Before the exhibit leaves the Library, join us with exhibit host Jason Rehorst, Geologist and Paleontologist from the Virtual Museum of Geology to learn about Minerals, Fossils, & Crystals! Learn about the science of Geology and the hobby of rock collecting. Jason will cover the differences between these types of stones, how to build a […]
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Preschoolers ages 3-5 and their caregivers are invited to join staff for stories, songs, and a craft. This event is free; a library card is not required for participation. Register by clicking the RSVP button below. Call 815-943-4671 for more information.
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Get the latest backyard gardening tips on site selection, starting seeds, purchasing plants, pest prevention and plant care from local farmers Rob and Sarah Thompson of Bramblewood Farm in Harvard. They'll share their expertise gained from growing produce for their own family as well as local farmers markets. Register by clicking the RSVP button. This […]
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Preschoolers ages 3-5 and their caregivers are invited to join staff for stories, songs, and a craft. This event is free; a library card is not required for participation. Register by clicking the RSVP button below. Call 815-943-4671 for more information.
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Do you love to crochet? Whether beginner or pro, bring your supplies and spend time crocheting with friends. This activity is open to students in 5th – 12th grade. Free; a library card is not required. Register by clicking the RSVP button. Call 815-943-4671 for more information.
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Coralie Adam leads the multi-mission Optical Navigation team at KinetX Aerospace, the first privately held company to provide deep space navigation and flight dynamics expertise to NASA. During her 13 years at KinetX, Coralie has had lead roles on the navigation teams for NASA’s New Horizons, OSIRIS-REx, Lucy, and OSIRIS-APEX missions. Coralie’s work enabled the […] |
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Love to build with Legos? Come to the library for a fun evening with a new building challenge each month. All ages are welcome. This event is free; a library card is not required to participate. Register by clicking the RSVP button. Call 815-943-4671 for more information.
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It's time for the Library's 2nd Puzzle Competition! Can you and your team of 2-4 people be the first to finish a 500-piece puzzle? All members of the winning team will receive a gift certificate. All ages. Snacks will be provided for our puzzlers. This event is FREE and open to the public - […]
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Preschoolers ages 3-5 and their caregivers are invited to join staff for stories, songs, and a craft. This event is free; a library card is not required for participation. Register by clicking the RSVP button below. Call 815-943-4671 for more information.
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Kids in Preschool through 5th grade are invited to visit the library to make a fairy house just right for fairies and other magical creatures. All supplies provided. Younger children may require adult assistance. Register by clicking the RSVP button. This event is free; no library card is required. Call 815-943-46671 for more information.
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Join us for this weekly class with staff from the University of Illinois Extension and learn important cooking skills along with healthy eating tips. A student workbook with recipes is provided to all participants. This session is open to students in 6th - 12th grades. No class on April 9. Register by clicking the RSVP […]
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Calling all crafters! Work on your UFO's (unfinished objects) with fellow crafters. All crafts welcome. Register by clicking on the RSVP button. This event is free; no library card required. Call 815-943-4671 for more information.
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Give your taste buds a challenge by sampling a variety of foods to determine which is store brand and which is name brands. Can you do it? Open to students in 6th - 12th grades. This event is free; a library card is not required. Register by clicking the RSVP button. For more information, call […]
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Join us for Make & Mingle, the Library's monthly craft activity for adults. It's St. Patrick's Day, so we're making felt shamrock brooches! Hand-sewing/stitching skills will be helpful for this project, but a no-sew option is available for those who prefer not to work with the stitching. Advance registration is required. This program is FREE […]
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Join us for Make & Mingle, the Library's monthly craft activity for adults. It's St. Patrick's Day, so we're making felt shamrock brooches! Hand-sewing/stitching skills will be helpful for this project, but a no-sew option is available for those who prefer not to work with the stitching. Advance registration is required. This program is FREE […]
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Preschoolers ages 3-5 and their caregivers are invited to join staff for stories, songs, and a craft. This event is free; a library card is not required for participation. Register by clicking the RSVP button below. Call 815-943-4671 for more information.
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Homeschool students in 5th - 10th grades are invited to join the Reader Leader Book Club. The club meets monthly at 11AM on March 18 and April 22. Copies of the monthly book selection will be available to check out at the Library. This event is free; a library card is not required to participate. […]
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Do you love to crochet? Whether beginner or pro, bring your supplies and spend time crocheting with friends. This activity is open to students in 5th – 12th grade. Free; a library card is not required. Register by clicking the RSVP button. Call 815-943-4671 for more information.
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Join us for this weekly class with staff from the University of Illinois Extension and learn important cooking skills along with healthy eating tips. A student workbook with recipes is provided to all participants. This session is open to students in 6th - 12th grades. Register by clicking the RSVP button. This event is free; […]
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**THIS PROGRAM HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO LOW REGISTRATION** Pain can be debilitating and interfere with all aspects of day-to-day life. Many people find relief for their chronic pain at Mercyhealth’s diagnostic and interventional pain centers. At the forefront of resources, their pain specialists diagnose and capture pain using the most advanced treatments and procedures […] |
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Watch the award winning documentary from the comfort of your home! The documentary highlights the creation of the 9to5 movement, established to fight for workplace equity and against wage discrepancy and was the basis for the feature film, 9 to 5, starring Jane Fonda, Dolly Parton and Lily Tomlin. In the early 1970s, secretaries in […] |
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Join us for this weekly class with staff from the University of Illinois Extension and learn important cooking skills along with healthy eating tips. A student workbook with recipes is provided to all participants. This session is open to students in 6th - 12th grades. Register by clicking the RSVP button. This event is free; […] |
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***This class was previously scheduled for Monday December 2, 2024. Sign up now for the new program date!*** ChatGPT and other artificial intelligence products have seemingly arisen from nowhere and are taking the world by storm. We'll look at the most discussed AI tech and speculate on the future implications of AI on the […]
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Preschoolers ages 3-5 and their caregivers are invited to join staff for stories, songs, and a craft. This event is free; a library card is not required for participation. Register by clicking the RSVP button below. Call 815-943-4671 for more information.
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Do you love to crochet? Whether beginner or pro, bring your supplies and spend time crocheting with friends. This activity is open to students in 5th – 12th grade. Free; a library card is not required. Register by clicking the RSVP button. Call 815-943-4671 for more information.
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Join us for this weekly class with staff from the University of Illinois Extension and learn important cooking skills along with healthy eating tips. A student workbook with recipes is provided to all participants. This session is open to students in 6th - 12th grades. This event is free; a library card is not required. […]
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Love to build with Legos? Come to the library for a fun evening with a new building challenge each month. All ages are welcome. This event is free; a library card is not required to participate. Register by clicking the RSVP button. Call 815-943-4671 for more information.
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