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Dragon Egg Craft

Large Meeting Room

The new 'How to Train Your Dragon' movie releases today so visit the library to create a unique dragon egg of your very own.  All supplies provided.  All ages welcome.  Younger children may require adult assistance.  Register by clicking the RSVP button. Call 815-943-4671 for more information. Registration for all summer activities opens Monday, May […]

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Plein Air Painting Demonstration & Practice

Out of Library

Plein Air painting (French for "open air") is the act of painting outdoors; directly observing nature to capture light, color and movement.  Join us outdoors in the rear of the library with local artist Janet Harlow as she works on her latest Plein Air painting and gives tips and tricks for your own.  The first […]

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Summer Storytime in the Park

Out of Library

Join library staff for stories, songs, and a craft focusing on Illinois authors and illustrators.  Storytime will meet weekly on Tuesdays at 10AM at the Lions Park pavilion.  In the event of inclement weather, storytime will move indoors to the Library.  Register by clicking the RSVP button.  Free; a library card is not required. For […]

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Teen Recess!

Out of Library

Remember those games you loved to play like spoon races and tug-of-war?  Bring a friend and enjoy the fun again for a special teen recess!  This event is open to teens in 5th - 12th grades and will be held in Lions Park, weather permitting.  In case of inclement weather, the event will be moved […]

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Summer Book Club: “Escape From Mr. Lemoncello’s Library”

Large Meeting Room

Everyone loves Mr. Lemoncello's games, especially the kids selected to open his new library.  Until they get trapped inside!  Join us for this two-session book club.  Bring your lunch and discuss the first half of this fun mystery involving puzzles galore.  The second half of the book will be discussed on Wednesday, July 9,  Copies […]

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Summer Storytime in the Park

Out of Library

Join library staff for stories, songs, and a craft focusing on Illinois authors and illustrators.  Storytime will meet weekly on Tuesdays at 10AM at the Lions Park pavilion.  In the event of inclement weather, storytime will move indoors to the Library.  Register by clicking the RSVP button.  Free; a library card is not required. For […]

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Advanced Sewing: Zip Pouches

Large Meeting Room

Make a zip case perfect for holding small items.  Advanced sewing classes are open to sewers who are comfortable using a sewing machine independently and are ready for more challenging projects.  Register by clicking the RSVP button.  Call 815-943-4671 for more information.  Registration for all summer activities will open on Monday, May 19 at 9AM.   […]

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Taylor Swift Jeopardy

Large Meeting Room

How well do you know Taylor Swift? Put your knowledge to work in a fun evening of Taylor Swift trivia.  All ages welcome; children under the age of 10 must be accompanied by an adult.  Register by clicking the RSVP button.  Call 815-943-4671 for more information.  Registration for all summer activities will open Monday, May […]

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Level Up Melting Beads

Large Meeting Room

Craft a favorite game character using melting beads.  All ages welcome. Younger children will require adult assistance.  Register by clicking the RSVP button. Call 815-943-4671 for more information. Registration for all summer activities opens Monday, May 19 at 9AM.  

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Library closes at 5PM

The Library will close at 5PM on Thursday, July 3 and remain closed on Friday, July 4.  Regular hours resume on Saturday, July 5.