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computer basics

Computer Basics

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
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: 19
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? 

sensory play

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.

escape the beehive

Escape the Beehive

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 12:00pm - 6:00pm
North Beehive Storytime Room at North Branch
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Event Details:

Come join us for an escape room! In teams of up to five people, you will have 15 minutes to find your way out of the Beehive. All ages over five are welcome, though younger players...

At Capacity
Registration
Library Branch: North Branch
Room: North Beehive Storytime Room
Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: STEM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 90
Event Details:

Come join us for an escape room! In teams of up to five people, you will have 15 minutes to find your way out of the Beehive. All ages over five are welcome, though younger players may need the help of an adult to solve some of the puzzles.

garden science

Garden Science Kit For Kids

All Day 4/7 - 4/12
McClure Branch
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Children of all ages
Event Details:

Learn the life cycle of seeds with a take-home germination kit! While supplies last. Children of all ages. 

Library Branch: McClure Branch
Age Group: Children of all ages
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

Learn the life cycle of seeds with a take-home germination kit! While supplies last. Children of all ages. 

teen workshop

Tuesday Teen Workshop

Tuesday, April 8, 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.

little builders

Little Builders

Wednesday, April 9, 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:

Engage with your little ones ages 3-6 years at a special building program.  You and your child can sample a variety of fun kid building toys during the hour long program. &nbs...

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

Engage with your little ones ages 3-6 years at a special building program.  You and your child can sample a variety of fun kid building toys during the hour long program.  Experiment

stem club

Thursday Stem Club

Thursday, April 10, 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.

friday crafts

Friday After School Crafts

Friday, April 11, 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.

sip and stem

Sip and STEM

Friday, April 11, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Lincoln Branch
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Come join in on the fun with Sip & STEM with 3D Pens.  3D pen art is an interesting combination of art and technology that can be used to create masterpieces.  Learn ...

Library Branch: Lincoln Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

Come join in on the fun with Sip & STEM with 3D Pens.  3D pen art is an interesting combination of art and technology that can be used to create masterpieces.  Learn about this fun new technology and sip!

arts and crafts

Origami Workshop

Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
McClure Room at McClure Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEM
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
Event Details:

Origami Workshop – Ages 13+  All skill levels welcome! Supplies provided. Our facilitator will guide you through step-by-step instructions for various 3D shapes. You can follo...

Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: McClure Branch
Room: McClure Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Origami Workshop – Ages 13+  All skill levels welcome! Supplies provided. Our facilitator will guide you through step-by-step instructions for various 3D shapes.

STEM

DIY Seed Starter Kits

04/14/2025 @ 9:00am to 04/19/2025 @ 6:00pm
McClure Branch
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Are you learning for garden fresh vegetables, but don't want to commit to a whole garden? Start small with a seed starter kit. Stop by and pick one up while supplies last.

Library Branch: McClure Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

Are you learning for garden fresh vegetables, but don't want to commit to a whole garden? Start small with a seed starter kit. Stop by and pick one up while supplies last.

computer basics

Computer Basics

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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? 

teen workshop

Tuesday Teen Workshop

Tuesday, April 15, 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.

stem club

Thursday Stem Club

Thursday, April 17, 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.

easter eggs

3D Pen Easter Eggs

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Lincoln Computer Lab at Lincoln Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEM
Age Group:
Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
Event Details:

Learn the basics of how to use a 3D pen and create your own 3D easter egg! For ages 10+. Visit the Lincoln Branch or call (309) 497-2600 to reserve your spot. 

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

Learn the basics of how to use a 3D pen and create your own 3D easter egg! For ages 10+. Visit the Lincoln Branch or call (309) 497-2600 to reserve your spot. 

lego

Drop In: LEGO Builders Club

Friday, April 18, 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.

friday crafts

Friday After School Crafts

Friday, April 18, 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.

Closed for Easter

All Day
Lakeview Branch, Lincoln Branch, Main Library, McClure Branch, North Branch
Closing
Branches:
Lakeview Branch, Lincoln Branch, Main Library, McClure Branch, North Branch
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.

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.

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.

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!

arts and crafts

Origami Workshop

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
McClure Room at McClure Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEM
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
Event Details:

Origami Workshop – Ages 13+  All skill levels welcome! Supplies provided. Our facilitator will guide you through step-by-step instructions for various 3D shapes. You can follo...

Registration
Library Branch: McClure Branch
Room: McClure Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Origami Workshop – Ages 13+  All skill levels welcome! Supplies provided. Our facilitator will guide you through step-by-step instructions for various 3D shapes.