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Crafts to Go

01/02/2025 @ 9:00am - 12/30/2025 @ 6:00pm
Early Learners (Birth to 5 years), Grade School (6 to 12 years)
Main Library
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.

Spring Fling Reading Challenge

03/01/2025 @ 12:00am - 05/31/2025 @ 11:45pm
Adults
Virtual
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Are you looking for a light and breezy reading challenge this spring? Are you looking for motivation to help you hit your 2025 reading goals?

Stained Glass Suncatcher Craft

All Day 4/1 - 4/30
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Lincoln Branch
Library Branch: Lincoln Branch
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Pick up supplies to make your own stained glass suncatcher. Available while supplies last.

Teen Book Box

All Day 4/1 - 4/30
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Lincoln Branch
Library Branch: Lincoln Branch
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Event Details:

A teen subscription box with books and other treats to pick up all summer long.

DIY Seed Starter Kits

04/14/2025 @ 9:00am - 04/19/2025 @ 6:00pm
Adults
McClure Branch
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.

Herbs and Spice and Everything Nice

04/14/2025 @ 9:00am - 04/19/2025 @ 6:00pm
Adults
McClure Branch
At Capacity
Registration
Library Branch: McClure Branch
Age Group: Adults
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

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

Teen Art Lab: Soap Carving

3:00pm - 4:30pm
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main 1st Floor Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Who knew that the good, old-fashioned bar of Ivory could be used as an art supply?  This super easy craft is exactly as it sounds and a fun way to explore making something 3D.  No experience necessary.  Bring a friend!

Thursday Stem Club

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Lincoln Branch
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.

Throwback Thursday Kids Classics: The Pagemaster

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Children of all ages, Adults, All ages
McClure Branch
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.

3D Pen Easter Eggs

5:30pm - 7:00pm
Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
Lincoln Branch
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. 

Upcycled Craft: Book Flower

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
North Branch
At Capacity
Registration
Library Branch: North Branch
Room: North McKenzie Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Let's make something new and beautiful from an old, discarded book!  This month, we'll make a book flower to show off on a shelf at home.

Registration is recommended to ensure adequate supplies. 

Busy Bees Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
North Branch
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

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Grade School (6 to 12 years)
Lakeview Branch
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 After School Crafts

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children of all ages
Lincoln Branch
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.

Lattes and Lit Book Club

10:00am - 11:00am
Adults
Off Site
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Join us for a relaxing morning of good drinks and great discussion at CxT Roasting Company in Kellar Station.  

Teen Digital Art Club

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Lincoln Branch
Library Branch: Lincoln Branch
Room: Lincoln Computer Lab
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Event Details:

Love drawing but don't love paying for art supplies? Join our Teen Digital Art club where we have brand new drawing tablets for you to learn and use. Polish your digital art skills and learn just how fun this hobby can be!

Annual Great Easter Egg Hunt

2:30pm - 3:30pm
Children of all ages, Early Learners (Birth to 5 years), Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Lincoln Branch
Library Branch: Lincoln Branch
Room: Lincoln Outside
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:

Annual Great Easter Egg Hunt!  Join in on the egg hunt to find colorful eggs with treats!

Our special guest the Easter Bunny will delight you with exciting hops and fun giveaways.  

Sand Art

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults
Lakeview Branch
Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Room: Lakeview Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Kids aren't the only ones who get to play in the sand. Join us as we make colorful sand art bottles to bring the feeling of the beach to the Midwest. While supplies last.

Closed for Easter

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

Wiggle Worms Baby Lapsit Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
North Branch
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.

Drop In Craft: May Baskets

11:30am - 1:30pm
Children of all ages, Early Learners (Birth to 5 years), Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, All ages
Main Library
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 Club

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Lincoln Branch
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

4:30pm - 5:30pm
All ages
McClure Branch
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 Something at the Library: Resin Jewelry

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Lakeview Branch
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.