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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
08/01/2025 @ 12:30am–06/30/2026 @ 11:45pm
Grade School (6 to 12 years),
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Multiple Locations
This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group
Aug-Jun
2025
Children's Reading Challenge
08/01/2025 @ 12:30am–06/30/2026 @ 11:45pm
Multiple Locations
Library Branch:
Multiple Locations
Age Group:
Grade School (6 to 12 years),
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type:
Reading Challenge
Event Details:
For young readers who are looking to explore new authors, series, genres, and more, check out our Children's Reading Challenge.
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This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group
This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group
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
Crafts to Go
All Day
5/1–5/30
Main Library
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.
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This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Lincoln Branch
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group
Beaded Suncatcher Teen Craft To-Go
All Day
5/1–5/31
Lincoln Branch
Library Branch:
Lincoln Branch
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Event Details:
Pick up materials to make a beaded suncatcher at home! Available while supplies last.
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This event is in the "All ages" group
This event is in the "All ages" group
Colorful Flower Art
All Day
5/1–5/31
Lakeview Branch
Library Branch:
Lakeview Branch
Event Details:
Lakeview Branch is learning about native plants! We invite you to celebrate these fantastic flora by crafting flowers of your own.
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Spring Crafts to Go
All Day
5/1–5/31
Lincoln Branch
Library Branch:
Lincoln Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Pick up a spring-themed craft kit at the Information Desk to take home. While supplies last. Ages 5 to 12.
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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
STEM to Go
All Day
5/1–5/31
Lincoln Branch
Library Branch:
Lincoln Branch
Age Group:
Grade School (6 to 12 years)
Program Type:
STEM
Event Details:
Pick up a STEM kit at the Information Desk to take home. It includes materials and simple instructions you'll need to complete the craft. While supplies last.
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This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Lincoln Branch
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group
Teen Book Box
All Day
5/1–5/31
Lincoln Branch
Library Branch:
Lincoln Branch
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Event Details:
Back for another summer, stop by the Lincoln Branch and sign up for a Teen Book Box. Fill out a survey to tell us what you love (and hate) to read and we'll put together boxes for May, June and July with:
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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)
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
May-Jun
2026
Games 4 Grades
All Day
5/1–6/30
Lincoln Branch
Library Branch:
Lincoln Branch
Age Group:
Grade School (6 to 12 years),
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Event Details:
Get good grades, win awesome prizes! This summer, come to the Lincoln Branch Library and earn a chance to win a PS5, a Nintendo Switch 2, or an iPad with an Apple Pencil!
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Closing
Closed for Memorial Day
Branches:
Lakeview Branch,
Lincoln Branch,
Main Library,
McClure Branch,
North Branch,
Multiple Locations,
Off Site,
Virtual
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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
May
26
2026
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 "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
May
28
2026
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
May
29
2026
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 "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
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "All ages" 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
Off Site
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
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "All ages" group
May
30
2026
Sat
Summer Reading Kickoff Concert
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
Event Details:
Join us at the CEFCU Center Stage for a free family concert featuring Justin Roberts. We will provide yard games, snacks, and a raffle prize for attendees.
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group
Teens (13 to 18 years)
North Branch
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group
May
30
2026
Sat
Safe Sitter Essentials
10:00am–2:00pm
North Branch
Library Branch:
North Branch
Room:
North McKenzie Room
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Event Details:
This course is designed to prepare youth, ages 11-17, to be safe when they're home alone, watching younger siblings, or babysitting.
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This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group
Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
Main Library
This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group
May
26
2026
Tue
Music & Movement
11:15am–11:45am
Main Library
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.
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)
Main Library
This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group
May
27
2026
Wed
Seedling Science
11:00am–11:30am
Main Library
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.
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This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Lakeview Branch
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group
May
30
2026
Sat
Adulting 101 - Healthy Relationships
11:00am–12:00pm
Lakeview Branch
Library Branch:
Lakeview Branch
Room:
Lakeview Room
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Event Details:
As part of our ongoing and interactive Adulting 101 series for grades 8-12, this presentation with educators from The Center for Prevention of Abuse will focus on deve
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
May
26
2026
Tue
Yoga with Adriene (Virtual)
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
May
28
2026
Thu
Yoga with Adriene (Virtual)
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 "All ages" group
Adults,
All ages
North Branch
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "All ages" group
May
27
2026
Wed
Shelf to Screen Movie Matinee
1:45pm–4:15pm
North Branch
Library Branch:
North Branch
Room:
North McKenzie Room
Age Group:
Adults,
All ages
Program Type:
Movie
Event Details:
Join us for a fun movie matinee featuring movies based on popular books. Let's get together to enjoy how these classic stories are brought to life on screen.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
May
27
2026
Wed
Mature Readers Book Club
2:15pm–3:30pm
Lakeview Branch
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
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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
This event is in the "All ages" group
Grade School (6 to 12 years),
Teens (13 to 18 years),
Adults,
All ages
McClure 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
This event is in the "All ages" group
May
28
2026
Thu
Puzzle Club
3:00pm–5:00pm
McClure Branch
Library Branch:
McClure Branch
Room:
McClure Room
Age Group:
Grade School (6 to 12 years),
Teens (13 to 18 years),
Adults,
All ages
Event Details:
Join us for Puzzle Club, a relaxing and fun program for all ages! Work together (or solo) on jigsaw puzzles, challenge your brain, and enjoy some friendly conversation. There will be puzzles of varying levels, drop-in any time!
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
May
30
2026
Sat
Hatha Yoga
3:00pm–4:00pm
North Branch
Library Branch:
North Branch
Room:
North McKenzie Room
Event Details:
Hatha yoga incorporates three elements – yoga poses, breathing techniques, and meditation. Drop in to learn more! Please bring your own yoga mat. 30 person limit per session. First come, first served.
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
May
30
2026
Sat
Film Club
3:00pm–5:30pm
Main Library
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Main LL2 Auditorium
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Movie
Event Details:
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.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
May
26
2026
Tue
Zumba at the Library
6:00pm–6:45pm
Lincoln Branch
Library Branch:
Lincoln Branch
Room:
Lincoln Hot Air Balloon Room
Event Details:
Come join us for a Zumba class led by local Zumba instructor Debracca Hangen and get ready for some serious fun! Wear comfortable clothing, and shoes and bring a hand towel.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
May
27
2026
Wed
Yarn & Yap
6:30pm–8:00pm
McClure Branch
Library Branch:
McClure Branch
Room:
McClure Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
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 "Adults" group
Adults
Off Site
Registration Required
Offsite Event
This event is in the "Adults" group
May
27
2026
Wed
Boos & Booze II: Double Shot of Dread Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Book Club
Event Details:
Join our horror themed book club for a horrifying good time at Olympia Sports Bar & Grill. Love of horror is a must, love of brews not required.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
May
28
2026
Thu
Sherlock Holmes Story Society
6:30pm–7:30pm
North Branch
Library Branch:
North Branch
Room:
North Seminar Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Book Club
Event Details:
Join us on the fourth Thursday of the month (*third Thurs in November and December*) to discuss your favorite Sherlock Holmes stories.
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