Upcoming Events

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.

May Day is right around the corner!  Tradition suggests you anonymously drop flowers at your friends' doors... and then run away!  Join us to create a paper version of this surprise door decoration.  Drop in.  All ages.

This casual group is perfect for new or long time fans of anime and manga. We will be watching anime and enjoying snacks. 

April is National Stress Awareness Month, so come in and de-stress with seated yoga, guided meditation and mindfulness exercises at the McClure Branch throughout the month of April with Mindful Mondays. All ages. 

Make a unique piece of jewelry using UV resin. Adults only.

Curious about AI?  Want to know more about Chat GPT?  This lecture will introduce some of the basic ideas around artificial intelligence.

Join us for stories and songs each Tuesday! For kids ages 2 to 4 and their caregivers.

Join us for open play time where caregivers and tots can come to interact and play each week.

Join us for music, movement and stories for kids 2 to 5 years old.

Celebrate Earth Day at the McClure Branch, where we will be painting terra cotta planters and making seed bombs while watching Earth (2007). All ages. Dress for a mess.

Tuesday Teen Workshop is an after school program for neighborhood teens. 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.

🌻 Drop in and visit us to learn about the seed life cycle and plant your very own seeds!

Join us for an afternoon of painting. You'll follow step by step instructions in a guided video to make your own sloth painting. 

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.

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.

Create some serpentine beaded jewelry.  Adults only.

Join us on the fourth Thursday of the month (third Thurs in November and December) to discuss your favorite Sherlock Holmes stories.

New members are always welcome, whether you’re a seasoned Sherlockian or a newcomer to the canon! 

Join us for a family-friendly storytime! Best for ages 2-5, but children of all ages are welcome!

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.

Join us on the fourth Friday of the month to discuss brilliantly articulated literary classics that have stood the test of time, that elaborate on universal themes of love, morality, adversity, death and offer revelatory insights and clarity to re

Join us for an learning experience about what the biodiversity and ecology of living near a large river that feeds into the Mississippi is like!

Come out and taste some teas based on favorite fandom characters, and have a chance to discuss and rank your favorites. Registration required to ensure correct amounts. Feel free to bring your own favorite tea cup or mug as well!

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.

Origami Workshop – Ages 13+  All skill levels welcome! Supplies provided. Our facilitator will guide you through step-by-step instructions for various 3D shapes.