Upcoming Events

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.

What's your favorite scary movie?  Test your knowledge on horror movies past and present with a frighteningly fun trivia night, presented by local YouTube horror movie reviewers, the Slash Sisters!

Are you looking for a fun project? Join us in creating a pretty decoupage box for your trinkets and treasures. Registration required. Adults only.

Join us in turning various papers into beautiful paper collaged cards.  No experience necessary.  Ages: 16+  Bring a friend!

Art and Adventures with Author/Illustrator Dan Santat

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

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.

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

Join us and become a part of the decision making process at the library. Teens will be able to recommend books, help plan programs, and provide critical feedback to ensure the library is best serving teens.

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.

Do you want to feel more comfortable working on or with computers? Do you have a new device you are unsure how to figure out, or looking to learn more about various online programs that could be beneficial? 

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

If you enjoy playing Chess or Checkers and you're looking for someone to challenge you, gain some extra practice, or meet new people who have a common hobby, stop by our monthly Chess Meet Up.

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.

Join us for a free yoga class with one of the top yoga instructors on YouTube, Yoga with Adriene.

Meetings are held the first Tuesday of the month from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Lakeview Branch.

For more information, contact Nancy at 309-231-3263 or email nvarness1967@gmail.com 

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.

Come join us for a pressed flower bookmark craft for Mother's Day! All supplies will be provided.

For "Revenge of the Sixth" (get it?!) test your knowledge of all things Star Wars in this trivia game! Sign up as a squadron of 2 or enter Solo and join Forces with another person. The squadron that takes 1st place will win a prize!

Bring your little one for sensory play fun! Parents are required to stay with their child. Suggested ages for the play items available are 2 to 5.  Every first Wednesday of the month.