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SUMMARY:Adult Craft Night: Silhouettes
DESCRIPTION:Can’t make our daytime Crafternoon? Join us for Craft Night! We’ll be making the same project offered at Crafternoon\, just at an evening time. Each month we focus on a different project. \nNo experience is needed and all supplies are provided. Registration is required due to limited materials. \nDates and Crafts:\nSeptember 29: Book Bedazzling\nTurn a book into a sparkling work of art by embellishing the cover with rhinestones. Bring your own book or choose from a selection of provided books. \nOctober 27: Silhouettes\nCreate a timeless silhouette portrait using simple tracing and cutting techniques to profile images. If you would like to make a silhouette of someone else\, please bring a clear side-profile photograph of that person. \nNovember 24: Dried Orange and Cinnamon Garland\nCraft a fragrant seasonal garland using dried orange slices\, cinnamon sticks and other natural materials for a cozy decoration. \nAdults. Registration required.
URL:https://mahometpubliclibrary.org/event/adult-craft-night-oct2026/
CATEGORIES:Adults
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SUMMARY:Halloween Bingo
DESCRIPTION:Get into the Halloween spirit with an evening of bingo! Feel free to wear a costume if you’d like\, but there’s no costume contest\, just plenty of chances to win prizes\, enjoy some laughs\, and celebrate the season. \nAdults. Registration required.
URL:https://mahometpubliclibrary.org/event/halloween-bingo-2026/
CATEGORIES:Adults
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261029T183000
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SUMMARY:Hate: Its Evolution and How to Fight It
DESCRIPTION:Join Dr. William Gingold\, a child survivor of the Holocaust and retired clinician and educator\, as he explores the origins and impact of hate and how education can help prevent it. Drawing on both personal and professional experience\, Dr. Gingold offers a powerful perspective on fostering understanding\, empathy\, and respect. \nAdults. Registration Required.
URL:https://mahometpubliclibrary.org/event/hate-presentation/
CATEGORIES:Adults
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261105T193000
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SUMMARY:Board Game Social Hour
DESCRIPTION:Looking for someone to play games with? Join us on the first Thursday of each month for a relaxed evening of board games\, card games\, chess\, mah jongg\, and more in a relaxed atmosphere. Play one of the library’s games\, bring a favorite from home\, or learn something new from other participants. \nAll experience levels are welcome. Minors must attend with an adult. Registration is encouraged so we know how many to expect. Walk-ins are welcome.
URL:https://mahometpubliclibrary.org/event/board-game-hour-nov26/
CATEGORIES:Adults,All Ages
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SUMMARY:Winter & Holiday Decor Swap
DESCRIPTION:Refresh your holiday decorating without spending a dime! Bring in gently used winter and holiday decorations to swap with others in the community. Participants may bring up to one medium-sized box or tote of clean\, gently used decor items. \nDrop off your items between 10 and 10:30 am and browse the available selections. The swap will begin at 10:30 am. Participants are encouraged to take home decorations they will enjoy\, and after 11:00 am any remaining items will be available to all. Leftover items will be donated. \nWinter and holiday decor such as ornaments\, wreaths\, garlands\, tabletop decorations\, stockings\, tree skirts\, serving pieces\, and other seasonal decorations are welcome. Please do not bring oversized\, broken\, dirty\, or incomplete items. \nSwap Rules:\n\nOne medium tote or box person\nNo large trees or large outdoor decorations\nItems must be clean and in working condition\nLeftover items will be donated after the event\n\nAdults/all ages. No registration required.
URL:https://mahometpubliclibrary.org/event/winter-holiday-decor-swap/
CATEGORIES:Adults,All Ages
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SUMMARY:Tuesday Night Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Join us for thoughtful conversation and good company at our monthly Tuesday Night Book Club! We read a mix of popular fiction and standout titles across genres\, with an emphasis on stories that spark meaningful discussion. New members are always welcome. No registration is required. Copies of each month’s selection are available at the Library. \nDates and Books:\nSeptember 8: The Lion Women of Tehran by Marjan Kamali \nOctober 13: North Woods by Daniel Mason \nNovember 10: Hamnet by Maggie O’Farrell \nDecember 8: Holiday/End of the Year Party \nAdults. No registration required. \n  \nWondering what books we’ve previously read for Tuesday Night Book Club? Check out our Tuesday Night Book Club Picks list!
URL:https://mahometpubliclibrary.org/event/tuesday-book-club-fall26/2026-11-10/
CATEGORIES:Adults
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SUMMARY:Lessons for Living: Become a Dementia Friend
DESCRIPTION:Learn simple\, powerful ways to support those with dementia in your community. More than 7 million Americans have been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease\, and many more live with other forms of dementia that impact their independence and well-being. This training allows participants to become a Dementia Friend – someone who understands what it’s like to live with dementia and knows simple\, practical ways to offer support. \nLessons for Living is a free webinar series from the U of I Extension. Attendees will meet at the Library and watch the webinar together.  \n  \nThere are four programs in this series: \nAugust 11: What’s In My Food? Decoding Chemicals and Safety \nSeptember 10: Gardening on a Budget \nOctober 13: Fur Real Companionship \nNovember 12: Become a Dementia Friend \n  \nAdults. Registration required.
URL:https://mahometpubliclibrary.org/event/dementia-friend/
CATEGORIES:Adults
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SUMMARY:Cookbook Club: Baking Yesteryear
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the library\, to explore new recipes\, share cooking tips\, and enjoy delicious food together! This program is intended for adults who enjoy cooking and sharing food together. All experience levels are welcome. \nEach Cookbook Club will feature a selected cookbook and attendees will bring a dish from the book to share. Copies of the cookbook will be available one month in advance at the library’s circulation desk. \nDates and Cookbooks:\nSeptember 17: Of Course It’s Good! by Jessica Secrest\nNovember 12: Baking Yesteryear by B. Dylan Hollis \nAdults. Registration required.
URL:https://mahometpubliclibrary.org/event/cookbook-club-nov2026/
CATEGORIES:Adults
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SUMMARY:Adult Crafternoon: Dried Orange & Cinnamon Garland
DESCRIPTION:Spend a relaxed afternoon creating a new craft! Each month we focus on a different project. No experience is needed and all supplies are provided.\nRegistration is required due to limited materials. \nDates and Crafts:\nSeptember 15: Book Bedazzling\nTurn a book into a sparkling work of art by embellishing the cover with rhinestones. Bring your own book or choose from a selection of provided books. \nOctober 20: Silhouettes\nCreate a timeless silhouette portrait using simple tracing and cutting techniques to profile images. If you would like to make a silhouette of someone else\, please bring a clear side-profile photograph of that person. \nNovember 17: Dried Orange and Cinnamon Garland\nCraft a fragrant seasonal garland using dried orange slices\, cinnamon sticks and other natural materials for a cozy decoration. \n  \nCan’t make the afternoon craft session? We now offer a Craft Night session making the same craft! \nAdults. Registration required.
URL:https://mahometpubliclibrary.org/event/adult-crafternoon-nov2026/
CATEGORIES:Adults
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261124T200000
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SUMMARY:Adult Craft Night: Dried Orange & Cinnamon Garland
DESCRIPTION:Can’t make our daytime Crafternoon? Join us for Craft Night! We’ll be making the same project offered at Crafternoon\, just at an evening time. Each month we focus on a different project. \nNo experience is needed and all supplies are provided. Registration is required due to limited materials. \nDates and Crafts:\nSeptember 29: Book Bedazzling\nTurn a book into a sparkling work of art by embellishing the cover with rhinestones. Bring your own book or choose from a selection of provided books. \nOctober 27: Silhouettes\nCreate a timeless silhouette portrait using simple tracing and cutting techniques to profile images. If you would like to make a silhouette of someone else\, please bring a clear side-profile photograph of that person. \nNovember 24: Dried Orange and Cinnamon Garland\nCraft a fragrant seasonal garland using dried orange slices\, cinnamon sticks and other natural materials for a cozy decoration. \nAdults. Registration required.
URL:https://mahometpubliclibrary.org/event/adult-craft-night-nov2026/
CATEGORIES:Adults
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261203T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261203T193000
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SUMMARY:Board Game Social Hour
DESCRIPTION:Looking for someone to play games with? Join us on the first Thursday of each month for a relaxed evening of board games\, card games\, chess\, mah jongg\, and more in a relaxed atmosphere. Play one of the library’s games\, bring a favorite from home\, or learn something new from other participants. \nAll experience levels are welcome. Minors must attend with an adult. Registration is encouraged so we know how many to expect. Walk-ins are welcome.
URL:https://mahometpubliclibrary.org/event/board-game-hour-dec26/
CATEGORIES:Adults,All Ages
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261208T183000
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CREATED:20260810T171312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260810T171422Z
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SUMMARY:Tuesday Night Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Join us for thoughtful conversation and good company at our monthly Tuesday Night Book Club! We read a mix of popular fiction and standout titles across genres\, with an emphasis on stories that spark meaningful discussion. New members are always welcome. No registration is required. Copies of each month’s selection are available at the Library. \nDates and Books:\nSeptember 8: The Lion Women of Tehran by Marjan Kamali \nOctober 13: North Woods by Daniel Mason \nNovember 10: Hamnet by Maggie O’Farrell \nDecember 8: Holiday/End of the Year Party \nAdults. No registration required. \n  \nWondering what books we’ve previously read for Tuesday Night Book Club? Check out our Tuesday Night Book Club Picks list!
URL:https://mahometpubliclibrary.org/event/tuesday-book-club-fall26/2026-12-08/
CATEGORIES:Adults
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