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Name: Illinois Libraries Present ~ The Art of Foraging with Alexis Nikole Nelson
Start: 2025-04-10T19:00:00-05:00
End: 2025-04-10T20:00:00-05:00
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Illinois Libraries Present ~ The Art of Foraging with Alexis Nikole Nelson

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

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Age Group: Adults

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The Art of Foraging with Alexis Nikole Nelson

Illinois Libraries Present ~ Art and Adventures with Author/Illustrator Dan Santat

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

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Age Group: Children of all ages, All ages

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Art and Adventures with Author/Illustrator Dan Santat

Illinois Libraries Present ~ Poverty: A Discussion with Matthew Desmond

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

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Poverty: A Discussion with Matthew Desmond

Food Truck Fridays

Friday, May 16, 2025 at 11:00am - 2:00pm

North McKenzie Room at North Branch

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Library Branch: North Branch

Room: North McKenzie Room

Age Group: All ages

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Come out to support a local food truck every third Friday of the month, from May to August!

Adam Larson Quintet

Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Main 1st Floor Lightwell at Main Library

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Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Main 1st Floor Lightwell

Age Group: All ages

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Originally from Normal, IL, Adam Larson is an American saxophonist, composer and author. Adam began playing saxophone at the age of 11 and hasn't stopped.

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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 "Children of all ages" group. This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group. This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Summer Math Challenge All Day 5/30 - 8/1 Children of all ages, Early Learners (Birth to 5 years), Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) North Branch This event is in the "Children of all ages" group. This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group. This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Library Branch: North Branch Age Group: Children of all ages, Early Learners (Birth to 5 years), Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: STEM Event Details: Level up your math skills this summer with the Summer Math challenge. Come in each week through the end of July for new math challenges!
	This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Teen Book Box All Day 7/1 - 7/31 Teens (13 to 18 years) Lincoln Branch This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Library Branch: Lincoln Branch Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years) Event Details: Didn't get the chance to sign up earlier this summer? 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.
10 am		This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group. Wiggle Worms 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. 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.	This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group. Pufferfish Bubble Wrap Artwork 10:15am - 11:00am Early Learners (Birth to 5 years) Lakeview Branch This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group. Library Branch: Lakeview Branch Room: Lakeview Storytime Room Age Group: Early Learners (Birth to 5 years) Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Create a beautiful piece of artwork using bubble wrap and paint. Come dressed for a mess! Ages 2 to 5. 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. 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.	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. 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 Wednesday! For kids ages 2 to 4 and their caregivers.
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. 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. 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. Yoga with Adriene (Virtual) 12:15pm - 12:45pm Adults Main Library This event is in the "Adults" group. 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.	This event is in the "Adults" group. Chillhop Meditation 12:00pm - 1:00pm Adults McClure Branch This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: McClure Branch Room: McClure Room Age Group: Adults Event Details: Known for its calming atmosphere, chillhop is a popular genre of electronic music that blends hip-hop elements with smooth melodies and jazzy samples. Drop-in! Let’s chill and center ourselves midweek to finish strong.	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. 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 "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Sunday Game Days 1:00pm - 3:00pm 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. Library Branch: Lincoln Branch Room: Lincoln Computer Lab Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Event Details: Relax, cool down, and enjoy video games each week during the summer. We have Nintendo Switches, VR Headsets and our Computer Lab open for game time. Recommended ages 8+. Sunday Game Days overflow 1:00pm - 3:00pm Lincoln Branch Library Branch: Lincoln Branch Room: Lincoln Room
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. 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. 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 "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. 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 "Adults" group. Easy Bracelets for Adults 4:30pm - 5:30pm Adults McClure Branch Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: McClure Branch Room: McClure Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Seats Remaining: 10 Event Details: Does your jewelry box need a refresh? Join us for an afternoon of bracelet making fun. Adults only. Registration required.		This event is in the "Children of all ages" group. First Friday Art for Kids 4:00pm - 5:00pm Children of all ages North Branch This event is in the "Children of all ages" group. Library Branch: North Branch Room: North Beehive Storytime Room Age Group: Children of all ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Explore your creativity with art projects based on a different famous artist every month. Dress for a mess. June: Jackson Pollock (no session in July due to holiday) August: Andy Warhol September: Frida Kahlo This event is in the "All ages" group. Level Up at Your Library: Crash Course - Dungeons & Dragons 4:00pm - 5:30pm All ages North Branch This event is in the "All ages" group. Library Branch: North Branch Room: North McKenzie Room Age Group: All ages Event Details: Come out and join us for a summer series on the popular table top roleplaying game Dungeons & Dragons. Each week will cover a different topic related to the game.
5 pm		Read On Book Club 5:00pm - 6:00pm Lincoln Branch Library Branch: Lincoln Branch Event Details: Read On Book Club, July Read - Where There's Smoke by Kiki Swinson Virginia Beach firefighter Alayna Curry used to pride herself on saving lives. But now, she is determined to conceal a cover-up for the insurance money. 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. 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.
6 pm		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. 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. Yarn & Yap 6:30pm - 8:00pm Adults McClure Branch Registration Open Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Registration Open Library Branch: McClure Branch Room: McClure Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Seats Remaining: 20 Event Details: Bring your fiber art projects and talk amongst friends after-hours at the library. Coffee and tea provided. Adults only. Registration required.

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