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video games

Video Game Cafe

Friday, March 13, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Lakeview Room at Lakeview Branch
Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Room: Lakeview Room
Age Group: All ages
Event Details:

Stop in for an evening of games and conversation with the whole family. Play a round of of Mario Party, catch some Pokémon, or serve up some dishes in Overcooked!

paint night

Women's History Month Adult Paint Night

Friday, March 13, 2026 at 6:15pm - 8:15pm
Lincoln Branch
Library Branch: Lincoln Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Celebrate the contributions women have made to society.  Join us for a one of a kind Women's History Month Paint Night & Open Mic Poetry Event.  Please call 309-497-2600 to Register for this FREE program.

computer skills

Computer Skills Class

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main LL2 Computer Lab at Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main LL2 Computer Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

This introductory workshop is designed for adults who are new to computers or need a refresher on the basics.

viva literatura

¡Viva Literatura!

Friday, March 20, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Main 2nd Floor Community Room at Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main 2nd Floor Community Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

¡Viva Literatura! is a Latinx book club dedicated to representing Latin American literature for Teens and Adults in alternating months.

computer skills

Computer Skills Class

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main LL2 Computer Lab at Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main LL2 Computer Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

This introductory workshop is designed for adults who are new to computers or need a refresher on the basics.

yarn crafts

Yarn & Yap

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
McClure Room at McClure Branch
Library Branch: McClure Branch
Room: McClure Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Bring your fiber art projects and talk amongst friends after-hours at the library. Coffee and tea provided. Adults only. Registration required. 

lock in

Spring Break Kick-Off Teen Lock-In

Friday, March 27, 2026 at 6:30pm - 9:00pm
North McKenzie Room at North Branch
Library Branch: North Branch
Room: North McKenzie Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us to kick off spring break like it's 2000, with an after hours "lock-in!" We'll have movies, crafts, games, music, food, and more, all themed around Y2K sleepovers. Come in comfy clothes, ready to have fun! 

job workshop

Teen Job Workshop

Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Lincoln Hot Air Balloon Room at Lincoln Branch
Library Branch: Lincoln Branch
Room: Lincoln Hot Air Balloon Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get ready for your first job with Lincoln Branch's Teen Job Workshop! Practice job skills like writing a resume, applying for a job and even a mock interview! Lunch and snacks will be provided.

paint along

Paint Along with Skye: Lunar Moth

Monday, March 30, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
McClure Room at McClure Branch
Library Branch: McClure Branch
Room: McClure Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a paint along with our virtual teacher Skye Pratt of Paint Along with Skye on Youtube. All supplies will be provided.

safe sitter

Safe Sitter Essentials

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 10:00am - 2:30pm
McClure Room at McClure Branch
Library Branch: McClure Branch
Room: McClure Room
Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Registration Required
Event Details:

This course is designed to prepare youth, ages 11-17, to be safe when they're home alone, watching younger siblings, or babysitting.

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Computer Skills Class

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Main Library
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main LL2 Computer Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

This introductory workshop is designed for adults who are new to computers or need a refresher on the basics.

Mature Readers Book Club

2:15pm–3:30pm
Adults
Lakeview Branch
Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Room: Lakeview Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

The Mature Readers Book Club meets at Lakeview Branch 2:15 p.m. on the last Wednesday of the month, unless otherwise noted.

For more information, please call (309) 370-0067 

Yarn & Yap

6:30pm–8:00pm
Adults
McClure Branch
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: McClure Branch
Room: McClure Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Bring your fiber art projects and talk amongst friends after-hours at the library. Coffee and tea provided. Adults only. Registration required. 

Fun Time Storytime

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 us for a family-friendly storytime! 

Yoga with Adriene (Virtual)

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.

Puzzle Club

3:00pm–5:00pm
Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, All ages
McClure Branch
Library Branch: McClure Branch
Room: McClure Room
Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, All ages
Event Details:

Join us for Puzzle Club, a relaxing and fun program for all ages! Work together (or solo) on jigsaw puzzles, challenge your brain, and enjoy some friendly conversation. There will be puzzles of varying levels, drop-in any time!

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.

Thursday STEAM Train

4:00pm–5:00pm
Grade School (6 to 12 years)
Lincoln Branch
Library Branch: Lincoln Branch
Room: Lincoln Room
Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 years)
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

Have an after school group and are looking for a location for fun STEAM activities? Call ahead to Lincoln Branch Library where we have our STEAM Train program!

Mother's Day Grab Bag

All Day 5/1–5/10
Adults
Lincoln Branch
Library Branch: Lincoln Branch
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

To celebrate all the incredible mothers, the Lincoln Branch Library will have Mother’s Day grab bags with fun-filled gifts in them. Bags will be available on a first come, first served basis so pick one up while supplies last.

Crafts to Go

All Day 5/1–5/30
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.

Beaded Suncatcher Teen Craft To-Go

All Day 5/1–5/31
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 beaded suncatcher at home! Available while supplies last.

Colorful Flower Art

All Day 5/1–5/31
All ages
Lakeview Branch
Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Age Group: All ages
Event Details:

Lakeview Branch is learning about native plants! We invite you to celebrate these fantastic flora by crafting flowers of your own.

Spring Crafts to Go

All Day 5/1–5/31
Lincoln Branch
Library Branch: Lincoln Branch
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Pick up a spring-themed craft kit at the Information Desk to take home. While supplies last. Ages 5 to 12. 

STEM to Go

All Day 5/1–5/31
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:

Pick up a STEM kit at the Information Desk to take home. It includes materials and simple instructions you'll need to complete the craft. While supplies last. 

Teen Book Box

All Day 5/1–5/31
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Lincoln Branch
Library Branch: Lincoln Branch
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Event Details:

Back for another summer, stop by the Lincoln Branch and sign up for a Teen Book Box. Fill out a survey to tell us what you love (and hate) to read and we'll put together boxes for May, June and July with:

Games 4 Grades

All Day 5/1–6/30
Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Lincoln Branch
Library Branch: Lincoln Branch
Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Event Details:

Get good grades, win awesome prizes! This summer, come to the Lincoln Branch Library and earn a chance to win a PS5, a Nintendo Switch 2, or an iPad with an Apple Pencil!

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.

Friday STEAM Train

4:00pm–5:00pm
Grade School (6 to 12 years)
Lincoln Branch
Library Branch: Lincoln Branch
Room: Lincoln Room
Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 years)
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

 Have an after school group and are looking for a location for fun STEAM activities? Call ahead to Lincoln Branch Library where we have our STEAM Train program!

YA Queer Book Club

4:30pm–5:30pm
Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
Lakeview Branch
Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Room: Lakeview Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
Event Details:

Join us every other month for books rife with queer characters and experiences! Dedicated to representing the wide range of identity and existence of queer people, the YA Queer Book Club dates, titles, and identities are listed below.

Tween Dungeons & Dragons

2:00pm–4:00pm
Grade School (6 to 12 years)
Lakeview Branch
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Room: Lakeview Room
Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 years)
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 10-12. Join us for monthly sessions of Dungeons & Dragons, designed just for tweens. Learn the basics of the game and join our quest! 

Teen Dungeons & Dragons

2:00pm–5:00pm
Teens (13 to 18 years)
North Branch
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: North Branch
Room: North Seminar Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 13-18. Join us for monthly sessions of Dungeons & Dragons, designed just for teens. Learn the basics of the game and join our quest! 

Hatha Yoga

3:00pm–4:00pm
Adults
North Branch
Library Branch: North Branch
Room: North McKenzie Room
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Hatha yoga incorporates three elements – yoga poses, breathing techniques, and meditation.  Drop in to learn more!  Please bring your own yoga mat.  30 person limit per session.  First come, first served.

Teen Dungeons & Dragons

3:00pm–5:30pm
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Main Library
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main 2nd Floor Monroe Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 13-18. Join us for monthly sessions of Dungeons & Dragons, designed just for teens. Learn the basics of the game and join our quest! 

Pokémon Club

1:00pm–2:30pm
Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Lakeview Branch
Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Room: Lakeview Room
Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Event Details:

For all trainers age 10 through 18, come and meet fellow Pokémon fans! During each club session you can play Pokémon TCG, work on a Pokémon craft or coloring page, or play one of our Pokémon games on our Switch.

AI Workshop

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main LL2 Computer Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

This beginner-friendly AI workshop is designed for adults who want to understand and experiment with today’s everyday artificial intelligence tools in a supportive library environment. No technical background is required—just curiosity.