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Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:15pm

Lakeview Room at Lakeview Branch

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Library Branch: Lakeview Branch

Room: Lakeview Room

Age Group: Children of all ages, Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)

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Let your little ones ring in the new year by counting down to noon! We'll have coloring pages, crafts, snacks, a photo booth, and dancing! At 11:45 we'll start a special countdown to noon.

Winter Reading Challenge

All Day 1/1 - 2/28

Multiple Locations

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Library Branch: Multiple Locations

Age Group: Children of all ages, Early Learners (Birth to 5 years), Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, All ages

Program Type: Reading Challenge

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Cozy up with some new reads during the winter months to complete the Winter Reading Challenge!

Tween Dungeons & Dragons

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm

Lakeview Room at Lakeview Branch

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Library Branch: Lakeview Branch

Room: Lakeview Room

Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 years)

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Ages 10-12. Join us for monthly sessions of Dungeons & Dragons, designed just for tweens. Learn the basics of the game and join our quest!

Decorate a Duck

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm

McClure Room at McClure Branch

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Library Branch: McClure Branch

Room: McClure Room

Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 years)

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

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It's National Rubber Duck Day and we're celebrating by decorating our own rubber ducks. All materials provided.

Viral Craft Club: Paper Portraits

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Lincoln Hot Air Balloon Room at Lincoln Branch

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Library Branch: Lincoln Branch

Room: Lincoln Hot Air Balloon Room

Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

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Try out a new craft that's gone viral on Tiktok, Pinterest and more on the 3rd Thursday of every month! This month, we're making paper self portraits!

¡Viva Literatura!

Friday, January 16, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Main 2nd Floor Community Room at Main Library

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Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Main 2nd Floor Community Room

Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults

Program Type: Book Club

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¡Viva Literatura! is a Latinx book club dedicated to representing Latin American literature for Teens and Adults in alternating months.

DIY Diamond Art Coasters

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 3:15pm - 5:30pm

Lakeview Room at Lakeview Branch

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Library Branch: Lakeview Branch

Room: Lakeview Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

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Add a little sparkle to your day! Join us to create dazzling butterfly-themed coasters using colorful diamond-art kits. All materials provided. Just bring your creativity!

African-American History Month Display of Hats in Honor of Mae Reeves

All Day 2/1 - 2/28

Lincoln Branch

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Library Branch: Lincoln Branch

Age Group: All ages

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Display of Women Hats will be the focus for the month of February, in honor of Mae Reeves. The first African American woman from Philadelphia whom in 1942, became an entrepreneur by opening her hat shop, called Mae's Millinery. Ms.

Alice's Ordinary People: Introduction and Q&A by Director Craig Dudnick

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Main LL2 Auditorium at Main Library

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Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Main LL2 Auditorium

Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults

Program Type: Movie

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Alice Tregay’s story: ordinary people effecting extraordinary change for human rights. Five decades of fearless activism

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All Day	This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group Crafts to Go 01/02/2025 @ 9:00am–12/30/2025 @ 6:00pm Early Learners (Birth to 5 years), Grade School (6 to 12 years) Main Library This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group Library Branch: Main Library Age Group: Early Learners (Birth to 5 years), Grade School (6 to 12 years) Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Pick up a craft kit at the Information Desk to take home. While supplies last. Ages 5 to 12. Preschool craft kits also available for ages 2 to 5.
	This event is in the "Adults" group Spring Fling Reading Challenge 03/01/2025 @ 12:00am–05/31/2025 @ 11:45pm Adults Virtual Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Virtual Age Group: Adults Event Details: Are you looking for a light and breezy reading challenge this spring? Are you looking for motivation to help you hit your 2025 reading goals?
	This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Stained Glass Suncatcher Craft All Day 4/1–4/30 Teens (13 to 18 years) Lincoln Branch This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Lincoln Branch Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Pick up supplies to make your own stained glass suncatcher. Available while supplies last.				This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Pinch Pot Teen Craft To Go All Day 5/1–5/31 Teens (13 to 18 years) Lincoln Branch This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Lincoln Branch Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Pick up a kit with air dry clay and instructions to make your own pinch pot at home! Available while supplies last.
	This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Teen Book Box All Day 4/1–4/30 Teens (13 to 18 years) Lincoln Branch This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Lincoln Branch Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years) Event Details: A teen subscription box with books and other treats to pick up all summer long.				This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Teen Book Box All Day 5/1–5/31 Teens (13 to 18 years) Lincoln Branch This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Lincoln Branch Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years) Event Details: Didn't get the chance to sign up in April? Visit the Lincoln Branch to fill out a survey telling us about your favorite books and interests and we'll pick out books and extra goodies for you all summer long.
9 am							This event is in the "Adults" group Decoupage Trinket Box 9:30am–11:30am Adults McClure Branch At Capacity Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group At Capacity Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: McClure Branch Room: McClure Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Are you looking for a fun project? Join us in creating a pretty decoupage box for your trinkets and treasures. Registration required. Adults only.
10 am		This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group Wiggle Worms Baby Lapsit Storytime 10:30am–11:00am Early Learners (Birth to 5 years) North Branch This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: North Branch Room: North Beehive Storytime Room Age Group: Early Learners (Birth to 5 years) 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.	This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group Toddler Tales 10:15am–10:45am Early Learners (Birth to 5 years) Lakeview Branch This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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 Open Play Time 10:30am–11:30am Early Learners (Birth to 5 years) McClure Branch This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.		Storytime Adventures 10:30am–11:30am Lincoln Branch Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Lincoln Branch Room: Lincoln Hot Air Balloon Room Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Join us for an hour of fun at storytime! Enjoy exciting stories and a hands-on craft or activity. For preschool-age children. Groups included.	This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group Busy Bees Storytime 10:30am–11:00am Early Learners (Birth to 5 years) North Branch This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.	This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group This event is in the "Adults" group Masterpieces at Main: Bird collage stationery 10:30am–12:30pm 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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Main 1st Floor Meeting Room Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Join us in turning various papers into beautiful paper collaged cards. No experience necessary. Ages: 16+ Bring a friend!
11 am			This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group Music & Movement 11:15am–11:45am Early Learners (Birth to 5 years) Main Library This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Main Children's Activity Room Age Group: Early Learners (Birth to 5 years) Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Join us for music, movement and stories for kids 2 to 5 years old.	This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group Seedling Science 11:00am–11:30am Early Learners (Birth to 5 years) Main Library This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Main Children's Activity Room Age Group: Early Learners (Birth to 5 years) Program Type: STEM Event Details: 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.
12 pm	This event is in the "Adults" group Grief Management Workshop 12:30pm–2:00pm Adults Lakeview Branch This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Lakeview Branch Room: Lakeview Room Age Group: Adults Event Details: Gain tools and confidence to navigate difficult conversations about death, dying, and grief with children. This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Grief Management Workshop for Kids 12:30pm–2:00pm 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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Lakeview Branch Room: Lakeview Storytime Room Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Event Details: Led by Registered Drama Therapist Julie Peters, LCPC, the workshop helps participants learn to identify and understand grief while discovering practical techniques for navigating their emotions.				This event is in the "Adults" group Yoga with Adriene (Virtual) 12:15pm–12:45pm Adults Main Library This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Main LL2 Auditorium Age Group: Adults Event Details: Join us for a free yoga class with one of the top yoga instructors on YouTube, Yoga with Adriene.
1 pm	This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group Sensory Play Sunday 1:30pm–3:30pm Early Learners (Birth to 5 years) North Branch This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: North Branch Room: North McKenzie Room Age Group: Early Learners (Birth to 5 years) Event Details: Explore sensory stations with your little one, including rice, play-dough, finger painting, and more. 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. Dress for a Mess This activity involves some materials that may get messy. Please wear clothing appropriate for a mess.
2 pm	This event is in the "Adults" group Neurodivergent Network 2:30pm–3:30pm Adults Lakeview Branch This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Lakeview Branch Room: Lakeview Room Age Group: Adults Event Details: Join us for resource sharing and support for neurodivergent adults.			This event is in the "Adults" group Mature Readers Book Club 2:15pm–3:30pm Adults Lakeview Branch This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Lakeview Branch Room: Lakeview Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club Event Details: 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			This event is in the "Children of all ages" group This event is in the "All ages" group Illinois Libraries Present ~ Art and Adventures with Author/Illustrator Dan Santat 2:00pm–3:00pm Children of all ages, All ages Virtual Virtual Event This event is in the "Children of all ages" group This event is in the "All ages" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Virtual Age Group: Children of all ages, All ages Program Type: Virtual Event Details: Art and Adventures with Author/Illustrator Dan Santat This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Teen Digital Art 2:00pm–3:00pm Teens (13 to 18 years) Lincoln Branch This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Lincoln Branch Room: Lincoln Computer Lab Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM Event Details: 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 event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Anime Club 2:30pm–3:30pm Teens (13 to 18 years) Lakeview Branch This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Lakeview Branch Room: Lakeview Room Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Movie Event Details: This casual group for high school students is perfect for new or longtime fans of anime. We will be watching anime and enjoying snacks.
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4 pm		This event is in the "All ages" group Mindful Mondays 4:30pm–5:30pm All ages McClure Branch This event is in the "All ages" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: McClure Branch Room: McClure Room Age Group: All ages Event Details: 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.	This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Tuesday Teen Workshop 4:00pm–5:00pm Teens (13 to 18 years) Lincoln Branch This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Lincoln Branch Room: Lincoln Hot Air Balloon Room Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM Event Details: 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.		This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group Let's LEGO at North Branch! 4:00pm–5:00pm Early Learners (Birth to 5 years), Grade School (6 to 12 years) North Branch This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: North Branch Room: North Beehive Storytime Room Age Group: Early Learners (Birth to 5 years), Grade School (6 to 12 years) Event Details: Join us to explore your creativity with LEGO! Prompts will be provided, if you need some ideas, but free-building is also encouraged. Recommended for ages 4-12, but families with children outside that range are welcome! This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Thursday Stem Club 4:00pm–5:00pm Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) 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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Lincoln Branch Room: Lincoln Computer Lab Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM Event Details: 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.	This event is in the "Children of all ages" group Friday After School Crafts 4:00pm–5:00pm Children of all ages Lincoln Branch This event is in the "Children of all ages" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Lincoln Branch Room: Lincoln Hot Air Balloon Room Age Group: Children of all ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime, STEM Event Details: 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.
5 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group Read On Book Club 5:30pm–6:30pm Adults Lincoln Branch This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Lincoln Branch Room: Lincoln Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club Event Details: We are all about bringing together people who love to read and who want to build a community focused on discovering and celebrating the literature of Black Writers.	This event is in the "Adults" group Library Board Finance Committee Meeting 5:30pm–6:00pm Adults Main Library This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Main LL2 Conference Room Age Group: Adults		This event is in the "Adults" group Library Board Strategic Planning Committee Meeting 5:30pm–6:00pm Adults Main Library This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Main 2nd Floor Community Room Age Group: Adults This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Fired Up Pottery Painting 5:30pm–6:30pm Teens (13 to 18 years) Lincoln Branch This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Lincoln Branch Room: Lincoln Hot Air Balloon Room Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Join us to paint your own trinket tray from Fired Up: Paint Your Own Pottery. When you're done, they'll fire the pottery and we'll contact you when your masterpiece is ready for pickup!
6 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group Votive Glass Painting Night 6:00pm–7:00pm Adults Lincoln Branch At Capacity Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group At Capacity Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Lincoln Branch Room: Lincoln Hot Air Balloon Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Welcome in the spring season by painting your very own glass votive candle holder! We will be using special glass paint to make our very own designs and try our hand at faux mosaic styles to create pieces you'll love. This event is in the "Adults" group Twelve Tropes of Romance Book Club 6:30pm–7:30pm Adults Lakeview Branch This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Lakeview Branch Room: Lakeview 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?	This event is in the "Adults" group Paint-by-Numbers Craft Night 6:00pm–7:30pm Adults Lincoln Branch At Capacity Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group At Capacity Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Lincoln Branch Room: Lincoln Hot Air Balloon Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Create an acrylic paint-by-numbers masterpiece with an easy-to-use kit in a relaxing environment. Light refreshments and materials are provided. Registration is required.	This event is in the "Adults" group Yarn & Yap 6:30pm–8:00pm Adults McClure Branch At Capacity Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group At Capacity Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: McClure Branch Room: McClure Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Bring your fiber art projects and talk amongst friends after-hours at the library. Coffee and tea provided. Adults only. Registration required.		This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group This event is in the "Adults" group After-Hours Horror Movie Trivia! 6:30pm–8:30pm Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults North Branch This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: North Branch Room: North McKenzie Room Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults Event Details: 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!

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