Week Calendar

Join us with your budding bookworm on the first Monday of the month as we learn about the world through songs, stories and crafts.

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. We will provide variety of age appropriate toys and books.

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.

The Atlantic Monthly Discussion Group meets on the second Monday of the month at 11 a.m. (except in October when it is the third Monday.)

 Join us for music and 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.

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

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.

Decorate an arctic fox to give your home a festive feel. For step by step directions, arrive at 2. To follow printed directions, drop in anytime between 2 and 3:30.

Join us at Main for “Dungeons & Dragons at the Library.”  
The program is open to ages 13 and up.
Doors open at 2pm and game play starts at 2:30.
Feel free to bring snacks!

Monthly on the 2nd Saturday

Come spend your afternoon making beaded friendship bracelets! Please call 309-497-2600 to reserve your spot. 

Start the new year off right and create a motivation jar here at the library. Decorate and fill your jar with pick-me-up quotes to pull on a bad day. Supplies are limited.

Enjoy interactive STEM activities for grades 5 to 8. Funding for this grant was awarded by the Illinois State Library, a Department of the Office of Secretary of State, using funds provided by the U.S.

Children learn vital skills such as sharing, creativity, and explore their artistic side by making artwork using stamps. They can also make fingerprint creations using our ink pads.

Discuss ways to help the environment, work on conservation projects and learn about the Earth.

Ages 13-18. 

Enjoy interactive STEM activities for grades 5 to 8. Funding for this grant was awarded by the Illinois State Library, a Department of the Office of Secretary of State, using funds provided by the U.S.

Come learn about zines and make your own. Supplies provided. 
Ages 12-18

Join us for Clay Creations. We will be making little dishes that are totally unique to your style!
Please call (309) 497-2600 to reserve your seat. 

Come in from the bitter cold to make a snowstorm in a jar using the power of science and chemical reactions! Supplies limited.

Join us on the second Monday of each month to discuss a variety of sci-fi and fantasy titles, from classics to contemporary! 

New members and visitors are always welcome!  

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?

Sommelier (aka wine expert - see, you're learning already!) Wanda Haynes will share her expertise about this classic beverage, including details about the different categories of wine, tasting etiquette, and trends. 
 

Join us for a panel discussion featuring three best selling science fiction writers, Cory Doctorow, Ken Liu, and Martha Wells.