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Main Library - early closing

4:30pm - 6:00pm
Main Library
Closing
Branches:
Main Library
Description:

The Main Library will be closing at 4:30pm on Oct 8 for a private event. The Main Library will reopen at 9am on Oct 9.

TeenTober: Fall Black Light Painting

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Lakeview Branch
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Room: Lakeview Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

Express your creative talent and freedom by using fluorescent paint under backlights! We will be drawing something Halloween and/or Fall inspired. Dress for a mess. Grades 7-12.

Twelve Tropes of Romance Book Club

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Lakeview Branch
Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Room: Lakeview Storytime Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Are you a fan of feel good romance novels that take place in modern day? Is there a specific romance trope you love so much you'll read anything with that trope?

Sign and Sing Storytime with Communication Junction

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

Yoga with Adriene

12:15pm - 12:45pm
Adults
Main Library
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.

TeenTober: Halloween Papercraft Masks

1:00pm - 3:00pm
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:

Halloween is just three short weeks away!  Join us to cut, fold, and glue cardstock into elaborate, wearable masks.  No experience necessary.  All materials provided.

Old Fashioned Game Day

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults
North Branch
Library Branch: North Branch
Room: North McKenzie Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Do you like to play board games and don't have anyone to play with?  Join us on the 2nd Thursday of each month  from 2-4 p.m. meet new people and play some classic games.

Mystery Box Challenge: Face your Fears

5:00pm - 6:00pm
All ages
Lincoln Branch
Library Branch: Lincoln Branch
Room: Lincoln Hot Air Balloon Room
Age Group: All ages
Event Details:

Face your fears and participate in a scary mystery box challenge! Are you brave enough to reach in and guess what's in the box?  All ages are welcome.

 

PCGS - Monthly Meeting

5:00pm - 8:00pm
North Branch
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: North Branch
Room: North McKenzie Room
Purpose of Meeting

meeting

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!

Halloween Slime Lab

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Grade School (6 to 12 years)
Lincoln Branch
At Capacity
Registration
Library Branch: Lincoln Branch
Room: Lincoln Hot Air Balloon Room
Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 years)
Program Type: STEM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Join us to create some fun Halloween-themed slime! Register online or by calling 309-497-2600. 

TeenTober: After Hours ~ Five Nights At Freddy's

6:30pm - 8:30pm
Teens (13 to 18 years)
North Branch
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: North Branch
Room: North McKenzie Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Movie
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:

Ages 13-18. Celebrate Teen-tober with a lights out, after hours showing of "Five Nights At Freddy's" (2023, PG-13), featuring pizza & soda; but, bring your own blankets, pillows, and bean bags.

TeenTober: Manga/Graphic Novel Read-A-Thon

10:00am - 6:00pm
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Lakeview Branch
Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Room: Lakeview Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Event Details:

How many graphic novels and manga can you read in one day? Have you seen YouTubers like GabbyReads and GavinReadsAlltheManga challenge themselves to read 24 manga in 24 hours? Do you think you can do it?

Wiggle Worms Weekend 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 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.

Researching African American Genetic Genealogy: A Guided and Focused Approach

10:30am - 12:00pm
Adults
Lincoln Branch
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Lincoln Branch
Room: Lincoln Hot Air Balloon Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Virtual
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Attend Virtually or watch in person at Lincoln Branch!

Millennial Nostalgia Matinee

3:30pm - 5:45pm
Adults
McClure Branch
Library Branch: McClure Branch
Room: McClure Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Reminisce with us this Fall season with hits that influenced an entire generation! Every 2nd and 4th Saturday we will feature a different film with classic Millennial treats!

September 14 - Forrest Gump (1994 - PG13)

Halloween Costume Swap Shop

4:00pm - 5:30pm
All ages
North Branch
Library Branch: North Branch
Room: North Beehive Storytime Room
Age Group: All ages
Event Details:

Are you dreading buying yet another costume that you or your child(ren) will only wear once?  Bring your family's clean, gently used costumes to our Halloween Costume Swap Shop!

TeenTober: Read-A-Thon

12:00pm - 5:00pm
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Lakeview Branch
Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Room: Lakeview Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Event Details:

Are you looking for a quiet place to read? Maybe you're looking to sample some books before you check something out? Or, maybe you're looking to connect with other readers?

Sit and Stitch

1:00pm - 2:00pm
All ages
North Branch
Library Branch: North Branch
Room: North Seminar Room
Age Group: All ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Bring a sewing project to work on, and sit and get tips, insight, guidance, and comraderie! All ages and skill levels welcome.

Halloween Costume Swap Shop

1:00pm - 2:30pm
All ages
North Branch
Library Branch: North Branch
Room: North Beehive Storytime Room
Age Group: All ages
Event Details:

Are you dreading buying yet another costume that you or your child(ren) will only wear once?  Bring your family's clean, gently used costumes to our Halloween Costume Swap Shop!

Biography & Non-Fiction Book Club

3:00pm - 4:30pm
Adults
North Branch
Library Branch: North Branch
Room: North Seminar Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

The Biography and Nonfiction Book Club meets the second Sunday of each month (third Sunday in May). New members are always welcome!

Staff Development Day

All Day
All Branches
Closing
Branches:
Lakeview Branch, Lincoln Branch, Main Library, McClure Branch, North Branch, Multiple Locations, Off Site, Virtual

Craft to Go: Book Page Pumpkins

All Day
Adults
McClure Branch
Library Branch: McClure Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Are you searching for a unique way to decorate for Halloween? Pick up a book page pumpkin kit! We'll provide the materials, you bring your creativity. While supplies last.