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Decorative Piping for Kids and Adults

Large Meeting Room

Kids and one adult caregiver are invited to attend this special session to learn decorative piping basics with Chef Raechal.  Piping supplies and technique will be discussed followed by hands-on practice.  All supplies provided.  Class size is limited.  Register by clicking on the RSVP button or call 815-943-4671.

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Reader Leader Book Club

Large Meeting Room

Homeschool students in grades 5 - 9 are invited to join the Reader Leader Book Club to read and discuss books from the 2024 Rebecca Caudill list and more.  Meetings are on the first and third Tuesday of each month at 11AM beginning Tuesday, September 5.  Registration is required.   Call 815-943-4671 for more information.

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Kids Crafternoon: Tea Light Planet

Large Meeting Room

It's early release day for CUSD50 students so visit the library to turn a ping-pong ball into a unique planet that glows in the dark.  Crafts are perfect for Preschoolers through 5th graders.  Younger children may require adult assistance.  All supplies provided.  Register by clicking on the RSVP button below or call 815-943-4671.

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Interactive “Coco” Movie

Large Meeting Room

Looking for something to do on a day off of school?  Come dance, sing, and interact to the Disney movie "Coco".  Props will be provided to attendees.  Registration is required.  Click on the RSVP button below to register or call 815-943-4671.

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Recurring Event Make & Mingle

Make & Mingle

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Join us for Make & Mingle, Harvard Diggins Library's monthly craft night for adults. Tonight we're making Boooooook Witches! We will take a recycled, damaged book and turn it into something new for your Halloween decor with book-folding art. Regular attendees - please note the earlier start time, as this craft will take a little […]

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Pinhole Viewing Box

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Visit the library to make a pinhole viewing box to safely view the upcoming solar eclipse.  Registration is required.  Click on the RSVP button below to register or call 815-943-4671 for more information.

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Book-it!

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Come discuss a book you've read related to that month's theme, have a fun snack, and get a unique pin created specifically for that month's theme.  October's theme is Horror!  Open to students in grades 6 - 12.  Register by clicking the RSVP button below or call 815-943-4671.  

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A Taste for Poison: Eleven Deadly Molecules and the Killers Who Used Them

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  Does your evening cocktail taste a little different? Has a spouse recently increased your life insurance policy? Has a neighbor started growing some unusual plants? This presentation from scientist, teacher, and nationally published author Dr. Neil Bradbury explores the effects of poisons on the human body, and examines the motives of killers in plotting […]

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Reader Leader Book Club

Large Meeting Room

Homeschool students in grades 5 - 9 are invited to join the Reader Leader Book Club to read and discuss books from the 2024 Rebecca Caudill list and more.  Meetings are on the first and third Tuesday of each month at 11AM beginning Tuesday, September 5.  Registration is required.   Call 815-943-4671 for more information.

RSVP Now Free 15 spots left

Grace Lin Virtual Watch Party

Large Meeting Room

Grace Lin has written and illustrated award winning picture books and chapter books for kids.  In this virtual live interview, she'll discuss her work, including her newest book, "Chinese Menu", which tells the stories behind favorite Chinese foods.  Grace will provide a drawing lesson, too.  This event is open to all ages but of special […]

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