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This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group.
This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group.
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This event is in the "All ages" group.

Make Your Own Jigsaw Puzzle

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:

Level Up and make your own entertainment!  Come join us and decorate your own puzzle!  Keep it for yourself or trade with a friend!  All materials provided.  All ages!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Chillhop Meditation

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Adults
McClure Branch
Library Branch: McClure Branch
Room: McClure Room
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Known for its calming atmosphere, chillhop is a popular genre of electronic music that blends hip-hop elements with smooth melodies and jazzy samples. Drop-in! Let’s chill and center ourselves midweek to finish strong.  

American Red Cross Blood Drive

12:00pm - 6:00pm
North Branch
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: North Branch
Room: North McKenzie Room
Purpose of Meeting

For an appointment, please call 1-800-RED CROSS (733-2767) or visit RedCrossBlood.org

 

 

 

This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group.

Busy Bees Evening Storytime: Award Winners

6:00pm - 7:00pm
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!

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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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Historical Fiction Society

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

Join us on the first Wednesday of each month to discuss a historical fiction title and be transported back in time. 

February 5: “The First Ladies” by Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Pride Month Black Light Paint Night

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults
McClure Branch
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: McClure Branch
Room: McClure Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Celebrate Pride Month with an after-hours Black Light Painting Night! Paint a fluorescent rainbow, pride flag or anything your heart desires and watch it glow under the black light. Adults only, registration required. 

This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group.

Summer Reading Pre-School Kickoff

10:00am - 11:00am
Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
Lincoln Branch
Library Branch: Lincoln Branch
Age Group: Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
Event Details:

Get ready for fun activities at our Summer Reading Kickoff Party! We will have storytime, games, crafts, and fun giveaways. Event is open to preschool groups only.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

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.

This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group.
This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group.

Let's LEGO at North Branch!

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Early Learners (Birth to 5 years), Grade School (6 to 12 years)
North Branch
Library Branch: North Branch
Room: North Beehive Storytime Room
Age Group: Early Learners (Birth to 5 years), Grade School (6 to 12 years)
Event Details:

Join us to explore your creativity with LEGO!  Prompts will be provided, if you need some ideas, but free-building is also encouraged.  Recommended for ages 4-12, but families with children outside that range are welcome! 

This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.

Roll for Slime Lab

5:30pm - 6:30pm
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: STEM
Event Details:

Not your average slime program! Roll a dye to pick the color, texture and add-ins for your slime creation. Visit us or call (309) 497-2600 to register. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Reaching For New Horizons Summer Reading Book Talk

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Lincoln Branch
Library Branch: Lincoln Branch
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Reaching For New Horizons Summer Reading Book Talk with New York Times Bestselling Author, Victoria Christopher Murray.  Join us for her book talk from her latest book "Harlem Rhapsody" followed by Q & A, and a book signing.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Games of Yesteryear

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adults
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main LL1 Classroom B
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Gin rummy, cribbage, euchre, canasta...  If you enjoy playing card games and you're looking for a new opponent, stop by our Games of Yesteryear meetup.

This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group.

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.

This event is in the "Children of all ages" group.

First Friday Art for Kids

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:

Explore your creativity with art projects based on a different famous artist every month. Dress for a mess. 

June: Jackson Pollock

(no session in July due to holiday)

August: Andy Warhol

September: Frida Kahlo

This event is in the "All ages" group.
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Pride Rocks!

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adults
McClure Branch
Library Branch: McClure Branch
Room: McClure Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Pride month has begun! Put some positivity into the world with affirmations of love and acceptance. Our canvas: rocks! While supplies last.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Masterpieces at Main: DIY Funko Pop Portraits

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:

See yourself in a new way!  Learn, step by step, how to draw yourself or a friend, in Funko Pop style!  Instruction starts at 10:30 - don't be late!  Bring a friend.  All materials provided.  Ages: 16+

This event is in the "Children of all ages" group.

Be Internet Awesome- A Kid's Guide to Staying Safe Online

11:00am - 12:00pm
Children of all ages
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main LL2 Computer Lab
Age Group: Children of all ages
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

Be Internet Awesome is an online program for parents and young children to help them learn how to stay safe and informed on the internet. Join us to learn about this 5-step approach to play, learn, and stay safe online!

 

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.

This event is in the "All ages" group.

Assistive Technology Day

1:00pm - 4:00pm
All ages
North Branch
Library Branch: North Branch
Room: North McKenzie Room
Age Group: All ages
Event Details:

Modern technology changes every day, and that certainly includes assistive technology!  Do you or a loved one need assistive technology for mobility, vision, hearing, speech/communication, or other daily needs?  Then make sure to join us

This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.

Anime Club

2:30pm - 3:30pm
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Lakeview Branch
Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Room: Lakeview Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

This casual group for high school students is perfect for new or longtime fans of anime. We will be watching anime and enjoying snacks.

This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.

Pokémon Club

1:00pm - 3:00pm
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:

Join us for our monthly Pokémon Club. 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.

This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.

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+. 

This event is in the "Children of all ages" group.

Drop-in: DIY for Dad

2:00pm - 3:30pm
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:

Make something special for Dad (or another important person in your life) in time for Father's Day.  We'll provide supplies and some ideas for inspiration, you bring the creativity! 

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.

Dress for a Mess

This activity involves some materials that may get messy.  Please wear clothing appropriate for a mess.

This event is in the "All ages" group.

Music in the McKenzie ~ 2025

2:00pm - 4:00pm
All ages
North Branch
Library Branch: North Branch
Room: North McKenzie Room
Age Group: All ages
Event Details:

We're excited to announce our lineup for 2025! Our concerts are always free and open to all ages!

January 26 – Harvest Sons

February 23 – Bones Jugs

March 16 – Roundstone Buskers

April 13 – Still Shine