Friday After School Crafts is an after school program for neighborhood grade schoolers. We will be doing crafts, games, and projects. Please call us at 309-497-2600 to register as ...

Library Branch: Lincoln Branch
Room: Lincoln Hot Air Balloon Room
Age Group: Children of all ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime, STEM
Event Details:

Friday After School Crafts is an after school program for neighborhood grade schoolers. We will be doing crafts, games, and projects. Please call us at 309-497-2600 to register as space is limited.

wordsmitten book club

Wordsmitten Book Club

Friday, April 25, 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

river talk

River Talk with Dean!

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 11:30am - 1:00pm
Main LL2 Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
All ages
Event Details:

Join us for an learning experience about what the biodiversity and ecology of living near a large river that feeds into the Mississippi is like! Dive with us into the history, the ...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main LL2 Auditorium
Age Group: All ages
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

Join us for an learning experience about what the biodiversity and ecology of living near a large river that feeds into the Mississippi is like!

tea tasting

Fandom Tea Tasting

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
North McKenzie Room at North Branch
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Event Details:

Come out and taste some teas based on favorite fandom characters, and have a chance to discuss and rank your favorites. Registration required to ensure correct amounts. Feel free t...

Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: North Branch
Room: North McKenzie Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Come out and taste some teas based on favorite fandom characters, and have a chance to discuss and rank your favorites. Registration required to ensure correct amounts. Feel free to bring your own favorite tea cup or mug as well!

wiggle worms

Wiggle Worms Weekend Storytime

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 3:00pm - 3:30pm
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.