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Preschool Storytime

Large Meeting Room

Preschoolers ages 3 – 5 and their caregivers are invited to join library staff for stories, songs, and a craft.  Register by clicking the RSVP button below.  Call 815-943-4671 for more information.

Free

Kids Crafternoon: Yarn Resist Painting

Large Meeting Room

Wrap yarn around a canvas then dab paint on the surface to reveal a landscape of trees.  Kids Crafternoon is perfect for students in Preschool - 5th grade.  All supplies provided.  Younger children may require adult assistance.  Register by clicking the RSVP button below.  Call 815-943-4671 for more information.

Free

Cartooning Fun with Andertoons

Large Meeting Room

Princesses! Ninjas! Versus! Is it weird? Sure. Are you curious? If you are, be sure to register for this hour-long cartooning session with Mark Anderson of Andertoons.  Mark teaches students to see things differently and explore problem-solving, design thinking, individuality and curiosity.  This workshop is open to students in 3rd - 6th grades.  Class size […]

Free

Crafters UFO Night

Large Meeting Room

Calling all crafters!  Work on your UFO's (unfinished objects) with fellow crafters.  All crafts welcome.  Register by clicking the RSVP button below.  Call 815-943-4671 for more information.

Free

Preschool Storytime

Large Meeting Room

Preschoolers ages 3 – 5 and their caregivers are invited to join library staff for stories, songs, and a craft.  Register by clicking the RSVP button below.  Call 815-943-4671 for more information.

Free

Rubber Duckorating

Large Meeting Room

Costume a rubber duck in time for Halloween.  Ducks created in this session will be hidden around the library in a scavenger hunt for library visitors.  Open to teens in 6th - 12th grades.  All supplies provided.  Register by clicking the RSVP button below.  Call 815-943-4671 for more information.

Free

Preschool Storytime

Large Meeting Room

Preschoolers ages 3 – 5 and their caregivers are invited to join library staff for stories, songs, and a craft.  Register by clicking the RSVP button below.  Call 815-943-4671 for more information.

Free

Virtual Author Watch Party featuring Jason Reynolds

Large Meeting Room

Jason Reynolds writes award-winning fiction and non-fiction books for middle grade and young adult readers.  His awards include the Newbery, Printz, Carnegie, and Coretta Scott King medals.  In this virtual live interview, Jason will discuss his writing and inspire young readers to raise their voices.  This event is open to students in 6th grade and […]

Free

Kids Crafternoon: Mask Making

Large Meeting Room

Decorate a mask in time for Halloween!  Several designs to choose from.  Kids crafternoon is perfect for kids in Preschool through 5th grade.  All supplies provided.  Younger children may require adult assistance.  Register by clicking the RSVP button below.  Call 815-943-4671 for more information.

Free

Preschool Storytime

Large Meeting Room

Preschoolers ages 3 – 5 and their caregivers are invited to join library staff for stories, songs, and a craft.  Register by clicking the RSVP button below.  Call 815-943-4671 for more information.

Free