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.

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 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.

Drop in during our open play time geared toward kids under 5 to help them build fine motor skills, identify colors and numbers, and more. 

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

Create this month's bookmark of the month to add a floral touch to the top of your book. 

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? 

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

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.

Please note, this is not an animal frog, but rather the type used in flower arranging.  Using air dry clay, we will craft this useful helper.

Spring is here!  Let's combine bubble blowing and beautiful blooms to produce something truly lovely.  Use this time to make something for someone special in your life OR bring them along and create 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.

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.

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 

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.

Ages 10-18. Join us for monthly sessions of Dungeons & Dragons, designed for teens and tweens. Learn the basics of the game and have fun!

Make something beautiful to celebrate the special women in your life (mom, grandma, aunt, whoever!).  We'll provide the supplies and some ideas for inspiration.  You bring the creativity! 

Origami Workshop – Ages 13+  All skill levels welcome! Supplies provided. Our facilitator will guide you through step-by-step instructions for various 3D shapes.

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

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.

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.

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.

Adorable decor that would make a great hand-made gift for anyone, these egg carton animal portraits are for everyone to make and enjoy! Bring your creativity and join us to make these easy and fun works of art :) 

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 another exciting slime lab! This month we're making color changing slime! Call (309) 497-2600 or visit the Lincoln Branch to register. 

Let's make something beautiful from old book pages!  This month, we're making a rustic terracotta planter with book pages.  It'd make a great Mother's Day gift! 

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!

Join us on the first Wednesday of each month to discuss a historical fiction title and be transported back in time. 

February 5: “The First Ladies” by Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray

Come join us for our After Hours Live Music Event featuring the band MuziqueBaux.

Learn about upcoming featured events, and dance the night away! 

Snacks provided!  For more information call 309-497-2600.