This event is in the "Adults" group. May 13 2025 Tue Illinois Libraries Present ~ Poverty: A Discussion with Matthew Desmond 7:00pm - 8:00pm Adults Virtual Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group. May 13 2025 Tue Illinois Libraries Present ~ Poverty: A Discussion with Matthew Desmond 7:00pm - 8:00pm Virtual Library Branch: Virtual Age Group: Adults Program Type: Virtual Event Details: Poverty: A Discussion with Matthew Desmond
This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group. May 14 2025 Wed Little Builders 11:00am - 12:00pm Early Learners (Birth to 5 years) Main Library This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group. May 14 2025 Wed Little Builders 11:00am - 12:00pm Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Main Children's Activity Room Age Group: Early Learners (Birth to 5 years) Program Type: STEM Event Details: Engage with your little ones ages 3-6 years at a special building program. You and your child can sample a variety of fun kid building toys during the hour long program. Experiment
This event is in the "Adults" group. May 14 2025 Wed Wednesday Matinee 2:30pm - 5:00pm Adults Main Library This event is in the "Adults" group. May 14 2025 Wed Wednesday Matinee 2:30pm - 5:00pm Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Main LL2 Auditorium Age Group: Adults Program Type: Movie Event Details: Seniors - please join us for Wednesday Matinees! Each month we will watch a classic movie. Light snacks will be provided. May's feature is "Carmen Jones," starring Dorothy Dandridge and Harry Belafonte.
This event is in the "Adults" group. May 14 2025 Wed Thrills, Chills & Plot Twists 4:30pm - 5:30pm Adults McClure Branch This event is in the "Adults" group. May 14 2025 Wed Thrills, Chills & Plot Twists 4:30pm - 5:30pm McClure Branch Library Branch: McClure Branch Room: McClure Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club Event Details: Are you into mysteries, but whodonits aren't your thing? Join us for the Thrills, Chills, & Plot Twists Book Club. We will meet on the 2nd Wednesday of the month from 4:30-5:30.January 8, 2025 - Northwoods by Amy Pease
This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. May 14 2025 Wed Pokémon Club 5:00pm - 6:30pm Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) North Branch This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. May 14 2025 Wed Pokémon Club 5:00pm - 6:30pm North Branch Library Branch: North Branch Room: North Beehive Storytime Room Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Event Details: Join us for Pokémon Club! You can play the TCG or the videogames, compete in trivia, or make some Pokémon crafts! Please bring your own devices to play the videogames.
This event is in the "Adults" group. May 15 2025 Thu Yoga with Adriene (Virtual) 12:15pm - 12:45pm Adults Main Library This event is in the "Adults" group. May 15 2025 Thu Yoga with Adriene (Virtual) 12:15pm - 12:45pm 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 "Children of all ages" group. This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group. This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. May 15 2025 Thu Thursday Afternoon Craft-tivity 2:00pm - 3:30pm Children of all ages, Early Learners (Birth to 5 years), Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) North Branch Registration This event is in the "Children of all ages" group. This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group. This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. May 15 2025 Thu Thursday Afternoon Craft-tivity 2:00pm - 3:30pm North Branch Library Branch: North Branch Room: North Beehive Storytime Room Age Group: Children of all ages, Early Learners (Birth to 5 years), Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Seats Remaining: 30 Event Details: Join us monthly for a fun activity or craft, adjusted for all ages & skill levels. As supply lasts. Exact activities offered subject to change.
This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. May 15 2025 Thu Thursday Stem Club 4:00pm - 5:00pm Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Lincoln Branch This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. May 15 2025 Thu Thursday Stem Club 4:00pm - 5:00pm Lincoln Branch Library Branch: Lincoln Branch Room: Lincoln Computer Lab Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM Event Details: Thursday Stem Club is an after school program for neighborhood middle schoolers. We will be doing crafts, games, and projects all with a STEM focus. Please call us at 309-497-2600 to register as space is limited.
This event is in the "Children of all ages" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "All ages" group. May 15 2025 Thu Throwback Thursday Kids Classics: Spy Kids 4:00pm - 5:30pm Children of all ages, Adults, All ages McClure Branch This event is in the "Children of all ages" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "All ages" group. May 15 2025 Thu Throwback Thursday Kids Classics: Spy Kids 4:00pm - 5:30pm McClure Branch Library Branch: McClure Branch Room: McClure Room Age Group: Children of all ages, Adults, All ages Program Type: Movie Event Details: Whether you want to relive your childhood or introduce your littles to some of your favorite classics, all are welcome the third Thursday of the month for a different 90s/00s movie! All movies are rated G or PG.
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. May 15 2025 Thu Viral Craft Club 5:30pm - 7:00pm Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults Lincoln Branch This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. May 15 2025 Thu Viral Craft Club 5:30pm - 7:00pm 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 on the 3rd Thursday of every month! This month, we're trying punch needle art!
This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group. May 16 2025 Fri Busy Bees Storytime 10:30am - 11:00am Early Learners (Birth to 5 years) North Branch This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group. May 16 2025 Fri Busy Bees Storytime 10:30am - 11:00am 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 "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group. May 16 2025 Fri Drop In: LEGO Builders Club 3:00pm - 5:00pm Grade School (6 to 12 years) Lakeview Branch This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group. May 16 2025 Fri Drop In: LEGO Builders Club 3:00pm - 5:00pm Lakeview Branch Library Branch: Lakeview Branch Room: Lakeview Storytime Room Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 years) Program Type: STEM Event Details: Calling all LEGO fans!!! Join us at Lakeview Branch for our drop-in LEGO Builders' Club. Come in for part of the time or stay for the entire two hours of play. Third Friday of each month.
This event is in the "Children of all ages" group. May 16 2025 Fri Friday After School Crafts 4:00pm - 5:00pm Children of all ages Lincoln Branch This event is in the "Children of all ages" group. May 16 2025 Fri Friday After School Crafts 4:00pm - 5:00pm Lincoln Branch Library Branch: Lincoln Branch Room: Lincoln Hot Air Balloon Room Age Group: Children of all ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime, STEM Event Details: Friday After School Crafts is an after school program for neighborhood grade schoolers. We will be doing crafts, games, and projects. Please call us at 309-497-2600 to register as space is limited.
This event is in the "Adults" group. May 17 2025 Sat Lattes and Lit Book Club 10:00am - 11:00am Adults Off Site Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group. May 17 2025 Sat Lattes and Lit Book Club 10:00am - 11:00am Off Site Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club Event Details: Join us for a relaxing morning of good drinks and great discussion at CxT Roasting Company in Kellar Station.
This event is in the "Adults" group. May 17 2025 Sat Party Parasol Wreath 10:00am - 12:00pm Adults McClure Branch Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. May 17 2025 Sat Party Parasol Wreath 10:00am - 12:00pm McClure Branch Library Branch: McClure Branch Room: McClure Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Seats Remaining: 12 Event Details: Are you ready to embrace the summer vibe? Join us on Saturday to create a bright, summer-ready wreath, perfect for your front door. Registration is required. All supplies provided.
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. May 17 2025 Sat Teen Digital Art 2:00pm - 3:00pm Teens (13 to 18 years) Lincoln Branch This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. May 17 2025 Sat Teen Digital Art 2:00pm - 3:00pm Lincoln Branch Library Branch: Lincoln Branch Room: Lincoln Computer Lab Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM Event Details: Love drawing but don't love paying for art supplies? Join our Teen Digital Art club where we have brand new drawing tablets for you to learn and use. Polish your digital art skills and learn just how fun this hobby can be!
This event is in the "Adults" group. May 18 2025 Sun Neurodivergent Network 2:30pm - 3:30pm Adults Lakeview Branch This event is in the "Adults" group. May 18 2025 Sun Neurodivergent Network 2:30pm - 3:30pm Lakeview Branch Library Branch: Lakeview Branch Age Group: Adults Event Details: Join us for resource sharing and support for neurodivergent adults.
This event is in the "Adults" group. May 18 2025 Sun Biography & Non-Fiction Book Club 3:00pm - 5:00pm Adults North Branch This event is in the "Adults" group. May 18 2025 Sun Biography & Non-Fiction Book Club 3:00pm - 5:00pm 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 (unless re-scheduled because of holidays/weather). New members are always welcome!For more information, please call Roberta at 309-264-1966.
This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group. May 19 2025 Mon Wiggle Worms Baby Lapsit Storytime 10:30am - 11:00am Early Learners (Birth to 5 years) North Branch This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group. May 19 2025 Mon Wiggle Worms Baby Lapsit Storytime 10:30am - 11:00am North Branch Library Branch: North Branch Room: North Beehive Storytime Room Age Group: Early Learners (Birth to 5 years) 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group. May 19 2025 Mon Twelve Tropes of Romance Book Club 6:30pm - 7:30pm Adults Lakeview Branch This event is in the "Adults" group. May 19 2025 Mon Twelve Tropes of Romance Book Club 6:30pm - 7:30pm Lakeview Branch Library Branch: Lakeview Branch Room: Lakeview 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?
This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group. May 20 2025 Tue Toddler Tales 10:15am - 10:45am Early Learners (Birth to 5 years) Lakeview Branch This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group. May 20 2025 Tue Toddler Tales 10:15am - 10:45am Lakeview Branch Library Branch: Lakeview Branch Room: Lakeview Storytime Room Age Group: Early Learners (Birth to 5 years) Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Join us for stories and songs each Tuesday! For kids ages 2 to 4 and their caregivers.
This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group. May 20 2025 Tue Open Play Time 10:30am - 11:30am Early Learners (Birth to 5 years) McClure Branch This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group. May 20 2025 Tue Open Play Time 10:30am - 11:30am McClure Branch Library Branch: McClure Branch Room: McClure Room Age Group: Early Learners (Birth to 5 years) Event Details: Join us for open play time where caregivers and tots can come to interact and play each week.
This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group. May 20 2025 Tue Music & Movement 11:15am - 11:45am Early Learners (Birth to 5 years) Main Library This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group. May 20 2025 Tue Music & Movement 11:15am - 11:45am Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Main Children's Activity Room Age Group: Early Learners (Birth to 5 years) Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Join us for music, movement and stories for kids 2 to 5 years old.
This event is in the "Adults" group. May 20 2025 Tue Yoga with Adriene (Virtual) 12:15pm - 12:45pm Adults Main Library This event is in the "Adults" group. May 20 2025 Tue Yoga with Adriene (Virtual) 12:15pm - 12:45pm 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.