All 2021 Summer Reading & the new 2021 Fall Programs are available to listen or watch on our YouTube channel-Elmwood Public Library.
October 2021 All month: Craft to Go: Paper Plate Monsters; Guess How Many? Candy Corn
1st Tuesday @ 2:00 PM October 5th Home School Hangouts This program is designed to bring a little field trip fun to home school families. You will make a Popsicle Stick Catapult.
Wednesdays (when school is in session) @ 9:00 AM October 6th, 13th, 20th & 27th Play Group Children 0-5 (not yet in school) play, learn & grow together!
1st Thursday @ 6:30 PM October 7th Readers’ Book Group This program is for adults (18 years & older). Discuss Brave New World by Aldous Huxley.
Boredom Buster @ 1:00-5:00 PM October 11th, 22nd & 29th Jigsaw Puzzles (11th), Games (22nd) & Assorted Crafts (29th). Meet your friends at the library for a day of fun (due to no school).
2nd, 3rd & 4th Tuesday @ 3:45 PM October 12th, 19th & 26th After School Adventures Elementary age children will make Spider Web Craft (12th), Monster Box Craft (19th) & Mummy Lacing Craft (26th).
2nd & 4th Wednesday @ 10:00 AM October 13th & 27th Toddler Time Children 3-5 years old may join us for stories & an activity about Birdsong (13th) & March of the Elephants (27th).
2nd Thursday @ 6:00 PMOctober 14th Family BINGOThe whole family is invited to play the age old classic & win prizes!
2nd Thursday @ 7:00 PMOctober 14th Teens’ Night Out Teens 13-17 are invited to join us for a night out to make Burlap-Wrapped Tin Cans.
Saturday @ 9:00 AM-1:00 PM October 16th Make It/Take It Paper Bag Scarecrow (10 min. craft) to take home.
3rd Thursday @ 6:30 PM October 21st Ladies’ Night Out Ladies 18 & older are invited to join us for a night away to make Popcorn Fall Centerpieces. Live Virtual Author Event with Chris Bohjalian The Hour of the Witch Wednesday, October 27, 2021 6:30 PM Presented in partnership with multiple Illinois libraries
Author Chris Bohjalian is an Armenian-American novelist and the #1 New York Times bestselling author of 22 books including Midwives, The Light in the Ruins & The Flight Attendant. His work has been translated into 35 languages and has been adapted into three movies and a TV series. He is also a playwright and screenwriter. He has written for a wide variety of magazines and newspapers, including The New York Times, The Washington Post, Cosmopolitan, Reader’s Digest, The Burlington Free Press and The Boston Globe Sunday Magazine. Join us on Zoom to hear Bohjalian discuss his newest release The Hour of the Witch. This is the perfect Halloween program!
4th Thursday @ 6:00 PM October 28th Story TimeChildren are invited to join us for Leaf Me Alone! stories & activities.
SEPTEMBER 2021 All month: Craft to Go: Tree Sloths; Guess How Many? Dominos
Wednesdays (when school is in session) @ 9:00 AM September 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd & 29th Play Group Children 0-5 (not yet in school) play, learn & grow together! Boredom Buster @ 1:00-5:00 PM September 3rd Legos Meet your friends at the library for a day of fun (due to no school).
1st Tuesday @ 2:00 PM September 7th Home School Hangouts This program is designed to bring a little field trip fun to home school families. You will make a Cup & Ball Game.
1st Thursday @ 6:30 PM Readers’ Book Group This program is for adults (18 years & older). Discuss Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents by Isobel Wilkerson
2nd & 4th Wednesday @ 10:00 AM September 8th & 22nd Toddler Time Children 3-5 years old may join us for stories & an activity about The Very Hungry Caterpillar (8th) & Under the Sea (22nd).
2nd, 3rd & 4th Tuesday @ 3:45 PM September 14th, 21st & 28th After School Adventures Elementary age children will make Penny Spinners (14th), Pasta Pineapple Craft (21st) & Paper Spinners (28th).
2nd Thursday @ 6:00 PMSeptember 9th Family BINGO The whole family is invited to play the age old classic & win prizes!
2nd Thursday @ 7:00 PMSeptember 9th Teens’ Night Out Teens 13-17 are invited to join us for a night out to make Painted-Pasta Necklaces.
September 13th @ 7:00 PM An Evening With Gary Ginsberg Author of First Friends: The Powerful, Unsung (And Unelected) People Who Shaped Our Presidents.Presented in partnership with multiple Illinois libraries.
Saturday @ 9:00 AM-1:00 PM September 18th Make It/Take It Craft Back-to-School Photo Frame (10 min. craft) to take home
3rd Thursday @ 6:30 PM September 16th Ladies’ Night Out Ladies 18 & older are invited to join us for a night away to make Hoop Wreaths.
4th Thursday @ 6:00 PM September 23rdStory Time Children are invited to join us for Let’s Go Nuts! stories & activities.
September 27th-October 2nd Banned Book Week September 28th 7:00 PM Great Chicago Fire and Peshtigo Fire Program The Westchester Public Library is planning a free virtual program for the 150th anniversary of the Great Chicago Fire and the Peshtigo Fire, which occurred on the same day. Western Springs’ Deputy Fire Chief is moderating a discussion between a historian at the Peshtigo Fire Museum and a curator from the Chicago History Museum.
Registration here: https://forms.gle/wqHLbzJgjewhN48p7 5th Thursday @ 6:00 PM Septermber 30th Family Movie Night The entire family is welcome to join us for Raya and the Last Dragon (2021), 1 hr. & 47 min. run time.
We will have virtual activities posted September-December, so please check them out! Crafts, Programs, Science Experiments, Book Talks for all ages & if you stop by for your activity sheet each week and bring it back to the libraryby the following week you will be entered to win a $5 gift certificate!
August 2021 1st Thursday @ 6:30 PM Rescheduled for August 19th Readers’ Book Group This program is for adults (18 years & older). The group will be meeting on Zoom to discuss by . Everyone is welcome! Please send your email address to elmwoodlib@gmail.com with the subject Book Group, so that an invitation may be emailed to you to join the discussion. Please see the Summer Reading Page for all of the fun activities we have planned for the 1st three weeks of the month! We will be taking a break from programs for the month of August (except for Book Group). Our plan is to bring back in person programs in September when programs start back up! We are making a few changes, so please check back at the end of August to see the schedule. July 2021 1st Thursday @ 6:30 PM July 1st Readers’ Book Group This program is for adults (18 years & older). The group will be meeting on Zoom to discuss Hamnet by Maggie O'Farrell. Everyone is welcome! Please send your email address to elmwoodlib@gmail.com with the subject Book Group, so that an invitation may be emailed to you to join the discussion. Please see the Summer Reading Page for all of the fun activities we have planned for the 1st three weeks of the month! We will be taking a break from programs for the month of August (except for Book Group). Our plan is to bring back in person programs in September when programs start back up! We are making a few changes, so please check back at the end of August to see the schedule. June 2021 1st Thursday @ 6:30 PM June 3rd Readers’ Book Group This program is for adults (18 years & older). The group will be meeting on Zoom to discuss The World As We Knew It by Alice Hoffman. Everyone is welcome! Please send your email address to elmwoodlib@gmail.com with the subject Book Group, so that an invitation may be emailed to you to join the discussion. Please see the Summer Reading Page for all of the fun activities we have planned for the rest of the month!
May 2021 1st Thursday @ 6:30 PM May 6th Readers’ Book Group This program is for adults (18 years & older). The group will be meeting on Zoom to discuss Refuge by Alan Gratz. This was the 2020 Caudill Winner. Everyone is welcome! Please send your email address to elmwoodlib@gmail.com with the subject Book Group, so that an invitation may be emailed to you to join the discussion.
On Tuesday, May 4th, 11th, 18th & 25th we will have an Arts/Crafts Program that will be on our YouTube Channel (Elmwood Public Library) beginning at 10:00 AM. You may log in any time to view the program. The 1st week each month there will be a video showing how to put together the Craft to Go that we have available at the library. When you call to order books or make an appointment, please let us know how many you need.
On Wednesday, May 5th, 12th, 19th & 26th we will have Book Talks. We will have a Picture Book each week and one chapter from The Voyage of the Dawn Treader or The Silver Chair posted on our YouTube Channel (Elmwood Public Library) beginning at 10:00 AM. You may log in any time to view the program.
On Thursday, May 6th, 13th, 20th & 27th we will be sharing links on our You Tube Channel (Elmwood Public Library) beginning at 10:00 AM for some great library related items or information. programs. You may view the links any time.
On May 27th at 6:00 PM we will present the program The Way I See It: A Personal Look at Autism & Asperger's by Dr. Temple Grandin. Please send your name & email address to the library at elmwoodlib@gmail.com to register for the program. Once we receive the link, we will send it to you. We are very excited to bring this program to you!
May 31st the library will be closed for Memorial Day.
April 2021 1st Thursday @ 6:30 PM April 1st Readers’ Book Group This program is for adults (18 years & older). The group will be meeting on Zoom to discuss Breathing Lessons by Anne Tyler. Everyone is welcome! Please send your email address to elmwoodlib@gmail.com with the subject Book Group, so that an invitation may be emailed to you to join the discussion.
The library will be closed on April 2nd & 3rd for Good Friday & Holy Saturday.
On Tuesday, April 6th, 13th. 20th & 27thd we will have an Arts/Crafts Program that will be on our YouTube Channel (Elmwood Public Library) beginning at 10:00 AM. You may log in any time to view the program. The 1st week each month there will be a video showing how to put together the Craft to Go that we have available at the library. When you stop by, please be sure to ask for the craft.
On Wednesday, April 7th, 14th, 21st & 28th we will have Book Talks. We will have a Picture Book each week and one chapter from The Voyage of the Dawn Treader posted on our YouTube Channel (Elmwood Public Library) beginning at 10:00 AM. You may log in any time to view the program.
On April 14th we are excited to bring you A Fireside Chat with John Sandford at 7:00 PM. John Sandford is the author of twenty-nine Prey novels; four Kidd novels; twelve Virgil Flowers novels; three YA novels co-authored with his wife, Michele Cook, and three other books. The next book in his Prey series, Ocean Prey, will be released on April 13th, so this is great timing! G. P. Putnam’s Sons is thrilled to publish this latest installment.
This will be an onlineZoom Webinar. If you have any questions for John, please send them to the library at elmwoodlib@gmail.com by April 1st and we will forward them to John's publicist. To register, please let the library know your name and email address by April 1st. You may email it to us at elmwoodlib@gmail.com or call the library at 309-742-2431.
We have tickets that we purchased up front for this event. There is no way to purchase extra tickets, so once the tickets are gone we will stop taking names. We will provide you with the link to the webinar when we receive it. Elmwood patrons will be given the first shot at tickets. We will begin a list of those who would like to attend from other libraries and if we have tickets for you, we will let you know.
On Thursday, April 1st, 8th, 15th, 22md & 29th we will be sharing links on our You Tube Channel (Elmwood Public Library) beginning at 10:00 AM for some great library related items or information. programs. You may view the links any time.
March 2021 1st Thursday @ 6:30 PM March 4th Readers’ Book Group This program is for adults (18 years & older). The group will be meeting on Zoom to discuss by . Everyone is welcome! Please send your email address to elmwoodlib@gmail.com with the subject Book Group, so that an invitation may be emailed to you to join the discussion.
On Tuesday, March 2nd, 9th, 16th & 23rd we will have an Arts/Crafts Program that will be on our YouTube Channel (Elmwood Public Library) beginning at 10:00 AM. You may log in any time to view the program. The 1st week each month there will be a video showing how to put together the Craft to Go that we have available at the library. When you call to order books or make an appointment, please let us know how many you need.
On Wednesday, March 3rd, 10th, 17th & 24th we will have Book Talks. We will have a Picture Book each week and one chapter from Prince Caspian posted on our YouTube Channel (Elmwood Public Library) beginning at 10:00 AM. You may log in any time to view the program.
On Thursday, March 4th, 11th, 18th & 25th we will be sharing links on our You Tube Channel (Elmwood Public Library) beginning at 10:00 AM for some great programs. You may view the programs any time to view the program.
February 2021 1st Thursday @ 6:30 PM February 4th Readers’ Book Group This program is for adults (18 years & older). The group will be meeting on Zoom to discuss by . Everyone is welcome! Please send your email address to elmwoodlib@gmail.com with the subject Book Group, so that an invitation may be emailed to you to join the discussion.
On Tuesday, January 5th, 12th, 19th & 26th we will have an Arts/Crafts Program that will be on our YouTube Channel (Elmwood Public Library) beginning at 10:00 AM. You may log in any time to view the program. The 1st week each month there will be a video showing how to put together the Craft to Go that we have available at the library. When you call to order books or make an appointment, please let us know how many you need.
On Wednesday, January 6th, 13th, 20th & 27th we will have Book Talks. We will have a Picture Book each week and one chapter from Prince Caspian posted on our YouTube Channel (Elmwood Public Library) beginning at 10:00 AM. You may log in any time to view the program.
On Thursday, January 7th, 14th, 21st & 28th we will be sharing links on our You Tube Channel (Elmwood Public Library) beginning at 10:00 AM for some great programs. You may view the programs any time to view the program.
January 2021 January 1st the library will be closed for New Year's Day.
1st Thursday @ 6:30 PM January 7th Readers’ Book Group This program is for adults (18 years & older). The group will be meeting on Zoom to discuss . Everyone is welcome! Please send your email address to elmwoodlib@gmail.com with the subject Book Group, so that an invitation may be emailed to you to join the discussion.
On Tuesday, January 5th, 12th, 19th & 26th we will have an Arts/Crafts Program that will be on our YouTube Channel (Elmwood Public Library) beginning at 10:00 AM. You may log in any time to view the program. The 1st week each month there will be a video showing how to put together the Craft to Go that we have available at the library. When you call to order books or make an appointment, please let us know how many you need.
On Wednesday, January 6th, 13th, 20th & 27th we will have Book Talks. We will have a Picture Book each week and one chapter from Prince Caspian posted on our YouTube Channel (Elmwood Public Library) beginning at 10:00 AM. You may log in any time to view the program.
On Thursday, January 7th, 14th, 21st & 28th we will be sharing links on our You Tube Channel (Elmwood Public Library) beginning at 10:00 AM for some great programs. You may view the programs any time to view the program.
December 2020 1st Thursday @ 6:30 PM December 3rd Readers’ Book Group This program is for adults (18 years & older). The group will be meeting on Zoom to discuss The Princess Bride by William Goldman. Everyone is welcome! Please send your email address to elmwoodlib@gmail.com with the subject Book Group, so that an invitation may be emailed to you to join the discussion.
On Tuesday, December 1st, 8th & 15th we will have an Arts/Crafts Program that will be on our YouTube Channel (Elmwood Public Library) beginning at 10:00 AM. You may log in any time to view the program. The 1st week each month there will be a video showing how to put together the Craft to Go that we have available at the library. When you call to order books or make an appointment, please let us know how many you need.
On Wednesday, December 2nd, 9th & 16th we will have Book Talks. We will have a Picture Book each week and one chapter from Prince Caspian posted on our YouTube Channel (Elmwood Public Library) beginning at 10:00 AM. You may log in any time to view the program.
On Thursday, December 3rd, 10th & 17th we will be sharing links on our You Tube Channel (Elmwood Public Library) beginning at 10:00 AM for some great programs. You may view the programs any time to view the program.
The library will be closed on December 24th & 25th for Christmas Eve & Christmas Day & December 31st for New Year's Eve.
November 2020 1st Thursday @ 6:30 PM November 5th Readers’ Book Group This program is for adults (18 years & older). The group will be meeting on Zoom to discuss Where The Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens. Everyone is welcome! Please send your email address to elmwoodlib@gmail.com with the subject Book Group, so that an invitation may be emailed to you to join the discussion.
On Tuesday, November 3rd, 10th & 17th we will have an Arts/Crafts Program that will be on our You Tube channel (Elmwood Public Library) beginning at 10:00 AM. You may log in any time to view the program. The 1st week each month there will be a video showing how to put together the Craft to Go that we have available at the library. When you call to order books or make an appointment, please let us know how many you need.
On Wednesday, November 4th, 11th & 18th we will have Book Talks. We will have a Picture Book each week and one chapter from The Voyage of the Dawn Treader on our YouTube Channel (Elmwood Public Library at 10: AM. You may log in any time to view the program.
On Thursday, November 5th, 12th & 19th we will be sharing links on our You Tube Channel (Elmwood Public Library) beginning at 10:00 AM for some great programs. You may view the programs any time to view the program.
The library will be closed on November 26th, 27th & 28th for Thanksgiving.
October 2020 1st Thursday @ 6:30 PM October 1st Readers’ Book Group This program is for adults (18 years & older). The group will be meeting on Zoom to discuss Dracula by Bram Stoker. Everyone is welcome! Please send your email address to elmwoodlib@gmail.com with the subject Book Group, so that an invitation may be emailed to you to join the discussion.
On Tuesday, October 6th, 13th, 20th & 27th we will have an Arts/Crafts Program that will be on our YouTube Channel (Elmwood Public Library) beginning at 10:00 AM. You may log in any time to view the program.
On Wednesday, October 7th, 14th, 21st & 28th we will have Book Talks. We will have a Picture Book each week and one chapter from Prince Caspian posted on our YouTube Channel (Elmwood Public Library) beginning at 10:00 AM. You may log in any time to view the program. .
We found some fun programs for Thursdays that will be on our YouTube Channel (Elmwood Public Library) beginning at 10:00 AM. You may log in any time to view the program. October 1 Snake Your Own Juggling Balls October 8 Beginning Juggling October 15 Magic Workshop 1 October 22 Magic Workshop 2 October 29 Basic Balloon Sculpting Thanks to the Lift Every Voice grant, Galesburg Public Library is hosting two virtual events celebrating African American Poetry.
Both events will be accessible via Zoom and Facebook Live. We hope you can join us!
September 2020 1st Thursday @ 6:30 PM September 3rd Readers’ Book Group This program is for adults (18 years & older). The group will be meeting on Zoom to discuss Killers of the Flower Moon by David Grann. Everyone is welcome! Please send your email address to elmwoodlib@gmail.com with the subject Book Group, so that an invitation may be emailed to you to join the discussion.
On Tuesday, September 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd & 29th we will have an Arts/Crafts Program that will be on our YouTube Channel (Elmwood Public Library) beginning at 10:00 AM. You may log in any time to view the program.
On Wednesday, September 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd & 30th we will have Book Talks. We will have a Picture Book each week and one chapter from Prince Caspian posted on our YouTube Channel (Elmwood Public Library) beginning at 10:00 AM. You may log in any time to view the program. .
We found some fun programs for Thursdays that will be on our YouTube Channel (Elmwood Public Library) beginning at 10:00 AM. You may log in any time to view the program. : September 3 Absolute Science's Fire and Ice Reaction Show September 10 Steve 'n TV's Incredible Optical Illusions Show September 17 Absolute Science's Mega Levitator Show September 24Absolute Science's "LASER" Show
You are invited to watch an incredible performance by musician & historian Dennis Stroughmatt this Saturday, September 19, at 1:00 PM. This will be a virtual, pre-recorded performance.
Dennis grew up in southern Illinois and was fascinated by the stories of the French, who were Illinois' first settlers in the 1670s, creating a unique French Creole culture in the Ozarks of Illinois that exists today in songs and tall tales. Cahokia, Kaskasia (the first state capital in 1818) and Ste. Genevieve are all Illinois communities founded by the French.
Dennis learned to play the fiddle from Missouri Creole fiddlers Roy Boyer and Charlie Pashia. He weaves historical tidbits along with his lively fiddle tunes, singing in French Creole. Dennis is very engaging and performs widely throughout the United States. He recorded several songs for Voices of Illinois, if you want to preview his musical style:
Due to the performance being on an unlisted YouTube channel, you must register at the Bellwood library website to get the link. This presentation will be viewable for 3 weeks after September 19.
Here is the link for the online registration form:
All of the programs from Summer Reading will continue to be available on our YouTube channel to watch or listen to, so if you missed something, please check it out!
August 2020 At this time no in person programs will be scheduled until further notice, but we will offer digital programs!
1st Thursday @ 6:30 PM August 13th (Rescheduled from the 6th) Readers’ Book Group This program is for adults (18 years & older). We will be meeting on Zoom to discuss what you have been reading during stay at home and since things have begun to open up. Everyone is welcome! Please send your email address to elmwoodlib@gmail.com with the subject Book Group, so that an invitation may be emailed to you.
On Tuesday, August 11th, 18th & 25th we will have an Arts/Crafts Program that will be on our YouTube Channel (Elmwood Public Library) beginning at 10:00 AM. You may log in any time to view the program.
On Wednesday, August 12th, 19th & 26th we will have Book Talks. We will have a Picture Book each week and one chapter from Prince Caspian posted on our YouTube Channel (Elmwood Public Library) beginning at 10:00 AM. You may log in any time to view the program. .
We found some fun programs for Thursdays: Ms. Nancy & her granddaughter recorded the first program for us for August 13th and we have two great programs from Amazing Science for the 20th & 27th. On the 20th we will have Big Bang Bubbles & on the 27th we will have Fantastic Foam.
All of the programs on our YouTube channel from Summer Reading will continue to be available to watch or listen to, so if you missed something, check it out!
Independent Bookstore Day is taking place on Saturday, August 29th. Traditionally, the one-day national promotion for indie bookstores takes place on the last Saturday in April. This year it was scheduled for April 25, but with stores closed across the country due to the pandemic, the day was postponed. Sean Doolittle, pitcher for the Washington Nationals baseball team, is this year’s Independent Bookstore Day ambassador. He was promoting the event on social media (since deleted) and has produced two lists of recommended reading. Now in its sixth year, the event is administered by the American Booksellers Association and more than 600 stores are expected to participate, up from 580 last year. Typically, bookstores hold in-store promotions and readings, but this year the celebration will feature a series of virtual events that start at 1:00 PM ET., with the final event taking place at 8 PM ET.
Kids’ and YA events: 1:00 p.m. ET: Lisa Brown drawing class from Goldfish Ghost(Zoom link) 1:30 p.m. ET Gene Luen Yang (Dragon Hoops) graphic novel discussion and tips (Zoom link) 2:00 p.m. ET Middle Grade Fun with Renee Watson (Ways to Make Sunshine) and illustrator Nina Mata (I Promise) with moderator Isaac Fitzgerald (How to Be a Pirate) (Zoom link) 3:00 p.m. ET Feminist, Fantasy YA with Kat Cho (Wicked Fox andVicious Spirits), Rena Barron (Kingdom of Soulsand Reaper of Souls), and Rebecca Kim Wells (Shatter the Sky). (Zoom link)
Adult events: 4:00 p.m. ET: Amor Towles reading and discussing his book You Have Arrived at Your Destination(Zoom link) 5:00 p.m. ET: Writing the West with Reyna Grande (The Distance Between Us), Lauren Francis-Sharma (Book of the Little Axe) and Rishi Reddi (Passage West) (Zoom link) 6:00 p.m. ET: Telling the Stories of the Pandemic: All-star Author Panel fromAlone Together: Stories of Love, Grief, and Comfort in the Time of COVID-19(all profits from the book benefit the Book Industry Charitable Foundation) (Zoom link) 8:00 p.m. ET: Bookstore Day Ambassador Showcase with Tayari Jones (An American Marriage), Lauren Groff (Fates & Furies and Florida) and Emma Straub (All Adults Here) (Zoom link)
August 31st at 7:00 PM Lincolnwood Public Library District is hosting Homeschooling: Where Do I Begin? and they have invited other libraries patrons to join. You will need to register for the program. If you’re contemplating homeschooling for the upcoming school year, this program is for you. Learn about Illinois state law, learning styles, curricula, scheduling and a whole lot more.
All Summer Reading Programs are being held digitally. All of the information is on the Summer Reading Page.
All programming in the library is cancelled until further notice. April 2020 All month: Craft to Go: Paper Pinwheels; Guess How Many? Plastic Easter Eggs 1st Thursday @ 6:30 PM April 2nd Readers’ Book Group This program is for adults (18 years & older). You will discuss The Feather Thief by Kirk Wallace Johnson. Refreshments will be served! 1st Tuesday @ 2:00 PM April 7th Home School Hangouts This program is designed to bring a little field trip fun to home school families. You will make DIY Piggy Bank-Money Smart Week sponsored by Jenni Case, Edward Jones. Wednesdays (when school is in session) @ 9:00 AM April 8th, 15th, 22nd & 29th Play Group Children 0-5 (not yet in school) play, learn & grow together! 2nd & 4th Wednesday @ 10:00 AM April 8th & 22nd Toddler Time Children 3-5 years old may join us for stories & an activity about Froggy Went a’Courting & Money Smart Week sponsored by Jenni Case, Edward Jones. (8th) & Over the Rainbow (22nd). Money Smart Week-Transparency: How to Navigate the Auditors Transparency Portal Online with Jessica Thomas, Peoria County Auditor @ 5:00 PM April 8th (held in conference room). Boredom Busters @ 1:00-5:00 PM April 9th Games Meet your friends at the library for a day of fun (due to no school). Refreshments will be served! 2nd Thursday @ 6:00 PMApril 9thFamily BINGO The whole family is invited to play the age old classic & win prizes! 2nd Thursday @ 7:00 PMApril 9thTeens’ Night Out Teens 13-17 are invited to join us for a night out to make Newspaper Flowers. April 10th & 11th Library Closed Boredom Busters @ 1:00-5:00 PM April 13th Trivia Meet your friends at the library for a day of fun (due to no school). Refreshments will be served. 2nd, 3rd, 4th & 5th Tuesday @ 3:45 PM April 14th, 21st & 28th After School Adventures Elementary age children will make Rainbow Craft (14th), Honeycomb Craft (21st) & Cutting Paper Flowers (28th). 3rd Wednesday @ 10:30 AM April 15thFamily History Help Receive tips to explore your own online genealogy research. 3rd Thursday @ 6:30 PM April 16th Ladies’ Night Out Ladies 18 & older are invited to join us for a night away to make Cookie Cutter Kitchen Towels. 4th Thursday @ 6:00 PM April 23rd Story Time Children are invited to join us for Here’s Mud in Your Eye stories & activities. Saturday @ 9:00 AM-1:00 PM April 25th Make It/Take It Craft Make Windsocks (10 min. craft) to take home 4th Saturday @ 10:00 AM-12:00 PM April 25th Gallery on the Go We will host Gallery on the Gofor Youth & Adults (12 and older) with Beth Hanlon. Please see flyer at the library for information about registration. 5th Thursday @ 6:00 PM April 30th Family Movie Night The movie is Gnomeo and Juliet (2011). Families are encouraged to attend and popcorn & water will be available. We have cushions for everyone to use (chairs for adults). Those seven and under must be accompanied by someone over the age of 13. The run time is 1 hour & 24 minutes.
March 2020 All month: Craft to Go: Horse Visor Craft; Guess How Many? Clothespins & Tide Pods 1st Tuesday @ 2:00 PM March 3rd Home School Hangouts This program is designed to bring a little field trip fun to home school families. You will make Rocket Bookmark for Kids. Wednesdays (when school is in session) @ 9:00 AM March 4th, 11th, 18th & 25th Play Group Children 0-5 (not yet in school) play, learn & grow together! 1st & 3rd Wednesday @ 10:30 AM March 4th& 18thFamily History Help Receive tips to explore your own online genealogy research. 1st Thursday @ 6:30 PM March 5th Readers’ Book Group This program is for adults (18 years & older). You will discuss Chronicles of a Radical Hag by Lorna Landvik. Refreshments will be served! Boredom Busters @ 1:00-5:00 PM March 6th Legos Meet your friends at the library for a day of fun (due to no school). Refreshments will be served! 1st Saturday @ 10:00 AM March 7th 1st Saturday Activity In conjunction with the EDA 1st Saturday Activity we will hold a Dadurday Program. A chance for dads & their kids to enjoy a program together! This will be the last 1st Saturday Activity until EDA begins hosting events on the 1st Saturday of the month again. 10:30 AM-12:30 PM March 7th Gallery on the Go We will host Gallery on the Gofor Kids (11 and under) with Beth Hanlon. Please see flyer at the library for information about registration. 2nd, 3rd, 4th & 5th Tuesday @ 3:45 PM March 10th, 17th, 24th & 31st After School Adventures Elementary age children will make Rainbow Weaving Fish (10th), St. Patrick’s Day Necklaces (17th), In Like A Lion, Out Like A Lamb (24th) & Sun Catcher with Coloring Pages (31sth). 2nd & 4th Wednesday @ 10:00 AM March 11th & 25th Toddler Time Children 3-5 years old may join us for stories & an activity about Luck of the Irish (11th) & The Very Hungry Caterpillar (25th). 2nd Thursday @ 6:00 PMMarch 12th Family BINGO The whole family is invited to play the age old classic & win prizes! 2nd Thursday @ 7:00 PMMarch12th Teens’ Night Out Teens 13-17 are invited to join us for a night out to make Balloon Cards. 2nd Saturday @ 10:00 AM March 14th 2nd Saturday Movie The movie is The Lion King (2019). Families are encouraged to attend & popcorn & water will be available. We have cushions for everyone to use (chairs for adults). Those seven and under must be accompanied by someone over the age of 13. The run time is 1 hour & 58 minutes. 3rd Thursday @ 6:30 PM March 19th Ladies’ Night Out Ladies 18 & older are invited to join us for a night away to make Coffee Filter Sunflowers. Saturday @ 9:00 AM-1:00 PM March 21st Make It/Take It Craft Make Painted Picture Frames (10 min. craft) to take home 4th Thursday @ 6:00 PM March 26th Story Time Children are invited to join us for Argh! Me Hearties! stories & activities. 4th Saturday @ 10:00 AM-12:00 PM March 28th Gallery on the Go We will host Gallery on the Gofor Youth & Adults (12 and older) with Beth Hanlon. Please see flyer at the library for information about registration.
February 2020 All month: Craft to Go: Moose Muffin Handprint; Guess How Many? Hershey Kisses 1st Saturday @ 10:00 AM February 1st 1st Saturday Activity In conjunction with the EDA 1st Saturday Activity we will hold a Chocolate, Piece of Cake Story Time. 10:30 AM-12:30 PM February 1st Gallery on the Go We will host Gallery on the Gofor Kids (11 and under) with Beth Hanlon. Please see flyer at the library for information about registration. 1st Tuesday @ 2:00 PM February 4th Home School Hangouts This program is designed to bring a little field trip fun to home school families. You will make Handprint Peacock Puppet Craft. Wednesdays (when school is in session) @ 9:00 AM February 5th, 12th, 19th & 26th Play Group Children 0-5 (not yet in school) play, l earn & grow together! 1st & 3rd Wednesday @ 10:30 AM February 5th& 19thFamily History Help Receive tips to explore your own online genealogy research. 1st Thursday @ 6:30 PM February 6th Readers’ Book Group This program is for adults (18 years & older). You will discuss Becoming, by Michelle Obama. Refreshments will be served! 2nd Saturday @ 10:00 AM February 8th 2nd Saturday Movie The movie is Dumbo (2019). Families are encouraged to attend & popcorn & water will be available. We have cushions for everyone to use (chairs for adults). Those seven and under must be accompanied by someone over the age of 13. The run time is 1 hour & 51 minutes. 2nd, 3rd & 4th Tuesday @ 3:45 PM February 11th, 18th & 25th After School Adventures Elementary age children will make Heart Hedgehog (11th), Paper Roll Dragon Craft (18th) & Mardi Gras Masks (25th). 2nd & 4th Wednesday @ 10:00 AM February 12th & 26th Toddler Time Children 3-5 years old may join us for stories & an activity about Be Still My Heart (12th) & My Tale is Dragon (26th). 2nd Thursday @ 6:00 PMFebruary 13th Family BINGO The whole family is invited to play the age old classic & win prizes! 2nd Thursday @ 7:00 PMFebruary 13th Teens’ Night Out Teens 13-17 are invited to join us for a night out to make Three-Dimensional Hearts. Saturday @ 9:00 AM-1:00 PM February 15th Make It/Take It Craft Make Felt Flowers (10 min. craft) to take home Boredom Busters @ 1:00-5:00 PM February 17th Craft Day Meet your friends at the library for a day of fun (due to no school). Refreshments will be served! 3rd Thursday @ 6:30 PM February 20th Ladies’ Night Out Ladies 18 & older are invited to join us for a night away to make Crochet Dish Rags. 4th Saturday @ 10:00 AM-12:00 PM February 22nd Gallery on the Go We will host Gallery on the Gofor Youth & Adults (12 and older) with Beth Hanlon. Please see flyer at the library for information about registration. 4th Thursday @ 6:00 PM February 27th Story Time Children are invited to join us for The Cat in the Hat Comes Back stories & activities.
January 2020 All month: Guess How Many?: Marshmallows; Craft To Go: Button Snowmen January 1st Library Closed Happy New Year!! Boredom Busters @ 1:00-5:00 PM January 2nd Crafts Meet your friends at the library for a day of fun (due to no school). Refreshments will be served! 2:00-4:00 PM January 2nd Gallery on the Go We will host Gallery on the Gofor Kids (11 and under) with Beth Hanlon. Please see flyer at the library for information about registration. 1st Thursday @ 6:30 PM January 2nd Readers’ Book Group This program is for adults (18 years & older). You will watch the movie Holes by Louis Sachar (1 hour & 57 minutes). Refreshments will be served! Boredom Busters @ 1:00-5:00 PM January 3rd Legos Meet your friends at the library for a day of fun (due to no school). Refreshments will be served! 1st Saturday @ 10:00 AM January 4th 1st Saturday Activity In conjunction with the EDA 1st Saturday Activity we will hold a Health & Wellness, Gotta Run! Story Time. Boredom Busters @ 1:00-5:00 PM January 6th Trivia Meet your friends at the library for a day of fun (due to no school). Refreshments will be served! 1st Tuesday @ 2:00 PM January 7th Home School Hangouts This program is designed to bring a little field trip fun to home school families. You will make Winter Hat Scratch Art. Wednesdays (when school is in session) @ 9:00 AM January 8th, 15th, 22nd & 29th Play Group Children 0-5 (not yet in school) play, learn & grow together! 2nd & 4th Wednesday @ 10:00 AM January 8th & 22nd Toddler Time Children 3-5 years old may join us for stories & an activity about Duck, Duck, Goose (8th) & Monkey Mania! (22nd). 2nd Thursday @ 6:00 PMJanuary 9th Family BINGO The whole family is invited to play the age old classic & win prizes! 2nd Thursday @ 7:00 PMJanuary 9th Teens’ Night Out Teens 13-17 are invited to join us for a night out to make Pipe Cleaner Princesses. 2nd Saturday @ 10:00 AM January 11th 2nd Saturday Movie The movie is Aladdin (2019). Families are encouraged to attend & popcorn & water will be available. We have cushions for everyone to use (chairs for adults). Those seven and under must be accompanied by someone over the age of 13. The run time is 2 hour & 8 minutes. 2nd, 3rd & 4th Tuesday @ 3:45 PM January 14th, 21st & 28th After School Adventures Elementary age children will make Paper Cup Luminaries (14th), Miniature Scissor Skill Snowflakes (21st) & Yarn-Wrapped Letter Craft (28th). 3rd Wednesday @ 10:30 AM January 15thFamily History Help Receive tips to explore your own online genealogy research. 3rd Thursday @ 6:30 PM January 16th Ladies’ Night Out Ladies 18 & older are invited to join us for a night away to make Snowman Canvas Art. Saturday @ 9:00 AM-1:00 PM January 18th Make It/Take It Craft Make Mod Podge Snowflakes (10 min. craft) to take home Boredom Busters @ 1:00-5:00 PM January 20th Jigsaw Puzzles Meet your friends at the library for a day of fun (due to no school). Refreshments will be served! 4th Thursday @ 6:00 PM January 23rd Story Time Children are invited to join us for Bear With Me! stories & activities. 4th Saturday @ 10:00 AM-12:00 PM January 25th Gallery on the Go We will host Gallery on the Gofor Youth & Adults (12 and older) with Beth Hanlon. Please see flyer at the library for information about registration. 5th Thursday @ 6:00 PM January 30th Family Movie Night The movie is Toy Story 4 (2019) Families are encouraged to attend and popcorn & water will be available. We have cushions for everyone to use (chairs for adults). Those seven and under must be accompanied by someone over the age of 13. The run time is 1 hour & 40 minutes.
December 2019 All month: Guess How Many?: Crayons; Craft To Go: Gingerbread Man Ornaments 1st Tuesday @ 2:00 PM December 3rd Home School Hangouts This program is designed to bring a little field trip fun to home school families. You will make Snowy Owls. Wednesdays (when school is in session) @ 9:00 AM December 4th, 11th & 18th Play Group Children 0-5 (not yet in school) play, learn & grow together! 1st & 3rd Wednesday @ 10:30 AM December 4th & 18th Family History Help Receive tips to explore your own online genealogy research. 1st Thursday @ 6:30 PM December 5th Readers’ Book Group This program is for adults (18 years & older). You will discuss A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens. Refreshments will be served! Saturday, December 7th @ 10:30 AM-12:30 PM We will host Gallery on the Gofor Kids with Beth Hanlon. Please see flyer at the library for information about registration. 1st Saturday @ 4:00-7:00 PM December 7th 1st Saturday EDA Activity Christmas Walk In conjunction with the EDA 1st Saturday Activity we will hold have Mrs. Claus Story Time from 5:00-6:00 PM, a Brass Quartet from 6:00-7:00 PM & a Christmas Craft for families to make together & cards will be punched to possibly win a basket 2nd & 3rd Tuesday @ 3:45 PM December 10th & 17th After School Adventures Elementary age children will make Marshmallow Igloos (10th) Snow Shooters (17th). 2nd Wednesday @ 10:00 AM December 11th Toddler Time Children 3-5 years old may join us for stories & an activity about Frosty the Snowman (11th). 2nd Thursday @ 6:00 PMDecember 12thFamily BINGO The whole family is invited to play the age old classic & win prizes! 2nd Thursday @ 7:00 PMDecember 12th Teens’ Night Out Teens 13-17 are invited to join us for a night out to make Felt Christmas Trees. 2nd Saturday @ 10:00 AM December 14th 2nd Saturday Movie The movie is Snow Buddies (2008). Families are encouraged to attend & popcorn & water will be available. We have cushions for everyone to use (chairs for adults). Those seven and under must be accompanied by someone over the age of 13. The run time is 1 hour & 27 minutes. 3rd Thursday @ 6:30 PM December 19th Ladies’ Night Out Ladies 18 & older are invited to join us for a night away to make Paintbrush Santa Ornaments. Saturday @ 9:00 AM-1:00 PM December 21st Make It/Take It Craft Make Paper Plate Christmas Elves (10 min. craft) to take home Boredom Busters @ 1:00-5:00 PM December 23rd Craft Day Meet your friends at the library for a day of fun (due to no school). Refreshments will be served! December 24th & 25th Library Closed for Christmas-Have a Joyous Day! Boredom Busters @ 1:00-5:00 PM December 26th Trivia Meet your friends at the library for a day of fun (due to no school). Refreshments will be served! 4th Thursday @ 6:00 PM December 26th Story Time Children are invited to join us for I’m So Sleepy! stories & activities. Boredom Busters @ 1:00-5:00 PM December 27th Legos Meet your friends at the library for a day of fun (due to no school). Refreshments will be served! 4th Saturday @ 10:00 AM-12:00 PM December 28th Gallery on the Go We will host Gallery on the Gofor Youth & Adults (12 and older) with Beth Hanlon. Please see flyer at the library for information about registration. Boredom Busters @ 1:00-5:00 PM December 30th Jigsaw Puzzles Meet your friends at the library for a day of fun (due to no school). Refreshments will be served! December 31st Library Closed for New Years-Have a Merry Day!
November 2019 All month: Guess How Many? Dominos; Craft to Go: Pinecone Turkeys 1st Saturday @ 10:00 AM November 2nd 1st Saturday EDA Activity In conjunction with the EDA 1st Saturday Activity we will hold Love Your Library Story Time. Saturday, November 2nd @ 10:30 AM-12:30 PM Gallery on the Go We will host Gallery on the Gofor Kids with Beth Hanlon. Please see flyer at the library for information about registration. 1st Tuesday @ 2:00 PM November 5th Home School Hangouts This program is designed to bring a little field trip fun to home school families. You will make Feather Necklaces. Wednesdays (when school is in session) @ 9:00 AM November 6th, 13th & 20th Play Group Children 0-5 (not yet in school) play, learn & grow together! 1st & 3rd Wednesday @ 10:30 AM November 6th & 20th Family History Help Receive tips to explore your own online genealogy research. 1st Thursday @ 6:30 PM November 7th Readers’ Book Group This program is for adults (18 years & older). You will discuss The Lost City of Z, by David Grann. Refreshments will be served! 2nd Saturday @ 10:00 AM November 9th 2nd Saturday Movie The movie is Mirai (2018) Families are encouraged to attend & popcorn & water will be available. We have cushions for everyone to use (chairs for adults). Those seven and under must be accompanied by someone over the age of 13. The run time is 1 hour & 40 minutes. 2nd, 3rd & 4th Tuesday @ 3:45 PM November 12th, 19th & 26th After School Adventures Elementary age children will make Cheerios Corn on the Cob (12th), Paper Plate Veggie Gardens (19th) & Tube Turkey Craft (26th). 2nd Wednesday @ 10:00 AM November 13th Toddler Time Children 3-5 years old may join us for stories & an activity about Under the Sea (13th). Chris Franklin from FSB will be hosting a Questions About Social Security Program in the conference room from 5:00-6:00 PM on November 13th. (Date change) 2nd Thursday @ 6:00 PMNovember 14thFamily BINGO The whole family is invited to play the age old classic & win prizes! 2nd Thursday @ 7:00 PMNovember 14th Teens’ Night Out Teens 13-17 are invited to join us for a night out to make Ribbon Tassel Key Chains. Saturday @ 9:00 AM-1:00 PM November 16th Make It/Take It Craft Make Washer Necklaces (10 min. craft) to take home Chris Franklin from FSB will be hosting Program about Long Term Care Planning in the conference room from 5:00-6:00 PM on November 20th. 3rd Thursday @ 6:30 PM November 21st Ladies’ Night Out Ladies 18 & older are invited to join us for a night away from home to make Yarn Wall Photo Displays. 4th Saturday @ 10:00 AM-12:00 PM November 23rd Gallery on the Go We will host Gallery on the Gofor Youth & Adults (12 and older) with Beth Hanlon. Please see flyer at the library for information about registration. Boredom Busters @ 1:00-5:00 PM November 27th Jigsaw Puzzles Meet your friends at the library for a day of fun (due to no school). November 28th, 29th & 30thLibrary Closed for Thanksgiving-Have a Thankful Day!
October 2019 All month: Guess How Many? : Halloween Candy; Craft to Go: Paper Pumpkins 1st Tuesday @ 2:00 PM October 1st Home School Hangouts This program is designed to bring a little field trip fun to home school families. You will make Paper Tube Binoculars. Wednesdays (when school is in session) @ 9:00 AM October 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd & 30th Play Group Children 0-5 (not yet in school) play, learn & grow together! 1st & 3rd Wednesday @ 10:30 AM October 2nd & 16th Family History Help Receive tips to explore your own online genealogy research. 1st Thursday @ 6:30 PM October 3rd Readers’ Book Group This program is for adults (18 years & older). You will discuss The English Patient by Michael Ondaatje. 1st Saturday @ 10:00 AM October 5th 1st Saturday EDA Activity In conjunction with the EDA 1st Saturday Event we will hold a Book Sale during the Spoon River Drive 2nd, 3rd, 4th & 5th Tuesday @ 3:45 PM October 8th, 15th, 22nd & 29th After School Adventures Elementary age children will make Candy Corn Crafts (8th), Color-Changing Leaf Crafts (15th), Pumpkin Decorating (22nd) & Leaf People Crafts (29th). 2nd & 4th Wednesday @ 10:00 AM October 9th & 23rd Toddler Time Children 3-5 years old may join us for stories & an activity about Leaf Me Alone! (9th) & Super Hero! (23rd). 2nd Thursday @ 6:00 PMOctober 10thFamily BINGO The whole family is invited to play the age old classic & win prizes! 2nd Thursday @ 7:00 PMOctober 10thTeens’ Night Out Teens 13-17 are invited to join us for a night out to make Tissue Paper Canvas Art. 2nd Saturday @ 10:00 AM October 12th 2nd Saturday Movie The movie is How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World (2019) Families are encouraged to attend & popcorn & water will be available. We have cushions for everyone to use (chairs for adults). Those seven and under must be accompanied by someone over the age of 13. The run time is 1 hour & 44inutes. Boredom Busters @ 1:00-5:00 PM October 14th Board Games Meet your friends at the library for a day of fun (due to no school). We will host Gallery on the Gofor Kids with Beth Hanlon from 1:00-3:00 PM. Please see flyer for information about registration. 3rd Thursday @ 6:30 PM October 17th Ladies’ Night Out Ladies 18 & older are invited to join us for a night away from home to make Clothespin Trivets. Saturday @ 9:00 AM-1:00 PM October 19t Make It/Take It Craft Make Colorful Clothespin Magnets (10 min. craft) to take home. 4th Thursday @ 6:00 PM October 24th Story Time Children are invited to join us for Space: The Final Frontier stories & activities. Boredom Busters @ 1:00-5:00 PM October 25th Craft Day Meet your friends at the library for a day of fun (due to no school). 4th Saturday @ 10:00 AM-12:00 PM October 26thGallery on the Go We will be hosting Gallery on the Gofor Adults with Beth Hanlon from 10:00 AM-12:00 PM. Please see flyer for information about registration. Unity Point Wellmobile @ 9:00-11:30 AM October 30th Please see flyer for details. Boredom Busters @ 1:00-5:00 PM October 31st Pumpkin Decorating Meet your friends at the library for a day of fun (due to no school). Halloween @ 5:00-8:00 PM October 31st Stop by the library in your costume for a treat!
September 2019 All month: Guess How Many? Pencils Craft to Go: Apple Clothespins Library Closed for Labor Day September 2nd 1st Tuesday @ 2:00 PM September 3rd Home School Hangouts This program is designed to bring a little field trip fun to home school families. You will make Spoon Suncatcher Crafts. Wednesdays (when school is in session) @ 9:00 AM September 4th, 11th, 18th & 25th Play GroupChildren 0-5 (not yet in school) play, learn & grow together! 1st & 3rd Wednesday @ 10:30 AM September 4th & 18th Family History Help Receive tips to explore your own online genealogy research. 1st Thursday @ 6:30 PM September 5th Readers’ Book Group Library closed at 6:00 PM for Fall Festival, so no Book Group this month. 1st Saturday @ 10:00 AM September 7th 1st Saturday EDA Activity Library closed for Fall Festival, so no EDA Story Time 2nd, 3rd & 4th Tuesday @ 3:45 PM September 10th, 17th & 24th After School Adventures Elementary age children will make Apple Lacing Crafts (10th), Paper Plate Pizzas (17th) & Firefly Crafts (24th). 2nd & 4th Wednesday @ 10:00 AM September 11th & 25th Toddler Time Children 3-5 years old may join us for stories & an activity about Apple of My Eye (11th) & Grandparents are Great! (25th). 2nd Thursday @ 6:00 PMSeptember 12thFamily BINGO The whole family is invited to play the age old classic & win prizes! 2nd Thursday @ 7:00 PMSeptember 12thTeens’ Night Out Teens 13-17 are invited to join us for a night out to make Wrap Bracelets. 2nd Saturday @ 10:00 AM September 14th 2nd Saturday Movie The movie is Nancy Drew And The Hidden Staircase (2019) Families are encouraged to attend & popcorn & water will be available. We have cushions for everyone to use (chairs for adults). Those seven and under must be accompanied by someone over the age of 13. The run time is 1 hour & 12 minutes. 3rd Thursday @ 6:30 PM September 19th Ladies’ Night Out Ladies 18 & older are invited to join us for a night away from home to make No Sew Fleece Pillows. Saturday @ 9:00 AM-1:00 PM September 21st Make It/Take It Craft Make Fingerprint Glass Magnets (10 min. craft) to take home. 4th Thursday @ 6:00 PM September 26th Story Time Children are invited to join us for Fall into Fun! stories & activities.
August 2019 All month: Guess How Many? Silk Flowers; Craft to Go: Butterfly Feeders 1st Thursday @ 6:30 PM August 1st Readers’ Book Group This program is for adults (18 years & older). You will discuss The House Without Windows by Nadia Haskimi. Fridays @ Country Comfort Retirement Home @ 10:00 AM August 2nd Reading Buddies All ages are encouraged to join us to read to the residents of Country Comfort Retirement Home. 1st Saturday @ 10:00 AM August 3rd EDA 1st Saturday In conjunction with the EDA 1st Saturday Event we will host a Pets Story Time. August 5th-10th 2nd Extended Reading Log Turn In Week-logs may be turned in during normal hours (M, T & F 1:00 PM-5:00 PM, W 9:00 AM-6:00 PM, Th 1:00 PM-8:00 PM & SA 9:00 AM-1:00 PM). 1st & 2nd Tuesdays @ 2:00 PM August 6th & 13th Afternoon Adventures Elementary age children will make Twirler Crafts (6th) & Toilet Paper Roll Bird Seed Feeders (13th). 1st & 3rd Wednesday @ 10:30 AM August 7th & 21st Family History Help Receive tips to explore your own online genealogy research. 2nd Thursday @ 6:00 PMAugust 8th Family BINGO The whole family is invited to play the age old classic & win prizes! 2nd Thursday @ 7:00 PMAugust 8th Teens’ Night Out Teens 13-17 are invited to join us for a night out to make Monogram Art. Fridays @ Country Comfort Retirement Home @ 10:00 AM August 9th Reading Buddies All ages are encouraged to join us to read to the residents of Country Comfort Retirement Home. 2nd Saturday @ 10:00 AM August 10th 2nd Saturday Movie The movie is Goosebumps (2015) Families are encouraged to attend & popcorn & water will be available. We have cushions for everyone to use (chairs for adults). Those seven and under must be accompanied by someone over the age of 13. The run time is 1 hour & 43 minutes. Wednesdays (when school is in session) @ 9:00 AM August 14th, 21st & 28th Play Group Children 0-5 (not yet in school) play, learn & grow together! 2nd & 4th Wednesday @ 10:00 AM August 14th & 28th Toddler Time Children 3-5 years old may join us for stories & an activity about School Days (14th) & Fly Me to the Moon (28th). 3rd Thursday @ 6:30 PM August 15th Ladies’ Night Out Ladies 18 & older are invited to join us for a night away from home to make Map Coasters. Saturday @ 9:00 AM-1:00 PM August 17th Make It/Take It Craft Make Button Bookmarks (10 min. craft) to take home. 3rd & 4th Tuesdays @ 3:45 PM August 20th & 27th After School Adventures Elementary age children will make Tissue Paper Turtles (20th) & Star Person Crafts (27th). 4th Thursday @ 6:00 PM August 22nd Story Time Children are invited to join us for Dog Days of Summer stories & activities. 5th Thursday @ 6:00 PM August 29th Family Movie Night The movie is Lego Move 2 (2019) Families are encouraged to attend and popcorn & water will be available. We have cushions for everyone to use (chairs for adults). Those seven and under must be accompanied by someone over the age of 13. The run time is 1 hour & 47 minutes. Boredom Busters @ 1:00-5:00 PM August 30th Meet your friends at the library for an afternoon of fun (as there is no school scheduled) and enjoy Craft Day.
July 2019 All month: Guess How Many? Glass Pebbles; Craft to Go: Cat Masks Pick up 1st Extended Reading Logs July 1st-6th (New baskets & weekly prizes!) Tuesday @ 2:00 PM July 2nd, 9th, 16th & 23rd Afternoon Adventures Elementary age children will make Firework Crafts (2nd), Fish Weaving Crafts (9th), Very Busy Spider Webs (16th) & Popsicle Picture Frames (23rd). 1st & 3rd Wednesday @ 10:30 AM July 3rd & 17th Family History Help Receive tips to explore your own online genealogy research. Library Closed for Independence Day July 4th Fridays @ Country Comfort Retirement Home @ 10:00 AM July 5th Reading Buddies Children are encouraged to join us to read to the residents of Country Comfort Retirement Home. 1st Saturday @ 10:00 AM July 6th EDA 1st Saturday In conjunction with the EDA 1st Saturday Event we will host a Patriotic Story Time. 2nd Thursday @ 6:00 PMJuly 11th Family BINGO The whole family is invited to play the age old classic & win prizes! 2nd Thursday @ 7:00 PMJuly 11th Teens’ Night Out Teens 13-17 are invited to join us for a night out to make Washer Necklaces. Fridays @ Country Comfort Retirement Home @ 10:00 AM July 12th Reading Buddies Children are encouraged to join us to read to the residents of Country Comfort Retirement Home 2nd Saturday @ 10:00 AM July 13th 2nd Saturday Movie The movie is A Dog’s Way Home (2019) Families are encouraged to attend and popcorn & water will be available. We have cushions for everyone to use (chairs for adults). Those seven and under must be accompanied by someone over the age of 13. The run time is 1 hour & 36 minutes. July 15th-20th 1st Extended Reading Log Turn In Week-logs may be turned in during normalhours (M, T & F 1:00 PM-5:00 PM, W 9:00 AM-6:00 PM, Th 1:00 PM-8:00 PM). 3rd Thursday @ 6:30 PM July 18th Ladies’ Night Out Ladies 18 & older are invited to join us for a night away from home to make Pinwheel Wreathes. Saturday @ 9:00 AM-1:00 PM July 20th Make It/Take It Craft Make Easy Suncatchers (10 min. craft) to take home. Pick up 2nd Extended Reading Logs July 22nd-27th (New baskets & weekly prizes!) 4th Thursday @ 6:00 PM July 25th Story Time Children are invited to join us for Sunshine on My Shoulders stories & activities. Fridays @ Country Comfort Retirement Home @ 10:00 AM July 26th Reading Buddies Children are encouraged to join us to read to the residents of Country Comfort Retirement Home.
June 2019 All month: Summer Reading, It’s Showtime at Your Library! Guess How Many? Jaw Breakers; Craft to Go: Button and Felt Flowers 1st Saturday @ 10:00 AM June 1st Strawberry Festival Story Time In conjunction with the EDA 1st Saturday Event we will host a Story Time Across from Central Park next to the Uptown Café. June 1st Library Closed for Strawberry Festival June 3rd-8th 2nd Reading Log Turn In Week for Summer Reading Logs may be turned in during normal hours (T & F 1:00 PM-5:00 PM, W 9:00 AM-6:00 PM, Th 1:00 PM-8:00 PM) and on Friday mornings from 10:45 AM-11:15 AM). Tuesday @ 2:00 PM June 4th, 11th, 18th & 25th Afternoon Adventures Elementary age children will make Paper Towel Space Telescopes (4th), Summer Straw Shooters (11th), Pipe Cleaner & Bead Inchworm (18th) & Popsicle Craft s (25th). Wednesday, June 5th, 12th, 19th & 26th Reading Buddies Children in 1st-4th grade will read to an older buddy (5th grade or older)! 1st Thursday @ 6:30 PM June 6th Readers’ Book Group This program is for adults (18 years & older). You will discuss In Pieces by Sally Field. June 7th Summer Reading Program @ 10:00 AM – Let’s Cheer Elmwood Spirit Squad 2nd Saturday @ 10:00 AM June 8th 2nd Saturday Movie The movie is Mary Poppins Returns (2018) (2 hours & 10 minutes). Families are encouraged to attend and popcorn & water will be available. We have cushions for everyone to use (chairs for adults). Those seven and under must be accompanied by someone over the age of 13. The run time is 1 hour & 40 minutes. June 10th-15th 3rd Reading Log Turn In Week for Summer Reading Logs may be turned in during normal hours (T & F 1:00 PM-5:00 PM, W 9:00 AM-6:00 PM, Th 1:00 PM-8:00 PM) and on Friday mornings from 10:45 AM-11:15 AM). 2nd Thursday @ 6:00 PMJune 13th Family BINGO The whole family is invited to play the age old classic & win prizes! 2nd Thursday @ 7:00 PMJune 13th Teens’ Night Out Teens 13-17 are invited to join us for a night out to make Jewelry Dishes. June 14th Summer Reading Program @ 10:00 AM – The Magic of Joel Shoemaker Saturday @ 9:00 AM-1:00 PM June 15th Make It/Take It Craft Make Folded Paper Gift Boxes (10 min. craft) to take home. June 17th-22nd 4th Reading Log Turn In Week for Summer Reading Logs may be turned in during normal hours (T & F 1:00 PM-5:00 PM, W 9:00 AM-6:00 PM, Th 1:00 PM-8:00 PM) and on Friday mornings from 10:45 AM-11:15 AM). 3rd Thursday @ 6:30 PM June 20th Ladies’ Night Out Ladies 18 & older are invited to join us for a night away from home to make Homemade Lip Balm. June 21st Summer Reading Program @ 10:00 AM – Forest Park Nature Center-Animal Adaptations June 24th-29th 5th Reading Log Turn In Week for Summer Reading Logs may be turned in during normal hours (T & F 1:00 PM-5:00 PM, W 9:00 AM-6:00 PM, Th 1:00 PM-8:00 PM) and on Friday mornings from 10:45 AM-11:15 AM). 4th Thursday @ 6:00 PM June 27th Story Time Children are invited to join us for Creepy Crawlies stories & activities. June 28th Summer Reading Program @ 10:00 AM – Wildlife Prairie Park- The Music of Nature
May 2019 All month: Guess How Many? Pinto Beans; Craft to Go: Clothespin Dragonflies Wednesdays (when school is in session) @ 9:00 AM May 1st, 8th, 15th & 22nd Play Group Children 0-5 (not yet in school) play, learn & grow together! 1st & 3rd Wednesday @ 10:30 AM May 1st & 15th Family History Help Receive tips to explore your own online genealogy research. 1st Thursday @ 6:30 PM May 2nd Readers’ Book Group This program is for adults (18 years & older). You will discuss Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte. 1st Saturday @ 10:00 AM May 4th May The Fourth Be With You Story Time In conjunction with the EDA 1st Saturday Event we will host a Story Time. May 6th Reading Logs for Summer Reading may be picked up & reading/logging may begin. 1st Tuesday @ 2:00 PM May 7th Home School Hangouts This program is designed to bring a little field trip fun to home school families. You will make Spoon Flowers. 2nd & 4th Wednesday @ 10:00 AM May 8th & 22nd Toddler Time Children 3-5 years old may join us for stories & an activity about Your Mama! (8th) & I’m Telling Dad! (22nd). 2nd Thursday @ 6:00 PMMay 8th Family BINGO The whole family is invited to play the age old classic & win prizes! 2nd Thursday @ 7:00 PMMay 8th Teens’ Night Out Teens 13-17 are invited to join us for a night out to make Folded Paper Bracelets. 2nd Saturday @ 10:00 AM May 11th 2nd Saturday Movie The movie is Tangled (2011). Families are encouraged to attend and popcorn & water will be available. We have cushions for everyone to use (chairs for adults). Those seven and under must be accompanied by someone over the age of 13. The run time is 1 hour & 40 minutes. 2nd, 3rd & 4th Tuesday @ 3:45 PM May 14th, 21st & 28th After School Adventures Elementary age children will make Pom Pon Caterpillars (14th), Toilet Paper Roll Butterflies (21st) & Balloon Elephant Cards (28th). 3rd Thursday @ 6:30 PM May 16th Ladies’ Night Out Ladies 18 & older are invited to join us for a night away from home to make Braided Rag Rugs. Saturday @ 9:00 AM-1:00 PM May 18th Make It/Take It Craft Make Paper Straw Tulips (10 min. craft) to take home. 4th Thursday @ 6:00 PM May 23rd Story Time Children are invited to join us for How Does Your Garden Grow? stories & activities. May 27th Library Closed in observation of Memorial Day May 28th-May 31st 1st Reading Log for Summer Reading may be turned in during normal hours (T & F 1:00 PM-5:00 PM, W 9:00 AM-6:00 PM, Th 1:00 PM-8:00 PM). May 30th @ 6:00 PM Program & Movie Transparency in Local Government Presentation & Movie (All The Queen’s Horses (2017) (1 hour & 10 minutes) with Jessica Thomas (Peoria County Auditor). June 1st Library Closed for Strawberry Festival 1st Saturday @ 10:00 AM June 1st Strawberry Festival Story Time In conjunction with the EDA 1st Saturday Event we will host a Story Time across from Central Park next to Uptown Café.
April 2019 All month: Guess How Many? Plastic Easter Eggs; Craft to Go: Easter Basket 1st Tuesday @ 2:00 PM April 2nd Home School Hangouts This program is designed to bring a little field trip fun to home school families. You will make a Paper Bag Butterfly. Wednesdays (when school is in session) @ 9:00 AM April 3rd, 10th, 17th & 24th Play Group Children 0-5 (not yet in school) play, learn & grow together! 1st & 3rd Wednesday @ 10:30 AM April 3rd & 17th Family History Help Receive tips to explore your own online genealogy research. 1st Thursday @ 6:30 PM April 4th Readers’ Book Group This program is for adults (18 years & older). You will discuss Leaves of Grass by Walt Whitman. 1st Saturday @ 10:00 AM April 6th Recycle, Reduce, Reuse Story Time In conjunction with the EDA 1st Saturday Event we will host a Story Time. 2nd, 3rd & 4th Tuesday @ 3:45 PM April 9th, 16th & 23rd After School Adventures Elementary age children will make Popsicle Stick Umbrella (9th), Marshmallow Easter Bunny (16th) & Baby Bird & Nest (23rd). 2nd & 4th Wednesday @ 10:00 AM April 10th & 24th Toddler Time Children 3-5 years old may join us for stories & an activity about Hop To It! (10th) & Springing into Action (24th). 2nd Thursday @ 6:00 PMApril 11thFamily BINGO The whole family is invited to play the age old classic & win prizes! 2nd Thursday @ 7:00 PMApril 11th Teens’ Night Out Teens 13-17 are invited to join us for a night out to make Mod Podge Flower Pots. 2nd Saturday @ 10:00 AM April 13th 2nd Saturday Movie The movie is Smallfoot (2018). Families are encouraged to attend and popcorn & water will be available. We have cushions for everyone to use (chairs for adults). Those seven and under must be accompanied by someone over the age of 13. The run time is 1 hour & 36 minutes. Boredom Busters @ 1:00-5:00 PM April 18th Board Games Meet your friends at the library for an afternoon of fun (as there is no school scheduled for the day). 3rd Thursday @ 6:30 PM April 18th Ladies’ Night Out Ladies 18 & older are invited to join us for a night away from home to make Egg Carton Flower Wreath April 19th & 20th Library Closed Boredom Busters @ 1:00-5:00 PM April 22nd Jigsaw Puzzles Meet your friends at the library for an afternoon of fun (as there is no school scheduled for the afternoon). 4th Thursday @ 6:00 PM April 25th Story Time Children are invited to join us for Every Day is Earth Day stories & activities. Saturday @ 9:00 AM-1:00 PM April 27th Make It/Take It Craft Make Yarn Easter Eggs (10 min. craft) to take home.
March 2019 All month: Guess How Many? Macaroni; Craft to Go: Cat in the Hat hats Boredom Busters @ 1:00-5:00 PM March 1st Dr. Seuss Activities Meet your friends at the library for an afternoon of fun (as there is no school scheduled for the afternoon). 1st Saturday March 2nd Outdoor Show at SchoolIn conjunction with the EDA 1st Saturday Event we will have information about the library displayed. 1st Tuesday @ 2:00 PM March 5th Home School Hangouts This program is designed to bring a little field trip fun to home school families. You will be making Paper Plate Rainbows. Wednesdays (when school is in session) @ 9:00 AM March 6th, 13th, 20th & 27th Play Group Children 0-5 (not yet in school) play, learn & grow together! 1st & 3rd Wednesday @ 10:30 AM March 6th & 20th Family History Help Receive tips to explore your own online genealogy research. 1st Thursday @ 6:30 PM March 7th Readers’ Book Group This program is for adults (18 years & older). You will discuss The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins. 2nd Saturday @ 10:00 AM March 9th 2nd Saturday Movie The movie is The Rise of the Guardians (2012). Families are encouraged to attend and popcorn & water will be available. We have cushions for everyone to use (chairs for adults). Those seven and under must be accompanied by someone over the age of 13. The run time is 1 hour & 37 minutes. 2nd, 3rd & 4th Tuesday @ 3:45 PM March 12th, 19th & 26th After School Adventures Elementary age children will make Handprint Fish Puppets (12th), Paper Plate Crowns (19th) & Paper Chain Snakes (26th). 2nd & 4th Wednesday @ 10:00 AM March 13th & 27th Toddler Time Children 3-5 years old may join us for stories & an activity about Lucky Leprechauns (13th) & The Rains Came Down (27th). 2nd Thursday @ 6:00 PMMarch 14thFamily BINGO The whole family is invited to play the age old classic & win prizes! 2nd Thursday @ 7:00 PMMarch 14th Teens’ Night Out Teens 13-17 are invited to join us for a night out to make Sun Catchers. Boredom Busters @ 1:00-5:00 PM March 15th Stop, Drop and Read Contest Meet your friends at the library for an afternoon of fun (as there is no school scheduled for the day). Saturday @ 9:00 AM-1:00 PM March 16th Make It/Take It Craft Make Ribbon Bookmarks (10 min. craft) to take home. 3rd Thursday @ 6:30 PM March 21st Ladies’ Night Out Ladies 18 & older are invited to join us for a night away from home to make Garden Wind Chimes. 4th Thursday @ 6:00 PM March 28th Story Time Children are invited to join us for The Red, Red Robin stories & activities.
February 2019 All month: Guess How Many? Salt Water Taffy/Craft to Go: Penguin Thermometers 1st Saturday @ 10:00 AM February 2nd Chips of Chocolate Story TimeIn conjunction with the EDA 1st Saturday Event we will host a Story Time. 1st Tuesday @ 2:00 PM February 5th Home School Hangouts This program is designed to bring a little field trip fun to home school families. You will be making Paper Plate Sleeping Bears. Wednesdays (when school is in session) @ 9:00 AM February 6th, 13th, 20th & 27th Play Group Children 0-5 (not yet in school) play, learn & grow together! 1st & 3rd Wednesday @ 10:30 AM February 6th & 20th Family History Help Receive tips to explore your own online genealogy research. 1st Thursday @ 6:30 PM February 7th Readers’ Book Group This program is for adults (18 years & older). You will discuss What Mrs. McGillicuddy Saw by Agatha Christie. 2nd Saturday @ 10:00 AM February 9th 2nd Saturday Movie The movie is The Incredibles 2 (2018). Families are encouraged to attend and popcorn & water will be available. We have cushions for everyone to use (chairs for adults). Those seven and under must be accompanied by someone over the age of 13. The run time is 1 hour & 58 minutes. 2nd, 3rd & 4th Tuesday @ 3:45 PM February 12th, 19th & 26th After School Adventures Elementary age children will make Heart Wreath (12th), Button Snail (19th) & Heart Penguins (26th). 2nd & 4th Wednesday @ 10:00 AM February 13th & 27th Toddler Time Children 3-5 years old may join us for stories & an activity about The Wheels on the Bus (13th) & Eek! A Mouse (27th). 2nd Thursday @ 6:00 PM February 14thFamily BINGO The whole family is invited to play the age old classic & win prizes! 2nd Thursday @ 7:00 PMFebruary 14th Teens’ Night Out Teens 13-17 are invited to join us for a night out to make Paper Heart Wreaths. Saturday @ 9:00 AM-1:00 PM February 16th Make It/Take It Craft Make Apple Bird Feeders (10 min. craft) to take home. Boredom Busters @ 1:00-5:00 PM February 18th Trivia Games Afternoon Meet your friends at the library for an afternoon of fun (as there is no school scheduled for the day). 3rd Thursday @ 6:30 PM February 21st Ladies’ Night Out Ladies 18 & older are invited to join us for a night away from home to make Felt Flowers. 4th Thursday @ 6:00 PM February 28th Story Time Children are invited to join us for Cabin Fever stories & activities.
January 2019 All month: Guess How Many? Bows/Craft to Go: Penguin Igloo Catch New Year’s Day, Library Closed January 1st 1st Tuesday @ 2:00 PM January 1st Home School Hangouts No program this month. Boredom Busters @ 9:00 AM-6:00 PM January 2nd Stamping Cards Meet your friends at the library for a day of fun (due to no school). 1st & 3rd Wednesday @ 10:30 AM January 2nd & 16th Family History Help Receive tips to explore your own online genealogy research. Boredom Busters @ 1:00-5:00 PM January 3rd Making Puppets Meet your friends at the library for a day of fun (due to no school). 1st Thursday @ 6:30 PM January 3rd Readers’ Book Group This program is for adults (18 years & older). You will watch the movie To Kill A Mockingbird. Boredom Busters @ 1:00-5:00 PM January 4th Decorating Birdhouses Meet your friends at the library for a day of fun (due to no school). 1st Saturday @ 10:00 AM January 5th Eat Your Veggies! Story TimeIn conjunction with the EDA 1st Saturday Event we will host a Story Time. Boredom Busters @ 1:00-5:00 PM January 7th Board Games Meet your friends at the library for a day of fun (due to no school). 2nd, 3rd & 4th Tuesday @ 3:45 PM January 8th, 15th & 22nd fter School Adventures Elementary age children will make Beaded Snowflakes (8th), Lacing Mittens (15th) & Cottonball Snowman (22nd). Wednesdays (when school is in session) @ 9:00 AM January 9th, 16th, 23rd & 30th Play Group Children 0-5 (not yet in school) play, learn & grow together! 2nd & 4th Wednesday @ 10:00 AM January 9th & 23rd Toddler Time Children 3-5 years old may join us for stories & an activity about Penguin Power (9th) & Let it Snow (23rd). 2nd Thursday @ 6:00 PMJanuary 10thFamily BINGO The whole family is invited to play the age old classic & win prizes! 2nd Thursday @ 7:00 PMJanuary 10thTeens’ Night Out Teens 13-17 are invited to join us for a night out to do Straw Weaving. 2nd Saturday @ 10:00 AM January 12th 2nd Saturday Movie The movie is Sleeping Beauty (1957). Families are encouraged to attend and popcorn & water will be available. We have cushions for everyone to use (chairs for adults). Those seven and under must be accompanied by someone over the age of 13. The run time is 1 hour & 15 minutes. 3rd Thursday @ 6:30 PM January 17th Ladies’ Night Out Ladies 18 & older are invited to join us for a night away from home to make Sea Glass Vases. Saturday @ 9:00 AM-1:00 PM January 19th Make It/Take It Craft Make Button Snowflakes (10 min. craft) to take home. Boredom Busters @ 1:00-5:00 PM January 21st Jigsaw Puzzles Meet your friends at the library for an afternoon of fun (due to no school). 4th Thursday @ 6:00 PM January 24th Story Time Children are invited to join us for Winter Wonderland stories & activities. 5th Thursday @ 6:00 PM January 31st Family Movie Night The movie is Christopher Robin (2018). Families are encouraged to attend and popcorn & water will be available. We have cushions for everyone to use (chairs for adults). Those seven and under must be accompanied by someone over the age of 13. The run time is 1 hour & 44 minutes.
December 2018 All month: Guess How Many? Ornaments/Craft to Go: Craft Stick Snowmen 1st Saturday December 1st @ 4:00-7:00 PM 1st Saturday ActivityChristmas Walk, Mrs. Claus Story Time 5:00-6:00, Brass Quartet 6:00-7:00 & Paper Strip Christmas Trees Family Craft 1st Tuesday @ 2:00 PM December 4th Home School Hangouts This program is designed to bring a little field trip fun to home school families. You will be making Melted Snowmen Ornaments. Wednesdays (when school is in session) @ 9:00 AM December 5th, 12th & 19th Play Group Children 0-5 (not yet in school) play, learn & grow together! 1st & 3rd Wednesday @ 10:30 AM December 5th & 19th Family History Help Receive tips to explore your own online genealogy research. 1st Thursday @ 6:30 PM December 6th Readers’ Book Group This program is for adults (18 years & older). You will discuss The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupery. 2nd Saturday @ 10:00 AM December 8th 2nd Saturday Movie The movie is The Star (2017). Families are encouraged to attend and popcorn & water will be available. We have cushions for everyone to use (chairs for adults). Those seven and under must be accompanied by someone over the age of 13. The run time is 1 hour & 26 minutes. 2nd & 3rd Tuesday @ 3:45 PM December 11th & 18th After School Adventures Elementary age children will make Paper Doily Angels (11th) & Clothespin Snowmen (18th). 2nd Wednesday @ 10:00 AM December 12th Toddler Time Children 3-5 years old may join us for stories & an activity about Deer Me! 2nd Thursday @ 6:00 PMDecember 13th Family BINGO The whole family is invited to play the age old classic & win prizes! 2nd Thursday @ 7:00 PMDecember 13th Teens’ Night Out Teens 13-17 are invited to join us for a night out to make Threaded Ribbon Christmas Cards. Saturday @ 9:00 AM-1:00 PM December 15th Make It/Take It Craft Make Clothespin Reindeer (10 min. craft) to take home. 3rd Thursday @ 6:30 PM December 20th Ladies’ Night Out Ladies 18 & older are invited to join us for a night away from home to make Terra Cotta Pot Snowmen. Library closed for Christmas Eve & Christmas December 24th & 25th Boredom Busters @ 9:00 AM-6:00 PM December 26th Board Games Meet your friends at the library for a day of fun (due to no school). Boredom Busters @ 1:00-5:00 PM December 27th Lego Fun Meet your friends at the library for an afternoon of fun (due to no school). 4th Thursday @ 6:00 PM December 27th Story Time Children are invited to join us for Auld Lang Syne stories & activities. Boredom Busters @ 1:00-5:00 PM December 28th Craft Day Meet your friends at the library for an afternoon of fun (due to no school). Library closed for New Year’s Eve December 31st
November 2018 All month: Guess How Many? Mixed Nuts in Shells/Craft to Go: Pine Cone Turkeys
1st Thursday @ 6:30 PM November 1st Readers’ Book Group This program is for adults (18 years & older). You will discuss Memoirs of a Geisha by Arthur Golden. 1st Saturday November 3rd 1st Saturday ActivityThere will not be an EDA 1st Saturday Event this month. 1st Tuesday @ 2:00 PM November 6th Home School Hangouts This program is designed to bring a little field trip fun to home school families. You will be making Leaf Rubbings. Wednesdays (when school is in session) @ 9:00 AM November 7th, 14th & 28th Play Group Children 0-5 (not yet in school) play, learn & grow together! 1st & 3rd Wednesday @ 10:30 AM November 7th & 21st Family History Help Receive tips to explore your own online genealogy research. 2nd Thursday @ 6:00 PMNovember 8th Family BINGO The whole family is invited to play the age old classic & win prizes! 2nd Thursday @ 7:00 PMNovember 8th Teens’ Night Out Teens 13-17 are invited to join us for a night out to make Pencil Holders. 2nd Saturday @ 10:00 AM November 10th 2nd Saturday Movie The movie is Wonderstruck. Families are encouraged to attend and popcorn & water will be available. We have cushions for everyone to use (chairs for adults). Those seven and under must be accompanied by someone over the age of 13. The run time is 1 hour & 55 minutes. 2nd, 3rd & 4th Tuesday @ 3:45 PM November 13th, 20th & 27th After School Adventures Elementary age children will make Coffee Filter Autumn Leaves (13th), Toilet Paper Roll Turkeys (20th) & Clothespin Airplanes (27th). 2nd & 4th Wednesday @ 10:00 AM November 14th & 28th Toddler Time Children 3-5 years old may join us for stories & an activity about Let’s Talk Turkey (14th) & Driving Me Batty (28th). 3rd Thursday @ 6:30 PM November 15th Ladies’ Night Out Ladies 18 & older are invited to join us for a night away from home to make Thankful Journals. Saturday @ 9:00 AM-1:00 PM November 17th Make It/Take It Craft Make Thankful Fingerprint Trees (10 min. craft) to take home. Boredom Busters @ 9:00 AM-6:00 PM November 21st Jigsaw Puzzles Join us for an afternoon putting puzzled together (due to no school). Library closed for Thanksgiving November 22nd, 23rd & 24th 5th Thursday @ 6:00 PM November 29th Family Movie Night The movie is Coco. Families are encouraged to attend and popcorn & water will be available. We have cushions for everyone to use (chairs for adults). Those seven and under must be accompanied by someone over the age of 13. The run time is 1 hour & 45 minutes.
October 2018 We have a contest to win gift certificates to local businesses if you share with us your favorite book on the list for the Great American Read. The book that receives the most votes will be revealed in October. All month: Guess How Many:Halloween Candy; Craft to Go: Spider Web Craft 1st Tuesday @ 2:00 PM October 2nd Home School Hangouts This program is designed to bring a little field trip fun to home school families. You will be making Spin Drums. Weds. (when school is in session) @ 9:00 AM Oct. 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th & 31st Play Group Children 0-5 (not yet in school) play, learn & grow together! 1st & 3rd Wednesday @ 10:30 AM October 3rd & 17th Family History Help Receive tips to explore your own online genealogy research. 1st Thursday @ 6:30 PM October 4th Readers’ Book Group This program is for adults (18 years & older). You will discuss Lonesome Dove by Larry McMurtry. 1st Saturday @ 10:00 AM October 6th 1st Saturday ActivityIn conjunction with the EDA 1st Saturday Event we will host a Book Sale. Stop by to look at our sale carts & pick up some great finds! Boredom Busters @ 1:00-5:00 PM October 8th Trivia Games Afternoon Join us for an afternoon playing trivia games (due to no school). Bring your own or play ours. 2nd, 3rd, 4th & 5th Tuesday @ 3:45 PM October 9th, 16th, 23rd & 30th After School Adventures Elementary age children will make Apple Lacing Craft (9th), Paper Plate Ghosts (16th), Paper Plate Ghosts (23rd) & Hanging Bats (30th). 2nd & 4th Wednesday @ 10:00 AM October 10th & 24th Toddler Time Children 3-5 years old may join us for stories & an activity about Which Witch? (10th) & Monster Mash (24th). 2nd Thursday @ 6:00 PMOctober 11th Family BINGO The whole family is invited to play the age old classic & win prizes! 2nd Thursday @ 7:00 PMOctober 11th Teens’ Night Out Teens 13-17 are invited to join us for a night out to make Craft Stick Bracelets. 2nd Saturday @ 10:00 AM October 13th 2nd Saturday Movie The movie is Scooby Doo. Families are encouraged to attend and popcorn & water will be available. We have cushions for everyone to use (chairs for adults). Those seven and under must be accompanied by someone over the age of 13. The run time is 1 hour & 26 minutes. 3rd Thursday @ 6:30 PM October 18th Ladies’ Night Out Ladies 18 & older are invited to join us for a night away from home to make Burlap Welcome Signs. Saturday @ 9:00 AM-1:00 PM October 20th Make It/Take It Craft Make Yarn Monsters (10 min. craft) to take home. 4th Thursday @ 6:00 PM October 25th Story Time Children are invited to join us for Halloween Havoc stories & activities. Boredom Busters @ 1:00-5:00 PM October 26thCraft Afternoon Join us for an afternoon Decorating Pumpkins (due to no school). Boredom Busters @ 1:00-5:00 PM October 31st Lego Fun Afternoon Join us for an afternoon building with Legos (due to no school). Halloween @ 5:00-6:00 PMStop by in your costume for a treat.
September 2018 We have a contest to win gift certificates to local businesses if you share with us your favorite book on the list for the Great American Read. All month: Guess How Many: Spools of Thread; Craft to Go: Felt Owls 1st Saturday @ 10:00 AM September 1st 1st Saturday ActivityIn conjunction with the EDA 1st Saturday Event we will have a display about the Great American Read. Stop by to share your favorite book-two winners will be drawn from those votes cast on September 1st-for a gift certificate to a local business. Library closed September 3rd & 8th as well as close early (6:00 PM) on September 6th. 1st Tuesday @ 2:00 PM September 4th Home School Hangouts This program is designed to bring a little field trip fun to home school families. You will be making Apple Magnets. Wednesdays (when school is in session) @ 9:00 AM September 5th Play Group Children 0-5 (not yet in school) play, learn & grow together! 1st & 3rd Wednesday @ 10:30 AM September 5th Family History Help Receive tips to explore your own online genealogy research. 2nd & 3rd Tuesday @ 3:45 PM September 11th After School Adventures Elementary age children will make Paper Roll Scarecrows. Wednesdays (when school is in session) @ 9:00 AM September 12th Play Group Children 0-5 (not yet in school) play, learn & grow together! 2nd & 4th Wednesday @ 10:00 AM September 12th Toddler Time Children 3-5 years old may join us for stories & an activity about Just Us Chickens. 2nd Thursday @ 6:00 PMSeptember 13th Family BINGO The whole family is invited to play the age old classic & win prizes! 2nd Thursday @ 7:00 PMSeptember 13th Teens’ Night Out Teens 13-17 are invited to join us for a night out to make a Pierced Earring Holder. Saturday @ 9:00 AM-1:00 PM September 15th Make It/Take It Craft Make DIY Coasters (10 min. craft) to take home. 2nd & 3rd Tuesday @ 3:45 PM September 18th After School Adventures Elementary age children will make Tissue Paper Fall Wreaths. Wednesdays (when school is in session) @ 9:00 AM September 19th Play Group Children 0-5 (not yet in school) play, learn & grow together! 1st & 3rd Wednesday @ 10:30 AM September 19th Family History Help Receive tips to explore your own online genealogy research. 3rd Thursday @ 6:30 PM September 20th Ladies’ Night Out Ladies 18 & older are invited to join us for a night away from home to make Fall Leaf Bowls. 4th Tuesday @ 2:00 PM September 25th Hooked On Books Book Club Eight to twelve years old will discuss The One and Only Ivan by Katharine Applegate. Wednesdays (when school is in session) @ 9:00 AM September 26th Play Group Children 0-5 (not yet in school) play, learn & grow together! 2nd & 4th Wednesday @ 10:00 AM September 26th Toddler Time Children 3-5 years old may join us for stories & an activity about Fishing for Fun. 4th Thursday @ 6:00 PM September 27th Story Time Children are invited to join us for Taking the Fall stories & activities.
August 2018 All month: Guess How Many: Dog Biscuits; Craft to Go: Panda in a Flowerpot 1st & 3rd Wednesday @ 10:30 AM August 1st & 15th Family History Help Receive tips to explore your own online genealogy research. 1st Thursday @ 6:30 PM August 2nd Readers’ Book Group This program is for adults (18 years & older). You will discuss The Portrait of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde. Fridays @ Country Comfort Retirement Home @ 10:00 AM August 3rd Reading Buddies Children are encouraged to join us to read to the residents of Country Comfort Retirement Home. 1st Saturday @ 10:00 AM August 4th 1st Saturday Activity In conjunction with the EDA 1st Saturday Event we will hold a Library Scavenger Hunt. Tuesdays @ 2:00 PM August 7th Afternoon Adventures Elementary age children will make Paper Popsicle Fans. (Parents must help those younger than 5.) 2nd Thursday @ 6:00 PMAugust 9th Family BINGO The whole family is invited to play the age old classic & win prizes! 2nd Thursday @ 7:00 PMAugust 9thTeens’ Night Out Teens 13-17 are invited to join us for a night out to make DIY Lip Gloss. Fridays @ Country Comfort Retirement Home @ 10:00 AM August 10th Reading Buddies Children are encouraged to join us to read to the residents of Country Comfort Retirement Home. 2nd Saturday @ 10:00 AM August 11th 2nd Saturday Movie The movie is Paddington 2. Families are encouraged to attend and popcorn & water will be available. We have cushions for everyone to use (chairs for adults). Those seven and under must be accompanied by someone over the age of 13. The run time is 1 hour & 44 minutes. Tuesdays @ 2:00 PM August 14th Afternoon Adventures Elementary age children will make Sidewalk Chalk. (Parents must help those younger than 5.) 3rd Thursday @ 6:30 PM August 16th Ladies’ Night Out Ladies 18 & older are invited to join us for a night away from home to make Vegetation Art. Saturday @ 9:00 AM-1:00 PM August 18th Make It/Take It Craft Make Dry Erase Boards (10 min. craft) to take home. Tuesdays @ 3:45 PM August 21st After School Adventures Elementary age children will make Clothespin Caterpillars or Butterflies. (Parents must help those younger than 5.) Wednesdays (when school is in session) @ 9:00 AM August 22nd & 29th Play Group Children 0-5 (not yet in school) play, learn & grow together! 4th Wednesday @ 10:00 AM August 22nd Toddler Time Children 3-5 years old may join us for stories & an activity about You’re a Monkey’s Uncle. 4th Thursday @ 6:00 PM August 23rd Story Time Children are invited to join us for School Daze stories & activities. 4th Tuesday @ 2:00 PM August 28th Hooked On Books Book Club Eight to twelve years old will discuss James and the Giant Peach by Roald Dahl. 5th Thursday Movie @ 6:00 PM August 30thFamily Movie The movie is The Greatest Showman. Families are encouraged to attend and popcorn & water will be available. We have cushions for everyone to use (chairs for adults). Those seven and under must be accompanied by someone over the age of 13. The run time is 1 hour & 42 minutes. Boredom Busters @ 1:00-5:00 PM August 31st Trivia Games Afternoon Join us for an afternoon playing board games as there is no school. Bring your own or play ours.
July 2018 Extended Summer Reading Logs may be picked up at the library (all ages are encouraged to participate!) There will be four juvenile baskets, two youth baskets and two adult baskets for readers to enter to win. We will also randomly draw names to win gift certificates. We have a contest to win a gift certificate to local businesses if you share with us your favorite book on the list for the Great American Read. Please stop by for a copy of the list or to turn in your vote. All month: Guess How Many: Sparklers/Beads; Craft to Go: Animal Visors Tuesdays @ 2:00 PM July 3rd Afternoon Adventures Elementary & junior high age children will make Oceans in a Bottle. Library Closed for Independence Day July 4th 1st Thursday @ 6:30 PM July 5th Readers’ Book Group This program is for adults (18 years & older). You will discuss The Alice Network by Kate Quinn. Fridays @ Country Comfort Retirement Home @ 10:00 AM July 6th Reading Buddies Children are encouraged to join us to read to the residents of Country Comfort Retirement Home. 1st Saturday @ 10:00 AM July 7th 1st Saturday Activity In conjunction with the EDA 1st Saturday Event we will host Fun with Pets Story Time Tuesdays @ 2:00 PM July 10th Afternoon Adventures Elementary & junior high age children will make Seashell Wind Chimes. 2nd Thursday @ 6:00 PMJuly 12th Family BINGO The whole family is invited to play the age old classic & win prizes! 2nd Thursday @ 7:00 PMJuly 12thTeens’ Night Out Teens 13-17 are invited to join us for a night out to make Friendship Bracelets. Fridays @ Country Comfort Retirement Home @ 10:00 AM July 13th Reading Buddies Children are encouraged to join us to read to the residents of Country Comfort Retirement Home. 2nd Saturday @ 10:00 AM July 14th 2nd Saturday Movie The movie is Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle. Families are encouraged to attend and popcorn & water will be available. We have cushions for everyone to use (chairs for adults). Those seven and under must be accompanied by someone over the age of 13. The run time is 1 hour & 59 minutes. Tuesdays @ 2:00 PM July 17th Afternoon Adventures Elementary & junior high age children will make Paper Bowl Jellyfish. 3rd Wednesday @ 10:30 AM July 18th Family History Help Receive tips to assist in your own online genealogy research. 3rd Thursday @ 6:30 PM July 19th Ladies’ Night Out Ladies 18 & older are invited to join us for a night away from home to make Tie-dye Mugs. 4th Tuesday @ 2:00 PM July 24th Hooked On Books Book Club Eight to twelve years old will discuss Island of the Blue Dolphins by Scott O’Dell. 4th Thursday @ 6:00 PM July 26th Story Time Children are invited to join us for Fun in the Sun stories & activities. Fridays @ Country Comfort Retirement Home @ 10:00 AM July 27th Reading Buddies Children are encouraged to join us to read to the residents of Country Comfort Retirement Home. Saturday @ 9:00 AM-1:00 PM July 28th Make It/Take It Craft Make Napkin Rings (10 min. craft) to take home.
June 2018 Reading Logs may be picked up at the library for Summer Reading (all ages are encouraged to participate!) We have a contest to win gift certificates to local businesses if you share with us your favorite book on the list for the Great American Read. All month: Guess How Many: Golf Balls and Tees; Craft to Go: Kazoos
Friday Summer Reading Program @ 10:00 AM June 1st Wildlife Prairie Park- Backyard Discovery 1st Saturday @ 10:00 AM June 2nd 1st Saturday ActivityIn conjunction with the EDA 1st Saturday Event we will host Strawberry Shortcake Story Time held across from Central Park on the Corner of Magnolia & Main.Library Closed for Strawberry Festival June 4th-9th 2nd Reading Log Turn In Tuesdays @ 2:00 PM Afternoon Adventures Elementary & junior high age children will learn about a country and make a craft. June 5th Australia June 12th Japan June 19th South America Reading Buddies @ 10:00 AM June 6th, 13th, 20th & 27th 1st-4th graders will read to their older buddy. Family Program-A Trip through Australia & New Zealand, Mike & Ann Sullivan @ 7:00 PM June 6th Families are encouraged to attend together. 1st Thursday @ 6:30 PM June 7th Readers’ Book Group This program is for adults (18 years & older). Discuss The Reader by Rachel Chee. Friday Summer Reading Program @ 10:00 AM June 8th Joel Shoemaker, Magician 2nd Saturday @ 10:00 AM June 9th 2nd Saturday Movie The movie is Babe. The run time is 1 hr. & 32 mins. June 11th-16th 3rd Reading Log Turn In Family Program-A Trip through Africa, Eulail Huffcutt @ 7:00 PM June 13th Families are encouraged to attend together. 2nd Thursday @ 6:00 PMJune 14th Family BINGO The whole family is invited to play the age old classic & win prizes! 2nd Thursday @ 7:00 PMJune 14thTeens’ Night Out Teens 13-17 are invited to join us for a night out writing Haiku Poetry. Friday Summer Reading Program @ 10:00 AM June 15th Forest Park Nature Center- Operation Migration Saturday @ 9:00 AM-1:00 PM June 16th Make It/Take It Craft Make Painted Mason Jars (10 min. craft) to take home. June 18th-24th 4th Reading Log Turn In Tuesdays @ 2:00 PM Afternoon Adventures Elementary & junior high age children will learn about a country and make a craft. June 19th South America Reading Buddies @ 10:00 AM June 6th, 13th, 20th & 27th 1st-4th graders will read to their older buddy. Family Program-Illinois Bicentennial Program-Three Poets in Central Illinois with Charles Schweighauser, Professor Emeritus-University of Illinois at Springfield @ 7:00 PM June 20th Families are encouraged to attend together. 3rd Thursday @ 6:30 PM June 21st Ladies’ Night Out Ladies 18 & older are invited to join us for a night away from home to make Water-Colored Napkins. Friday Summer Reading Program @ 10:00 AM June 22nd Ameren Illinois Touch a Truck June 25th-30th 5th Reading Log Turn In 4th Tuesday @ 2:00 PM June 26th Hooked On Books Book Club Eight to twelve years old will discuss The Jungle Book by Rudyard Kipling. Reading Buddies @ 10:00 AM June 27th 1st-4th graders will read to their older buddy. Family Program-Illinois Bicentennial Program-Illinois Landscape Painting with Charles Schweighauser, Professor Emeritus-University of Illinois at Springfield @ 7:00 PM June 27th Families are encouraged to attend together. 4th Thursday @ 6:00 PM June 28th Story Time Children are invited to join us for We'll Always Have Paris stories & activities. Friday Summer Reading Program @ 10:00 AM June 29th Wildlife Prairie Park- The Food Web
May 2018 Reading Logs may be picked up and reading may begin for Summer Reading (all ages are encouraged to participate in the program!)
We also have a contest to win gift certificates to local businesses if you tell us your favorite book on the list for the Great American Read.
All month: Guess How Many: Plastic Flowers; Craft to Go: Leaf Stamp Stationery
1st Tuesday @ 2:00 PM May 1st Home School Hangouts This program is designed to bring a little field trip fun to home school families. You will be making Cinco de Mayo Egg Maracas.
Wednesdays (when school is in session) @ 9:00 AM May 2nd, 9th, 16th & 23rd Play Group Children 0-5 (not yet in school) play, learn & grow together!
1st & 3rd Wednesday @ 10:30 AM May 2nd & 16th Family History Help Receive tips to explore your own online genealogy research.
1st Thursday @ 6:30 PM May 3rd Readers’ Book Group This program is for adults (18 years and older). This month you will discuss Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman.
1st Saturday @ 10:00 AM May 5th 1st Saturday ActivityIn conjunction with the EDA 1st Saturday Event we will host Mother's Day Story Time and Craft.
2nd & 3rd Tuesday @ 3:45 PM May 8th & 15th After School Adventures Elementary & junior high age children will make Paper Flowers (8th) & prepare Tissue Paper Pots (15th).
2nd & 4th Wednesday @ 10:00 AM May 9th & 23rd Toddler Time Children 3-5 years old may join us for stories & an activity about Are You My Mother? (9th) & Dear Daddy (23rd).
2nd Thursday @ 6:00 PMMay 10th Family BINGO The whole family is invited to play the age old classic & win prizes!
2nd Thursday @ 7:00 PMMay 10th Teens’ Night Out Teens 13-17 are invited to join us for a night out making Mason Jar Photo Magnets.
2nd Saturday @ 10:00 AM May 12th 2nd Saturday Movie The movie is Annie. Families are encouraged to attend and popcorn & water will be available. We have cushions for everyone to use (chairs for adults). Those seven and under must be accompanied by someone over the age of 13. The run time is 2 hours & 7 minutes.
3rd Thursday @ 6:30 PM May 17th Ladies’ Night Out Ladies 18 & older are invited to join us for a night away from home to make a Marbled Clay Ring Dish.
Boredom Busters @ 1:00-5:00 PM May 18th Board Game Afternoon Join us for an afternoon playing board games as there is no school. Bring your own or play ours.
Saturday @ 9:00 AM-1:00 PM May 19th Make It/Take It Craft Make Button Thumb Tacks (10 min. craft) to take home.
4th Tuesday @ 3:45 PM May 22nd Hooked On Books Book Club Eight to twelve years old will discuss Maniac Magee by Jerry Spinelli.
4th Thursday @ 6:00 PM May 24th Story Time Children are invited to join us for Don't Bug Me stories & activities.
May 28th The library is closed in observation of Memorial Day.
May 29th-June 1st First Reading Log Turn In
April 2018 All month: Guess How Many: Crayons; Craft to Go: Buggles (Rock Bugs) Spring Break Activity @ 1:00-5:00 PM April 2nd Boredom Buster Board Game Afternoon
Spring Break Activity @ 1:00-5:00 PM April 3rd Boredom Buster Jigsaw Puzzles Afternoon
1st Tuesday @ 2:00 PM April 3rd Home School Hangouts This program is designed to bring a little field trip fun to home school families. You will be making Paper Bouquets.
1st & 3rd Wednesday @ 10:30 AM April 4th & 18th Family History Help Receive tips to explore your own online genealogy research.
Spring Break Activity @ 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM April 4th Boredom Buster Lego Blocks Day
1st Thursday @ 6:30 PM April 5th Readers’ Book Group This program is for adults (18 years and older). This month you will discuss Radium Girls by Kate Moore. 1st Saturday April 7th @ 10:00 AM 1st Saturday ActivityIn conjunction with the EDA 1st Saturday Event we will host Nu 2 U & Me Recycling Story Time.
2nd & 3rd Tuesday @ 3:45 PM April 10th & 17th After School Adventures Elementary & junior high age children will make Coffee Filter Flowers (10th) & prepare Fingerprinting (17th).
Wednesdays (when school is in session) @ 9:00 AM April 11th, 18th & 25th Play Group Children 0-5 (not yet in school) play, learn & grow together!
2nd & 4th Wednesday @ 10:00 AM April 11th & 25th Toddler Time Children 3-5 years old may join us for stories & an activity about How Now Brown Cow (11th) & Bear With Me (25th).
2nd Thursday @ 6:00 PMApril 12th Family BINGO The whole family is invited to play the age old classic & win prizes!
2nd Thursday @ 7:00 PMApril 12th Teens’ Night Out Teens 13-17 are invited to join us for a night out to making Rope Bracelets.
2nd Saturday @ 10:00 AM April 14th 2nd Saturday Movie The movie is Wonder. Families are encouraged to attend and popcorn & water will be available. We have cushions for everyone to use (chairs for adults). Those seven and under must be accompanied by someone over the age of 13. The run time is 1 hour & 53 minutes.
3rd Thursday @ 6:30 PM April 19th Ladies’ Night Out Ladies 18 & older are invited to join us for a night away from home to make Flower Jars.
Saturday @ 9:00 AM-1:00 PM April 21st Make It/Take It Craft Make DIY Garden Markers (10 min. craft) to take home.
4th Tuesday @ 3:45 PM April 24th Hooked On Books Book Club Eight to twelve years old will discuss Walk Two Moons by Sharon Creech.
4th Thursday @ 6:00 PM April 26th Story Time Children are invited to join us for April Showers stories & activities.
March 2018 We have a SpringReading Challenge BINGO Sheet for all ages to stop by and pick up. You could win a gift certificate to a local business. All month: Guess How Many: Four Leaf Clovers; Craft to Go: Shamrock Wreaths
1st Thursday @ 6:30 PM March 1st Readers’ Book Group This program is for adults (18 years and older). This month you will discussA Monster Calls by Patrick Ness. 1st Saturday March 3rd 1st Saturday ActivityIn conjunction with the EDA 1st Saturday Event we will have information about the library and goodies available at the Outdoor Show. 1st Tuesday @ 2:00 PM March 6th Home School Hangouts This program is designed to bring a little field trip fun to home school families. You will make Paper Bouquets. Wednesdays (when school is in session) @ 9:00 AM March 7th, 14th, 21st & 28th Play Group Children 0-5 (not yet in school) play, learn & grow together! 1st & 3rd Wednesday @ 10:30 AM March 7th & 21st Family History Help Tips on doing your own online genealogy research. 2nd Thursday @ 6:00 PMMarch 8th Family BINGO The whole family is invited to play the age old classic & win prizes! 2nd Thursday @ 7:00 PMMarch 8th Teens’ Night Out Teens 13-17 are invited to join us for a night out to make No Sew T-shirt Bags. 2nd Saturday @ 10:00 AM March 10th 2nd Saturday Movie The movie is Despicable Me 3. Families are encouraged to attend and popcorn & water will be available. We have cushions for everyone to use (chairs for adults). Those seven and under must be accompanied by someone over the age of 13. The run time is 1 hour & 30 minutes. 2nd & 3rd Tuesday @ 3:45 PM March 13th & 20th After School Adventures Elementary & junior high age children will make Lady Bug Rocks (13th) & Woven Butterflies (20th). 2nd & 4th Wednesday @ 10:00 AM March 14th & 28th Toddler Time Children 3-5 years old may join us for stories & an activity about Fairy Tales (14th) & Here Comes Peter Rabbit (28th). 3rd Thursday @ 6:30 PM March 15th Ladies’ Night Out Ladies 18 & older are invited to join us for a night away from home to make Prism Candle Lights. 4th Thursday @ 6:00 PM March 22nd Story Time Children are invited to join us for Spring Forward! stories & activities. Saturday @ 9:00 AM-1:00 PM March 24th Make It/Take It Craft Make Three Leaf Clover Stampings (10 min. craft) to take home. 4th Tuesday @ 3:45 PM March 27th Hooked On Books Book Club Eight to twelve years old will discuss Gregor The Overlander series by Suzanne Collins. 5th Thursday @ 6:00 PM March 29th Family Movie Night The movie is Goodbye Christopher Robin. Families are encouraged to attend and popcorn & water will be available. We have cushions for everyone to use (chairs for adults). Those seven and under must be accompanied by someone over the age of 13. The run time is 1 hour & 47 minutes.
February 2018 Winter BINGO Activity Sheets for the whole family are available, so please stop by. You read and fill in the BINGO Activity Sheet (six hours of reading) then turn the sheet in between March 1st & 8th and your name will be entered to win a gift certificate to a local business.
Crafts To Go will be available at the circulation desk. The craft will be in a bag for you to take home and make. The same craft will be available the whole month. The craft for February is Homemade Valentines.
Guess The Number Game-each month we will have a container filled with an item & each time you stop by the library you may enter your guess as to how many are in the container. The person who is closest will win a gift certificate to a local business. In January there will be Jawbreakers.
1st Thursday @ 6:30 PM February 1st Readers’ Book Group This program is for adults (18 years and older). This month you will discussRebecca by Daphne Du Maurier.
1st Saturday @ 10:00 AM February 3rd Story Time In conjunction with the EDA 1st Saturday Event we will hold a Scrumptious Chocolate Story Time.
1st Tuesday @ 2:00 PM February 6th Home School Hangouts This program is designed to bring a little field trip fun to home school families. You will make Marshmallow Puffy Paint.
Wednesdays (when school is in session) @ 9:00 AM February 7th, 14th, 21st & 28th Play Group Children 0-5 (not yet in school) play, learn & grow together!
1st & 3rd Wednesday @ 10:30 AM February 7th & 21st Family History Help Tips on doing your own online research.
2nd Thursday @ 6:00 PMFebruary 8th Family BINGO The whole family is invited to play the age old classic & win prizes!
2nd Thursday @ 7:00 PMFebruary 8th Teens’ Night Out Teens 13-17 are invited to join us for a night out to play Would You Rather?
2nd Saturday @ 10:00 AM February 10th 2nd Saturday Movie The movie is Lego Batman. Families are encouraged to attend and popcorn & water will be available. We have cushions for everyone to use (chairs for adults). Those seven and under must be accompanied by someone over the age of 13. The run time is 1 hour & 11 minutes.
2nd & 3rd Tuesday @ 3:45 PM February 13th & 20th After School Adventures Elementary & junior high age children will make No Sew Heart Pillows (13th) & Snowstorm in a Jar (20th).
2nd & 4th Wednesday @ 10:00 AM February 14th & 28th Toddler Time Children 3-5 years old may join us for stories & an activity about Guess How Much I Love You (14th) & Bored Books (28th).
3rd Thursday @ 6:30 PM February 15th Ladies’ Night Out Ladies 18 & older are invited to join us for a night away from home to make Cake Stands.
Saturday @ 9:00 AM-1:00 PM February 17th Make It/Take It Craft Make Rock Photo Holders (10 min. craft) to take home.
4th Thursday @ 6:00 PM February 22nd Story Time Children are invited to join us for Somewhere Over The Rainbow stories & activities. 4th Tuesday @ 3:45 PM February 27th Hooked On Books Book Club Eight to twelve years old will discuss Surviving the Applewhites series by Stephanie Tolan.
January 2018 Crafts To Go will be available at the circulation desk. The craft will be in a bag for you to take home and make. The same craft will be available the whole month. The craft for January is Kaleidoscopes. Guess The Number Game-each month we will have a container filled with an item & each time you stop by the library you may enter your guess as to how many are in the container. The person who is closest will win a gift certificate to a local business. In January there will be Cottonballs. Wednesdays (when school is in session) @ 9:00 AM January 10th, 17th & 24th Play Group Children 0-5 (not yet in school) have fun! Monday, January 1st Library Closed-Happy New Year! 1st Tuesday @ 2:00 PM January 2nd Home School Hangouts This program is designed to bring a little field trip fun to home school families. You will make Apple Bird Feeders. 1st & 3rd Wednesday @ 10:30 AM January 3rd & 17th Family History Help Learn how to find out about your genealogy. Wednesday, January 3rd @ 2:00-4:00 PMBoredom Buster Join us for a Board Game Afternoon (we have games or bring your own). Thursday, January 4th @ 2:00-4:00 PMBoredom Buster Join us for a Jigsaw Puzzles Afternoon (we have puzzles or bring your own). Friday, January 5th @ 2:00-4:00 PMBoredom Buster Join us for a Lego Blocks Afternoon (we have Legos or bring your own).Activity @ 2:00-4:00 PM 1st Thursday @ 6:30 PM January 4th Readers’ Book Group This program is for adults (18 years and older). The discussion will be about Sense & Sensibility by Jane Austen The library will have copies of the books/audios for people who want to join the discussion to check out. 1st Saturday @ 10:00 AM January 6th Health & Wellness Story Time In conjunction with the EDA 1st Saturday Event we will host a Health & Wellness Story Time. 2nd & 3rd Tuesday @ 3:45 PM January 9th & 16th Afternoon Adventures Elementary & junior high age children will make 3D Paper Snowflakes (9th) &Snow Globes (16th). 2nd Wednesday @ 10:00 AM January 10th Toddler Time Children 3-5 years old may join us for stories & an activity about Here Kitty, Kitty. 2nd Thursday @ 6:00 PM January 11th Family BINGO The whole family is invited to play the age old classic & win prizes! 2nd Thursday @ 7:00 PM January 11th Teens’ Night Out Teens 13-17 are invited to join us for a night out to make Sharpie Rocks. 2nd Saturday @ 10:00 AM January 13th 2nd Saturday Movie The movie is Snow Dogs. Families are encouraged to attend and popcorn & water will be available. We have cushions for everyone to use (chairs for adults). Those seven and under must be accompanied by someone over the age of 13. The run time is 1 hour & 39 minutes. 3rd Thursday @ 6:30 PM January 18th Ladies’ Night Out Ladies 18 & older are invited to join us for a night away from home to make Frosted Mason Jar Votives. Saturday @ 9:00 AM-1:00 PM January 20th Make It/Take It Craft Make Snowflake Window Clings (10 min. craft) to take home. 4th Tuesday @ 3:45 PM January 23rd Hooked On Books Book Club Eight to twelve years old discuss the The Strange Case of Origami Yoda series by Tom Angleberger. 4th Thursday @ 6:00 PM January 25th Story Time Children are invited to join us for stories & activities and Pajama Time (wear your pajamas to the library).
December 2017 Crafts To Go will be available at the circulation desk. The craft will be in a bag for you to take home and make. The same craft will be available the whole month. The craft for December is Popsicle Reindeer. Guess The Number Game-each month we will have a container filled with an item & each time you stop by the library you may enter your guess as to how many are in the container. The person who is closest will win a gift certificate to a local business. In December there will be Ornaments. Wednesdays (when school is in session) @ 9:00 AM Play Group Children 0-5 (not yet in school) have fun! 1st Saturday @ 4:00-7:00 PM December 2nd Christmas Walk In conjunction with the EDA 1st Saturday Event we will be open for the Christmas Walk-Mrs. Claus will read from 5:00-6:00 PM and live music will happen from 6:00-7:00 PM. 1st Tuesday @ 2:00 PM December 5th Home School Hangouts This program is designed to bring a little field trip fun to home school families. You will make Marbled Milk Paper. 1st & 3rd Wednesday @ 10:30 AM December 6th & 20th Family History Help Learn how to find out about your genealogy. 1st Thursday @ 6:00 PM December 7th Readers’ Book Group This program is for adults (18 years and older). This month you will watch the Hidden Figures movie (2 hours and 7 minutes run time). 2nd Saturday @ 10:00 AM December 9th 2nd Saturday Movie The movie is Prancer. Families are encouraged to attend and popcorn & water will be available. We have cushions for everyone to use (chairs for adults). Those seven and under must be accompanied by someone over the age of 13. The run time is 1 hour & 43 minutes. 2nd & 3rd Tuesday @ 3:45 PM December 12th & 19th Afternoon Adventures Elementary & junior high age children will make Clay Christmas Ornaments (12th) & Crayon Glass Ornaments (19th). 2nd Wednesday @ 10:00 AM December 13th Toddler Time Children 3-5 years old may join us for stories & an activity about Once There Was a Snowman. There will not be Toddler Time on December 27th due to the school holiday. 2nd Thursday @ 6:00 PMDecember 14th Family BINGO The whole family is invited to play the age old classic & win prizes! 2nd Thursday @ 7:00 PMDecember 14thTeens’ Night Out Teens 13-17 are invited to join us for a night out to play Minute to Win It Games. 3rd Thursday @ 6:30 PM December 21st Ladies’ Night Out Ladies 18 & older are invited to join us for a night away from home to make No-Sew Snowmen. Saturday @ 9:00 AM-1:00 PM December 23rd Make It/Take It Craft Make Fabric Wreath Ornaments (10 min. craft) to take home. Monday, December 25th Library Closed-Merry Christmas! 4th Tuesday @ 3:45 PM December 26th Hooked On Books Book Club Eight to twelve years old discuss the Pet Volunteers series by Laurie Halse Anderson. Wednesday, December 27th @ 2:00-4:00 PMBoredom Buster Join us for a Board Game Afternoon (we have games or bring your own). Thursday, December 28th @ 2:00-4:00 PMBoredom Buster Join us for a Jigsaw Puzzles Afternoon (we have puzzles or bring your own). 4th Thursday @ 6:00 PM December 28th Story Time Children are invited to join us for stories & activities about Winter Tails. Friday, December 29th @ 2:00-4:00 PMBoredom Buster Join us for a Lego Blocks Afternoon (we have Legos or bring your own).
November 2017 Crafts To Go will be available at the circulation desk. The craft will be in a bag for you to take home and make. The same craft will be available the whole month. The craft for November is Clothespin Turkeys. Guess The Number Game-each month we will have a container filled with an item & each time you stop by the library you may enter your guess as to how many are in the container. The person who is closest will win a gift certificate to a local business. In November there will be Pinecones. November 1st: Family History Help is held on the 1st & 3rd Wednesdays of each month at 10:30 AM. If you are interested in researching your family history, but not sure where to start, join us for some tips on doing your own online research! Bring along what you know and we’ll get you going! November 2nd: On the 1st Thursday of each month there will be a Readers’ Book Group for Adults (18 years and older) at 6:30 PM. The discussion will be about The Summer Before the War by Helen Simonson. The library will have copies of the books/audios for people who want to join the discussion to check out. If you have questions, please let us know. November 4th: We will hold a Scooby Doo Mystery Machine Story Time at 10:00 AM- in conjunction with the EDA 1st Saturday Event. November 7th: Home School Hangouts will be held from 2:00-2:45 PM. You will make Whirligigs. November 8th: Toddler Time will be held from 10:00-10:30 AM with a story and activity about Rainy Days and Mondays. November 9th: Family BINGO will be held from 6:00-6:45 PM. November 9th: Teens' Night Out will be held from 7:00-7:45 PM. Please join us to play & bring your friends to make Origami. November 11th: 2nd Saturday Movies will be held at 10:00 AM. The movie is The Emoji Movie. The movie will be shown in the conference room of the library. Families are encouraged to attend and popcorn & water will be available. We have cushions for everyone to use (chairs for adults). Those seven and under must be accompanied by someone over the age of 13. The run time is 1 hour and 26 minutes. November 14th: After School Adventures will be held from 3:45-4:30 PM. You will make Sand Bottles. This is for elementary and junior high age children. November 15th: Family History Help will be held at 10:30 AM. Bring along what you know and we’ll get help you continue your research! November 16th: Ladies' Night Out (adults over 18 only) will be at 6:30 PM. You will make Marbled Vases. November 18th: Make It/Take It Crafts will be held and you may stop in any time the library is open between 9:00 AM-1:00 PM to make “Thankful” Leaf Garlands. (10 min. craft) November 21st: After School Adventures will be held from 3:45-4:30 PM. You will make Family Trees. This is for elementary and junior high age children. November 22nd: There will not be a Toddler Time on November 22nd due to the school holiday. November 23rd: There will be no Story Time due to the holiday. November 23rd-25th: The library will be closed for Thanksgiving. We hope you have a wonderful holiday with your family & friends and appreciate the understanding and consideration that the library staff will be doing the same! November 28th: Hooked On Books Book Club for eight-twelve year olds will be held the 4th Tuesday of each month from 3:45-4:30. The discussion will be about Middle School series, by James Patterson. November 30th: We will hold a Family Movie Night at 6:00 PM. Please join us for Cars 3.. The movie will be shown in the conference room of the library. Families are encouraged to attend and popcorn & water will be available. We have cushions for everyone to use (chairs for adults). Those seven and under must be accompanied by someone over the age of 13. The run time is 1 hour and 49 minutes.
October 2017 Crafts To Go will be available at the circulation desk. The craft will be in a bag for you to take home and make. The same craft will be available the whole month. The craft for Octoberis Foam Pumpkin Faces Kits. Guess The Number Game-each month we will have a container filled with an item & each time you stop by the library you may enter your guess as to how many are in the container. The person who is closest will win a gift certificate to a local business. In October there will be Pumpkin Candy. October 3rd: Home School Hangouts will be held on the 1st Tuesday of each month at 2:00 PM. This program is designed to bring a little field trip fun to home school families. You will make Bouncy Balls. October 4th: Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM in the conference room. Children 0-5 (not yet in school) are invited to join the group for some fun! October 4th: Family History Help will be held on the 1st & 3rd Wednesday mornings each month during the fall, winter & spring from 10:30-11:30 AM. If you are interested in learning how to find out about your genealogy, please plan to join us! October 5th: On the 1st Thursday of each month there will be a Readers’ Book Group for Adults (18 years and older) at 6:30 PM. The discussion will be about Vanity Fair by William Makepeace Thackeray. The library will have copies of the book/audio for people who want to join the discussion to check out. If you have questions, please let us know. October 7th: On the 1st Saturday of the month from 10:00-10:30 AM we will hold a program in conjunction with the EDA 1st Saturday Event (the theme changes each month). In October we will hold a Book Sale from 9:00 AM-1:00 PM for the Scenic Drive. October 9th: The board of the Morrison & Mary Wiley Library will meet at 4:00 PM in the conference room. October 10th: After School Adventures will be held from 3:45-4:30 PM. You will make Kaleidoscopes. This is for elementary and junior high age children. October 11th: Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM in the conference room. Children 0-5 (not yet in school) are invited to join the group for some fun! October 11th: Toddler Time will be held from 10:00-10:30 AM for children 3-5 years old. Please join us for stories & an activity about Ten Apples Up on Top. October 12th: Family BINGO will be held from 6:00-6:45 PM. October 12th: Teens' Night Out will be held from 7:00-7:45 PM. Please join us to play & bring your friends to play Trivial Pursuit. October 14th: 2nd Saturday Movies will be held at 10:00 AM. The movie is Trolls. The movie will be shown in the conference room of the library. Children/Families are encouraged to attend and popcorn & water will be available. We have cushions for everyone to use (chairs for adults). Those seven and under must be accompanied by someone over the age of 13. The run time is 1 hour and 32 minutes. October 17th: After School Adventures will be held from 3:45-4:30 PM. You will make Fall Leaf Printings. This is for elementary and junior high age children. October 18th: Family History Help will be held on the 1st & 3rd Wednesday mornings each month during the fall, winter & spring from 10:30-11:30 AM. If you are interested in learning how to find out about your genealogy, please plan to join us! October 19th: Ladies' Night Out (adults over 18 only) will be at 6:30 PM. You will be make Wood Block Pumpkins. October 21st: Make It/Take It Crafts will be held and you may stop in any time the library is open between 9:00 AM-1:00 PM to make Ghost Windsocks. (10 min. craft) October 24th: Hooked On Books Book Club for eight-twelve year olds will be held the 4th Tuesday of each month from 3:45-4:30. The discussion will be about The Princess Academy series by Shannon Hale. October 25th: Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM in the conference room. Children 0-5 (not yet in school) are invited to join the group for some fun! October 25th: Toddler Time will be held from 10:00-10:30 AM for children 3-5 years old. Please join us for stories & an activity about Halloween! October 26th: Ghost Stories Story Time will be on from 6:00-6:45. Please plan to join us for this fun evening of stories & activities. October 31st: Happy Halloween! Stop by the library before 5:00 PM in your costume to get a surprise!
September 2017 Crafts To Go will be available at the circulation desk. The craft will be in a bag for you to take home and make. The same craft will be available the whole month. The craft for September is Mouse School Bookmark Kits. Guess The Number Game-each month we will have a container filled with an item & each time you stop by the library you may enter your guess as to how many are in the container. The person who is closest will win a gift certificate to a local business. In September there will be pencils. September 2nd: On the 1st Saturday of the month from 10:00-10:30 AM we will hold a program in conjunction with the EDA 1st Saturday Event (the theme changes each month). In September we will hold a Pets Story Time to go along with Pets In The Park. September 4th: The library will be closed in observation of Labor Day. September 5th: Home School Hangouts will be held on the 1st Tuesday of each month at 2:00 PM. This program is designed to bring a little field trip fun to home school families. You will make Homemade Ice Cream. September 6th: Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM in the conference room. Children 0-5 (not yet in school) are invited to join the group for some fun! September 6th: Family History Help will be held on the 1st & 3rd Wednesday mornings each month during the fall, winter & spring from 10:30-11:30 AM. If you are interested in learning how to find out about your genealogy, please plan to join us! September 7th: The library will close at 6:00 PM for the Fall Festival. September 7th: Readers’ Book Group will not be held in September due to the closing of the library for the Fall Festival. September 9th: The library will be closed for the Fall Festival. September 9th: Second Saturday Movies will not be held in September due to the closing of the library for the Fall Festival. September 11th: The board of the Morrison & Mary Wiley Library will meet at 4:00 PM in the conference room. September 12th: After School Adventures will be held from 3:45-4:30 PM. You will be Painting with Circles. This is for elementary and junior high age children. September 13th: Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM in the conference room. Children 0-5 (not yet in school) are invited to join the group for some fun! September 13th: Toddler Time will be held from 10:00-10:30 AM for children 3-5 years old. Please join us for stories & an activity about Down on the Farm. September 14th: Family BINGO will be held from 6:00-6:45 PM. September 14th: Teens' Night Out will be held from 7:00-7:45 PM. Please join us to play & bring your friends to play Apples To Apples. September 19th: After School Adventures will be held from 3:45-4:30 PM. You will make Tornadoes in a Jar. This is for elementary and junior high age children. September 20th: Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM in the conference room. Children 0-5 (not yet in school) are invited to join the group for some fun! September 20th: Family History Help will be held on the 1st & 3rd Wednesday mornings each month during the fall, winter & spring from 10:30-11:30 AM. If you are interested in learning how to find out about your genealogy, please plan to join us! September 21st: Ladies' Night Out (adults over 18 only) will be at 6:30 PM. You will be making Felt Leaf Hoop Art. September 23rd: Make It/Take It Crafts will be held and you may stop in any time the library is open between 9:00 AM-1:00 PM to make Fall Banners. (20 min. craft) September 26th: Hooked On Books Book Club for eight-twelve year olds will be held the 4th Tuesday of each month from 3:45-4:30. The discussion will be about the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series by Jeff Kinney. September 27th: Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM in the conference room. Children 0-5 (not yet in school) are invited to join the group for some fun! September 27th: Toddler Time will be held from 10:00-10:30 AM for children 3-5 years old. Please join us for stories & an activity about Fun with Grandma and Grandpa. September 28th: Lions and Tigers and Bears, Oh My! Story Time will be on from 6:00-6:45. Please plan to join us for this fun evening of stories & activities.
August 2017 Crafts To Go will be available at the circulation desk. The craft will be in a bag for you to take home and make. The same craft will be available the whole month. The craft for August is Butterfly Airplanes. Guess The Number Game-each month we will have a container filled with an item & each time you stop by the library you may enter your guess as to how many are in the container. The person who is closest will win a gift certificate to a local business. In August there will be Small Tiles. Please check the article next week to see who had the closest guess for July. August 1st: Afternoon Adventures will be held from 2:00-2:45 PM. You will make Glitter Slime. This is for elementary and junior high age children. August 3rd: On the 1st Thursday of each month there will be a Readers’ Book Group for Adults (18 years and older) at 6:30 PM. The discussion will be about A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman. The library will have copies of the books/audios for people who want to join the discussion to check out. If you have questions, please let us know. August 4th: Reading Buddies at Country Comfort Retirement Home will be held from 10:00-10:45 AM. Children 1st-12th grade are invited to meet us at the home to read to the residents. We will supply the books. (This program will conclude on August 11th). We would like to thank all of the volunteers who helped with this special outreach program! August 5th: 1st Saturday Activityin conjunction with EDA 1st Saturday Event will be held at 10:00 AM. The activity will be a Scavenger Hunt in the library. August 5th: Great American Eclipse Program at 11:00 AM in the conference room. A representative of the Peoria Astronomical Society will present information about the eclipse happening on August 21st. We will give a pair of Eclipse Glasses to each person who attends (up to 90). Plus we will have a drawing at the end of the program for 9 copies of an Eclipse book. August 7th-19th: 2nd Extended Reading Logs may be turned in. August 8th: Afternoon Adventures will be held from 2:00-2:45 PM. You will be doing Bubble Blowing Art. This is for elementary and junior high age children. August 10th: Family BINGO will be held from 6:00-6:45 PM. August 10th: Teens' Night Out will be held from 7:00-7:45 PM. Please join us & bring your friends to play Charades. August 11th: Reading Buddies at Country Comfort Retirement Home will be held from 10:00-10:45 AM. Children 1st-12th grade are invited to meet us at the home to read to the residents. We will supply the books. This will be the last time for this program. We would like to thank all of the volunteers who helped with this special outreach program! August 12th: Second Saturday Movies will be held at 10:00 AM. The movie is SING. The movie will be shown in the conference room of the library. Children/Families are encouraged to attend and each person will receive a bag of popcorn & a bottle of water as they take their seat. We have cushions for everyone to use (chairs for adults). Those seven and under must be accompanied by someone over the age of 13. The run time is 1 hour and 50 minutes. August 14th: The board of the Morrison & Mary Wiley Library will meet at 4:00 PM in the conference room. August 15th: Afternoon Adventures will be held from 2:00-2:45 PM. You will make Homemade Aquariums. This is for elementary and junior high age children. August 17th: Ladies' Night Out (adults over 18 only) will be at 6:30 PM. You will be making Newspaper Baskets. . August 19th: Make It/Take It Crafts will be held and you may stop in any time the library is open between 9:00 AM-1:00 PM to make Button Bracelets. (10 min. craft) August 22nd: Hooked On Books Book Club for eight-twelve year olds will be held the 4th Tuesday of each month from 3:45-4:30. The discussion will be about the Fablehaven series by Brandon Mull. August 23rd: Play Group is held on Wednesday mornings (when school is in session) from 9:00-10:00 AM in the conference room. Children 0-5 (not yet in school) are invited to join the group for some fun! August 23rd: Toddler Time is held on the 2nd & 4th Wednesdays of each month (when school is in session) from 10:00-10:30 AM for children 3-5 years old. This week will be stories & an activity about Feelings August 24th: It’s a Zoo Out There! Story Time will be on May 25th from 6:00-6:45. Please plan to join us for this fun evening of stories & activities. Registration is required, so please call 742-2431 to let us know you will attend.
July 2017 Crafts To Go will be available at the circulation desk. The craft will be in a bag for you to take home and make. The same craft will be available the whole month. The craft for July is Animal Masks. Guess The Number Game-each month we will have a container filled with an item & each time you stop by the library you may enter your guess as to how many are in the container. The person who is closest will win a gift certificate to a local business. In July there will be present bows in the container. July 1st: This is the last day to turn in Summer Reading Logs. July 1st: Teddy Bear Picnic will be held from 11:00-11:45 AM in the gazebo in Central Park in conjunction with the EDA 1st Saturday Event. July 3rd-July 22nd: You may log time on your 1st Extended Summer Reading Log. July 4th: Independence Day-Library Closed-No programs July 6th: On the 1st Thursday of each month there will be a Readers’ Book Group for Adults (18 years and older) at 6:30 PM. The discussion will be aboutThe Underground RailroadbyColson Whitehead. The library will have copies of the books/audios for people who want to join the discussion to check out. If you have questions, please let us know. July 7th: We will hold a Reading Buddies for children in 1st-12th grade at Country Comforts Retirement Home. Please meet us at the home at 9:45 AM & you will read to a resident. The program runs from 10:00-10:45 AM. July 7th: Kasey Hart will be hold Little Sunshine Symphony classes on the lawn next to the library free of charge. Birth-3 year old class is 10:00-10:25, Pre K-1st grade class is 10:30-11:00 & 2nd grade & up class is 11:15-11:45. Parents or caregiver must be present for the first two classes. Those in the last class may be dropped off/picked up. July 8th: Second Saturday Movies will be held at 10:00 AM. The movie is Tangled. The movie will be shown in the conference room of the library. Children/Families are encouraged to attend and each person will receive a bag of popcorn & a bottle of water as they take their seat. We have cushions for everyone to use (chairs for adults). Those seven and under must be accompanied by someone over the age of 13. The run time is 1 hour and 40 minutes. July 11th: Afternoon Adventures will be held from 2:00-2:45 PM. You will be making Monster Magnets. This is for elementary and junior high age children. July 13th: Family BINGO will be held from 6:00-6:45 PM. July 13th: Teens' Night Out will be held from 7:00-7:45 PM. Please join us & bring your friends for a Poetry Slam. July 14th: We will hold a Reading Buddies for children in 1st-12th grade at Country Comforts Retirement Home. Please meet us at the home at 9:45 AM & you will read to a resident. The program runs from 10:00-10:45 AM. July 14th: Kasey Hart will be hold Little Sunshine Symphony classes on the lawn next to the library free of charge. Birth-3 year old class is 10:00-10:25, Pre K-1st grade class is 10:30-11:00 & 2nd grade & up class is 11:15-11:45. Parents or caregiver must be present for the first two classes. Those in the last class may be dropped off/picked up. July 17th-July 29th: You may turn in your 1st Extended Summer Reading Log. July 18th: Afternoon Adventures will be held from 2:00-2:45 PM. You will make Paper Pinwheels. This is for elementary and junior high age children. July 20th: Ladies' Night Out (adults over 18 only) will be at 6:30 PM. You will be making Mason Jar Vases. July 21st: We will hold a Reading Buddies for children in 1st-12th grade at Country Comforts Retirement Home. Please meet us at the home at 9:45 AM & you will read to a resident. The program runs from 10:00-10:45 AM. July 21st: Kasey Hart will be hold Little Sunshine Symphony classes on the lawn next to the library free of charge. Birth-3 year old class is 10:00-10:25, Pre K-1st grade class is 10:30-11:00 & 2nd grade & up class is 11:15-11:45. Parents or caregiver must be present for the first two classes. Those in the last class may be dropped off/picked up. July 22nd: Make It/Take It Crafts will be held and you may stop in any time the library is open between 9:00 AM-1:00 PM to make Fabric Magnets (20 min. craft). July 24th-August 12th: You may log time on your 2nd Extended Summer Reading Log. Turn in will be from August 7th-17th. July 25th: Hooked On Books Book Club for eight-twelve year olds will be held the 4th Tuesday of each month. When school is not in session it will be held from 2:00-2:45. The discussion will be about the, Land of Stories Series, Chris Colfer. July 27th: Dog Days of Summer Story TimeS will be from 6:00-6:45. Please plan to join us for this fun evening of stories & activities. July 28th: We will hold a Reading Buddies for children in 1st-12th grade at Country Comforts Retirement Home. Please meet us at the home at 9:45 AM & you will read to a resident. The program runs from 10:00-10:45 AM. July 28th: Kasey Hart will be hold Little Sunshine Symphony classes on the lawn next to the library free of charge. Birth-3 year old class is 10:00-10:25, Pre K-1st grade class is 10:30-11:00 & 2nd grade & up class is 11:15-11:45. Parents or caregiver must be present for the first two classes. Those in the last class may be dropped off/picked up. June 2017 Crafts To Go will be available at the circulation desk. The craft will be in a bag for you to take home and make. The same craft will be available the whole month. The craft for June is Mouse Glasses. Guess The Number Game-each month we will have a container filled with an item & each time you stop by the library you may enter your guess as to how many are in the container. The person who is closest will win a gift certificate to a local business. In June there will be dominoes in the container. May 30th-June 2nd: 1st Reading Log for Summer Reading may be turned in during these dates. The log must have three hours of reading logged on it before you turn it in. Reading Logs may be turned in any time the library is open as well as Friday mornings from 10:45-11:15 AM. June 1st: On the 1st Thursday of each month there will be a Readers’ Book Group for Adults (18 years and older) at 6:30 PM. The discussion will be about The Bootlegger’s Daughterby Margaret Maron. The library will have copies of the books/audios for people who want to join the discussion to check out. If you have questions, please let us know. June 2nd: Summer Reading Program on the lawn next to the library from 10:00-10:45 AM. Wildlife Prairie Park will present Clever Camouflage. The library will be open from 10:45-11:15 for Reading Log Turn In and circulation. June 3rd:The library will be closed for the Strawberry Festival. June 3rd: Strawberry Shortcake Story Time will be held from 11:00-11:45 AM in conjunction with the EDA 1st Saturday Event. Story Time will be held in Central Park on the SW corner near the flags. June 5th-10th: 2ndReading Log for Summer Reading may be turned in during these dates. The log must have three hours of reading logged on it before you turn it in. Reading Logs may be turned in any time the library is open. June 6th: Afternoon Adventures will be held from 2:00-2:45 PM. There will be a Bridge Building Contest. This is for elementary and junior high age children. June 7th: Reading Buddies will be held from 10:00-10:45 AM. Younger buddies (1st-4th grade) will be matched with older buddies to read to them. June 7th: Tom Emery will present a program on IL History from 6:00-6:45 PM. Adults, youth & families are invited to hear this interesting program. June 8th: Family BINGO will be held from 6:00-6:45 PM. June 8th: Teens' Night Out will be held from 7:00-7:45 PM. Please join us & bring your friends for Storytelling. June 9th: Summer Reading Program on the lawn next to the library from 10:00-10:45 AM. Forest Park Nature Center will present Forest Architects. The library will be open from 10:45-11:15 for Reading Log Turn In and circulation. June 10th: Second Saturday Movies will be held at 10:00 AM. The movie is Zootopia. The movie will be shown in the conference room of the library. Children/Families are encouraged to attend and each person will receive a bag of popcorn & a bottle of water as they take their seat. We have cushions for everyone to use (chairs for adults). Those seven and under must be accompanied by someone over the age of 13. The run time is 1 hour and 48 minutes. June 12th-17th: 3rdReading Log for Summer Reading may be turned in during these dates. The log must have three hours of reading logged on it before you turn it in. Reading Logs may be turned in any time the library is open as well as Friday mornings from 10:45-11:15 AM. June 12th: The board of the Morrison & Mary Wiley Library will meet at 4:00 PM in the conference room. June 13th: Afternoon Adventures will be held from 2:00-2:45 PM. You will make a Mason Jar Lid Suncatchers. This is for elementary and junior high age children. June 14th: Reading Buddies will be held from 10:00-10:45 AM. Younger buddies (1st-4th grade) will be matched with older buddies to read to them. June 14th: Bennett Johnson will present a program on Frank Lloyd Wright from 6:00-6:45 PM. Adults, youth & families are invited to hear this interesting program. June 15th: Ladies' Night Out (adults over 18 only) will be at 6:30 PM. You will be making Homemade Bath Salts Registration is required, so please call 742-2431 or stop by the library. June 16th: Summer Reading Program on the lawn next to the library from 10:00-10:45 AM. Barry Cloyd will present Storytelling By Design. The library will be open from 10:45-11:15 for Reading Log Turn In and circulation. June 19th-24th: 4thReading Log for Summer Reading may be turned in during these dates. The log must have three hours of reading logged on it before you turn it in. Reading Logs may be turned in any time the library is open as well as Friday mornings from 10:45-11:15 AM. June 20th: Afternoon Adventures will be held from 2:00-2:45 PM. There will be a Bottle Rockets. This is for elementary and junior high age children. June 21st: Reading Buddies will be held from 10:00-10:45 AM. Younger buddies (1st-4th grade) will be matched with older buddies to read to them. June 21st: Kristan McKinsey will present a program on Lorado Taft from 6:00-6:45 PM. Adults, youth & families are invited to hear this interesting program. June 22nd: Summer Fun Story Time will be from 6:00-6:45. Please plan to join us for this fun evening of stories & activities. Registration is required, so please call 742-2431 to let us know you will attend. June 23rd: Summer Reading Program on the lawn next to the library from 10:00-10:45 AM. Kenny Blum of Ameren Illinois will present Electric Design. The library will be open from 10:45-11:15 for Reading Log Turn In and circulation. June 24th: Make It/Take It Crafts will be held and you may stop in any time the library is open between 9:00 AM-1:00 PM to make Fourth of July Bead Bracelets. (10 min. craft) June 26th-July 1st: 5th Reading Log for Summer Reading may be turned in during these dates. The log must have three hours of reading logged on it before you turn it in. Reading Logs may be turned in any time the library is open as well as Friday mornings from 10:45-11:15 AM. June 27th: Hooked On Books Book Club for eight-twelve year olds will be held the 4th Tuesday of each month from 3:45-4:30. The discussion will be about the Heroes of Olympus, Rick Riordan Series. June 28th: Reading Buddies will be held from 10:00-10:45 AM. Younger buddies (1st-4th grade) will be matched with older buddies to read to them. June 28th: Mary Ann Hanlin will present a program on Underground Railroad & Phelps Barn from 6:00-6:45 PM. Adults, youth & families are invited to hear this interesting program. June 29th: Family Movie Night will be held at 6:00 PM. We will show Finding Dory and each person will receive a bag of popcorn & a bottle of water as they take their seat. We have cushions for everyone to use (we do have chairs for adults). Those seven and under must be accompanied by someone over the age of 13. The run time is 1 hour and 40 minutes. June 30th: Summer Reading Program on the lawn next to the library from 10:00-10:45 AM. Wildlife Prairie Park will present Animal Architecture. The library will be open from 10:45-11:15 for Reading Log Turn In and circulation.
May Crafts To Go will be available at the circulation desk. The craft will be in a bag for you to take home and make. The same craft will be available the whole month. The craft for May is a Hand Puppets. Guess The Number Game-each month we will have a container filled with an item & each time you stop by the library you may enter your guess as to how many are in the container. The person who is closest will win a gift certificate to a local business. In May there will be squishy balls in the container. May 1st: Participants may pick up Reading Logs for Summer Reading & begin logging time on the logs. This year we will be accepting Reading Logs from the whole family: kids, youth & adults! May 1st-6th: We will celebrate Children’s Book Week. Any child who stops by the library this week will be able to receive a pencil & a bookmark. Please stop by to help us celebrate! May 2nd: Home School Hangouts will be held on the 1st Tuesday of each month at 2:00 PM. This program is designed to bring a little field trip fun to home school families. You will make volcanoes. This will be the last Home School Hangouts until the fall. We hope to see all of our home school friends again! May 3rd: Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM in the conference room when school is in session. Children 0-5 are invited to join the group! May 4th: On the 1st Thursday of each month there will be a Readers’ Book Group for Adults (18 years and older) at 6:30 PM. The discussion will be about The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead. The library will have copies of the books/audios for people who want to join the discussion to check out. If you have questions, please let us know. May 6th: A Gardening Program will be held from 9:30-10:30 AM in conjunction with the EDA 1st Saturday Event. Carolyn Schelkopf will discuss the Peoria Garden Clubs gardening to attract monarch butterflies project. Please stop by to hear about this exciting project! May 8th: The board of the Morrison & Mary Wiley Library will meet. May 9th: After School Adventures will be held from 3:45-4:30 PM. This program is designed for school age children to enjoy a special activity at the library. You will be doing Potato Stamping. May 10th: Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM in the conference room when school is in session. Children 0-5 are invited to join the group! May 10th: Toddler Time will be held at 10:00 AM and will be held on the 2nd & 4th Wednesday of each month when school is in session. Children are invited to hear a story & do a fun activity about Brothers & Sisters. May 11th: Family BINGO will be held on from 6:00-6:45 PM. Please bring the whole family for the fun! May 11th: Teens' Night Out will be held from 7:00-7:45 PM with a Board Game Night. Join us & bring your friends! We have board games or you may bring a game. May 13th: Second Saturday Movies will be held at 10:00 AM. The movie is Muppet Treasure Island . The movie will be shown in the conference room of the library. Children/Families are encouraged to attend and each person will receive a bag of popcorn & a bottle of water as they take their seat. We have cushions for everyone to use (chairs for adults). Those seven and under must be accompanied by someone over the age of 13. The run time is 1 hour and 40 minutes. May 16th: After School Adventures will be held from 3:45-4:30 PM. This program is designed for school age children to enjoy a special activity at the library. You will be finger painting. This will be the last After School Adventure until school resumes in the fall. May 17th: Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM in the conference room when school is in session. Children 0-5 are invited to join the group! May 18th: Ladies' Night Out (adults over 18 only) will be at 6:30 PM. You will be decorating picture frames. Registration is required, so please call 742-2431 or stop by the library. May 20th: Make It/Take It Crafts will be held and you may stop in any time the library is open between 9:00 AM-1:00 PM to decorate sunglasses. May 23rd: Hooked On Books Book Club for eight-twelve year olds will be held the 4th Tuesday of each month from 3:45-4:30. The discussion will be about the A Series of Unfortunate Events series. May 24th: Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM in the conference room when school is in session. Children 0-5 are invited to join the group! This will be the last Play Group of the spring. The group will take a break & be back when school begins again in the fall. May 24th: Toddler Time will be held at 10:00 AM and will be held on the 2nd & 4th Wednesday of each month when school is in session. Children are invited to hear a story & do a fun activity about friends! The theme is Insects & Bugs. This will be the last Toddler Time or the spring. The program will take a break & be back when school begins again in the fall. May 25th: Out of Africa Story Time will be from 6:00-6:45. Please plan to join us for this fun evening of stories & activities. Registration is required, so please call 742-2431 to let us know you will attend. May 29th: The library will be closed in observation of Memorial Day. May 30th: This is the first day to turn in logs for Summer Reading. The first log must be turned in between today and June 2nd & must have three hours of reading logged on it.
April 2017 In April we have two new activities starting at the library. We will have Crafts To Go available at the circulation desk. The craft will be in a bag for you to take home and make. The same craft will be available the whole month. The craft for April will be If You Give A Mouse A Cookie themed. We will also begin a Guess The Number Game. Each month we will have a container filled with an item & each time you stop by the library you may enter your guess as to how many are in the container. The person who is closest will win a gift certificate to a local business. For April the item will be Glass Pebbles. Stop in often to guess! April 1st: Recycling Story Time with a Craft from 9:30-10:30 AM in conjunction with the EDA 1st Saturday Event. Please stop by to hear stories and make a craft! April 4th: Home School Hangouts will be held on the 1st Tuesday of each month at 2:00 PM. This program is designed to bring a little field trip fun to home school families. The program will include games & puzzles. April 5th: Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM in the conference room when school is in session. Children 0-5 are invited to join the group! April 6th: On the 1st Thursday of each month there will be a Readers’ Book Group for Adults (18 years and older) at 6:30 PM. The discussion will be about The Midwife’s Apprentice by Karen Cushman. The library will have copies of the books/audios for people who want to join the discussion to check out. If you have questions, please let us know. April 8th: Second Saturday Movies will be held at 10:00 AM. The movie is Tarzan (1999 version). The movie will be shown in the conference room of the library. Children/Families are encouraged to attend and each person will receive a bag of popcorn & a bottle of water as they take their seat. We have cushions for everyone to use (chairs for adults). Those seven and under must be accompanied by someone over the age of 13. The run time is 1 hour and 28 minutes. April 10th: The board of the Morrison & Mary Wiley Library will meet. April 11th: After School Adventures will be held on the 2nd & 3rd Tuesday of each month from 3:45-4:30 PM. This program is designed for school age children to enjoy a special activity at the library. You will be making Easter Eggs. April 12th: Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM in the conference room when school is in session. Children 0-5 are invited to join the group! April 13th: Family BINGO will be held on from 6:00-6:45 PM. Please bring the whole family for the fun! April 12th: Toddler Time will be held at 10:00 AM and will be held on the 2nd & 4th Wednesday of each month when school is in session. Children are invited to hear a story & do a fun activity about friends! The theme is Easter & Rabbits. April 15th: Make It/Take It Crafts will be held and you may stop in any time the library is open between 9:00 AM-1:00 PM to make a Mason Jar Pincushion. April 18th: After School Adventures will be held on the 2nd & 3rd Tuesday of each month from 3:45-4:30 PM. This program is designed for school age children to enjoy a special activity at the library. You will be making milk jug bird feeders. April 19th: Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM in the conference room when school is in session. Children 0-5 are invited to join the group! April 20th: Ladies Night Out (adults over 18 only) will be at 6:30 PM. You will be Coloring. Registration is required, so please call 742-2431 or stop by the library. April 25th: Hooked On Books Book Club for eight-twelve year olds will be held the 4th Tuesday of each month from 3:45-4:30. The discussion will be about the E. D. Baker Fairy Tale series. April 26th: Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM in the conference room when school is in session. Children 0-5 are invited to join the group! April 26th: Toddler Time will be held at 10:00 AM and will be held on the 2nd & 4th Wednesday of each month when school is in session. Children are invited to hear a story & do a fun activity about friends! The theme is Opposites. April 27th: Over The Moon Story Time will be from 6:00-6:45. Please plan to join us for this fun evening of stories & activities. Registration is required, so please call 742-2431 to let us know you will attend.
March 2017 March 1st: Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM in the conference room when school is in session. Children 0-5 are invited to join the group! March 2nd: Readers’ Book Group for Adults (18 years and older) at 6:30 PM. On March 2nd the discussion will be about Silver Sparrow by Tayari Jones. The library will have copies of the books/audios for people who want to join the discussion to check out. If you have questions, please let us know. March 4th: Make It/Take It Crafts will be held and you may stop in any time the library is open between 9:00 AM-1:00 PM to make aSt. Patrick's Day Craft. March 7th: Home School Hangouts will be held on the 1st Tuesday of each month at 2:00 PM. This program is designed to bring a little field trip fun to home school families. The first program will feature ice breakers and trivia! March 8th: Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM in the conference room when school is in session. Children 0-5 are invited to join the group! March 8th: Toddler Time will be held at 10:00 AM and will be held on the 2nd & 4th Wednesday of each month when school is in session. Children are invited to hear a story & do a fun activity about friends! March 9th: Family BINGO will be held from 6:00-6:45 PM. Please bring the whole family for the fun! March 11th: Second Saturday Movies will be held at 10:00 AM. The movie is The Secret Life Secret Life of Pets. We will be showing a movie in the conference room of the library. Children/Families are encouraged to attend and each person will receive a bag of popcorn & a bottle of water as they take their seat. We have cushions for everyone to use (we do have chairs for adults). Those seven and under must be accompanied by someone over the age of 13. The run time is 1 hour and 27 minutes. March 13th: The board of the Morrison & Mary Wiley Library will meet at 4:00 PM. March 14th: After School Adventures will be held on the 2nd & 3rd Tuesday of each month from 3:45-4:30 PM. This program is designed for school age children to enjoy a special activity at the library. You will be making lava lamps! March 15th: Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM in the conference room when school is in session. Children 0-5 are invited to join the group! March 16th: Ladies Night Out (adults over 18 only) will be held at 6:30 PM. There will be making a Butterfly & Flower Collage Craft. Registration is required, so please call 742-2431 or stop by the library. March 18th: Make It/Take It Crafts will be held and you may stop in any time the library is open between 9:00 AM-1:00 PM to paint birdhouses. March 21st: After School Adventures will be held on the 2nd & 3rd Tuesday of each month from 3:45-4:30 PM. This program is designed for school age children to enjoy a special activity at the library. You will be playing Minute To Win It Games! March 22nd: Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM in the conference room when school is in session. Children 0-5 are invited to join the group! March 22nd: Toddler Time will be held at 10:00 AM and will be held on the 2nd & 4th Wednesday of each month when school is in session. Children are invited to hear a story & do a fun activity about spring! March 23rd: The Alzheimer’s Association will be at the library from 10:30-Noon for a program about memory loss, dementia & Alzheimer’s disease. To register, please call 309.681.1100. *This program is funded by CIAAA March 23rd: Pets Story Time will be held from 6:00-6:45. Please plan to join us for this fun evening of stories & activities. Registration is required, so please call 742-2431 to let us know you will attend. March 28th: Hooked On Books Book Club for eight to twelve year olds will be held the 4th Tuesday of each month from 3:45-4:30. The first meeting there will be a discussion of the Harry Potter series. The group will discuss books, series & authors for future meetings. March 29th: Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM in the conference room when school is in session. Children 0-5 are invited to join the group! March 30th: Family Movie Night will be held at 6:00 PM. We will show Mulan and each person will receive a bag of popcorn & a bottle of water as they take their seat. We have cushions for everyone to use (we do have chairs for adults). Those seven and under must be accompanied by someone over the age of 13. The run time is 1 hour and 28 minutes. February 2017 February 1st: Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM in the conference room when school is in session. Children 0-5 are invited to join the group! February 2nd: Readers’ Book Group for Adults (18 years and older) will be held at 6:00 PM for a discussion about The Thief by Megan Whalen Turner. The library has copies of the books/audios for people who want to join the discussion to check out. If you have questions, please let us know. February 8th: Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM in the conference room when school is in session. Children 0-5 are invited to join the group! February 8th: Toddler Time will be held at 10:00 AM and will be held on the 2nd & 4th Wednesday of each month when school is in session. Children 3-5 are invited to hear a story & do a fun activity! February 9th: Family BINGO will be held from 6:00-6:45 PM. Please bring the whole family for the fun! No registration is required. February 11th: The Second Saturday Movie is the 2016 Jungle Book and xwill be held at 10:00 AM. The movie will be shown in the conference room of the library. Families are encouraged to attend and each person will receive a bag of popcorn & a bottle of water as they take their seat. We have cushions for everyone to use and chairs for adults. Those seven and under must be accompanied by someone over the age of 13. The run time is 1 hour and 45 minutes. February 13th: The board of the Morrison & Mary Wiley Library will meet at 4:00 PM. February 15th: Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM in the conference room when school is in session. Children 0-5 are invited to join the group! February 16th: Ladies Night Out (adults over 18 only) will be held at 6:30 PM. The program will be a Card Making Workshop. Registration is required, so please call 742-2431 or stop by the library. February 22nd: Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM in the conference room when school is in session. Children 0-5 are invited to join the group! February 22nd: Toddler Time will be held at 10:00 AM and will be held on the 2nd & 4th Wednesday of each month when school is in session. Children 3-5 are invited to hear a story & do a fun activity! February 23rd: Oh My, Oh My, Oh Dinosaur Story Time will be held from 6:00-6:45 PM. Please plan to join us for this fun evening of stories & activities. Registration is required, so please call 742-2431 to let us know you will attend.
January 2017 January 2nd: Book Signing for Tori Scotti from 3:00-5:00 PM. Copies of Where the Maple Leaf Falls will be on sale for $7.00. Tori is donating the money raised at the Book Signing to the Morrison & Mary Wiley Library! We want to THANK Tori for this! We encourage you to stop by to buy a copy of this “wonderfully written story about loss, love, and finding your way” and meet or reconnect with Tori! January 4th: Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM in the conference room when school is in session. Children 0-5 are invited to join the group! January 5th: Readers' Book Group for Adults (18 years and older) will be held at 6:00 PM to discuss Watership Down by Richard Adams. The library will have copies of the books/audios for people who want to join the discussion to check out. If you have questions, please let us know. Books for the future will be chosen in January, so please bring your ideas! January 9th: The board of the Morrison & Mary Wiley Library will meet on at 4:00 PM. January 11th: Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM in the conference room when school is in session. Children 0-5 are invited to join the group! January 11th: Toddler Time will be held at 10:00 AM and will be held on the 2nd & 4th Wednesday of each month when school is in session. Children 3-5 are invited to hear a story & do a fun activity! January 12th: Family BINGO will be held from 6:00-6:45 PM. Please bring the whole family for the fun! No registration is required. January 14th: A new program, 2nd Saturday Movies, will begin at 10:00 AM. We will show a movie in the conference room of the library. Children/Families are encouraged to attend and each person will receive a bag of popcorn & a bottle of water as they take their seat. We have cushions for everyone to use. Those seven and under must be accompanied by someone over the age of 13. The first movie is The Shakiest Gun in the West, starring Don Knotts at his silliest. The run time is 1 hour and 41 minutes. No registration is required. January 18th: Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM in the conference room when school is in session. Children 0-5 are invited to join the group! January 19th: Ladies Night Out (adults over 18 only) will be held at 6:30 PM. You will make a Valentine’s Day Wreath Craft. Registration is required, so please call 742-2431 or stop by the library to sign up for the fun! January 24th: Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM in the conference room when school is in session. Children 0-5 are invited to join the group! January 24th: Toddler Time will be held at 10:00 AM and will be held on the 2nd & 4th Wednesday of each month when school is in session. Children 3-5 are invited to hear a story & do a fun activity! January 25th: There They Be Pirates Story Time will be held from 6:00-6:45. Please plan to join us for this fun evening of stories & activities. Registration is required, so please call 742-2431 to let us know you will attend. January 31sth: Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM in the conference room when school is in session. Children 0-5 are invited to join the group!
December 2016 December 1st: Readers' Book Group for Adults (18 years and older) at 6:00 PM to discuss The Boys In The Boat by Daniel Brown.Books to read will be available at the library. December 1st: There will be a Sit & Knit Group meeting on the 1st Thursday of the month. If you are interested in knitting or learning to knit, please plan to join the group. Please bring a pair of needles. Yarn will be available, but you are welcome to bring your own yarn if you would like. December 3rd: Christmas Walk from 3:30-7:00 PM. Mrs. Claus will be reading stories from 3:30-4:30 PM. We will have coloring sheets & everyone who stops by will be able to enter a chance to win a basket of goodies! We will have two baskets (one for children & one for adults). December 7th: Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM in the conference room when school is in session. Children 0-5 are invited to join the group!November 8th: Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM in the conference room when school is in session. Children 0-5 are invited to join the group! December 8th: Family BINGO will be held 6:00-6:45 PM. Please bring the whole family for the fun! December 14th: Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM in the conference room when school is in session. Children 0-5 are invited to join the group! December 14th: Toddler Time will be held at 10:00 AM and will be held on the 2nd & 4th Wednesday of each month when school is in session. Children 3-5 are invited to hear a story & do a fun activity! December 15th: Ladies Night Out will begin at 6:30 PM. This month will be a Cookie Exchange & small Christmas Craft. Please bring two dozen cookies to trade and have a variety to share with your family and friends! December 21st: Play Group will not be held today due to school not being in session. December 22nd: Christmas Story Time will be from 6:00-6:30 PM. Children 3-8 are invited to join us for a story & activities! December 24th: The library will be closed in observation of Christmas. December 28th: Play Group will not be held today due to school not being in session. December 28th: Toddler Time will not be held today due to school not being in session. December 29th: Creative Writing Workshop from 6:00-7:30 PM with guest presenter Kamin Huffcutt. He is a writing tutor at Brigham Young University Writing Center. The program will be open to all ages. If you are interested in writing, please join us for this special program! No registration is required. December 31st: The library will be closed in observation of New Year's Eve.
November 2016 November 1st: Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM in the conference room when school is in session. Children 0-5 are invited to join the group! November 3rd: Readers Group for Adults (18 years and older) at 6:00 PM will begin. Books to read the next few months will be chosen, so please bring your ideas of good books that you have read that would make for good discussion. November 3rd: There will be a Sit & Knit Group meeting on the 1st Thursday of the month. If you are interested in knitting or learning to knit, please plan to join the group. Please bring a pair of needles. Yarn will be available, but you are welcome to bring your own yarn if you would like. November 8th: Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM in the conference room when school is in session. Children 0-5 are invited to join the group! November 8th: Toddler Time will be held at 10:00 AM and will be held on the 2nd & 4th Wednesday of each month when school is in session. Children 3-5 are invited to hear a story & do a fun activity! November 10th: Family BINGO will be held 6:00-6:45 PM. Please bring the whole family for the fun! November 14th: The board of the Morrison & Mary Wiley Library will meet at 4:00 PM. November 15th: Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM in the conference room when school is in session. Children 0-5 are invited to join the group! November 17th: Third Thursday Ladies Night Out will begin at 6:30 PM. This month will be a Christmas Handiwork Night. Bring in whatever you are working on for Christmas (a craft you are working on, your Christmas cards that need to be addressed, a gift you are making for someone) and work on it with friends! November 21st: You may stop by through December 3rd to see what goodies are in each basket that we you may register to win during the Christmas Walk on December 3rd. November 23rd: Play Group will not be held today due to school not being in session. November 23rd: Toddler Time will not be held today due to school not being in session. November 24th: Due to Thanksgiving there will not be a Story Time in November. November 24th-26th: The library will be closed in observation of Thanksgiving. November 30th: Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM in the conference room when school is in session. Children 0-5 are invited to join the group!
October 2016 October 5th: Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM in the conference room when school is in session. Children 0-5 are invited to join the group! October 6th: There will be a Sit & Knit Group meeting on the 1st Thursday of the month. If you are interested in knitting or learning to knit, please plan to join the group. Please bring a pair of needles. Yarn will be available. You are welcome to bring your own yarn if you would like. Registration is not required. October 10th: The board of the Morrison & Mary Wiley Library will meet at 4:00 PM. October 12th: Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM in the conference room when school is in session. Children 0-5 are invited to join the group! October 12th: Toddler Time will be held at 10:00 AM and will be held on the 2nd & 4th Wednesday of each month when school is in session. Children 3-5 are invited to hear a story & do a fun activity! October 13th: Family BINGO will be held from 6:00-6:45 PM. Registration is required, so please call 742-2431. October 19th: Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM in the conference room when school is in session. Children 0-5 are invited to join the group! October 26th: Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM in the conference room when school is in session. Children 0-5 are invited to join the group! October 26th: Toddler Time will be held at 10:00 AM and will be held on the 2nd & 4th Wednesday of each month when school is in session. Children 3-5 are invited to hear a story & do a fun activity! October 27th: Halloween Story Time will be held from 6:00-6:45 PM. Children 4-8 are encouraged to join us for a story and activity. Registration is required, so please call 742-2431. Costumes are welcome! October 31st: Stop by the library between 4:00-5:00 PM to choose a treat! Costumes are encouraged! September 2016 September 1st: Coloring Night for Adults (must be 18 to attend) will be held at 6:30 PM. It is a chance for you to spend time with friends while you listen to calming music, color & relax. Coffee, tea & hot chocolate will be available. Registration is not required. September 1st: There will also be a Sit & Knit Group meeting at the same time as Coloring Night for Adults on Thursday evenings. If you are interested in knitting or learning to knit, please plan to join the group. Please bring a pair of needles. Yarn will be available. You are welcome to bring your own yarn if you would like. Registration is not required. September 5th: The library will be closed in observation of Labor Day. September 8th: The library will close at 6:00 PM for the Fall Festival, so there will be on Family BINGO this month. September 7th: Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM in the conference room when school is in session. Children 0-5 are invited to join the group! September 10th: The library will be closed for the Fall Festival. September 14th: Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM in the conference room when school is in session. Children 0-5 are invited to join the group! September 15th: This program has been cancelled. Ladies Craft (must be (18 and older) will be held at 6:30 PM. You will be making Twine Wrapped Vase. Registration is required, so please call 742-2431. September 21st: Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM in the conference room when school is in session. Children 0-5 are invited to join the group! September 22nd: The board of the Morrison & Mary Wiley Library will meet at 4:00 PM. This is a new date. September 22nd: This program has been cancelled. Tigger Tales Story Time will be held at 6:00 PM. Children 4-8 are encouraged to join us for a story and game. Registration is required, so please call 742-2431. September 25th- October 1st: Banned Book Week: Celebrating the Freedom to Read is happening. . Stop by to see a display of books that have been challenged or banned. September 23rd: State Senator Chuck Weaver from the 37th District will be hosting a Coffee Chat from 8:00-9:00 AM at the library. This is a public forum for questions about the Illinois government. Coffee & refreshments will be served. September 28th: Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM in the conference room when school is in session. Children 0-5 are invited to join the group! September 29th: Book Signing for Bob Fidler for his book, Alone, But Never Lonely about Gus D’Aoust (1897-1990) who was a legend of the Northwest Territories at 6:00 PM.
August 2016 August 4th: Coloring Night for Adults (must be 18 to attend) will be held at 6:30 PM. It is a chance for you to spend time with friends while you listen to calming music, color & relax. Coffee, tea & hot chocolate will be available. Registration is not required. August 4th: There will also be a Sit & Knit Group meeting at the same time as Coloring Night for Adults on Thursday evenings. If you are interested in knitting or learning to knit, please plan to join the group. Please bring a pair of needles. Yarn will be available. You are welcome to bring your own yarn if you would like. Registration is not required. August 8th: The board of the Morrison & Mary Wiley Library will meet at 4:00 PM. August 11th: Family BINGO will be held from 6:00-6:45 PM. Registration is required, so please call 742-2431. August 13th: Make It/Take It will be held from 9:00 AM-1:00 PM. Children may stop in anytime the library is open to make their own ice cream which takes about 20 minutes. Be ready to shake, shake, shake! Registration is not required. August 17th: Play Group will begin & continue on Wednesday mornings when school is in session. The group meets from 9:00-10:00 AM in the conference room. Children 0-5 (not yet in school) are invited to join the group for play time! August 18th: Ladies Craft (must be (18 and older) will be held at 6:30 PM. Registration is required, so please call 742-2431. August 24th: Play Group meets from 9:00-10:00 AM in the conference room. Children 0-5 (not yet in school) are invited to join the group for play time! August 24th: Toddler Time will begin & will run on the 2nd & 4th Wednesday of each month from 10:00-10:30. Children 3-5 (not yet in school) are invited to join us for stories! August 27th: Make It/Take It will be held from 9:00 AM-1:00 PM. Children are invited to stop by anytime the library is open to make a craft which takes about 20 minutes. Registration is not required. August 31st: Play Group meets from 9:00-10:00 AM in the conference room. Children 0-5 (not yet in school) are invited to join the group for play time! July 2016 July 2nd: 4th of July Rocket Make It/Take It will be held on Saturday, July 2nd. Children may stop in anytime the library is open from 9:00 AM-1:00 PM to make the craft which takes about 20 minutes. Registration is not required. July 4th: The library will be closed in observation of Independence Day! Have a safe holiday! July 7th: Coloring Night for Adults (must be 18 to attend) will be held at 6:30 PM. It is a chance for you to spend time with friends while you listen to calming music, color & relax. Coffee, tea & hot chocolate will be available. Registration is not required. July 7th: There will also be a Sit & Knit Group meeting at 6:30 PM beginning on July 7th. If you are interested in knitting or learning to knit, please plan to join the group. Please bring a pair of needles. Yarn will be available. You are welcome to bring your own yarn if you would like. Registration is not required. July 14th: Family BINGO will be held 6:00-6:45 PM. Registration is required, so please call 742-2431. July 21st: Ladies Craft (must be (18 and older) will be held at 6:30 PM. You will make a Fairy Rock Garden. Registration is required, so please call 742-2431. July 23rd: Kaleidoscope Make It/Take It will be held from 9:00 AM-1:00 PM to make the craft which takes about 20 minutes. Registration is not required.
June 2016 June 4th: The library will be closed for the Strawberry Festival! June 2nd: Adult Coloring Night (must be 18 to attend) will be held at 6:30 PM. It is a chance for you to spend time with friends while you listen to calming music, color & relax. Coffee, tea & hot chocolate will be available. Registration is not required. June 6th-11th: First Week to turn in Summer Reading Logs(during normal business hours). June 9th: Family BINGO will be held from 6:00-6:45 PM. Registration is required, so please call 742-2431. June 10th: Summer Reading Program will be held from 10:00-10:45 AM on the lawn next to the library. Anyone is invited to join us. The library is not open before, during or after the program. Wildlife Prairie Park will present Animal Olympics. June 11th: Mosaic Flowerpots Make It/Take It Craft will be held from 9:00 AM-1:00 PM. Stop by any time the library is open to make your craft. The craft will take around 20 minutes. Registration is not required. June 13th-18th: Second Week to turn in Summer Reading Logs (during normal business hours). June 13th: The board of the Morrison & Mary Wiley Library will meet at 4:00 PM in the Conference Room. The public is welcome to attend. June 16th: Ladies Craft (must be (18 and older) will be held at 6:30 PM. You will make a teacup topiary. Registration is required, so please call 742-2431. June 17th: Summer Reading Program will be held from 10:00-10:45 AM on the lawn next to the library. Anyone is invited to join us. The library is not open before, during or after the program. Forest Park Nature Center will present Champions of Survival June 20th-25th: Third Week to turn in Summer Reading Logs (during normal business hours). June 24th: Summer Reading Program will be held from 10:00-10:45 AM on the lawn next to the library. Anyone is invited to join us. The library is not open before, during or after the program. Wildlife Prairie Park will present Wheel of Wildlife. June 27th-July 2nd: Fourth Week to turn in Summer Reading Logs(during normal business hours).
May 2016 May 4th: Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM in the conference room when school is in session. Children 0-5 are invited to join the group! May 5th: Adult Coloring Night (must be 18 to attend) will be held at 6:30 PM. It is a chance for you to spend time with friends while you listen to calming music, color & relax. Coffee, tea & hot chocolate will be available. Registration is not required. May 9th: The board of the Morrison & Mary Wiley Library will meet at 4:00 PM in the Conference Room. The public is welcome to attend. May 11th: Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM in the conference room when school is in session. Children 0-5 are invited to join the group! May 11th: Toddler Time will be held at 10:00 AM and will be held on the 2nd & 4th Wednesday of each month when school is in session. Children 3-5 are invited to hear a story & make a craft! May 12th: Family BINGO will be held from 6:00-6:45 PM. Registration is required, so please call 742-2431. May 14th: A Tea Party will be held at 10:30 AM. Registration is required, so please call 742-2431. May 18th: Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM in the conference room when school is in session. Children 0-5 are invited to join the group! May 19th: Ladies Craft (must be (18 and older) will be held at 6:30 PM. You will make a teacup topiary. Registration is required, so please call 742-2431. May 25th: Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM in the conference room when school is in session. Children 0-5 are invited to join the group! This will be the last Play Group until school begins in the fall. May 25th: Toddler Time will be held at 10:00 AM and will be held on the 2nd & 4th Wednesday of each month when school is in session. Children 3-5 are invited to hear a story & make a craft! This will be the last Toddler Time until school begins in the fall. May 26th: Tiger Tales Story Time will be held from 6:00-6:45 PM. Children 4-8 are encouraged to join us for a story and game. Registration is required, so please call 742-2431. This will be the last Story Time until September. May 30th: The Library will be closed in observation of Memorial Day.
April 2016 April 6th: Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM in the conference room when school is in session. Children 0-5 are invited to join the group! April 7th: Adult Coloring (must be 18 to attend) will be held at 6:30 PM. It is a chance for you to spend time with friends while you listen to calming music, color & relax. Coffee, tea & hot chocolate will be available. Registration is not required. April 13th: Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM in the conference room when school is in session. Children 0-5 are invited to join the group! April 13th: Toddler Time will be held at 10:00 AM and will be held on the 2nd & 4th Wednesday of each month when school is in session. Children 3-5 are invited to hear a story & make a craft! April 14th: Family BINGO will be held from 6:00-6:45 PM. Registration is required, so please call 742-2431. April 20th:Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM in the conference room when school is in session. Children 0-5 are invited to join the group! April 21st: Ladies Craft (must be (18 and older) will be held on Thursday, at 6:30 PM. You will be making Paper Dahlias. Registration is required, so please call 742-2431. April 23rd: Stray Animal Midway Shelter (SAMS) will have adoptable dogs & cats at the library for a Reading Buddies Program on Saturday, April 23rd from 9:00 AM-1:00 PM. Stop by any time the library is open to read to an animal. Registration is not required. April 27th: Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM in the conference room when school is in session. Children 0-5 are invited to join the group! April 27th: Toddler Time will be held at 10:00 AM and will be held on the 2nd & 4th Wednesday of each month when school is in session. Children 3-5 are invited to hear a story & make a craft! April 28th: Magic School Bus Story Time will be held on Thursday, from 6:00-6:45 PM. Children 4-8 are encouraged to join us for a story and game. Registration is required, so please call 742-2431. March 2016 March 2nd: Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM in the conference room when school is in session. Children 0-5 are invited to join the group! March 3rd: Adult Coloring (must be 18 to attend) will be held at 6:30 PM. It is a chance for you to spend time with friends while you listen to calming music, color & relax. Coffee, tea & hot chocolate will be available. Registration is not required. March 9th: Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM in the conference room when school is in session. Children 0-5 are invited to join the group! March 9th: Toddler Time will be held at 10:00 AM and will be held on the 2nd & 4th Wednesday of each month when school is in session. Children 3-5 are invited to hear a story & make a craft! March 10th: Family BINGO will be held from 6:00-6:45 PM. Registration is required, so please call 742-2431. March 12th: Sand Monster Make It/Take It Craft will be held from 9:00 AM-1:00 PM. Stop by any time the library is open to make your craft. The craft will take around 30 minutes. Registration is not required. March 16th: Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM in the conference room when school is in session. Children 0-5 are invited to join the group! March 17th:Ladies Craft (must be (18 and older) will be held on Thursday, at 6:30 PM. You will be doing quilling. Registration is required, so please call 742-2431. March 23rd: Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM in the conference room when school is in session. Children 0-5 are invited to join the group! March 24th: Dr. Seuss Story Time will be held on Thursday, from 6:00-6:45 PM. Children 4-8 are encouraged to join us for a story and game. Registration is required, so please call 742-2431. March 25th: The library will be closed for Good Friday. March 30th: Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM in the conference room when school is in session. Children 0-5 are invited to join the group!
February 2016 February 3rd: Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM in the conference room when school is in session. Children 0-5 are invited to join the group! February 4th: A new program will begin at 6:30 PM. Adult Coloring (must be 18 to attend) will be a chance for you to spend time with friends while you listen to calming music, color & relax. Coffee, tea & hot chocolate will be available. Registration is not required. February 10th: Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM in the conference room when school is in session. Children 0-5 are invited to join the group! February 10th: Toddler Time will be held at 10:00 AM and will be held on the 2nd & 4th Wednesday of each month when school is in session. Children 3-5 are invited to hear a story & make a craft! February 11th: Family BINGO will be held from 6:00-6:45 PM. Registration is required, so please call 742-2431. February 17th: Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM in the conference room when school is in session. Children 0-5 are invited to join the group! February 18th: Ladies Craft (must be (18 and older) will be held at 6:30 PM. You will make a Glass Flower Brooch. Registration is required, so please call 742-2431. February 20th: Stuff Your Own Reading Buddy Bear Make It/Take It Craft will be held from 9:00 AM-1:00 PM. Stop by any time the library is open to make your craft. The craft will take around 30 minutes. Registration is not required. February 24th: Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM in the conference room when school is in session. Children 0-5 are invited to join the group! February 24th: Toddler Time will be held at 10:00 AM and will be held on the 2nd & 4th Wednesday of each month when school is in session. Children 3-5 are invited to hear a story & make a craft! February 25th: Superhero Story Time will be held from 6:00-6:45 PM. Children 4-8 are encouraged to join us for a story and game. Registration is required, so please call 742-2431.
January 2016 January 1st: The library will be closed in observation of New Years. We hope you have a joyous New Year Celebration with your family & friends. Thank you in advance for your understanding. January 6th: Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM in the conference room when school is in session. Children 0-5 are invited to join the group! January 9th:Winter Mugs Make It/Take It will be held from 9:00 AM-1:00 PM. You are welcome to stop by anytime the library is open to make the craft. The craft takes about 20 minutes. Registration is not required. January 11th: The board of the Morrison & Mary Wiley Library will meet at 4:00 PM in the Conference Room. the public is invited to attend. January 13th: Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM in the conference room when school is in session. Children 0-5 are invited to join the group! January 13th: Toddler Time will be held at 10:00 AM and will be held on the 2nd & 4th Wednesday of each month when school is in session. Children 3-5 are invited to hear a story & make a craft! January 14th: Family BINGO will be held at 6:00 PM. Bring the whole family for the fun. Registration is required, so please let us know if you plan to join us. January 18th: The library will be open on Martin Luther King Jr's Birthday. January 20th: Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM in the conference room when school is in session. Children 0-5 are invited to join the group! January 21st: Ladies Craft (must be 18 to attend) will be held at 6:30 PM. You will be making T-shirt Totes. Registration is required, so please let us know if you plan to join us. January 27th: Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM in the conference room when school is in session. Children 0-5 are invited to join the group! January 27th: Toddler Time will be held at 10:00 AM and will be held on the 2nd & 4th Wednesday of each month when school is in session. Children 3-5 are invited to hear a story & make a craft! January 28th: Minions Story Time will be held at 6:00 PM. Registration is required, so please let us know if you plan to join us. January 30th:Valentines Boxes Make It/Take It will be held from 9:00 AM-1:00 PM. You are welcome to stop by anytime the library is open to make the craft. The craft takes about 20 minutes. Registration is not required.
December 2015 December 2nd: Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM in the conference room when school is in session. Children 0-5 are invited to join the group! December 5th: Santa will be at the library during the Christmas Walk from 1:00-4:00 PM. Stop by to see Santa & check out the library! December 9th: Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM in the conference room when school is in session. Children 0-5 are invited to join the group! December 9th: Toddler Time will be held at 10:00 AM and will be held on the 2nd & 4th Wednesday of each month when school is in session. Children 3-5 are invited to hear a story & make a craft! December 10th: Family BINGO will be held from 6:00 PM. Bring the whole family for the fun. Registration is required, so please let us know if you plan to join us. December 15th: Edward Jones Seminar: Leave It, Move It, Roll It, Take It: Know Your Employer Retirement Plan Options will be held from 4:00-5:00 PM in the Conference Room. Please call 309-693-2798 by December 14th. December 16th: Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM in the conference room when school is in session. Children 0-5 are invited to join the group! December 17th: Ladies Craft (must be 18 to attend) will be held at 6:30 PM. You will be making Paper Christmas Trees. Registration is required, so please let us know if you plan to join us. December 19th: Christmas Ornament Make It/Take It will be held from 9:00 AM-1:00 PM. You may stop in anytime the library is open to make the craft which takes about 20 minutes. No registration is required. December 23rd: No Play Group today as school is not in session. December 23rd: No Toddler Time today as school is not in session. December 24th & 25th: The library will be closed on Thursday & Friday in observation of Christmas. We hope you have a very Merry Christmas with your family & friends. Thank you in advance for your understanding. December 30th: No Play Group today as school is not in session. December 31st & January 1st: The library will be closed on Thursday & Friday in observation of New Years. We hope you have a joyous New Year Celebration with your family & friends. Thank you in advance for your understanding.
November 2015 November 4th: Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM in the conference room when school is in session. Children 0-5 are invited to join the group! November 11th: Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM in the conference room when school is in session. Children 0-5 are invited to join the group! November 11th: Toddler Time will be held at 10:00 AM and will be held on the 2nd & 4th Wednesday of each month when school is in session. Children 3-5 are invited to hear a story & make a craft! November 12th: Family BINGO will be held from 6:00 PM. Bring the whole family for the fun. Registration is required, so please let us know if you plan to join us. November 18th: Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM in the conference room when school is in session. Children 0-5 are invited to join the group! November 19th: Ladies Craft (must be 18 to attend) will be held at 6:30 PM. You will be making Sugar Scrubs. Registration is required, so please let us know if you plan to join us. November 21st: Monster Bracelet Make It/Take It will be held from 9:00 AM-1:00 PM. You may stop in anytime the library is open to make the craft which takes about 20 minutes. No registration is required. November 25th: No Play Group today as school is not in session. November 25th: No Toddler Time today as school is not in session. November 26th, 27th & 28th: The library will be closed on Thursday, Friday & Saturday in observation of Thanksgiving. We hope you have a wonderful holiday with your family & friends. Thank you in advance for your understanding.
October 2015 October 7th: Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM in the conference room when school is in session. Children 0-5 are invited to join the group! October 8th: Family BINGO will be held at 6:00 PM. Bring the whole family for the fun. Registration is required, so please let us know if you plan to join us. October 10th: Pumpkin Make It/Take It will be held from 9:00 AM-1:00 PM. You may stop in anytime the library is open to make the craft which takes about 20 minutes. No registration is required. October 12th: The board of the Morrison & Mary Wiley Library will meet at 4:00 PM in the conference room. October 14th: Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM in the conference room when school is in session. Children 0-5 are invited to join the group! October 14th: Toddler Time will be held at 10:00 AM and will be held on the 2nd & 4th Wednesday of each month when school is in session. Children 3-5 are invited to hear a story & make a craft! October 15th: Ladies Craft (must be 18 to attend) will be held at 6:30 PM. You will be making Burlap Wreathes. Registration is required, so please let us know if you plan to join us. October 21st: Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM in the conference room when school is in session. Children 0-5 are invited to join the group! October 22nd: Story Time will be held at 6:00 PM. Registration is required, so please let us know if you plan to join us. October 28th: Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM in the conference room when school is in session. Children 0-5 are invited to join the group! October 28th: Toddler Time will be held at 10:00 AM and will be held on the 2nd & 4th Wednesday of each month when school is in session. Children 3-5 are invited to hear a story & make a craft! October 31st: Color A Halloween Bag Make It/Take It will be held from 9:00 AM-1:00 PM. You may stop in anytime the library is open to make the craft which takes about 15 minutes. No registration is required. Also, anyone who checks out a book on Halloween will get a treat!
September 2015
September 2nd: Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM in the conference room when school is in session. Children 0-5 are invited to join the group!
September 7th: The library will be closed in observation of Labor Day.
September 9th: Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM in the conference room when school is in session. Children 0-5 are invited to join the group!
September 9th: Toddler Time will begin on September 9th at 10:00 AM and will be held on the 2md & 4th Wednesday of each month when school is in session. Children 3-5 are invited to hear a story & make a craft!
September 10th: The library will close at 6:00 PM for the Fall Festival.
September 12th: The library will be closed for the Fall Festival. We hope everyone has a great time at this fun community event!
September 16th: Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM in the conference room when school is in session. Children 0-5 are invited to join the group!
September 17th: Ladies Craft Time will be held at 6:30 PM. Ladies 18 and older are invited to join us to make Mason Jar Lid Pumpkins! Registration is required, so please call the library at 742-2431 if you plan to join us.September 21st: The board of the Morrison & Mary Wiley Library will meet at 4:00 PM in the conference room.
September 19th: Make It/Take It will be held from 9:00 AM-1:00 PM. Please stop by any time we are open to make a craft which takes about a half an hour.
September 21st: The board of the library will meet at 4L00 PM in the conference room.
September 23rd: Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM in the conference room when school is in session. Children 0-5 are invited to join the group!
September 23rd: Toddler Time will begin on September 9th at 10:00 AM and will be held on the 2md & 4th Wednesday of each month when school is in session. Children 3-5 are invited to hear a story & make a craft!
September 24th: Star Wars Story Time for children 4-8 years old will be held at 6:00 PM. Registration is required, so please call the library at 742-2431 if you plan to join us.
September 26th: We will hold a Book Signing for Cathy Bowen on Saturday, September 26th at 10:00 AM. Cathy is from Elmwood and lives in Morton. Her book, I Am A Dirt Sandwich, was released in January 2015. The books will be for sale for $15. Refreshments will be served. Please plan to join us!
September 30th: Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM in the conference room when school is in session. Children 0-5 are invited to join the group!
September 30th: Toddler Time will begin on September 9th at 10:00 AM and will be held on the 2md & 4th Wednesday of each month when school is in session. Children 3-5 are invited to hear a story & make a craft!
August 2015 Author Randy Sollenberger will be at the library for a presentation & book signing on Saturday, August 8th at 10:00 AM. My Guardian Angel and Beating the Reaper with Songs and Stories of Forgottonia is about his life and the lives of his family members as they grew up in west central Illinois. “Forgottonia” is the name given to 16 west central Illinois counties not receiving federal funding for various federal infrastructure projects over the past decades. Books will be available for $16, CDs for $10 & both as a set for $25.
Family BINGO will be held on Thursday, August 13th at 6:00 PM. This is an opportunity for the whole family to spend some time together. Registration is required, so please call the library at 742-2431 if you plan to join us.
Google Eye Make It/Take It will be held on August 15th from 9:00 AM-1:00 PM. Stop by any time the library is open. The craft will take about 30 minutes. Please bring a 5 X 7 picture with you. No registration is required.
The board of the Morrison & Mary Wiley Library will be held on Monday, August 17th at 4:00 PM in the conference room.
On August 20th from 6:00-8:00 PM readers may turn in their Extended Summer Reading Log for prizes.
Ladies Craft Time is on Thursday, August 20th at 6:30 PM. Ladies 18 and older are invited to join us to make . Registration is required, so please call the library at 742-2431 if you plan to join us.
Aliens vs. Library Story Time for children 4-8 years old will be held on Thursday, August 27th at 6:00 PM. Registration is required, so please call the library at 742-2431 if you plan to join us.
July 2015 Last week to turn in Reading Logs is June 29th-July 3rd. You must have 3 hours logged to turn in a Reading Log. If you turned in 4 of the 5 weeks of Reading Logs (each with at least 3 hours, then you will receive an invitation to the Celebration Party & the Peoria Chiefs Baseball Game on July 24th.
The library will be closed on July 4th.
The board of the Morrison & Mary Wiley Library does not meet in July.
Family BINGO will be held on Thursday, July 9th at 6:00 PM. This is an opportunity for the whole family to spend some time together. Registration is required, so please call the library at 742-2431 if you plan to join us.
Make Your Own Ice Cream will be held on July 11th from 9:00 AM-1:00 PM. Stop by any time the library is open for this Make It/Take It which will take about 20 minutes. No registration is required.
Order forms & money for additional tickets for the Peoria Chiefs Baseball Game for those who qualified through Summer Reading are due on Saturday, July 11th.
Ladies Craft Time is on Thursday, July 16th at 6:30 PM. Ladies 18 and older are invited to join us to make Flower Topiaries. Registration is required, so please call the library at 742-2431 if you plan to join us.
Dr. Seuss Story Time for children 4-8 will be held on Thursday, July 23rd at 6:00 PM. Registration is required, so please call the library at 742-2431 if you plan to join us.
Peoria Chiefs Baseball Game for those who qualified through Summer Reading is on Friday, July 24th at 7:00 PM.
June 2015 The library will be closed on June 6th for the Strawberry Festival.
First week to turn in Reading Logs is June 1st-5th. You must have 3 hours logged to turn in a Reading Log.
The first Friday Program for Summer Reading will be held on Friday, June 5th from 10:00-10:45. Wildlife Prairie Park will be here to present Wildlife Idol.
Second week to turn in Reading Logs is June 8th-13th. You must have 3 hours logged to turn in a Reading Log.
The Morrison & Mary Wiley Library Board will be meeting on Monday, June 8th at 4:00 PM in the Conference Room. The public is invited.
Family BINGO will be held on Thursday, June 11th at 6:00 PM. This is an opportunity for the whole family to spend some time together. Registration is required, so please call the library at 742-2431 if you plan to join us.
The second Friday Program for Summer Reading will be held on Friday, June 12th from 10:00-10:45. Forest Park Nature Center will be here to present The Rhythm of the Forest.
Third week to turn in Reading Logs is June 15th-20th. You must have 3 hours logged to turn in a Reading Log.
Ladies Craft Time is on Thursday, June 18th at 6:30 PM. Ladies 18 and older are invited to join us to make Gazing Balls. Registration is required, so please call the library at 742-2431 if you plan to join us.
The last Friday Program for Summer Reading will be held on Friday, June 19th from 10:00-10:45. Wildlife Prairie Park will be here to present Wildlife Dance Off.
Firecracker Hat Make It/Take It will be held on Saturday, June 20th from 9:00 AM-1:00 PM. Children are invited to stop in any time the library is open to make a craft. The craft takes about 20 minutes.
Fourth week to turn in Reading Logs is June 22nd-27th. You must have 3 hours logged to turn in a Reading Log.
Mad Science Story Time is on Thursday, June 25th at 6:00 PM. Children are invited to hear a story & play a game. Registration is required, so please call the library at 742-2431 if you plan to join us.
Last week to turn in Reading Logs is June 29th-July 3rd. You must have 3 hours logged to turn in a Reading Log.
May 2015 May 2nd: Spring Make It/Take It will be held from 9:00 AM-1:00 PM. Children may stop in anytime the library is open to make the craft which takes about 30 minutes. May 6th: Play Group will be held at 10:00 AM for 3-5 year olds. May 11th: The Board of the Morrison & Mary Wiley Library will meet at 4:00 PM in the conference room. May 13th: Play Group will be held at 10:00 AM for 3-5 year olds. May 13th: Toddler Time will be held at 10:00 AM for 3-5 year olds to hear a story & make a craft. May 14th: Family BINGO will be held on Thursday, April 9th at 6:00 PM. Please call 742-2431 to register. This is a fun way for the whole family to have fun & win some great prizes. May 18th: Sign Up for Summer Reading begins today. Pick up your 1st reading log & begin reading & logging hours. The first week to turn logs in will be June 1st-5th. May 20th: Play Group will be held at 10:00 AM for 3-5 year olds. May 21st: Ladies Craft Night will be held at 6:30 PM. Ladies (18 & older) are invited to make a glass lamp shade. Please call 742-2431 to register. Donations are accepted. May 23rd: Bird House Make It/Take It will be held from 9:00 AM-1:00 PM. Children may stop in anytime the library is open to make the craft which takes about 30 minutes. May 25th: The library will be closed in observation of Memorial Day. May 27th: Play Group will be held at 10:00 AM for 3-5 year olds. May 27th: Toddler Time will be held at 10:00 AM for 3-5 year olds to hear a story & make a craft. This is the last Toddler Time until September. May 28th: Luau Story Time will be held at 6:00 PM. Children 4-8 are encouraged to join us for a story and game. Please call 742-2431 to register. Donations are accepted.
April 2015 April 7th: Please get out & vote today! Please see the home page for the names of those running for a spot on the board of Trustees of the Elmwood Township Library. You will need to write in their names. April 8th: Play Group will be held at 10:00 AM for 3-5 year olds. April 9th: Family BINGO will be held on Thursday, April 9th at 6:00 PM. Please call 742-2431 to register. This is a fun way for the whole family to have fun & win some great prizes! April 9th: Earth Day Make It/Take It Craft will be held from 9:00 AM-1:00 PM. Stop by any time the library is open. The craft will take 20 minutes. No registration is required. April 13th: The Board of the Morrison & Mary Wiley Library will meet at 4:00 PM in the conference room. April 15th: Play Group will be held at 10:00 AM for 3-5 year olds. April 15th: Toddler Time will be held at 10:00 AM for 3-5 year olds to hear a story & make a craft. April 16th: Ladies Craft Night will be held at 6:30 PM. Ladies (18 & older) will make Library Book Vases. Please call 742-2431 to register. April 22nd: Play Group will be held at 10:00 AM for 3-5 year olds. April 22nd: Toddler Time will be held at 10:00 AM for 3-5 year olds to hear a story & make a craft. April 23rd: Story Time will be held at 6:00 PM. Children 4-8 are encouraged to join us for a story and game. Please call 742-2431 to register. April 29th: Play Group will be held at 10:00 AM for 3-5 year olds.
March 2015 March 4th: Play Group for children 0-5 and their caregiver will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM in the conference room. March 11th: Play Group for children 0-5 and their caregiver will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM in the conference room. March 11th: Toddler Time will be held at 10:00 AM for 3-5 year olds to hear a story and make a craft. March 12th: Family BINGO will be held at 6:00 PM. This is an opportunity for families with children to have a fun evening at the library playing BINGO together. Please call 742-2431 to register. March 14th: Easter Egg Basket Make It/Take It will be held from 9:00 AM-1:00 PM. Children may stop in anytime the library is open to make a craft which takes about 20 minutes. March 16th: The Board of the Morrison & Mary Wiley Library will meet at 4:00 PM in the conference room. March 18th: Play Group for children 0-5 and their caregiver will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM in the conference room. March 19th: Ladies Craft Night will be held at 6:30 PM. Ladies (18 and older) may sign up (call 742-2431) to make an Easter Egg Tree. March 25th: Play Group for children 0-5 and their caregiver will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM in the conference room. March 25th: Toddler Time will be held at 10:00 AM for 3-5 year olds to hear a story and make a craft. March 26th: Dynamite Dinosaurs Story Time will be held at 6:00 PM. Children will hear a story and play a game. Please call 742-2431 to register.
February 2015 February 4th: Play Group for children 0-5 and their caregiver will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM in the conference room. February 9th: The Board of the Morrison & Mary Wiley Library will meet at 4:00 PM in the conference room. February 11th: Play Group for children 0-5 and their caregiver will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM in the conference room. February 11th: Toddler Time will be held at 10:00 AM for 3-5 year olds to hear a story and make a craft. February 12th: Family BINGO will be held at 6:00 PM. This is an opportunity for families with children to have a fun evening at the library playing BINGO together. Please call 742-2431 to register. February 18th: Play Group for children 0-5 and their caregiver will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM in the conference room. February 19th: Ladies Craft Night will be held at 6:30 PM. Ladies (18 and older) may sign up (call 742-2431) to make a Paper Butterfly Wall Art. February 21st: St. Patrick's Day Make It/Take It will be held from 9:00 AM-1:00 PM. Children may stop in anytime the library is open to make a craft which takes about 20 minutes. February 25th: Play Group for children 0-5 and their caregiver will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM in the conference room. February 25th: Toddler Time will be held at 10:00 AM for 3-5 year olds to hear a story and make a craft. February 26th: Dangerous Deeds & Daring Reads Story Time will be held at 6:00 PM. Children will hear a story and play a game. Please call 742-2431 to register.
January 2015 January 1st: The library will be closed today in observation of New Year's. January 7th: Play Group for children 0-5 and their caregiver will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM in the conference room. January 8th: Family BINGO will be held at 6:00 PM. This is an opportunity for families with children to have a fun evening at the library playing BINGO together. Please call 742-2431 to register. January 10th: Winter Mug Make It/Take It will be held from 9:00 AM-1:00 PM. Children may stop in anytime the library is open to make a craft which takes about 20 minutes. January 12th: The board of the Morrison & Mary Wiley Library will meet on Monday, at 4:00 PM in the conference room. The public is welcome. January 14th: Play Group for children 0-5 and their caregiver will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM in the conference room. January 14th: Toddler Time will be held at 10:00 AM for 3-5 year olds to hear a story and make a craft. January 15th: Ladies Craft Night will be held at 6:30 PM. Ladies (18 and older) may sign up (call 742-2431) to make a Bird Next Pendant. January 21st: Play Group for children 0-5 and their caregiver will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM in the conference room. January 22nd: Frozen Story Time will be held at 6:00 PM. Children will hear a story and play a game. Please call 742-2431 to register. January 28th: Play Group for children 0-5 and their caregiver will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM in the conference room. January 25th: Toddler Time will be held at 10:00 AM for 3-5 year olds to hear a story and make a craft. January 31st: Valentine Box Make It/Take It will be held from 9:00 AM-1:00 PM. Children may stop in anytime the library is open to make a craft which takes about 20 minutes.
December 2014 December 3rd: Play Group for children 0-5 and their caregiver will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM in the conference room. December 4th: Sign Language Class will be held on at 6:30 PM in the conference room. Please email Angie at sanderfamily@mchsi.com to register. You may begin the class at any time. Those attending the class need to park on Althea Street. December 10th: Play Group for children 0-5 and their caregiver will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM in the conference room. December 10th: Toddler Time will be held at 10:00 AM for 3-5 year olds to hear a story and make a craft. December 11th: Family BINGO will be held on at 6:00 PM. Please call 742-2431 to register. December 11th: Sign Language Class will be held on at 6:30 PM in the conference room. Please email Angie at sanderfamily@mchsi.com to register. You may begin the class at any time. Those attending the class need to park on Althea Street. December 17th: Play Group for children 0-5 and their caregiver will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM in the conference room. December 18th: Ladies Craft Night will be held at 6:30 PM. Ladies (18 and older) may sign up (call 742-2431) to make a Winter Wineglass Lamp. December 18th: Sign Language Class will be held on at 6:30 PM in the conference room. Please email Angie at sanderfamily@mchsi.com to register. You may begin the class at any time. Those attending the class need to park on Althea Street. December 20th: Make It/Take It Craft will be held from 9:00 AM-1:00 PM. Stop by to make a domino necklace anytime the library is open. The craft will take 30 minutes. This is a nice necklace you could give to a parent, sibling, grandparent or friend for Christmas or keep for yourself. One craft per person. Donations accepted. Registration is not required. December 24th & 25th: The library will be closed on in observation of Christmas. We hope you have a very Merry Christmas! December 31st & January 1st: The library will be closed on in observation of New Years. We hope you have a very Happy New Year!
November 2014 November 1st: Bird Feeder Make It/Take It will be held from 9:00 AM-1:00 PM. Stop by any time the library is open to make a craft. The craft will take about 30 minutes. Registration is not required. November 5th: Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM. This is for children 0-5 and their caregivers. November 8th: Sandy Miller, the author of Little Twig, a great children’s story, will read the book and sign copies at 10:30 AM. There will be crafts for the children in attendance. This book is a great gift idea, so please plan to stop by. November 10th: The board of the Morrison & Mary Wiley Library will meet on Monday, at 4:00 PM in the conference room. The public is welcome. This is the last meeting of the year as the board doesn’t meet in December, November 12th: Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM. This is for children 0-5 and their caregivers. November 12th: Toddler Time will be held at 10:00 AM. Children 3-5 and their parent or caregiver are invited to hear a story and make a craft. November 13th: Family BINGO will be held at 6:00 PM. This is for families with children who want to have a fun evening together! Registration is required, so please let us know at 742-2431 if you plan to attend. November 19th: Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM. This is for children 0-5 and their caregivers. November 20th: Ladies Craft will be held at 6:30 PM. You will make a Candy Cane Wreath. You must be 18 to attend. Registration is required, so please let us know at 742-2431 if you plan to attend. November 22nd: Sand Art Ornament Make It/Take It will be held from 9:00 AM-1:00 PM. Stop by any time the library is open to make an ornament. The craft will take about 15 minutes. Registration is not required. November 26th: Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM. This is for children 0-5 and their caregivers. November 26th: Toddler Time will be held at 10:00 AM. Children 3-5 and their parent or caregiver are invited to hear a story and make a craft. November 27th: The library will be closed in observation of Thanksgiving. We hope you have a wonderful holiday with your family & friends. November 28th: The library will be closed in observation of Thanksgiving. We hope you have a wonderful holiday with your family & friends. November 29th: The library will be closed in observation of Thanksgiving. We hope you have a wonderful holiday with your family & friends.
October 2014 October 1st: Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM. This is for children 0-5 and their caregivers. October 2nd: Book Club will be held at 6:30 PM to discuss A Tree Grows in Brooklyn. Please join us for a great discussion! October 8th: Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM. This is for children 0-5 and their caregivers. October 8th: Toddler Time will be held at 10:00 AM. Children 3-5 and their parent or caregiver are invited to hear a story and make a craft. October 9th: Family BINGO will be held at 6:00 PM. Bring the kids and the whole family to play. (Registration is required-please call 742-2431). October 9th: Sign Language Class taught by Angie Sander will be held at 6:30 PM. The class is held in the upstairs conference room. Those attending need to park on Althea St. You may begin the class anytime. Please email sanderfamily@mchsi.com to register. October 11th: Pumpkin Make It/Take It will be held from 9:00 AM-1:00 PM. Stop by anytime the library is open. The craft takes about 20 minutes. (Registration is not required). October 15th: Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM. This is for children 0-5 and their caregivers. October 16th: Ladies Craft Night will be held at 6:30 PM to make Faux Leaf Bowls. (Must be over 18 to attend.) (Registration is required-please call 742-2431). October 16th: Sign Language Class taught by Angie Sander will be held at 6:30 PM. The class is held in the upstairs conference room. Those attending need to park on Althea St. You may begin the class anytime. Please email sanderfamily@mchsi.com to register. October 20th: The board of the Morrison & Mary Wiley Library will meet at 4:00 PM in the conference room. The public is invited. Please note this is not the normally scheduled 2nd Monday of the month. October 22nd: Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM. This is for children 0-5 and their caregivers. October 22nd: Toddler Time will be held at 10:00 AM. Children 3-5 and their parent or caregiver are invited to hear a story and make a craft. October 23rd: Halloween Story Time will be held on October 23rd at 6:00 PM. Children are encouraged to wear their costumes and join us to hear some great stories. (Registration is required-please call 742-2431to register. October 23rd: Sign Language Class taught by Angie Sander will be held at 6:30 PM. The class is held in the upstairs conference room. Those attending need to park on Althea St. You may begin the class anytime. Please email sanderfamily@mchsi.com to register. October 29th: Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM. This is for children 0-5 and their caregivers.
September 2014 September 1st: The library will be closed in observation of Labor Day! September 3rd: Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM. This is for children 0-5 and their caregivers. September 4th: The library will close at 6:00 PM for the Fall Festival. September 6th: The library will closed for the Fall Festival. September 10th: Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM. This is for children 0-5 and their caregivers. September 10th: Toddler Time will be held at 10:00 AM. Children 3-5 and their parent or caregiver are invited to hear a story and make a craft. September 11th: Family Craft Night will be held at 6:00 PM. Bring the whole family to make pillows. (Registration is required). September 17th: Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM. This is for children 0-5 and their caregivers. September 18th: Ladies Craft Night will be held at 6:30 PM to make Book Pumpkins. (Must be over 18 to attend.) (Registration is required). September 20th: Annual Sidewalk Chalk Contest will be held from 9:00 AM- 1:00 PM. Stop in anytime the library is open to draw your picture. September 23rd: The board of the Morrison & Mary Wiley Library will meet at 4:00 PM in the conference room. The public is invited. September 24th: Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM. This is for children 0-5 and their caregivers. September 24th: Toddler Time will be held at 10:00 AM. Children 3-5 and their parent or caregiver are invited to hear a story and make a craft. September 25th: Magic School Bus Story Time will be held at 6:00 PM. Children 4-10 are invited to heaqr a story and make a craft.
August 2014 August 6th: Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM. This is for children 0-5 and their caregivers. August 7th: Sign Language Class taught by Angie Sander at 6:30 PM. The class is held in the upstairs conference room. Those attending need to park on Althea St. You may begin the class anytime. Please email elmlib@elmnet.net to register. August 11th: The Board of the Morrison & Mary Wiley Library will meet at 4:00 PM in the conference room. August 13th: Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM. This is for children 0-5 and their caregivers. August 14th: Family BINGO will be held at 6:00 PM. Bring the whole family to play. (Registration is required). August 14th: Sign Language Class taught by Angie Sander at 6:30 PM. The class is held in the upstairs conference room. Those attending need to park on Althea St. You may begin the class anytime. Please email elmlib@elmnet.net to register. August 20th: Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM. This is for children 0-5 and their caregivers. August 21st: Ladies Craft Night will be held at 6:30 PM to make Spoon Wall Art. (Must be over 18 to attend.) (Registration is required). August 21st: Sign Language Class taught by Angie Sander at 6:30 PM. The class is held in the upstairs conference room. Those attending need to park on Althea St. You may begin the class anytime. Please email elmlib@elmnet.net to register. August 23rd: Decoupage Plate Make It/Take It will be held from 9:00 AM-1:PM. Stop by anytime the library is open. The craft takes about 20 minutes. August 27th: Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM. This is for children 0-5 and their caregivers. August 28th: Sign Language Class taught by Angie Sander at 6:30 PM. The class is held in the upstairs conference room. Those attending need to park on Althea St. You may begin the class anytime. Please email elmlib@elmnet.net to register.
July 2014 July 2nd: Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM. This is for children 0-5 and their caregivers. July 3rd: Sign Language Class taught by Angie Sander at 6:30 PM. The class is held in the upstairs conference room. Those attending need to park on Althea St. You may begin the class anytime. Please email elmlib@elmnet.net to register. July 4th: The library will be closed today in observation of Independence Day. July 9th: Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM. This is for children 0-5 and their caregivers. July 10th: Family Craft Night will be held at 6:00 PM. Bring the whole family to make a Butterfly Feeder. (Registration is required). July 10th: Sign Language Class taught by Angie Sander at 6:30 PM. The class is held in the upstairs conference room. Those attending need to park on Althea St. You may begin the class anytime. Please email elmlib@elmnet.net to register. July 12th: Ice Cream Make It/Take It will be held from 9:00 AM-1:00 PM. Stop in anytime the library is open to shake your own ice cream. It will take about 30 minutes. July 16th: Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM. This is for children 0-5 and their caregivers. July 17th: Ladies Craft Night will be held at 6:30 PM to make Butterfly Feeders. (Must be over 18 to attend.) (Registration is required). July 17th: Sign Language Class taught by Angie Sander at 6:30 PM. The class is held in the upstairs conference room. Those attending need to park on Althea St. You may begin the class anytime. Please email elmlib@elmnet.net to register. July 23rd: Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM. This is for children 0-5 and their caregivers. July 24th: Sign Language Class taught by Angie Sander at 6:30 PM. The class is held in the upstairs conference room. Those attending need to park on Althea St. You may begin the class anytime. Please email elmlib@elmnet.net to register. July 26th: Catch Game Make It/Take It will be held from 9:00 AM-1:00 PM. Stop in anytime the library is open to shake your own ice cream. It will take about 20 minutes. July 30th: Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM. This is for children 0-5 and their caregivers. July 31st: Sign Language Class taught by Angie Sander at 6:30 PM. The class is held in the upstairs conference room. Those attending need to park on Althea St. You may begin the class anytime. Please email elmlib@elmnet.net to register.
June 2014 June 4th: Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM. This is for children 0-5 and their caregivers. June 5th: Sign Language Class taught by Angie Sander at 6:30 PM. The class is held in the upstairs conference room. Those attending need to park on Althea St. You may begin the class anytime. Please email elmlib@elmnet.net to register. June 9th-14th: Reading Log Turn In Week One will be held anytime the library is open. June 9th: The Board of the Morrison & Mary Wiley Library will meet at 4:00 PM in the conference room. June 11th: Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM. This is for children 0-5 and their caregivers. June 11th: Reading Buddies will be held from 10:00-10:30 AM. Younger Buddies in 1st-4th grade will read to an older buddy in 5th-12th grade. June 12th: Family BINGO will be held at 6:00 PM. Bring the whole family to play. (Registration is required). June 12th: Sign Language Class taught by Angie Sander at 6:30 PM. The class is held in the upstairs conference room. Those attending need to park on Althea St. You may begin the class anytime. Please email elmlib@elmnet.net to register. June 13th: Friday Program sponsored by the Farmers State Band will be held on the lawn of the library from 10:30-11:15 AM. All children are invited. Children under 8 must be accompanied by someone 13 or older. Supervision will not be provided at pick up. June 16th-21st: Reading Log Turn In Week Two will be held anytime the library is open. June 18th: Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM. This is for children 0-5 and their caregivers. June 18th: Reading Buddies will be held from 10:00-10:30 AM. Younger Buddies in 1st-4th grade will read to an older buddy in 5th-12th grade. June 19th: Sign Language Class taught by Angie Sander at 6:30 PM. The class is held in the upstairs conference room. Those attending need to park on Althea St. You may begin the class anytime. Please email elmlib@elmnet.net to register. June 19th: Ladies Craft Night will be held at 6:30 PM. (Registration is required). June 20th: Friday Program sponsored by the Farmers State Band will be held on the lawn of the library from 10:30-11:15 AM. All children are invited. Children under 8 must be accompanied by someone 13 or older. Supervision will not be provided at pick up. June 21st: Hat Decorating Make It/Take It will be held from 9:00 AM-1:00 PM. Stop by to decorate a hat any time the library is open. The craft will take about 30 minutes. June 23rd-28th: Reading Log Turn In Week Three will be held anytime the library is open. June 25th: Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM. This is for children 0-5 and their caregivers. June 25th: Reading Buddies will be held from 10:00-10:30 AM. Younger Buddies in 1st-4th grade will read to an older buddy in 5th-12th grade. June 26th: Sign Language Class taught by Angie Sander at 6:30 PM. The class is held in the upstairs conference room. Those attending need to park on Althea St. You may begin the class anytime. Please email elmlib@elmnet.net to register. June 27th: Friday Program sponsored by the Farmers State Band will be held on the lawn of the library from 10:30-11:15 AM. All children are invited. Children under 8 must be accompanied by someone 13 or older. Supervision will not be provided at pick up. June 30th-July 5th: Reading Log Turn In Week Four will be held anytime the library is open. (The library will not be open on July 4th).
May 2014 May 1st: A Scrabble Group meets at 1:00 PM, so plan to join them if you enjoy playing Scrabble. May 1st: Book Club will meet tonight at 6:30 PM to discuss The Two by Irving Wallace. Join us to discuss this great book! May 1st: Sign Language Class taught by Angie Sander at 6:30 PM. The class is held in the upstairs conference room. Those attending need to park on Althea St. The class will run until April 24th. You may begin the class anytime. Please email elmlib@elmnet.net to register. May 7th: Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM. This is for children 0-5 and their caregivers. May 8th: A Scrabble Group meets at 1:00 PM, so plan to join them if you enjoy playing Scrabble. May 8th: Family Craft Night will be at 6:00 PM. Bring the whole family to make a domino necklace! (Registration is required, so please call us to save your spot.) May 10th: Sign Language Class taught by Angie Sander at 6:30 PM. The class is held in the upstairs conference room. Those attending need to park on Althea St. The class will run until April 24th. You may begin the class anytime. Please email elmlib@elmnet.net to register. May 10th: Flower Yard Art Make It/Take It will be held from 9:00 AM-1:00 PM. Stop by anytime the library is open to make a gift for mom/grandma or yourself. The craft takes about 30 minutes. (Registration is not required). May 14th: Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM. This is for children 0-5 and their caregivers. May 14th: Toddler Time will be held from 10:00-10:30 AM for children 3-5 to hear a story and make a craft. May 15th: A Scrabble Group meets at 1:00 PM, so plan to join them if you enjoy playing Scrabble. May 15th: Sign Language Class taught by Angie Sander at 6:30 PM. The class is held in the upstairs conference room. Those attending need to park on Althea St. The class will run until April 24th. You may begin the class anytime. Please email elmlib@elmnet.net to register. May 15th: Ladies Craft Night will be at 6:30 PM. You will make a Flower Wreath. (Registration is required, so please call us to save your spot.) (Must be 18 to attend.) May 19th: The board of the Morrison & Mary Wiley Library will meet at 4:00 in the conference room. May 21st: Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM. This is for children 0-5 and their caregivers. May 22nd: A Scrabble Group meets at 1:00 PM, so plan to join them if you enjoy playing Scrabble. May 22nd: Legos Story Time will be at 6:00 PM. Join us to hear some great stories. (Registration is required, so please call us to save your spot.) May 22nd: Sign Language Class taught by Angie Sander at 6:30 PM. The class is held in the upstairs conference room. Those attending need to park on Althea St. The class will run until April 24th. You may begin the class anytime. Please email elmlib@elmnet.net to register. May 26th: The library will be closed in observation of Memorial Day. May 27th: Reading Log pick up begins. This is the day to begin reading for Summer Reading. May 28th: Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM. This is for children 0-5 and their caregivers. Play Group will continue over the summer for children 0-5 only. May 28th: Toddler Time will be held from 10:00-10:30 AM for children 3-5 to hear a story and make a craft. This will be the last Toddler Time until September. May 28th: Sit & Stitch Group from 9:30-11:30 AM. Bring any stitching project to work on with friends. May 29th: A Scrabble Group meets at 1:00 PM, so plan to join them if you enjoy playing Scrabble. May 29th: Sign Language Class taught by Angie Sander at 6:30 PM. The class is held in the upstairs conference room. Those attending need to park on Althea St. The class will run until April 24th. You may begin the class anytime. Please email elmlib@elmnet.net to register. May 31st: Google Eyed Make It/Take It will be held on Saturday, May 31st from 9:00 AM-1:00 PM. Bring a 5 X 7 picture to put in the frame. Come in anytime the library is open to make the craft. The craft will take about 30 minutes. (Registration is not required).
April 2014 April 2nd: Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM. This is for children 0-5 and their caregivers. April 3rd: A Scrabble Group meets at 1:00 PM, so plan to join them if you enjoy playing Scrabble. April 3rd: Book Club will meet tonight at 6:30 PM to discuss The Paris Wife by Paula McLain. Join us to discuss this great book! Book Club has been cancelled! April 3rd: Sign Language Class taught by Angie Sander at 6:30 PM. The class is held in the upstairs conference room. Those attending need to park on Althea St. The class will run until April 24th. You may begin the class anytime. Please email elmlib@elmnet.net to register. April 9th: Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM. This is for children 0-5 and their caregivers. April 9th: Toddler Time will be held from 10:00-10:30 AM for children 3-5 to hear a story and make a craft. April 10th: A Scrabble Group meets at 1:00 PM, so plan to join them if you enjoy playing Scrabble. April 10th: Ladies Craft Night will be at 6:30 PM. You will make Decoupage Coasters. (Registration is required, so please call us to save your spot.) (Must be 18 to attend.) (Please note this is the 2nd week instead of the 3rd week of the month.) April 10th: Sign Language Class taught by Angie Sander at 6:30 PM. The class is held in the upstairs conference room. Those attending need to park on Althea St. The class will run until April 24th. You may begin the class anytime. Please email elmlib@elmnet.net to register. April 12th: Fancy Nancy Tea Party will be at 10:00 AM. Join us for stories, crafts & tea! (Registration is required, so please call us to save your spot.) April 14th: The board of the Morrison & Mary Wiley Library will meet at 4:00 in the conference room. April 16th: Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM. This is for children 0-5 and their caregivers. April 17th: A Scrabble Group meets at 1:00 PM, so plan to join them if you enjoy playing Scrabble. April 17th: Family BINGO Night will be at 6:00 PM. Bring the whole family! (Registration is required, so please call us to save your spot.) (Please note this is the 3rd week instead of the 2nd week of the month.) April 17th: Sign Language Class taught by Angie Sander at 6:30 PM. The class is held in the upstairs conference room. Those attending need to park on Althea St. The class will run until April 24th. You may begin the class anytime. Please email elmlib@elmnet.net to register. April 18th: The library will be closed in observation of Good Friday. April 19th: The library will be closed in observation of Easter. April 23rd: Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM. This is for children 0-5 and their caregivers. April 23rd: Toddler Time will be held from 10:00-10:30 AM for children 3-5 to hear a story and make a craft. April 23rd: Sit & Stitch Group from 9:30-11:30 AM. Bring any stitching project to work on with friends. April 24th: A Scrabble Group meets at 1:00 PM, so plan to join them if you enjoy playing Scrabble. April 24th: Skippyjon Jones Story Time will be at 6:00 PM. Join us to hear some great stories. (Registration is required, so please call us to save your spot.) April 24th: Sign Language Class taught by Angie Sander at 6:30 PM. The class is held in the upstairs conference room. Those attending need to park on Althea St. This is the last class for the session. April 30th: Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM. This is for children 0-5 and their caregivers.
March 2014 March 1st: Bird House Make It/Take It will be held from 9:00 AM-1:00 PM. Stop by anytime the library is open to make a bird house. The craft takes about 30 minutes. (Registration is not required). March 5th: Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM. This is for children 0-5 and their caregivers. March 6th: Book Club will meet tonight at 6:30 PM to discuss A Time To Kill by John Grisham. New members are welcome! As John Grisham published Sycamore Row (a follow up to the classic) in October of 2013 the group thought re-reading and discussing the classic would be a great idea. If you have read the classic, please plan to join the group to discuss it. March 6th: A Scrabble Group meets at 1:00 PM, so plan to join them if you enjoy playing Scrabble. March 6th: Sign Language Class taught by Angie Sander at 6:30 PM. The class is held in the upstairs conference room. Those attending need to park on Althea St. The class will run until April 24th. You may begin the class anytime. Please email elmlib@elmnet.net to register. March 12th: Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM. This is for children 0-5 and their caregivers. March 12th: Toddler Time will be held from 10:00-10:30 AM for children 3-5 to hear a story and make a craft. March 13th: A Scrabble Group meets at 1:00 PM, so plan to join them if you enjoy playing Scrabble. March 13th: Dr. Seuss Family Trivia Night will be at 6:00 PM. Bring the whole family to see how much you know about Dr. Seuss! (Registration is required, so please call us to save your spot). March 13th: Sign Language Class taught by Angie Sander at 6:30 PM. The class is held in the upstairs conference room. Those attending need to park on Althea St. The class will run until April 24th. You may begin the class anytime. Please email elmlib@elmnet.net to register. March 17th: The board of the Morrison & Mary Wiley Library will meet at 4:00 in the conference room. March 19th: Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM. This is for children 0-5 and their caregivers. March 20th: A Scrabble Group meets at 1:00 PM, so plan to join them if you enjoy playing Scrabble. March 20th: Ladies Craft Night will be at 6:30 PM. You will make a Changeable Pendant Necklace. (Registration is required, so please call us to save your spot).(Must be 18 to attend). March 20th: Sign Language Class taught by Angie Sander at 6:30 PM. The class is held in the upstairs conference room. Those attending need to park on Althea St. The class will run until April 24th. You may begin the class anytime. Please email elmlib@elmnet.net to register. March 22nd: Celebrate Spring Make It/Take It will be held from 9:00 AM-1:00 PM. Stop by anytime the library is open. The craft takes about 30 minutes. (Registration is not required). March 24th: BINGO will be held from 2:00-3:00 PM! (Registration is required, so please call us to save your spot). March 25th: Board Game Make It/Take It will be held from 1:00-5:00 PM. Stop by anytime the library is open to make a board game to take with you. The craft takes about 30 minutes. (Registration is not required). March 26th: Play Group will not be held today due to there being no school. March 26th: Toddler Time will not be held today due to there being no school. March 26th: Olympic Game Day will be held from 10:00 AM-12:00 PM. Join us for two hours to play Olympic games. (Registration is required, so please call us to save your spot). March 26th: Sit & Stitch Group from 9:30-11:30 AM. Bring any stitching project to work on with friends. The group will meet upstairs today. March 27th: A Scrabble Group meets at 1:00 PM, so plan to join them if you enjoy playing Scrabble. March 27th: Dr. Seuss Story Time will be at 6:00 PM. Join us to hear some great stories. (Registration is required, so please call us to save your spot). March 27th: Sign Language Class taught by Angie Sander at 6:30 PM. The class is held in the upstairs conference room. Those attending need to park on Althea St. The class will run until April 24th. You may begin the class anytime. Please email elmlib@elmnet.net to register. March 28th: Board Game Day will be held from 1:00-5:00 PM. Stop by to play one of our games or bring your own. (Registration is not required).
February 2014 February 5th: Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM. This is for children 0-5 and their caregivers. February 6th: Book Club will meet tonight at 6:30 PM to discuss City of Bones by Cassandra Clare. New members are welcome! Please stop by the library to pick up a copy of the book. February 8th: Valentine Make It/Take It will be had from 9:00 AM-1:00 PM. Please stop by anytime the library is open. The craft will take about 20 minutes. February 10th: The board of the Morrison & Mary Wiley Library will meet at 4:00 in the conference room. February 12th: Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM. This is for children 0-5 and their caregivers. February 12th: Toddler Time will be held from 10:00-10:30 AM for children 3-5 to hear a story and make a craft. February 13th: Family Craft Night will be at 6:00 PM. Bring the whole family to make Button & Fabric Wall Art. (Registration is required, so please call us to save your spot). February 13th: Sign Language Class taught by Angie Sander at 6:30 PM. The class will be held in the upstairs conference room. Those attending need to park on Althea St. Please email elmlib@elmnet.net to register. February 17th: The library will be open today. February 19th: Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM. This is for children 0-5 and their caregivers. February 20th: Ladies Craft Night will be at 6:30 PM. You will make a Flower Brooch. (Registration is required, so please call us to save your spot). (Must be 18 to attend). February 20th: Sign Language Class taught by Angie Sander at 6:30 PM. The class will be held in the upstairs conference room. Those attending need to park on Althea St. Please email elmlib@elmnet.net to register. February 26th: Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM. This is for children 0-5 and their caregivers. February 26th: Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM. This is for children 0-5 and their caregivers. February 26th: Toddler Time will be held from 10:00-10:30 AM for children 3-5 to hear a story and make a craft. February 26th: Sit & Stitch Group from 9:30-11:30 AM. Bring any stitching project to work on with friends. February 27th: Scooby Doo Story time will be at 6:00 PM. Join us to hear some great stories. (Registration is required). February 27th: Sign Language Class taught by Angie Sander at 6:30 PM. The class will be held in the upstairs conference room. Those attending need to park on Althea St. Please email elmlib@elmnet.net to register.
January 2014 January 1st: The library will be closed in observation of New Year. January 2nd: Book Club will meet tonight at 6:00 PM to watch a movie made from a book we have read. Please bring a snack to share. January 8th: Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM. This is for children 0-5 and their caregivers. January 8th: Toddler Time will be held from 10:00-10:30 AM for children 3-5 to hear a story and make a craft. January 8th: Sit & Stitch Group from 9:30-11:30 AM. Bring any stitching project to work on with friends. January 9th: Family Bingo will be at 6:00 PM. Bring the whole family to play BINGO. (Registration is not required). January 14th: The Board of the Morrison & Mary Wiley Library will meet at 4:00 PM in the conference room. January 15th: Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM. This is for children 0-5 and their caregivers. January 15th: Sit & Stitch Group from 9:30-11:30 AM. Bring any stitching project to work on with friends. January 16th: Ladies Craft Night will be at 6:30 PM. You will make magnetic organizers. (Registration is required, so please call us to save your spot). (Must be 18 to attend). January 18th: Pirate Hat Make It/Take It will be had from 9:00 AM-1:00 PM. Please stop by anytime the library is open to make a hat to wear to the Pirates in Pajamas Story Time. The craft will take about 20 minutes. January 20th: The library will be open today. January 22nd: Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM. This is for children 0-5 and their caregivers. January 22nd: Toddler Time will be held from 10:00-10:30 AM for children 3-5 to hear a story and make a craft. January 22nd: Sit & Stitch Group from 9:30-11:30 AM. Bring any stitching project to work on with friends. January 23rd: Pirates in Pajamas Story time will be at 6:00 PM. Wear your pajamas to hear great pirate stories. If you made a hat at the Make It/Take It don't forget to wear it! (Registration is not required). January 29th: Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM. This is for children 0-5 and their caregivers. January 29th: Sit & Stitch Group from 9:30-11:30 AM. Bring any stitching project to work on with friends.
December 2013 December 2nd: Sign Language Class taught by Angie Sander at 6:00 PM. Please email elmlib@elmnet.net to register. Class will run through December 16th. December 4th: Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM. This is for children 0-5 and their caregivers. December 4th: Sit & Stitch Group from 9:30-11:30 AM. Bring any stitching project to work on with friends. December 5th: The Book Club will meet at 6:30 PM to discuss Christmas Jars by Jason Wright. Please stop by to pick up a copy of the book. December 5th: Mother/Daughter Craft Night will be held at 6:00 PM in the conference room. You will be making a puzzle wreath. (Children must be at least six years old). (Registration is required, so please call us to save your spot). December 9th: Sign Language Class taught by Angie Sander at 6:00 PM. Please email elmlib@elmnet.net to register. Class will run through December 16th. December 11th: Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM. This is for children 0-5 and their caregivers. December 11th: Toddler Time will be held from 10:00-10:30 AM. Children 3-5 are invited to join us for stories and a craft! December 11th: Sit & Stitch Group from 9:30-11:30 AM. Bring any stitching project to work on with friends. December 12th: Ladies Craft Night will be held at 6:30 PM. (Must be 18 to attend). You will be making Christmas Trees. (Registration is required, so please call us to save your spot). December 14th: Christmas Make It/Take It from 9:00 AM-1:00 PM. You can stop in anytime the library is open to complete a craft. The craft will take about 15 minutes. December 16th: Sign Language Class taught by Angie Sander at 6:00 PM. This is the last session. December 18th: Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM. This is for children 0-5 and their caregivers. December 18th: Sit & Stitch Group from 9:30-11:30 AM. Bring any stitching project to work on with friends. December 19th: Stuffed Animal Story Time at 6:00 PM. Bring your animal to hear some great stories. Your stuffed animal will then get to spend the night at the library. Stop by on Friday or Saturday to pick up your stuffed animal and see how they spent their time! (Registration is not required). December 24th: The library will be closed in observation of Christmas. December 25th: The library will be closed in observation of Christmas. December 31st: The library will be closed in observation of New Years. January 1st: The library will be closed in observation of New Year.
November 2013 November 4th: Sign Language Class taught by Angie Sander at 6:00 PM. Please email elmlib@elmnet.net to register. Class will run through December 16th. November 6th: Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM. This is for children 0-5 and their caregivers. November 6th: Sit & Stitch Group from 9:30-11:30 AM. Bring any stitching project to work on with friends. November 7th: The Book Club will meet at 6:30 PM to discuss The Widower's Tale by Julia Glass. Please stop by to pick up a copy of the book. November 9th: Bird Feeder Make It/Take It from 9:00 AM-1:00 PM. The craft will take about 30 minutes. November 11th: Sign Language Class taught by Angie Sander at 6:00 PM. November 13th: Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM. This is for children 0-5 and their caregivers. November 13th: Toddler Time will be held from 10:00-10:30 AM. Children 3-5 are invited to join us for stories and a craft! November 13th: Sit & Stitch Group from 9:30-11:30 AM. Bring any stitching project to work on with friends. November 14th: Ladies Craft Night at 6:30 PM (must be 18 to attend). You will be making Scrapbook Christmas Cards. Georgia Stevens will be on hand to teach. Reservations are required, so please call us to save your spot. November 18th: Sign Language Class taught by Angie Sander at 6:00 PM. November 20th: Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM. This is for children 0-5 and their caregivers. November 20th: Sit & Stitch Group from 9:30-11:30 AM. Bring any stitching project to work on with friends. November 21st: Read Across Illinois Family Reading Night at 6:00 PM followed by Family Trivia. November 25th: Sign Language Class taught by Angie Sander at 6:00 PM. November 27th: Sit & Stitch Group from 9:30-11:30 AM. Bring any stitching project to work on with friends. November 28th: The library will be closed in observation of Thanksgiving. November 29th: The library will be closed in observation of Thanksgiving. November 30th: The library will be closed in observation of Thanksgiving.
October 2013 October 2nd: Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM. This is for children 0-5 and their caregivers. October 3rd: The Book Club will meet at 6:30 PM to discuss The Kitchen House by Kathlen Grisom. October 9th: Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM. This is for children 0-5 and their caregivers. October 9th: Toddler Time will be held from 10:00-10:30 AM. Children 3-5 are invited to join us for stories and a craft! October 10th: Mother/Daughter Craft Night at 6:00 PM (children must be at least six years old due to difficulty of craft). You will make String Art Bracelets. Reservations are required, so please call us to save your spot. October 16th: Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM. This is for children 0-5 and their caregivers. October 17th: Ladies Craft Night at 6:30 PM (must be 18 to attend). You will be making Paper Wall Art. Reservations are required, so please call us to save your spot. October 19th: Halloween Make It/Take It will be held from 9:00 to 1:00 PM. Children are invited to stop by anytime the library is open to decorate a pumpkin to take home. October 21st: The Morrison and Mary Wiley Library Board Meeting will be held at 4:00 PM in the conference room. October 23rd: Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM. This is for children 0-5 and their caregivers. October 23rd: Toddler Time will be held from 10:00-10:30 AM. Children 3-5 are invited to join us for stories and a craft! October 24th: Spooktacular Story Time at 6:00 PM. Children are invited to join us for spooky stories! Reservations are required, so please call us to save your spot. October 31st: 5:00-8:00 PM-stop by while you are trick or treating for a treat!
September 2013 September 2nd: The library will be closed in observation of Labor Day. September 4th: Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM. This is for children 0-5 and their caregivers. September 5th: The library will close at 6:00 PM due to the Fall Festival. September 7th: The library will be closed due to the Fall Festival. September 9th: The Morrison and Mary Wiley Library Board Meeting will be held at 4:00 PM in the conference room. September 11th: Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM. This is for children 0-5 and their caregivers. September 11th: Toddler Time will be held from 10:00-10:30 AM. Children 3-5 are invited to join us for stories and a craft! September 12th: Family BINGO at 6:00 PM. September 18th: Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM. This is for children 0-5 and their caregivers. September 19th: Ladies Craft Night at 6:30 PM (must be 18 to attend). You will be making Decoupage Plates. September 25th: Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM. This is for children 0-5 and their caregivers. September 25th: Toddler Time will be held from 10:00-10:30 AM. Children 3-5 are invited to join us for stories and a craft! September 26th: Mad Scientist Story Time at 6:00 PM. Hear some mad stories and do some experiments! Registration is required, so please call the library.
August 2013 August 1st: Book Club at 6:30 PM to discuss The End of Your Life Book Club by Will Schauble. August 7th: Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM. This is for children 0-5 and their caregivers. August 8th: Mother/Daughter Craft Night at 6:00 PM (children must be at least six years old due to difficulty of craft). You will makeWAsher Necklaces. August 9th: The library Summer Reading kids who read at least twleve hours and turned in at least four logs will attend a Peoria Chiefs Baseball Game at 6:30 PM. If you ordered tickets, please pick them up at the library before the 8th. August 10th: Ice Cream Make It/Take It from 9:00 AM-1:00 PM. Join us anytime to make your ice cream. The ice cream will take about 25 minutes-please be prepared to shake, shake, shake! August 14th: Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM. This is for children 0-5 and their caregivers. August 15th: Ladies Craft Night at 6:30 PM (must be 18 to attend). You will make Washer Necklaces. August 21st: Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM. This is for children 0-5 and their caregivers. August 22nd: Back To School Family Reading Night at 6:30 PM. Bring your Extended Reading Log to trade in for prizes! August 28th: Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM. This is for children 0-5 and their caregivers.
July 2013 July 3rd: Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM. This is for children 0-5 and their caregivers. July 4th: The library will be closed in observation of Independence Day. July 10th: Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM. This is for children 0-5 and their caregivers. July 11th: Ladies Craft Night will be held at 6:30 PM. You will be learning how to knit. Please bring 10" needles. July 13th: Make It/Take It Luau at the Library from 9:00 AM-1:00 PM. Stop by anytime to make a craft. The craft will take around ten minutes. July 17th: Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM. This is for children 0-5 and their caregivers. July 18th: Mother/Daughter Craft Night will be held at 6:00 PM. Due to the difficulty of the craft children must be at least six years old to attend. Space is limited, so please all if you would like to register. July 24th: Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM. This is for children 0-5 and their caregivers. July 31st: Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM. This is for children 0-5 and their caregivers. June 2013 June 1st: The library will be closed due to the Strawberry Festival. June 5th: Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM. This is for children 0-5 and their caregivers. June 7th: Wildlife Prarie Park will present Tails Through Time from 10:30-11:15 AM for anyone registered for Summer Reading. June 10th, 17th & 24th: Pre K/K Group will meet for Story Time and Games fromn 1:30-2:15 PM. This is for children registered for Summer Reading. June 11th, 18th & 25th: 1st/2nd grade group will meet for Story Time and Games from 1:30-2:15 PM. This is for children registered for Summer Reading. June 10th, 17th & 24th: Reading Buddies will be held from 10:00-10:30 AM. This is for children registered for Summer Reading. June 12th, 19th & 26th: 3rd/4th grade group will meet for Story Time and Games from 1:30-2:15 PM. This is for children registered for Summer Reading. June 13th, 20th & 27th: 5th/6th grade group will meet for Reading Time and Games from 1:30-2:15 PM. This is for children registered for Summer Reading. June 10th: The Morrison and Mary Wiley Library Book Club will meet at 6:30 PM to discuss The Light Between Oceans by M L Stedman. New members are always welcome, so stop by the library for a copy of the book. June 12th: Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM. This is for children 0-5 and their caregivers. June 13th: Mother/Daughter Craft Time will be held at 6:00 PM. Children must be older than six to attend. Registration is required, so please call. June 14th: Wildlife State Park will present Animals That Like To Shake It, Shake It from 10:30-11:15 AM for anyone registered for Summer Reading. June 14th, 21st & 28th: The 4H Nutrition Program will take place from 11:30 AM-12:30 PM with Ms. Kathy. The program will run July 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th & August 2nd & 9th also. June 19th: Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM. This is for children 0-5 and their caregivers. June 20th: Ladies Craft Night (must be over 18 years old) will be held at 6:30 PM. Registration is required, so please call. June 21st: Forest Park Nature Center will present Amazing Migrations from 10:30-11:15 for anyone registered for Summer Reading. June 22nd: Hat Make It/Take It from 9:00 AM-1:00 PM. The craft will take around 15 minutes. June 26th: Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM. This is for children 0-5 and their caregivers. June June 28th: Brown's Traveling Zoo will be here from 10:30-11:15 AM for anyone registered for Summer Reading. If you would like to take a picture of you child and an animal there will be a $5 fee.
May 2013 May 2nd: The Morrison and Mary Wiley Library Book Club will meet at 6:30 PM to discuss The Night Circus. New members are always welcome, so stop by the library for a copy of the book. May 1st: Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM. May 8th: Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM. May 8th: Toddler Time will be held at 10:00 AM. May 11rth: American Girl Craft Time: Girls six and older are invited to bring their American Girls to the library to make a necklace for them. May 13th: The Morrison and Mary Wiley Library Board Meeting will be held at 4:00 PM in the conference room. May 15th: Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM. May 16th: Women's Craft Night at 6:30 PM. Reservations are required, so please let us know if you will be joining us. May 22nd: Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM. May 22nd: Toddler Time will be held at 10:00 AM. May 23rd: Mother/Daughter Craft Night at 6:00 PM. Girls must be six years old or older to attend. Reservations are required, so please let us know if you will be joining us. May 25th: Last day to register for Summer Reading Program. May 27th: The library will be closed for Memorial Day. May 29th: Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM. May 30th: George Tanner will present some of his poetry at 6:30 PM.
April 2013 April 1st: BOOK Bingo from 1:00-3:00 PM. Stuffed Animal Story Time will be held at 3:00 PM. April 2nd: Make It/Take It Craft Time from 1:00-5:00 PM. Also, pick up your stuffed animal and see what they did on their sleep over at the library. April 3rd: Star Wars Day will be held from 10:00 to Noon. April 4th: Spring Break Story Time with Mrs. Benesch at 1:30 PM. April 4th: The Morrison and Mary Wiley Library Book Club will meet at 6:30 PM to discuss The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas. New members are always welcome, so stop by the library for a copy of the book. April 5th: Game Day will be held from 1:00-5:00 PM. April 10th: Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM. April 10th: Toddler Time will be held at 10:00 AM. April 11th: Mother/Daughter Craft Night at 6:00 PM. Girls must be six years old or older to attend. Reservations are required, so please let us know if you will be joining us. April 15th: The Morrison and Mary Wiley Library Board Meeting will be held at 4:00 PM in the conference room. April 17th: Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM. April 18th: Women's Craft Night at 6:30 PM. Reservations are required, so please let us know if you will be joining us. April 20th: Earth Day Make It/Take It from 9:00 AM-1:00 PM. April 24th: Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM. April 24th: Toddler Time will be held at 10:00 AM. April 25th: Librarians Vs. Aliens Story Time at 6:30 PM. Reservations are required, so please let us know if you will be joining us. April 25th: Registration for Summer Reading begins today and lasts until May 25th.
March 2013 March 6th: Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM. March 7th: The Morrison and Mary Wiley Library Book Club will meet at 6:30 PM to discuss Behind the Beautiful Forevers: Life, Death, and Hope in a Mumbai Undercity by Katherine Boo. New members are always welcome, so stop by the library for a copy of the book. March 9th: Make It/Take It will be held from 9:00 AM-1:00 PM. Stop by anytime to make your craft. The craft will take about 10 minutes. March 9th: Teen Girls Group will meet at 1:00 PM. March 11th: The Morrison and Mary Wiley Library Board Meeting will be held at 4:00 PM in conference room. March 13th: Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM. March 13th: Toddler Time will be held at 10:00 AM. March 16th: Linda Edwards will hold a Book Signing for Legend of the White Sky from 11:00 AM-1:00 PM. March 16th: Teen Girls Group will meet at 1:00 PM. March 20th: Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM. March 21st: Our Women's Group will meet at 6:30 PM to make domino necklaces. Reservations are required, so please let us know if you will be joining us. March 23rd: Women's Group will meet at 1:00 PM. March 27th: Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM. March 27th: Toddler Time will be held at 10:00 AM. March 28th: Story Time will be held at 6:30 PM. Reservations are required, so please let us know if you will be joining us.
February 2013 February 6th: Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM. February 7th: The Morrison and Mary Wiley Library Book Club will meet at 6:30 PM to discuss Thirteen Birthdays by Wendy Mass. New members are always welcome, so stop by the library for a copy of the book. February 9th: Valentine Make It/Take It will be held from 9:00 AM-1:00 PM. The craft takes about 10 minutes, so stop by anytime the library is open to make one and then take it home. February 11th: The Morrison and Mary Wiley Library Board Meeting will be held at 4:00 PM in conference room. February 13th: Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM. February 13th: Toddler Time will be held at 10:00 AM. February 20th: Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM. February 21st: Our Women's Group will meet at 6:30 PM to make bracelets. Reservations are required, so please let us know if you will be joining us. February 27th: Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM. February 27th: Toddler Time will be held at 10:00 AM. February 28th: Big Cat Story Time will be held at 6:30 PM. Reservations are required, so please let us know if you will be joining us.
January 2013 January 1st: The library will be closed for New Years Eve. January 3rd: The Morrison and Mary Wiley Library Book Club will meet at 6:00 PM to watch Tuesdays with Morrie. Please bring a snack to share. January 9th: Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM. January 9th: Toddler Time will be held from 10:00-10:30 AM. January 14th: Board Meeting will be held at 4:00 PM in conference room. January 16th: Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM. January 19th: Pirate Make It/Take It from 9:00 AM-1:00 PM. Craft takes about 10-15 minutes. January 23rd: Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM. January 23rd: Toddler Time will be held from 10:00-10:30 AM. January 30th: Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM. January 31st: Pajama Pirate Story Time at 6:30 PM. Reservations are required, so call or stop in to save your spot!
December 2012 December 1st: Sand Art Christmas Ornament Make It/Take It from 9:00 AM-1:00 PM. December 5th: Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM. December 6th: Book Club will be held at 6:30 to discuss I Capture The Castle. December 12th: Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM. December 12th: Toddler Time will be held from 10:00-10:30 AM. December 19th: Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM. December 20th: Story Time with Santa will be held at 6:30 PM. December 22nd: Sand Art Christmas Ornament Make It/Take It from 9:00 AM-1:00 PM. December 24th: The library will be closed for Christmas. December 25th: The library will be closed for Christmas. December 31st: The library will be closed for New Years Eve.
November 2012 November 1st: Book Club will be held at 6:30 to discuss 84, Charing Road. November 7th: Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM. November 8th: Book Signing at 6:00 PM by Lynn Young for Beautiful Dreamer, a book about Lorado Taft. November 10th: Bird House Make It/Take It will be held from 9:00 AM-1:00 PM. Stop by anytime we are open to make your 15 minute craft. November 12th: Board Meeting will be held at 4:00 PM in conference room. November 14th: Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM. November 14th: Toddler Time will be held from 10:00-10:30 AM. NHovember 15th: Family Reading Night at 6:30 PM. The Illinois State Library asks families to turn off the television and read together. Mrs. Benesch will start you off with a great story! November 21st: Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM. November 22nd: The library will be closed for Thanksgiving. November 23rd: The library will be closed for Thanksgiving. November 24th: The library will be closed for Thanksgiving. November 28th: Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM. November 28th: Toddler Time will be held from 10:00-10:30 AM.
September 2012 September 3rd: The library will be closed for Labor Day. September 5th: Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM. September 6th: The library will close at 6:00 PM due to the Fall Festival. September 8th: The library will be closed due to the Fall Festival. September 10th: The board meeting will be held at 4:00 PM in the conference room. September 12th: Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM. Toddler Time will be held form 10:00-10:30 AM. September 13th: Book Club will meet at 6:00 PM to discuss The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebeca Skloot. September 19th: Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM. September 26th: Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM. Toddler Time will be held form 10:00-10:30 AM. September 27th: Mad Science Story Time will be held at 6:30 PM. May 18th:
24All month: Guess How Many? Pencils Craft to Go: Apple Clothespins Library Closed for Labor Day September 2nd 1st Tuesday @ 2:00 PM September 3rd Home School Hangouts This program is designed to bring a little field trip fun to home school families. You will make SpoonSuncatcher Crafts. Wednesdays (when school is in session) @ 9:00 AM September 4th, 11th, 18th & 25th Play Group Children 0-5 (not yet in school) play, learn & grow together! 1st & 3rd Wednesday @ 10:30 AM September 4th & 18th Family History Help Receive tips to explore your own online genealogy research. 1st Thursday @ 6:30 PM September 5th Readers’ Book Group Library closed at 6:00 PM for Fall Festival, so no Book Group this month. 1st Saturday @ 10:00 AM September 7th 1st Saturday EDA Activity Library closed for Fall Festival, so no EDA Story Time 2nd, 3rd & 4th Tuesday @ 3:45 PM September 10th, 17th & 24th After School Adventures Elementary age children will make Apple Lacing Crafts (10th), Paper Plate Pizzas (17th) & Firefly Crafts (24th). 2nd & 4th Wednesday @ 10:00 AM September 11th & 25th Toddler Time Children 3-5 years old may join us for stories & an activity about Apple of My Eye (11th) & Grandparents are Great! (25th). 2nd Thursday @ 6:00 PMSeptember 12thFamily BINGO The whole family is invited to play the age old classic & win prizes! 2nd Thursday @ 7:00 PMSeptember 12thTeens’ Night Out Teens 13-17 are invited to join us for a night out to make Wrap Bracelets. 2nd Saturday @ 10:00 AM September 14th 2nd Saturday Movie The movie is Nancy Drew And The Hidden Staircase (2019) Families are encouraged to attend & popcorn & water will be available. We have cushions for everyone to use (chairs for adults). Those seven and under must be accompanied by someone over the age of 13. The run time is 1 hour & 12 minutes. 3rd Thursday @ 6:30 PM September 19th Ladies’ Night Out Ladies 18 & older are invited to join us for a night away from home to make No Sew Fleece Pillows. Saturday @ 9:00 AM-1:00 PM September 21st Make It/Take It Craft Make Fingerprint Glass Magnets (10 min. craft) to take home. 4th Thursday @ 6:00 PM September 26th Story Time Children are invited to join us for Fall into Fun! stories & activities.