Upcoming Events

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dungeons and dragons

Level Up at Your Library: Crash Course - Dungeons & Dragons

Friday, July 18, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
North McKenzie Room at North Branch
Library Branch: North Branch
Room: North McKenzie Room
Age Group: All ages
Event Details:

Come out and join us for a summer series on the popular table top roleplaying game Dungeons & Dragons. Each week will cover a different topic related to the game.

local history

Family History - Orientation to research and library collections

Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Main Local History & Genealogy at Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main Local History & Genealogy
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Interested in researching your family history?

sensory play

Sensory Play Sunday!

Sunday, July 20, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
North Beehive Storytime Room at North Branch
Library Branch: North Branch
Room: North Beehive Storytime Room
Age Group: Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
Event Details:

Explore sensory stations with your little one, including rice, play-dough, finger painting, and more.  

trivia

Gaming Through the Ages Kahoot! Trivia

Monday, July 21, 2025 at 6:15pm - 7:45pm
Lakeview Room at Lakeview Branch
Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Room: Lakeview Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for an evening of Kahoot! trivia all based on various forms of gaming throughout the years. Trivia will be cover many of areas of gaming from console to PC to board to card games.

crafts for adults

Crafting for Adults - UV Resin Bookmarks

Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
North McKenzie Room at North Branch
Library Branch: North Branch
Room: North McKenzie Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
wordsmitten book club

Wordsmitten Book Club

Friday, July 25, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:45pm
North Study Room III at North Branch
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

Kristy Boyce

Author Kristy Boyce Discussion and Book Signing

Saturday, July 26, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Lakeview Room at Lakeview Branch
Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Room: Lakeview Room
Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
Event Details:

Author Kristy Boyce will give a one hour presentation on her journey into the world of publishing. She will also touch on her process of writing D&D themed romances.

magic show

Your Differences Make You Magical with Magician Cody Clark

Sunday, July 27, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:15pm
North McKenzie Room at North Branch
Library Branch: North Branch
Room: North McKenzie Room
Age Group: Early Learners (Birth to 5 years), Grade School (6 to 12 years)
Event Details:

Cody Clark is a magician with a message!  Come out to North Branch for a fun and meaningful magic show, where you'll see some incredible illusions and also learn about celebrating the differences that make each of us unique. 

arts and crafts

Pufferfish Bubble Wrap Artwork

Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at 10:15am - 11:00am
Lakeview Storytime Room at Lakeview Branch
Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Room: Lakeview Storytime Room
Age Group: Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Create a beautiful piece of artwork using bubble wrap and paint. Come dressed for a mess! Ages 2 to 5. 

arts and crafts

Easy Bracelets for Adults

Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
McClure Room at McClure Branch
Library Branch: McClure Branch
Room: McClure Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Does your jewelry box need a refresh? Join us for an afternoon of bracelet making fun. Adults only. Registration required.

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Teen Book Box

All Day 7/1–7/31
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Lincoln Branch
Library Branch: Lincoln Branch
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Event Details:

Didn't get the chance to sign up earlier this summer? Visit the Lincoln Branch to fill out a survey telling us about your favorite books and interests and we'll pick out books and extra goodies for you.

Sunday Game Days

1:00pm–3:00pm
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)
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+. 

Pokemon Club

4:00pm–6:00pm
Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Lincoln Branch
Library Branch: Lincoln Branch
Room: Lincoln Hot Air Balloon Room
Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Club
Event Details:

Join us for our monthly Pokémon Club. Now at Lincoln Branch! During each club session you can play Pokémon TCG, work on a Pokémon craft or coloring page, and join in for some light hearted trivia while meeting fellow Pokémon fans.

Sunday Game Days

1:00pm–3:00pm
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)
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+. 

Closed for Staff Meeting

10:00am–1:00pm
Some Branches
Closing
Branches:
Lakeview Branch, Lincoln Branch, North Branch

Read On Book Club

5:00pm–6:00pm
Lincoln Branch
Library Branch: Lincoln Branch
Event Details:

Read On Book Club, July Read - Where There's Smoke by Kiki Swinson

Virginia Beach firefighter Alayna Curry used to pride herself on saving lives.  But now, she is determined to conceal a cover-up for the insurance money. 

Read On Book Club

5:30pm–6:30pm
Adults
Lincoln Branch
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.  

Slime Lab

5:30pm–6:30pm
Grade School (6 to 12 years)
Lincoln Branch
Library Branch: Lincoln Branch
Room: Lincoln Hot Air Balloon Room
Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 years)
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

Join us for this month's slime lab. This month we're making ombre slime! Call (309) 497-2600 or visit the Lincoln Branch to reserve your spot.

STEM to Go

All Day 8/1–8/29
Grade School (6 to 12 years)
Lincoln Branch
Library Branch: Lincoln Branch
Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 years)
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

STEM to Go - all month - We're offering creative and educational STEM activities to do at home! Pick up a STEM kit at the library. It includes materials and simple instructions you'll need to complete the craft. While supplies last. 

Sand Art Teen Craft To Go

All Day 8/1–8/31
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 materials to make your own celestial sand art! Available while supplies last. 

Adult Book Box

All Day 8/1–11/30
Adults
Lincoln Branch
Library Branch: Lincoln Branch
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Visit the Lincoln Branch to sign up for an Adult Book Box! Fill out a survey telling us about the books you love and hate and we'll curate boxes for you to pick up the first week of September, October and November. 

Storytime Adventures

10:30am–11:30am
Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
Lincoln Branch
Library Branch: Lincoln Branch
Room: Lincoln Hot Air Balloon Room
Age Group: Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for an hour of fun at storytime! Enjoy exciting stories and a hands-on craft or activity. Preschool age. 

DIY Fandom Passport

5:30pm–6:30pm
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Lincoln Branch
Library Branch: Lincoln Branch
Room: Lincoln Hot Air Balloon Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Decorate a passport-sized notebook with pictures and quotes from your favorite book, TV show and movie characters. Drinks and snacks provided. Call (309) 497-2600 or visit the Lincoln Branch to register. 

Viral Craft Club

5:30pm–6:30pm
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Lincoln Branch
Library Branch: Lincoln Branch
Room: Lincoln Hot Air Balloon Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Try out a new craft that's gone viral on Tiktok, Pinterest and more on the 3rd Thursday of every month! This month, we're making custom pennant flags!

Read On Book Club

5:30pm–6:30pm
Adults
Lincoln Branch
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.  

Kinetic Sand Lab

5:30pm–6:30pm
Grade School (6 to 12 years)
Lincoln Branch
Library Branch: Lincoln Branch
Room: Lincoln Hot Air Balloon Room
Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 years)
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

Perfect for fans of Lincoln Branch's Slime Lab! Join us to make your own kinetic sand-- that's moldable sand you can play and create with. 

Closed for Labor Day Weekend

All Day 8/30–9/1
Some Branches
Closing
Branches:
Lakeview Branch, Lincoln Branch, Main Library, McClure Branch, North Branch

Oh, Baby! Bag

All Day
Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
Lincoln Branch
Library Branch: Lincoln Branch
Age Group: Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
Event Details:

Welcome your future reader to the world by picking up an Oh, Baby! Bag from the Lincoln Branch. Each bag will have a board book, a sensory toy, early literacy tips and more for you to share with your baby. Available while supplies last.

STEM to Go

All Day
Grade School (6 to 12 years)
Lincoln Branch
Library Branch: Lincoln Branch
Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 years)
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

STEM to Go - all month - We're offering creative and educational STEM activities to do at home! Pick up a STEM kit at the library. It includes materials and simple instructions you'll need to complete the craft. While supplies last.

Jellyfish Bracelet Teen Craft To-Go

All Day 9/2–9/30
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Lincoln Branch
Library Branch: Lincoln Branch
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Event Details:

Pick up materials to make a jellyfish bracelet bracelet at home! Available while supplies last. 

Storytime Adventures

10:30am–11:30am
Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
Lincoln Branch
Library Branch: Lincoln Branch
Room: Lincoln Hot Air Balloon Room
Age Group: Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

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Join us for an hour of fun at storytime! Enjoy exciting stories and a hands-on craft or activity. Preschool age.

Build a Stuffie!

5:30pm–6:30pm
Grade School (6 to 12 years)
Lincoln Branch
Library Branch: Lincoln Branch
Room: Lincoln Hot Air Balloon Room
Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Pick out and fill a stuffed animal of your choice, then decorate a shirt for it to wear! Reserve your spot by visiting the Lincoln Branch or calling (309) 497-2600

Zumba Fitness Class

6:00pm–6:45pm
Adults
Lincoln Branch
Library Branch: Lincoln Branch
Room: Lincoln Hot Air Balloon Room
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Join us for a zumba fitness class! Zumba instructor Debracca will lead our class in a 45-minute moving and grooving cardio workout. Wear comfortable workout clothes and shoes. No registration required. 

 

Viral Craft Club: Collage Art

5:30pm–6:30pm
Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
Lincoln Branch
Library Branch: Lincoln Branch
Room: Lincoln Hot Air Balloon Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Try out a new craft that's gone viral on Tiktok, Pinterest and more! This month, we're making collage art! We'll be cutting out images from magazines and using other ephemera to make collaged bookmarks, canvases and more.