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Mind & Muscle: Exploring the Connection Between Mental Health and Exercise

Large Meeting Room

Join us to discover the powerful link between physical activity and mental wellness. Uncover the science behind how exercise combats anxiety, depression, and stress, and learn practical and easy ways to integrate fitness into your daily life for a healthier mind. Join us for an engaging, informative session complete with real-life examples and interactie elements. […]

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Recurring Event Preschool Storytime

Preschool Storytime

Large Meeting Room

Preschoolers ages 3 - 5 and their caregivers are invited to join library staff for stories, songs, and a craft each week.  Registration is required.  Click on the RSVP button below to register.  Call 815-943-4671 for more information.

Checkmate Chess Club

Large Meeting Room

Love to play chess? Join us on Tuesday evenings for friendly chess games.  Whether you're a beginner or more experienced, all skill levels are welcome.  This activity is open to participants age 11 and up.  Registration is required.  Call 815-943-4671 for more information.

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Recurring Event Preschool Storytime

Preschool Storytime

Large Meeting Room

Preschoolers ages 3 - 5 and their caregivers are invited to join library staff for stories, songs, and a craft each week.  Registration is required.  Click on the RSVP button below to register.  Call 815-943-4671 for more information.

Checkmate Chess Club

Large Meeting Room

Love to play chess? Join us on Tuesday evenings for friendly chess games.  Whether you're a beginner or more experienced, all skill levels are welcome.  This activity is open to participants age 11 and up.  Registration is required.  Call 815-943-4671 for more information.

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Illinois Libraries Present: Kal Penn

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Kal Penn (kalpenn.com) is an actor, writer, producer, and former Associate Director of the White House Office of Public Engagement. He is known for his starring roles in Designated Survivor, House, Mira Nair’s The Namesake, the Harold & Kumar franchise, and the Christmas comedy The Santa Clauses for Disney+. His first book You Can’t Be […]

Kids Crafternoon: Bee Around

Large Meeting Room

Mother's Day is just around the corner so drop in to the Library for Kids Crafternoon to make a gift that Mom will 'bee' so happy to get.  Kids Crafternoon is open to kids in Preschool - 5th grade.  All supplies provided.  Younger kids may required adult assistance.  Registration is required.  Call 815-943-4671 for more […]

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Crafter’s UFO Night

Large Meeting Room

Calling all crafters!  Got a stash of UFO’s (Unfinished Objects)? Spend an evening with fellow crafters getting those UFO’s closer to completion.  All who knit, crochet, cross stich, embroider, sew, and paper craft are invited.  Light refreshments will be provided.  Registration is required.  Call 815-943-4671 for more information.

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Summer Reading Inspiration Jars

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Summer is around the corner which means it's time to make your summer reading list.  Make an Inspiration Jar to capture that list.  For teens in 6th - 12th grades.  All supplies provided.  Register by clicking the RSVP button below.  Call 815-943-4671 for more information.

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Recurring Event Make & Mingle

Make & Mingle

Large Meeting Room

Join us for Make & Mingle, the Library's craft time for adults. Today we will be making bookmarks using "diamond painting", a unique kind of painting by numbers. Registration is required as supplies are very limited. Two sessions will be offered: one at 1:00pm and one at 6:00pm. Please register for one only.

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