Cookbook Club
2026-02-05 18:30 - 19:30, 2026-04-09 18:30 - 19:30 (America/Chicago)
Explore new recipes, share cooking tips, and enjoy delicious food together! This book club is perfect for adults who enjoy cooking and sharing food together. All experience levels are welcome. Choose a recipe from the selected cookbook to make and share with the group.
February: There’s Always Room at the Table by Kaleb Wyse
April: What Goes with What by Julia Turshen
Adults. Registration required.

Tuesday Night Book Club
2026-02-10 18:30 - 19:30, 2026-03-10 18:30 - 19:30, 2026-04-14 18:30 - 19:30, 2026-05-12 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.
January: The Reading List by Sara Nisha Adams
February: James by Percival Everett
March: The Hidden Life of Cecily Larson by Ellen Baker
April: Lula Dean’s Little Library of Banned Books by Kirsten Miller
May: Sandwich by Catherine Newman
Adults. No registration required.

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

Valentine Bingo
2026-02-12 13:00 - 14:30
Celebrate Valentine’s season with fun afternoon of Bingo at the Library! Enjoy friendly competition, light refreshments, and the chance to win fantastic prizes generously donated by local businesses. Bring your friends, your sweetheart, or come solo. Please register; space is limited.
Adults. Registration required.

Thank you to the following businesses (in alphabetical order) for donating prizes:
Briks Pizza
Bulldog Automotive
Ice Daddy’s
Mahomet Chocolate Company
Patty Daddy’s
Rad Lad Games
Yellow & Co.

Keys to Homeownership: Learn How to Buy a House
2026-02-12 18:30 - 19:30, 2026-02-26 18:30 - 19:30, 2026-03-12 18:30 - 19:30, 2026-03-26 18:30 - 19:30
Buying a home can feel hard, but it doesn’t have to be! Join local real estate agent Kurtis Decker with eXp Realty and special guests to learn how the process works. Each class will cover a different step, from getting a loan to closing day. Ask questions, meet local experts, and feel ready to buy your first (or next) home.
Session 1 (February 12): Get Financially Ready to Buy or Sell with Confidence

What’s Covered: Explore financing, FHA, USDA, or conventional loans and down payments with guest lender Shay Moore from 217 Mortgage and Shaughnessy and Michelle Rice with Preferred Rate. Master pre-approval and buyer financing options. We will also discuss grant options for first time home buyers, as well as down payment assistance plans.
Guests: Shay Moore with 217 Mortgage and Shaughnessy and Michelle Rice with Preferred Rate sharing their loan expertise
Practical Takeaways: Feel confident getting pre-approved, choosing the best loan, and understanding your financial goals will set you up for home buying or selling success.

Session 2 (February 26): Ace Your Home Inspection Contingencies with Ease

What’s Covered: Understand inspection contingencies in the Residential Sales Contract. We will meet the team from Pristine Home Inspections; John Cheney and Mark Adair and learn how inspections play into negotiating the price before closing and meet with Michael Kizior with Achosa Home Warranty, Dave Parson’s from Parson’s electric and Theo Tabatt from Tabatt Construction
Guests: Mark Adair & John Cheney home inspectors, Michael Kizior, home warranty, Dave Parson, electrician, and Theo Tabatt with Tabatt Construction
Practical Takeaways: Negotiate repairs with ease, meet contingency deadlines and ensure loan-compliant homes. Explore the differences and similarities between homeowners insurance and a home warranty and what an electrician looks for on inspections.

Session 3 (March 12): Financial Readiness – Are You Ready to Buy a Home?

What’s Covered: Explore financial readiness with guest lender Jim McMurry from First Federal Saving Bank of Champaign-Urbana and Jenna Leman with BluPrint Home Loans. Both of them will share how to know if you are financially ready to get pre-approved. We will also discuss programs for first-time homebuyers that First Federal offers and specific programs that BluPrint Home Loans offers to their clients.
Guests: Jim McMurray and Jenna Leman sharing loan expertise
Practical Takeaways: Feel confident getting pre-approved, choosing the best loan, and understanding your financial goals will set you up for home buying or selling success.

Session 4 (March 26): Confidently Close & Sign Contracts with Assurance

What’s Covered: Learn how to finalize offer details in the Residential Sales Contract, Wiring Fraud Advisory, and title details with guests Hannah Shepard and Dawn Reynolds from Allied Capital Title, as well as real estate attorney, Kevin Luebchow with Kevin Luebchow Law.
Guests: Hannah and Dawn, Allied Capital Title and Kevin Luebchow, attorney
Practical Takeaways: Close with confidence, protect your funds, and navigate final steps smoothly and sign contracts with assurance, disclose issues correctly, and ask your attorney smart questions.

Adults. Register (recommended) for each session individually by clicking on the date above.

Murder Mystery Fundraiser Dinner: "A Poisonous Promenade"
2026-02-14 18:00 - 20:00
Rent a tux, break out the Aqua Net and a strapless gown, and return to high school. This year’s murder mystery is set at Prom! Interact with the jock, the nerd, the stoner, the popular girl and more as you navigate a mystery pulled from all your favorite teen movies. Join us for “A Poisonous Promenade.”
Adults. Ticket ($55) required.
Tickets are now on sale! Click on the “Register Now” link below to purchase a ticket.

Please Note: Dressing according to theme is common, but optional!

Adult Crafternoon: Paper Cone Wreath
2026-02-17 13:00 - 14:30
Join us for creativity, conversation, and fun! Learn a new skill and make a craft with supplies provided by the Library.
Dates and Crafts:
January 20: Woven Mug Rug
February 17: Paper Cone Wreath
March 24: Pressed Flower Luminary
April 21: Beaded Succulents
May19: Perler Bead Magnets

Adults. Registration required.

Teens Teach Tech!
2026-02-21 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.

Medicare 101
2026-02-24 18:30 - 19:30
Learn the basics of how Medicare works, what the different parts cover, and how to choose the right plan for your needs. Perfect for those approaching age 65, already on Medicare, or helping a loved one navigate their options.
Presented by 360 Benefits Group (a firm with over 40 years of combined experience across underwriting, consulting, and account management, created to bring transparency, strategy, and year-round support back into insurance.)

Braver Angels Debate: Birthright Citizenship
2026-03-03 18:30 - 20:00
Debate with Braver Angels! The subject of the debate this time is birthright citizenship.
President Trump – in his second term – has proposed an end to birthright citizenship, which grants automatic American citizenship to “all persons born or naturalized in the United States.” This right of citizenship was added to the Constitution by the Fourteenth Amendment, which was ratified after the Civil War in 1868. The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that the language of the amendment includes all “persons”, regardless of race, religion, or national origin.
Some people think that birthright citizenship is fundamental to American identity and character, while others feel it should be limited or eliminated altogether. What impact would ending birthright citizenship have on America’s immigration policy? This resolution launches a debate about the impact of altering immigration policy. Should we restrict the number of foreigners we welcome into our society? Would it ease the economic burden of absorbing large numbers of immigrants, or make it easier for Americans to find employment? Would it interfere with economic growth? Is it inconsistent with our history as a nation of immigrants? Come to the debate on March 3 and share your thoughts and concerns.
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.

An Evening with Dr. Gingold: A Holocaust Survivor's Story
2026-03-05 17:30 - 19:00
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.

Adult Crafternoon: Pressed Flower Luminary
2026-03-24 13:00 - 14:30

Learn to Cricut: Make Your Own Vinyl Decal
2026-03-31 18:30 - 20:00
Curious about how a Cricut works? In this hands-on class, you’ll learn the basics of Cricut Design Space and create your own custom vinyl decal to take home. Perfect for beginners interested in trying out Cricut crafting. All materials provided.
Adults. Registration required.

Mobile DMV Pop-Up Event
2026-04-11 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 Saturday, March 21.

The Illinois Secretary of State’s Mobile Driver Services unit will be at the Mahomet Public Library on Saturday, April 11. 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

Growing Readers: Parent-Child Book Club
2026-04-20 18:00 - 19:00
Help the Library grow a community of readers with this parent-child book club for kids in grades 3-6 and their adult caregiver(s). Pizza and refreshments will be provided. Registration is required. Please register adults and children separately.
February: The Wild Robot by Peter Brown
April: The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate.
Grades 3-6 & adult caregiver. Individual registration required for each parent or child attendee.

Adult Crafternoon: Beaded Succulents
2026-04-21 13:00 - 14:30

Road Trip Ready
2026-04-28 18:30 - 19:30
Get your car ready for your next road trip! Join us for an informative program on basic car maintenance and how to prepare your vehicle for a trip. It will include practical tips on things like checking tires and fluids, understanding regular maintenance schedules and knowing when it’s best to DIY versus bring your car in for service.
Presented by Scott Miller from Bulldog Automotive.
Adults. Registration required.

Ask an Arborist: Caring for Your Trees
2026-04-30 18:30 - 19:30
Keep your trees healthy and resilient this season. Local arborist Tyler Courson from Greenview will share practical advice on pruning, spotting signs of disease or damage, and knowing when to call a professional. Bring your questions (or photos) for expert guidance during this interactive session.
Adults. Registration required.

Adult Crafternoon: Perler Bead Magnets
2026-05-19 13:00 - 14:30
