Adult Crafternoon: Intro to Cross-Stitching
2025-07-15 13:00 - 14:30 (America/Chicago)
Enjoy a relaxing afternoon crafting unique projects while connecting with fellow crafters. All supplies are provided.
Dates and Crafts:
June 17: Teacup bird feeders
July 15: Introduction to cross-stitching
Adults. Registration required. No meeting in August.

Intro to Genealogy
2025-07-17 18:30 - 19:30
Curious about your family history? Join genealogist Wendy Harris for this beginner friendly genealogy workshop where you will learn the basics of tracing your roots. Discover useful resources, research tips, and how to organize your findings.
Adults. Registration required.

DIY Skin Care
2025-07-22 19:00 - 20:00
Join us as we make some simple, natural products. There will be three stations making sugar scrub, lip balm, and after-sun spray.
Adults. Registration required.

Yoga on the Lawn
2025-07-24 18:00 - 19:00
Downward Facing Dog. Warrior Pose. Lotus Position. Summer Yoga with Colleen Crawford is an approachable yoga practice with options offered and demonstrated that allow you to choose whether you want a more challenging or more chill experience. With a different focus in each of the four classes, expect a unique practice in each class you attend.
Adults. Registration required.
About the Instructor:
Colleen Crawford is an experienced fitness instructor, personal trainer, and yoga teacher. She taught her first group fitness class in 2007 and has pursued and completed numerous continuing education and certification classes in the years since. In her classes, Colleen strives to provide an experience where all participants feel successful by offering options that allow each individual to tailor the movements to their needs. Colleen’s credentials include RYT-200 hr, NCSA-CPT, Certified Pre- and Post-Natal Coach, Roll Model Method Practitioner, Barre Above, PiYo, TurboKick, and INSANITY.

Tuesday Night Book Club
2025-08-12 18:30 - 20:00
Connect with fellow book lovers! Join us at the Library on the second Tuesday of each month as we discuss that month’s great read.
June 10: The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store by James McBride
July 8: Berry Pickers by Amanda Peters
August 12: Happiness Falls by Angie Kim
No registration required.

Wondering what books we’ve previously read for Tuesday Night Book Club? Check out our Tuesday Night Book Club Picks list!

Cookbook Club
2025-09-04 18:30 - 20:00
Join us as we explore Good Lookin’ Cookin’, a collection of Southern-inspired recipes from Dolly Parton and her sister Rachel. Try your hand at a recipe from the book and bring it to share. We will sample, swap tips and enjoy together.
Copies of the cookbook will be available at the library.
Please note the time change from 6:00 to 6:30.

Tuesday Night Book Club
2025-09-09 18:30 - 19:30, 2025-10-14 18:30 - 19:30, 2025-11-11 18:30 - 19:30
Tuesday Night Book Club is a great way to connect with fellow book lovers. All are welcome! Grab your copy of the month’s book and we’ll talk about it with good company and great conversation.
September: Go As a River by Shelley Read
A sweeping epic of a young woman’s journey to becoming, set against the harsh beauty of mid-century Colorado.
October: The Unmaking of June Farrow by Adrienne Young
A woman discovers a family secret and embarks on a journey that will not only change both the past and the future, but also uncover the mysteries of her town.
November: The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon
An historical mystery inspired by the life and diary of Martha Ballard, a 18th century midwife.
December: Celebrate another year of reading! We’ll enjoy snacks, a book swap and good company to close out the year.

Teens Teach Tech!
2025-09-13 10:00 - 12:00
Need help with your phone, tablet, or computer? Want to learn how to use social media, download apps, or troubleshoot a tech issue?
Stop by for free one-on-one help from local high school volunteers from the Mahomet-Seymour Interact Club. Bring your device and your questions.
All ages welcome. No registration required, drop in anytime between 10:00am and 12:00pm.

Craft Lab: Makerspace for Adults
2025-09-13 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-11-08 13:00 - 15:00
We will provide space to create, experiment and connect with fellow makers. You can bring your own project to work on or try something new.
Cricut machine, sewing machine, ChompSaw cardboard cutter, button (pin/magnet) maker and more. Plus some supplies available to use, such as yarn, thread, paper, crochet hooks, knitting needles and more.
All skill levels are welcome.
Registration preferred but not required. You can drop in or stay the whole time.

Adult Crafternoon
2025-09-16 13:00 - 14:30
Join us for an afternoon of crafting! All supplies will be provided for this beginner level projects.
Please register.
September:
Yarn Wrapped Coil Baskets
October:
Terrarium or “Terrorium” (spooky theme optional)
November:
Paint Like Me or Paint by Number (?)

An Evening with Dr. William Gingold: A Holocaust Survivor's Story
2025-09-18 17:30 - 19:30
Join us for a powerful and personal presentation by Dr. William Gingold, a Holocaust survivor and retired professor.
Dr. Gingold will share his family’s story of survival and resilience after escaping Nazi persecution during World War II. Born in Poland in 1939, Dr. Gingold spent part of his early childhood in the Warsaw Ghetto and displacement camps before coming to the United States.
Registration recommended. Due to high interest, we anticipate a large crowd with standing room only. We encourage registration – there are 70 chairs available. Walk-ins are welcome, but you may not have a chair.

Learn to Can
2025-09-23 18:30 - 19:30
Presented by Rachel Mannen at the University of Illinois Extension Master the art of canning!
Learn valuable skills to preserve your harvest and enjoy delicious homemade canned good year-round.

Planting a Tree
2025-09-25 18:30 - 19:30
Join Tyler Courson, an arborist from Green View, for an engaging and practical talk on how to select, plant and care for trees that will thrive in central Illinois. Learn the best timing, placement and techniques to give your tree a healthy start and avoid common mistakes.
Registration recommended.

Kickoff Meeting for our Library Expansion Campaign
2025-09-29 18:30 - 20:00
We’re thrilled to invite you to the Kickoff Meeting for our Library Expansion Campaign—a chance for neighbors, friends, and library supporters to come together and celebrate the exciting future of our library.
When: Monday, September 29th 6:30 p.m.
Where: Mahomet Public Library Edgar Room
At this gathering you’ll:

Hear an overview of the expansion plans and what they’ll mean for our community
Enjoy heartfelt testimonials from fellow community members
Celebrate as we announce some important gifts to the campaignAfter the main program, volunteers who are helping with fundraising and communications will have a chance to meet up, share ideas, and plan their next steps together.

Your presence will help set the tone for this community effort. Whether you’re curious about the project or already involved, we’d love to see you there.
Thank you for helping our library grow right alongside our community!

Artifact Discovery with Museum of the Grand Prairie
2025-10-02 18:30 - 19:30
Join us at the library as a staff member from the Museum of the Grand Prairie showcases some artifacts from their education collection! Learn about the museum, local history, and interact with some unique artifacts.
No registration required!

Sew To Share: Zipper Bags
2025-10-07 18:00 - 20:00
Learn how to sew a small, practical zipper bag, then make a second to donate to a girl in need. This beginner-friendly sewing class lead by Cindy Guthrie includes step-by-step instruction, with all materials provided. Sewing machines will be available.
Space is limited; registration required.

Sound Bath Meditation with Flow Yoga
2025-10-18 11:00 - 12:00
Join Flow Yoga for a relaxing and immersive sound bath meditation at the library. This experience use singing bowls, chimes and other instruments to help quiet the mind, release stress and promote relaxation.
No yoga or meditation experience is needed.

Dust Off Those Portraits: Mobile Memory Lab
2025-10-20 10:00 - 18:00
Dust off those old photographs and unbox those heirlooms! The Library is hosting a free Digitization Day event to help area residents preserve history for generations to come. Digitization Day is a unique opportunity for community members to play an active role in preserving local history. During this event, a cataloger from the Mobile Memory Lab, a service of Illinois Heartland Library System (IHLS), will carefully scan or photograph 2D and 3D family heirlooms and community artifacts in high resolution, work with owners to record important details about the items, and catalog them for inclusion in the Illinois Digital Archive.
Owners get access to the digital images while ensuring their family’s or business’ stories are shared with future generations.
Don’t miss this chance to preserve your story for generations to come!
Items to Bring:

Personal Photographs
Letters and Postcards
Manuscripts
Maps
Federal Government Documents
Historical Items (Realia)

Please note: All originals will be returned after scanning.
For adults. Please register for a time slot to bring in your items.

Adult Crafternoon
2025-10-21 13:00 - 14:30
Join us for an afternoon of crafting! All supplies will be provided for this beginner level projects.
Please register.
October:
Terrarium or “Terrorium” (spooky theme optional)
November:
Paint Like Me or Paint by Number (?)

Spice Up Your Kitchen
2025-10-23 18:30 - 19:30
Discover the art of cooking with spices in this flavorful workshop. This session will introduce key spices, offer tips for pairing and using them, and help build confidence in the kitchen. Perfect for home cooks of all levels.
Presented by Anurita Mangar.

Halloween BINGO and Costume Contest
2025-10-28 18:30 - 20:00
Adult Halloween program. Join us for a spooky evening of Halloween Bingo at the library!
Dress up in your favorite costume (optional but encouraged) and compete for fun prizes for BINGO and a costume contest!

Braver Angels Debate - Resolved: Abolish the Electoral College
2025-11-04 18:30 - 20:00
Should the Electoral College be abolished? Two of our last five presidential elections have been won by candidates who did not receive the support of the majority of the electorate. Should we be concerned about this? What do you think? Join Braver Angels for a debate on the topic –”Resolved: Abolish the Electoral College.”
Residents are invited to attend and participate in the debate. Braver Angels debates encourage listening and active conversation. They are moderated to ensure that conversation remains civil and that both sides of the question are heard. The resolution is offered as a starting place for conversation, and does not reflect the views of the Mahomet Public Library. The Library hosts these debates to promote friendly and productive discussion of the difficult issues facing our society.
For adults. No registration required.

Wits Workout
2025-11-06 10:00 - 11:00
Join Extension Program Coordinator Vanessa Jones for Wits Workout. This fun and engaging class features interactive activities designed to challenge your mind and support brain health. It’s never too early, or too late, to start giving your brain the attention it deserves.
Come ready to challenge your mind, have some fun, and leave feeling energized and empowered!

Cookbook Club
2025-11-06 18:30 - 20:00
By popular request, November is all about desserts! From pies and cakes to cookies and puddings; if it’s sweet, it’s welcome.
Choose any dessert recipe to make and share, along with a copy of your recipe.
A selection of dessert cookbooks will be available at the library for inspiration.
Please note the time change from 6:00 to 6:30.

Intro to Canva: Create a Holiday Card
2025-11-13 18:30 - 19:30
Learn the basics of Canva, a free and easy-to-use online design tool! In this beginner friendly class, we’ll walk through the steps to design your own holiday greeting card using Canva’s templates, images and text tools. Laptops will be provided, or you’re welcome to bring your own device.
No experience needed.
Adults. Registration required.

Adult Crafternoon
2025-11-18 13:00 - 14:30
Join us for an afternoon of crafting! All supplies will be provided for this beginner level projects.
Please register.
November:
Paint Like Me or Paint by Number (?)

Mobile DMV Pop-Up Event
2025-12-01 10:00 - 14:00
Secretary of State Mobile DMV to Appear at the Mahomet Public Library
To register or ask questions, please contact the Mahomet Public Library at (217)586-2611 or staff@mahometpubliclibrary.org.
Registration opens Wednesday, November 19.

The Illinois Secretary of State’s Mobile Driver Services unit will be at the Mahomet Public Library on December 1, 2025. The event will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 1702 E Oak Street Mahomet, IL.
Representatives of the Secretary of State’s office will be on hand to assist with renewing or correcting driver’s licenses, converting existing standard driver’s licenses into REAL ID driver’s licenses, obtaining renewed or first time Standard or REAL state IDs, issuing free state IDs for seniors aged 65 or older, and purchasing license plate stickers.
Attendees can also register to be an organ donor/tissue donor and register to vote while applying for a driver’s license or identification card.
A list of acceptable documents for the issuance of first time ID’s and REAL ID’s can be found at the links below:
REAL ID’s
First Time ID’s
