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This event is in the "Children of all ages" group.
Children of all ages
Lincoln Branch
This event is in the "Children of all ages" group.
Oct-Dec
2024
Kid Librarian
All Day 10/1 - 12/31
Lincoln Branch
Library Branch:
Lincoln Branch
Age Group:
Children of all ages
Event Details:
Calling all students at Elise Ford Allen, C.T. Vivian, Annie Jo Gordon, Harold B. Dawson, Trewyn and Whittier! Want to be Lincoln Branch's next Kid Librarian?
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This event is in the "All ages" group.
This event is in the "All ages" group.
Nov-Jan
2024
22VA Veteran Art Show
All Day 11/11 - 1/3
Main Library
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Main Gallery
Event Details:
22 Veteran Artists (VA) 22 strives to encourage veterans, especially those battling post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), to express themselves through visual and creative arts as an element of therapy.
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This event is in the "Children of all ages" group.
Children of all ages
Lakeview Branch
This event is in the "Children of all ages" group.
Catch the Gingerbread Person
All Day 12/1 - 12/23
Lakeview Branch
Library Branch:
Lakeview Branch
Age Group:
Children of all ages
Event Details:
You CAN catch the gingerbread person! Every night in December our gingerbread person will escape their house and hide somewhere in the children's section.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Embroidery Hoop Ornament - craft to go for adults!
All Day 12/1 - 12/31
Lincoln Branch
Library Branch:
Lincoln Branch
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
This month, pick up an embroidery hoop ornament craft kit to complete at home! While supplies last.
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This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group.
12/02/2024 @ 10:00am - 12/14/2024 @ 6:00pm
Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
Lakeview Branch
This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group.
Crafts to Go: Paper Plate Polar Bears
12/02/2024 @ 10:00am - 12/14/2024 @ 6:00pm
Lakeview Branch
Library Branch:
Lakeview Branch
Age Group:
Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Stop by the information desk to pick up a polar bear craft to go kit! Great for ages 2 to 6.
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This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group.
Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
North Branch
This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group.
Dec
9
2024
Mon
Wiggles 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)
Program Type:
Storytime
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.
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This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group.
Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
Lakeview Branch
This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group.
Dec
10
2024
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.
Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
McClure Branch
This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group.
Dec
10
2024
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.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
Adults
North Branch
Waitlist
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Dec
11
2024
Wed
Crafting for Adults: Recycled Paperback Book Tree
10:30am - 12:30pm
North Branch
Waitlist
Library Branch:
North Branch
Room:
North McKenzie Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
December - Recycled Paperback Book Tree
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This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group.
Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
McClure Branch
This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group.
Dec
12
2024
Thu
Sign and Sing Storytime with Communication Junction
10:30am - 11:00am
McClure Branch
Library Branch:
McClure Branch
Room:
McClure Room
Age Group:
Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
Program Type:
Storytime
Event Details:
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.
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This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group.
Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
North Branch
This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group.
Dec
13
2024
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.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Dec
14
2024
Sat
Masterpieces at Main: Flannel Handwarmers or BYOProject!
10:30am - 12:00pm
Main Library
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Main 1st Floor Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Keep your own hands warm or pass along to a friend! We're going to end the year on a simple note. Join us for a fun morning of crafting. Learn how to make some super easy handwarmers, or bring a project you are trying to finish.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Dec
9
2024
Mon
Adult Computer Time
11:00am - 12:00pm
Lincoln Branch
Library Branch:
Lincoln Branch
Room:
Lincoln Computer Lab
Event Details:
Calling All Senior Citizens to join us in the Computer Lab for a fun lesson to enhance your knowledge by learning basic computer skills. For more information please call 309-497-2600.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Dec
9
2024
Mon
Atlantic Monthly Discussion Group
11:00am - 12:00pm
North Branch
Library Branch:
North Branch
Room:
North Seminar Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Book Club
Event Details:
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.)
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This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.
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.
Dec
14
2024
Sat
Gingerbread House Construction!
11:00am - 12:30pm
North Branch
Library Branch:
North Branch
Room:
North Beehive Storytime Room
Age Group:
Grade School (6 to 12 years),
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
STEM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining:
30
Event Details:
Build the gingerbread house of your dreams --- or take home a pile of crumbled graham cracker bits if your design doesn't work out! Either way, we'll have fun and learn some things together! And, of course, EAT :)
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Dec
10
2024
Tue
Yoga with Adriene
12:15pm - 12:45pm
Main Library
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Main LL2 Auditorium
Event Details:
Join us for a free yoga class with one of the top yoga instructors on YouTube, Yoga with Adriene.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Dec
12
2024
Thu
Yoga with Adriene
12:15pm - 12:45pm
Main Library
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Main LL2 Auditorium
Event Details:
Join us for a free yoga class with one of the top yoga instructors on YouTube, Yoga with Adriene.
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This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.
Grade School (6 to 12 years),
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Lakeview Branch
This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.
Dec
14
2024
Sat
"Sonic" watch party
12:00pm - 4:00pm
Lakeview Branch
Library Branch:
Lakeview Branch
Room:
Lakeview Room
Age Group:
Grade School (6 to 12 years),
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type:
Movie
Event Details:
In anticipation of the upcoming Sonic the Hedgehog 3 movie, we are having a watch party for Sonic the Hedgehog and Sonic the Hedgehog 2!
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This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.
This event is in the "All ages" group.
Teens (13 to 18 years),
All ages
Lakeview Branch
Registration Open
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.
This event is in the "All ages" group.
Dec
8
2024
Sun
Teen Craft & Local Author Fair
1:00pm - 4:00pm
Lakeview Branch
Registration Open
Library Branch:
Lakeview Branch
Room:
Lakeview Room
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years),
All ages
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining:
8
Event Details:
Shop local for the holidays at our first ever Teen Craft and Local Author fair! Our young talented crafters, artists, and authors in the community will be selling a wide variety of one-of-a-kind items.
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This event is in the "All ages" group.
This event is in the "All ages" group.
Dec
8
2024
Sun
Music in the McKenzie ~ Turas
2:00pm - 4:00pm
North Branch
Library Branch:
North Branch
Room:
North McKenzie Room
Event Details:
We are excited to get our 13th year of Music in the McKenzie started! Please watch our website and social media for upcoming dates and performers. Always free and always open to all ages. Dec 8: Turas
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This event is in the "All ages" group.
This event is in the "All ages" group.
Dec
14
2024
Sat
Gingerbread House Decorating Extravaganza!
2:00pm - 4:00pm
North Branch
Library Branch:
North Branch
Room:
North Beehive Storytime Room
Registration Required
Seats Remaining:
100
Event Details:
It's the most wonderful time of the year: time for decorating gingerbread houses! We'll provide the houses and a wide assortment of candies and other goodies to stick on them, you bring the holiday cheer!
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.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Dec
14
2024
Sat
Jane Austen Birthday Celebration
2:30pm - 5:00pm
McClure Branch
Library Branch:
McClure Branch
Room:
McClure Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Movie
Registration Required
Seats Remaining:
15
Event Details:
Come celebrate Jane Austen's birthday with us! We'll be showing the movie Pride & Prejudice, having (and spilling!) tea, and creating a Regency-era craft. Registration is required.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Dec
8
2024
Sun
Biography & Non-Fiction Book Club
3:00pm - 4:30pm
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 (third Sunday in May). New members are always welcome!
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This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group.
Grade School (6 to 12 years)
Lincoln Branch
This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group.
Dec
14
2024
Sat
Build a Gingerbread House
3:00pm - 4:00pm
Lincoln Branch
Library Branch:
Lincoln Branch
Room:
Lincoln Hot Air Balloon Room
Age Group:
Grade School (6 to 12 years)
Registration Required
Seats Remaining:
12
Event Details:
Get into the holiday spirit by building a gingerbread house with us! We supply everything you need to make a fantastic, festive treat. Register online or call 309-497-2600.
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This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Teens (13 to 18 years),
Adults
Main Library
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Dec
13
2024
Fri
✧°˖. Book-Page Wreaths .°˖✧
4:30pm - 5:30pm
Main Library
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Main 1st Floor Meeting Room
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years),
Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Looking for some book-themed holiday decor in your home, but don't know where to start? Come on in to enjoy some hot coco and warmth inside at the Main library to make book-page wreaths with us!
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This event is in the "Children of all ages" group.
Children of all ages
Lincoln Branch
This event is in the "Children of all ages" group.
Dec
9
2024
Mon
Cocoa and Crafts Night
5:00pm - 7:00pm
Lincoln Branch
Library Branch:
Lincoln Branch
Room:
Lincoln Hot Air Balloon Room
Age Group:
Children of all ages
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Movie
Event Details:
Stay warm and cozy at the Lincoln Branch Library!
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This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Grade School (6 to 12 years),
Teens (13 to 18 years),
Adults
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.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Dec
12
2024
Thu
3D Pen Catapults
5:30pm - 7:00pm
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),
Adults
Program Type:
STEM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining:
8
Event Details:
Learn how to use a 3D pen and use one to make your very own catapult. Ages 10+. Call 309-497-2600 or register online to reserve your spot.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
Adults
Lakeview Branch
Registration Open
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Dec
9
2024
Mon
Learn Something at the Library: Resin Ornaments
6:00pm - 7:30pm
Lakeview Branch
Registration Open
Library Branch:
Lakeview Branch
Room:
Lakeview Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining:
9
Event Details:
Learn how to work with UV resin as we create simple ornaments you can hang on your tree or in a window.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Dec
9
2024
Mon
Science Fiction/Fantasy Reading Group
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Lakeview Branch
Library Branch:
Lakeview Branch
Room:
Lakeview Storytime Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Book Club
Event Details:
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!
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Dec
10
2024
Tue
DIY: Holiday-Scented Bath Salts
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lincoln Branch
Library Branch:
Lincoln Branch
Room:
Lincoln Hot Air Balloon Room
Registration Required
Seats Remaining:
15
Event Details:
'Tis the season for a warm, cozy bath! Come create a jar of peppermint bath salts (or other scent of your choice) for yourself or as a gift. Register online or call 309-497-2600.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Dec
11
2024
Wed
Twelve Tropes of Romance Book Club
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Lakeview Branch
Library Branch:
Lakeview Branch
Room:
Lakeview Storytime 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?
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