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Christmas Eve

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

Christmas Day

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

Shimmering Crystals

2:30pm - 3:30pm
Grade School (6 to 12 years)
Lakeview Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Room: Lakeview Room
Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Create some colorful and shimmery gemstones to take home and admire this winter. This is an easy technique with low mess.

Drop In: DIY Disco Ball

10:30am - 12:00pm
All ages
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main 1st Floor Meeting Room
Age Group: All ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Get out of the house and make a festive decoration to ring in the new year.  You'll use tissue paper and shiny cardstock to craft your very own disco ball.  All materials provided.  Low mess.  All ages 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.

New Year's Eve

2:00pm - 11:45pm
All Branches
Closing
Branches:
Lakeview Branch, Lincoln Branch, Main Library, McClure Branch, North Branch, Multiple Locations, Off Site, Virtual

Closed for New Year's Day

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

Happy New Year! All locations will be closed on Jan 1, 2025

Valentines for Seniors

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

Make this Valentine’s Day special for seniors in our community at Southside Manor. Stop by the Lincoln Branch to make a card between January 2 – February 3, 2025.

Winter Charm Beaded Bracelet crafts to go for teens

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

We will have craft kits for tweens and teens to make their own winter beaded bracelet all month long. A limited number of kits are available so get one while supplies last!

Love Letters for McClure Branch

All Day 1/2 - 1/31
All ages
McClure Branch
Library Branch: McClure Branch
Room: McClure Table
Age Group: All ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Celebrate the McClure Branch's 87th birthday by writing a love letter to the library!

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.

Drop In: Watercolor Salt Painting

11:30am - 1:30pm
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: 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:

Need a beautiful, but easy little art project to wrap up your kids' winter break?  Don't have any kids, but just want to add a little creativity into a cold winter day?

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.

Black Light Painting

3:00pm - 4:30pm
Teens (13 to 18 years)
McClure Branch
Registration
Library Branch: McClure Branch
Room: McClure Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Express your creative talent and freedom by using fluorescent paint under backlights! Dress for a mess. 

First Friday Art

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children of all ages
North Branch
Library Branch: North Branch
Room: North Beehive Storytime Room
Age Group: Children of all ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Come work on an art project based on a different famous artist every month. Dress for a mess. 

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.

'*•.¸♡ Vision-Board Making ♡¸.•*'

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Adults
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main 2nd Floor Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Wanting to plan out your goals and dreams for the next year with creative pictures and by designing your own ✨vision board✨ ?? New year= great intention setting time!

DIY Hemp Bracelets

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Grade School (6 to 12 years)
Lakeview Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Room: Lakeview Storytime Room
Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Spend the afternoon learning how to make your own hemp bracelet using hemp and pony beads. Keep your new bracelet for yourself or give it a friend or family member!

Registration is required. Grades 4th to 8th. 

Sit 'n Stitch

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, All ages
North Branch
Library Branch: North Branch
Room: North Seminar Room
Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, All ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Bring your sewing, knitting, crochet, or other handcrafting project and join us for monthly times to share progress, get help, and meet fellow crafters.

Felt Flower Bookmarks

2:00pm - 2:45pm
Grade School (6 to 12 years)
Lakeview Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Room: Lakeview Storytime Room
Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Make a beautfiul felt flower bookmark to use in all of your reading this year.

Registration is required. Grades 1st to 8th. 

Vision Board Party

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Adults
Lincoln Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Lincoln Branch
Room: Lincoln Hot Air Balloon Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Start the new year off on the right foot by joining us to make 2025 vision boards. Join us for snacks, mocktails and vision board fun! Reserve your spot online or by calling 309-497-2600. 

Snowflake Key Chains

10:00am - 11:30am
Adults
McClure Branch
Registration
Library Branch: McClure Branch
Room: McClure Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

Looking for a way to add some sparkle to your Saturday morning? Join us to create a glittering, wintery Diamond Art keychain. Registration required.

Masterpieces at Main: Window Stars

10:30am - 12:30pm
Adults
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main 1st Floor Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

If winter's darkness is making you feel blah....  Join us in celebrating the light.  We will be learning a new technique and giving our hands a try at crafting window stars.  All materials are provided.  Ages: 16+

Catching on to Crochet

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Lakeview Branch
Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Room: Lakeview Storytime Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

This monthly drop-in teen crochet group is great for all skill levels. Grades 8-12. 

Crafting for Adults

10:30am - 12:30pm
Adults
North Branch
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: North Branch
Room: North McKenzie Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

January -  Serpentine beaded bracelets

Coffee Filter Snowflakes

4:00pm - 4:45pm
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: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Watch how to make colorful snowflakes out of coffee filters and then create your own. 

 

Closed for Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr Day

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