PLEASE NOTE THE CORRECTION TO THE WEEKLY CALENDAR. Team Trivia will take place on Thursday, July 31 at 5:30 NOT Friday, August 1st. Thank you!
Here's what's happening at the library this week:
Light Switch Cover Design Drop-in
Saturday, August 2
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Add a little style to any room with a light switch cover designed by you! We’ll have single-switch plates along with all the things you need to get funky and get fancy. Use washi tape, gems and more to create a cool, new addition to your room.
No registration required - simply stop into the library and get crafty.
Saturday, August 2
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Add a little style to any room with a light switch cover designed by you! We’ll have single-switch plates along with all the things you need to get funky and get fancy. Use washi tape, gems and more to create a cool, new addition to your room.
No registration required - simply stop into the library and get crafty.
Don't forget: Our End of Summer Reading Party is taking place TOMORROW, Saturday, July 26 from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. Join us for some wet and wild fun in the sun with two water slides and more. No registration required or age limit on who can attend, so grab your family and friends and come celebrate the end of summer!
We hope you've enjoyed our 2025 Summer Reading programs. Be sure to join us for our End-of-Summer Reading Party on Saturday. Here's what else is happening at the library this week:
ISAC College Application Workshop
Tuesday, July 22 - 5:30 p.m.
No Registration Required
Need some assistance getting your kids or yourself ready to apply for college? Come to the Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) Workshop.
Tuesday, July 22 - 5:30 p.m.
No Registration Required
Need some assistance getting your kids or yourself ready to apply for college? Come to the Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) Workshop.
End of Summer Reading Party
Saturday, July 26 - 10:00 to 11:30 a.m.
Everyone Welcome!
Join us for some wet and wild fun in the sun! Enjoy two water slides and more. No registration required or age limit on who can attend so grab your family and friends and come see us.
Saturday, July 26 - 10:00 to 11:30 a.m.
Everyone Welcome!
Join us for some wet and wild fun in the sun! Enjoy two water slides and more. No registration required or age limit on who can attend so grab your family and friends and come see us.
Story Time at the Library
Friday, July 18 - 10:00 a.m.
Ages 2 to 5, siblings welcome
Join us in the library Program Room for our final Story Time of the season. We'll be reading stories about a favorite summertime treat... ice cream! We'll also have a fun edible craft to make that we bet you can guess what it is.
Friday, July 18 - 10:00 a.m.
Ages 2 to 5, siblings welcome
Join us in the library Program Room for our final Story Time of the season. We'll be reading stories about a favorite summertime treat... ice cream! We'll also have a fun edible craft to make that we bet you can guess what it is.
It's our Final Foodie Friday this week! Drop in and help yourself to one of America's favorite snack chip brands. We'll have several different tasty flavors of Doritos. Crunch into some flavors you may not have tried before.
SPECIAL True Crime Event
Tuesday, July 15 - 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. - Ages 18+
*Registration Required
Don’t miss our special July True Crime event tonight, featuring guest Sophie Howe, Forensic Chemistry Senior at Western Illinois University. Ms. Howe will be here to discuss several evidence testing techniques and to answer questions you may have. Call the library at 217-877-8174 to register. We still have spots available.
Tuesday, July 15 - 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. - Ages 18+
*Registration Required
Don’t miss our special July True Crime event tonight, featuring guest Sophie Howe, Forensic Chemistry Senior at Western Illinois University. Ms. Howe will be here to discuss several evidence testing techniques and to answer questions you may have. Call the library at 217-877-8174 to register. We still have spots available.
Water Games at the Library
Tuesday, July 15 - 2:00 p.m.
All Welcome - No Registration
Today's the day to cool off with us during our fun-filled Water Games outdoors! There will be lots of water balloons and more to go around. Be sure to dress accordingly and bring a towel. Everyone is bound to get wet somehow!
Tuesday, July 15 - 2:00 p.m.
All Welcome - No Registration
Today's the day to cool off with us during our fun-filled Water Games outdoors! There will be lots of water balloons and more to go around. Be sure to dress accordingly and bring a towel. Everyone is bound to get wet somehow!
Tie Dye Day Outdoors at the Library
Thursday, July 17 - 10:00 a.m.
No Registration Required
Come get funky with us and make your own awesome tie dye creation. We’ll be out in front of the library for this cool event.
All ages are welcome so grab your gang and come on out! Be sure to dress accordingly. We’re providing rubber gloves to keep your hands clean, but dye on your clothes is always a possibility.
Thursday, July 17 - 10:00 a.m.
No Registration Required
Come get funky with us and make your own awesome tie dye creation. We’ll be out in front of the library for this cool event.
All ages are welcome so grab your gang and come on out! Be sure to dress accordingly. We’re providing rubber gloves to keep your hands clean, but dye on your clothes is always a possibility.
SPECIAL True Crime Event
Tuesday, July 15 - 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. - Ages 18+
Registration Required
Don’t miss our special July True Crime event as we have a guest presenter. Sophie Howe, Forensic Chemistry Senior at Western Illinois University, will be here to discuss several evidence testing techniques and to answer questions you may have. Registration is required for this event. Call the library at 217-877-8174 or register online at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/special-true-crime-event-at-the-library-tickets-1469996702709?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
Tuesday, July 15 - 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. - Ages 18+
Registration Required
Don’t miss our special July True Crime event as we have a guest presenter. Sophie Howe, Forensic Chemistry Senior at Western Illinois University, will be here to discuss several evidence testing techniques and to answer questions you may have. Registration is required for this event. Call the library at 217-877-8174 or register online at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/special-true-crime-event-at-the-library-tickets-1469996702709?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
Adult Photo Board Craft Program
Thursday, July 24 - 5:30 to 7:00 p.m.
Registration Required
Register for our Adult Photo Board Craft Program and make a unique photo frame to display a favorite vacation shot, family photo or fur baby pic. There will be several stencils and a lot of paint colors to choose from. Register by calling the library at 217-877-8174 as soon as possible - spots are filling fast!
Thursday, July 24 - 5:30 to 7:00 p.m.
Registration Required
Register for our Adult Photo Board Craft Program and make a unique photo frame to display a favorite vacation shot, family photo or fur baby pic. There will be several stencils and a lot of paint colors to choose from. Register by calling the library at 217-877-8174 as soon as possible - spots are filling fast!
It's our last week of Summer Reading programs. Here's what's happening at the library this week:
Design Your Own Puzzle Drop-in
Saturday, July 12
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Grab a blank 16 piece puzzle, have a seat and use our markers, crayons and pencils to draw or write whatever you like. Take it apart and put it together again or slip it into an envelope and give it to a favorite person. You can even write a special note on the back! All ages are welcome.
Water Games at the Library
Tuesday, July 15 - 2:00 p.m.
All Welcome - No Registration
Summer is here and it's bringing the heat! Come to the library Tuesday, July 15 to cool off with us during our fun-filled water games outdoors. There will be lots of water balloons and more to go around. Be sure to dress accordingly and bring a towel. Everyone is bound to get wet somehow!
Tuesday, July 15 - 2:00 p.m.
All Welcome - No Registration
Summer is here and it's bringing the heat! Come to the library Tuesday, July 15 to cool off with us during our fun-filled water games outdoors. There will be lots of water balloons and more to go around. Be sure to dress accordingly and bring a towel. Everyone is bound to get wet somehow!
Friendship Bracelet Drop-in
Monday, July 14 - 10:00 a.m.
All Ages Welcome - No Registration Required
Bring your besties to the library and make some adorable and tradeable friendship bracelets. We’ll have all the supplies you’ll need. Share with anyone you think deserves a little kindness and a little bling or keep them for yourself.
Monday, July 14 - 10:00 a.m.
All Ages Welcome - No Registration Required
Bring your besties to the library and make some adorable and tradeable friendship bracelets. We’ll have all the supplies you’ll need. Share with anyone you think deserves a little kindness and a little bling or keep them for yourself.
Don't miss out on #5 of our 2025 Summer Reading Foodie Friday treats. It's an all-time favorite - Popcorn! Locally owned business Potions and Popcorn will be providing several different flavors for you to try. As always, the samples will be available while supplies last.
Danny GO! Dance Party
Thursday, July 10 - 10:00 a.m.
All Ages Welcome
Grab your family and friends, Danny GO! fans and join us today for a rockin’ Dance Party! We’ll be jammin’ in the semi-dark with Glow Sticks and lots of your favorite Danny GO! videos. Come kiddy clubbing at FPL and have a great time!
