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Library Closed
The Library will be closed Monday, May 29 in observance of Memorial Day. Regular hours resume Tuesday, May 30.
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Summer Bucket List Family Calendar Craft
Summer Bucket List Family Calendar Craft
Ready for some summer fun? Drop-in throughout the day and create a colorful calendar to hang on your wall this summer to help plan out all those activities. Family activity for all ages , no registration necessary
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Newspaper Seedling Pots
Still haven't started your seedlings? Drop-in to learn how to easily make seed pots out of newspaper. Bring your seeds or check out some from the Seed Library - we'll have potting soil so you can get them planted and ready to grow! No registration required. All ages, but children should have adult helpers. […]
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Canceled Oh Freedom! Songs of the Civil Rights Movement
Canceled Oh Freedom! Songs of the Civil Rights Movement
Kick off Summer Reading Club 2023 "Find Your Voice" at a concert at Harvard Diggins Library with award-winning musician Chris Vallillo. Chris will perform his show "Oh Freedom! Songs of the Civil Rights Movement" live and in-person. This concert is free and open to the public, all ages welcome to attend, but registration is required. […]
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NEW DATE Jesmyn Ward Author Event
NEW DATE Jesmyn Ward Author Event
RESCHEDULED DATE! This is the new date after this event was cancelled 10/12/22. A registration link will be available soon! Join us in conversation with award-winning and bestselling author Jesmyn Ward, courtesy of our participation in Illinois Libraries Present. This free virtual author event will be presented on Zoom. To register, please click here […]
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Sewing 101: Kleenex Packet
Sewing 101: Kleenex Packet
Learn to sew this summer with a series of classes perfect for beginners age 10 and up. Each session repeats twice per week and builds on previous knowledge. Participants should register for only one session per week. Class size is limited. Students will need to provide fabric for all projects. All other supplies will be […]
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Sewing 101: Kleenex Packet
Sewing 101: Kleenex Packet
Learn to sew this summer with a series of classes perfect for beginners age 10 and up. Each session repeats twice per week and builds on previous knowledge. Participants should register for only one session per week. Class size is limited. Students will need to provide fabric for all projects. All other supplies will be […]
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Lego Build it! Club
Lego Build it! Club
Spend an evening of Lego fun with a unique building challenge. Register by clicking on the RSVP button below. Call 815-943-4671 for more information. If the sign-up form below appears at capacity, there may be a waiting list. To inquire about signing up for the waiting list, feel free to call the Library at 815-943-4671.
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Marbled Trinket Dishes
Marbled Trinket Dishes
Create beautiful marbled clay dishes to store all your favorite trinkets, jewelry, change or other odds and ends. For all ages, younger children may require adult assistance. Registration required If the sign-up form below appears at capacity, there may be a waiting list. To inquire about signing up for the waiting list, feel free to […]
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DIY Mason Bee Hotels
DIY Mason Bee Hotels
Orchard mason bees are small bees native to North America and are very good pollinators for flowers and fruit trees. They visit as many a 1,000 blooms per day. Encourage them to make a stop in your backyard by crafting your own Bee Hotel. Sessions will be held at 1:30pm or 6:30pm. All supplies provided. […]
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DIY Mason Bee Hotels
DIY Mason Bee Hotels
Orchard mason bees are small bees native to North America and are very good pollinators for flowers and fruit trees. They visit as many a 1,000 blooms per day. Encourage them to make a stop in your backyard by crafting your own Bee Hotel. Sessions will be held at 1:30pm or 6:30pm. All supplies provided. […]
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Loteria (Mexican Bingo)
Loteria (Mexican Bingo)
Buenas! Join us for a few rounds of classic Mexican Bingo, AKA "Loteria." This game is just like regular Bingo, but with Spanish vocabulary words instead of numbers. Whose card will have the first esquina (corner) drawn from the deck? Pay close attention to see if you can have the first tabla (bingo card) to […]
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Sewing 201: Pillow
Sewing 201: Pillow
Learn to sew this summer with a series of classes perfect for beginners age 10 and up. Each session repeats twice per week and builds on previous knowledge. Participants should register for only one session per week. Class size is limited. Students will need to provide fabric for all projects. All other supplies will be […]
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The Mammals & More Show
The Mammals & More Show
THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT. THERE WILL BE NO ADDITIONS TO THE WAITING LIST AT THIS TIME. Harvard Diggins Library will become a zoo for an hour! The Flying Fox Conservation Fund is coming for a visit and bringing a Sloth, Armadillo, Kinkajou, Fruit Bat, Children’s Python, Lion Headed Rabbit, Tenrec, Parrot, AND a Pancake […]
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Sewing 201: Pillow
Sewing 201: Pillow
Learn to sew this summer with a series of classes perfect for beginners age 10 and up. Each session repeats twice per week and builds on previous knowledge. Participants should register for only one session per week. Class size is limited. Students will need to provide fabric for all projects. All other supplies will be […]
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Bandana Flip Flop Craft
Bandana Flip Flop Craft
Bring your own pair of flip-flops to craft a fancy pair of summer sandals using fabric and ribbon. You supply the flip-flops, we'll supply the rest! This event will take place at the Lions Park pavilion, weather permitting. Watch Facebook for weather updates. All ages welcome. Register by clicking on the RSVP button below. Call […]
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Spinner Craft at Free Pool Day!
Spinner Craft at Free Pool Day!
Stop by the Library's craft station at the Harvard Pool to make a cool spinner. This event will be part of Free Pool Day at the Harvard Pool. Registration is required. ALl ages welcome. Register by clicking on the RSVP button below. Call 815-943-4671 for more information.
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Canceled Transportation Options w/ Regional Transportation Authority
Canceled Transportation Options w/ Regional Transportation Authority
Accessible Metra, Pace, and CTA buses and trains are easy to use and the Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) would love to show you how! We welcome older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers to join us to learn about accessible public transit options and traveling independently. Topics covered will including local public transportation options, […]
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Does Big Foot Exist in Wisconsin? Discover the Truth for Yourself
Does Big Foot Exist in Wisconsin? Discover the Truth for Yourself
Jay Bachochin founded The Wisconsin Paranormal Investigators in 2007 to investigate and research UFOs and ghosts. Since 2014 he has been on a solo quest searching for The Wisconsin Sasquatch in southeast Wisconsin and has produced 2 documentaries of his research in the Kettle Moraine. Jay will visit Harvard Diggins Library to share his […]
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Morse Code Bracelets
Morse Code Bracelets
These bracelets are gorgeous and cryptic! Join us as we make beaded bracelets using Morse code to create secret messages For all ages, younger children may require adult assistance. Registration required If the sign-up form below appears at capacity, there may be a waiting list. To inquire about signing up for the waiting list, feel […]
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Sewing 301: Lanyards
Sewing 301: Lanyards
Learn to sew this summer with a series of classes perfect for beginners age 10 and up. Each session repeats twice per week and builds on previous knowledge. Participants should register for only one session per week. Class size is limited. Students will need to provide fabric for all projects. All other supplies will be […]
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Braiding Sweetgrass: A Conversation with Robin Wall Kimmerer
Braiding Sweetgrass: A Conversation with Robin Wall Kimmerer
Join us a live, virtual, free event with Robin Wall Kimmerer, author of the book Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of Plants. This event is free to attend on Zoom courtesy of Harvard Diggins Library's participation in Illinois Libraries Present. To register, please click here and make sure to select "Harvard […]
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Sewing 301: Lanyards
Sewing 301: Lanyards
Learn to sew this summer with a series of classes perfect for beginners age 10 and up. Each session repeats twice per week and builds on previous knowledge. Participants should register for only one session per week. Class size is limited. Students will need to provide fabric for all projects. All other supplies will be […]
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Stories of the Final Four: The 1984-85 Harvard High School Basketball Team
Stories of the Final Four: The 1984-85 Harvard High School Basketball Team
**THIS EVENT IS AT MAXIMUM CAPACITY BUT THE LIBRARY IS ACCEPTING REGISTRATIONS FOR THE WAITING LIST. TO BE ADDED TO THE WAITING LIST, PLEASE CALL 815-94-4671** The 1984-85 Harvard Hornets basketball team won 27 games in a row, and finished 29-3, 4th in the IHSA State. Join us at this special reunion with […]
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Create Your Own Candy Sushi
Create Your Own Candy Sushi
Are you a fan of sushi? How about candy? What if there was a sushi roll made out of candy? Come and make your own sushi and sashimi to satisfy your sweet tooth in this fun event. For all ages. Registration required If the sign-up form below appears at capacity, there may be a waiting […]
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Homemade Marshmallows & Graham Crackers
Homemade Marshmallows & Graham Crackers
The only thing better than a gooey s'more is one you made yourself! Learn how to make crispy graham crackers and fluffy marshmallows... both of which are easier than you think! Get some professional tips, try a sample of the finished product, and leave with the recipes and knowledge to impress everyone at your […]
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Glove Monsters
Glove Monsters
Scary, silly, spooky, or goofy, who doesn't love a monster? Especially one made out of a glove! We provide the gloves, you provide the imagination. All ages welcome. Register by clicking on the RSVP button below. Call 815-943-4671 for more information. If the sign-up form below appears at capacity, there may be a waiting list. […]
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Glove Monsters
Glove Monsters
Scary, silly, spooky, or goofy, who doesn't love a monster? Especially one made out of a glove! We provide the gloves, you provide the imagination. All ages welcome. Register by clicking on the RSVP button below. Call 815-943-4671 for more information. If the sign-up form below appears at capacity, there may be a waiting list. […]
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Lady Diana Spencer, Princess of Wales
Lady Diana Spencer, Princess of Wales
To this day, Lady Diana Spencer, Princess of Wales is one of the most beloved princesses around the world whose life and death were made public through the media. Her royal wedding to Prince Charles in 1981 received media attention worldwide, reaching a television audience of over 750 million. Though she was often scrutinized […]
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