Week Calendar

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.

Come spend a little time exercising your creative power.  We'll use black glue and watercolors to investigate what this unique process will generate.  No experience necessary.  All materials provided.  Bring a friend!

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.

Get ready for an adventure ....but first stop by the library to help get you ready!  Join us & other creatives who love the outdoors to add decoration & color to a hiking stick.

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

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

Bring your little scientists ages 3 through 6 years for an introduction to the scientific method and to have some science fun.  We'll be questioning, investigating, experimenting and figuring it out together.

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.

Upcycle old CDs with us into beautiful mosaics.

Come make a DIY I-Spy jar with us using recycled items and rice. Registration required to ensure supplies. Ages 3+. 

Join us for resource sharing and support for neurodivergent adults. 

Spend your spring break connecting with other kids through video games.

The Mature Readers Book Club meets at Lakeview Branch 2:15 p.m. on the last Wednesday of the month, unless otherwise noted.

For more information, please call (309) 370-0067 

January 29   

Local author, Joe Chianakas, will be joining us as we discuss the 2nd book in

Have you ever wanted to learn how to braid? If so, attend this interactive hair braiding workshop where skilled braiding expert Lacy Simmons will guide you through the techniques of creating fabulous braids and share some tips.

Join us on the last Saturday of the month* for Film Club! We will open the doors at 3 and start the movie at 3:15pm. We will watch the film of the month and leave room to discuss afterwards.

Join us for a spring break slime extravaganza! Pick your slime recipe and add ins and create some amazing slime to take home. Visit the Lincoln Branch or call (309) 497-2600 to register. 

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

Come cozy up in your favorite hoodie and pajama pants like Nick and Charlie as we discuss the incredibly popular Young Adult graphic novel, Heartstopper Volume 2 by Alice Oseman.

Bring your fiber art projects and talk amongst friends after-hours at the library. Coffee and tea provided.  Adults only. Registration required. 

Participants will color their own vinyl window cling suncatcher - designs will vary

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!