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SUMMARY:Murder at Sutter's Hill Ranch: Murder Mystery Fundraiser Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Sutter’s Hill used to be one of the biggest and richest ranches in California\, until financial setbacks and scheming brought on hard times. The matriarch of the ranch has invited the whole town to dinner and an announcement of a business venture that may save the ranch. But not everyone wants the venture to succeed. Family drama\, hidden secrets and radical environmentalists may all combine and result in murder! \nYou are invited. Put on your best “Yellowstone-style” duds and come out for good chow\, drinks and a chance to solve the Murder at Sutter’s Hill Ranch. Tickets for our annual murder mystery fundraiser usually sell out fast\, so get yours today. \nAdults. Ticket ($55) required. \nAs of Saturday\, February 1\, this event is SOLD OUT. No more tickets are available. Thank you for your interest! \n  \nThe Menu: \nThe dinner will feature barbecue from Project 47 in Mahomet. \nEach person will get pulled pork or beef brisket\, macaroni and cheese\, potato salad\, cornbread and green beans. A variety of desserts are included. Each guest gets two tickets good for a beer/seltzer/wine. Non-alcoholic drinks are unlimited. \nPlease let us know any special food needs (such as vegetarian or gluten free) ahead of time so that we can accommodate you.
URL:https://mahometpubliclibrary.org/event/murder-mystery-dinner/
CATEGORIES:Adults
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SUMMARY:ILP: An Evening with James McBride
DESCRIPTION:Illinois Libraries Present James McBride\, an award-winning author\, musician\, and screenwriter. His landmark memoir\, The Color of Water\, was published in 1996 and is considered an American classic\, read in schools and universities across the United States. His 2013 novel\, The Good Lord Bird\, won the National Book Award for Fiction and was adapted by Ethan Hawke and Jason Blum into a Showtime series bearing the same name. His latest\, The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store\, was named one of the New York Times’ 100 Notable Books of 2023. \n\nIn 2016\, President Obama awarded McBride the National Humanities Medal “for humanizing the complexities of discussing race in America. Through writings about his own uniquely American story\, and his works of fiction informed by our shared history\, his moving stories of love display the character of the American family.” In 2024 he became the latest recipient of the Library of Congress Prize for American Fiction. A native New Yorker\, McBride is a Distinguished Writer in Residence at New York University. \nHeather Marie-Montlilla of PBS Books will join McBride in conversation. \nThis event is made possible by Illinois Libraries Present (ILP)\, a statewide collaboration among public libraries offering premier events. ILP is funded in part by a grant awarded by the Illinois State Library\, a department of the Office of Secretary of State\, using funds provided by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services\, under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA).  \nILP is committed to inclusion and accessibility. To request accommodations\, please email illinoislibrariespresent@gmail.com. \nAdults. Via Zoom. Registration is required.
URL:https://mahometpubliclibrary.org/event/james-mcbride/
CATEGORIES:Adults
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SUMMARY:Cookbook Club: Cook This Book
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. Each Cookbook Club will feature a selected cookbook and attendees will bring a dish from the book to share. \nCopies of the cookbook will be available one month in advance at the Library’s Circulation Desk. Registered participants will receive a link to a Google form to include the name of the dish they will be bringing. Participants may contact Alyssa with any questions. \nAdults. Registration is required. \n  \nDates and Cookbooks:\nTuesday\, February 4: Cook This Book by Molly Baz \nThursday\, April 3: Indulge by Valerie Bertinelli
URL:https://mahometpubliclibrary.org/event/cookbook-club-cook-this-book/
CATEGORIES:Adults
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250203T200000
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SUMMARY:Braver Angels Debate: Should Medicare Be For All?
DESCRIPTION:Join Braver Angels (a non-partisan group promoting respectful embrace of political disagreements) for a thought-provoking debate on the subject of Medicare. Hear speakers on both sides of the issue\, or share your own thoughts. A Braver Angels Debate is an opportunity both to exercise our minds and to open our hearts. Unlike some debate programs\, the point isn’t to win; it’s to understand the other side a little better. \nThe debate will have a special parliamentary debate format\, and be led by a specially trained Debate Chair. This format encourages everyone to participate\, supports good faith\, accurate disagreement\, and promotes better understanding for all. \nAdults. Register below.
URL:https://mahometpubliclibrary.org/event/medicare-debate/
CATEGORIES:Adults
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250201T113000
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SUMMARY:Stitching Circle
DESCRIPTION:Connect with fellow crafters\, share your skills\, and learn from others! Whether you are an expert or novice\, there is something for everyone in our circle. We’ll provide some materials\, or you can bring your own project (maybe one you’ve been procrastinating on!). \nAll skill levels are welcome and there is not need to register. Spread the word and invite your friends. We can’t wait to see you there! \n\nDates and Times: \nSaturday\, January 4: 10:00-11:30 am \nSaturday\, February 1: 10:00-11:30 am \nSaturday\, March 1: 10:00-11:30 am \nSaturday\, April 5: 10:00-11:30 am \n  \nNo meeting in May. Stitching Circle is a part of our Adult Craft Connection Program series. No registration required. \n 
URL:https://mahometpubliclibrary.org/event/stitching-circle-2025/2025-02-01/
CATEGORIES:Adults
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250128T193000
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SUMMARY:Lotus Flower Lantern Craft
DESCRIPTION:Make a lovely lotus flower lantern using colored paper and wireframes! The Korean Spirit & Culture Promotion Project will give us step-by-step instructions to make this fun project.  \nThis is a hybrid in-person/ Zoom program. Participants will meet at the Library\, with the presenter on Zoom. \nAdults. Registration required.
URL:https://mahometpubliclibrary.org/event/lotus-flower-lantern-craft/
CATEGORIES:Adults
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250128T200000
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SUMMARY:Adult Take and Make Kits
DESCRIPTION:Take home a craft to make! Our take-and-make crafts come with all the supplies needed for a project. \n  \nDates and Crafts: \nBeginning January 27: Wool Dryer Balls \nBeginning February 24: Hand Warmers \nBeginning March 31: Seed Starter Kit \nBeginning April 28: Wind chime \n  \nStop by the Library to pick up a free kit. Kits are available while supplies last. Limit one kit per person\, please! \nAdult take-and-make crafts are part of our Adult Craft Connection series.
URL:https://mahometpubliclibrary.org/event/adulttakemake/2025-01-27/
CATEGORIES:Adults
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250123T200000
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SUMMARY:ILP: Love and Laughs with Michelle Buteau
DESCRIPTION:Join comedian\, actress\, and producer Michelle Buteau in conversation with Greta Johnsen. Michelle is the creator/writer/star of the Netflix series Survival of the Thickest\, inspired by her autobiographical book of essays of the same name. She is also the host of two popular reality competition shows – The Circle and Barbecue Showdown\, and hosts the popular podcast\, Adulting. In 2024\, she starred in Babes alongside fellow comedian/actress Ilana Glazer.\n\nBorn in New Jersey to Caribbean parents\, Michelle brings her unique perspective and big personality to stage and screen. Her one-hour comedy special\, Welcome to Buteaupia\, won the Critics Choice Award for Best Comedy Special. Her new special\, A Buteau-ful Mind\, dropped on Netflix December 31. \n\nGreta Johnsen is an interviewer\, podcast host\, and book person. She is loved as co-host of HBO’s Official Game of Thrones Podcast and hosted WBEZ’s Nerdette podcast for eleven years. She can also be heard on podcasts like Pop Culture Happy Hour and City Cast.  \nThis event is made possible by Illinois Libraries Present (ILP)\, a statewide collaboration among public libraries offering premier events. ILP is funded in part by a grant awarded by the Illinois State Library\, a department of the Office of Secretary of State\, using funds provided by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services\, under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA).  \nILP is committed to inclusion and accessibility. To request accommodations\, please email illinoislibrariespresent@gmail.com. \nAdults. Via Zoom. Registration is required.
URL:https://mahometpubliclibrary.org/event/michelle-buteau/
CATEGORIES:Adults
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250123T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250123T200000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250102T152558Z
UID:10001265-1737657000-1737662400@mahometpubliclibrary.org
SUMMARY:Beginner Sourdough Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Sourdough bread is trending\, but do you know how to make it? Join us for a fun and interactive beginner class at the Library! We’ll learn how to make and maintain a starter\, the science behind the sourdough fermentation process\, and tips and techniques for making the perfect loaf. Attendees will make starter in class to take home. \nAdults. Registration required.
URL:https://mahometpubliclibrary.org/event/sourdough-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Adults
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250121T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250121T143000
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SUMMARY:Adult Crafternoon: Yarn Wrapped Letter Craft
DESCRIPTION:Join us for creativity\, conversation\, and fun each month at the Library! Learn a new skill and make a craft with supplies provided by the Library. \nDates and Crafts: \nJanuary 21: Yarn Wrapped Letter Craft \nFebruary 18: Tote Bag Decorating \nMarch 18: Introduction to Paper Quilling \nApril 15: Decoupaged Wooden Boxes \nFor adults. Registration required (register for each session individually).
URL:https://mahometpubliclibrary.org/event/jan25-adult-crafternoon/
CATEGORIES:Adults
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250114T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250114T200000
DTSTAMP:20260418T162455
CREATED:20241219T203858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241219T203953Z
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SUMMARY:Tuesday Night Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Library on the second Tuesday of each month as we discuss that month’s great read! \nJanuary 14: West with Giraffes by Lynda Rutledge \nFebruary 11: The Rom-Commers by Katherine Center \nMarch 11: Sea of Tranquility by Emily St. John Mandel \nApril 8: The Briar Club by Kate Quinn \nMay 13: True Biz by Sara Novic \nNo 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/tues-night-book-club/2025-01-14/
CATEGORIES:Adults
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250109T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250109T200000
DTSTAMP:20260418T162455
CREATED:20250102T163705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250102T163705Z
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SUMMARY:ILP: Chicago Pizza - Past\, Present & Future with Steve Dolinsky
DESCRIPTION:Famed Food Guy reporter at NBC 5 (Chicago)\, Steve Dolinksy has won 13 James Beard Awards for his TV\, radio and podcast work. Steve is also the producer and host of Pizza City\, a bi-monthly podcast featuring some of the nation’s greatest pizza makers. In 2022\, he launched Pizza City Fest in Chicago. Now in four cities\, the events bring together 40 of the region’s best pizzerias baking live on electric and wood-fired ovens. Steve is also the author of two pizza books. Join him to dish on The Ultimate Chicago Pizza Guide: A History of Squares & Slices in the Windy City\, his comprehensive guide to the styles\, locales and people that make the Windy City a prime destination for slices and pies. \nSteve grew up in a kosher home in St. Cloud\, Minnesota and it wasn’t until he was a teenager that he began to fall in love with food. After graduating from the University of Wisconsin\, and moving to Chicago to work as a reporter for CLTV\, Steve caught his big break in 1995 when the station launched Good Eating\, a weekly program that mirrored the Tribune’s food section. After eight years\, Steve moved to ABC 7\, Chicago’s #1 news station\, where he produced two original reports every week under the moniker\, The Hungry Hound. \nSince 2014\, Steve has hosted The Feed Podcast with Chicago chef/restaurateur Rick Bayless\, a podcast covering the world of food from their professional perspectives. He is also a judge on Iron Chef America and has served as one of the 27 Regional Academy Chairs for the World’s 50 Best Restaurants for the past 13 years. Steve lives and works in Chicago\, Illinois. \nThis event is made possible by Illinois Libraries Present (ILP)\, a statewide collaboration among public libraries offering premier events. ILP is funded in part by a grant awarded by the Illinois State Library\, a department of the Office of Secretary of State\, using funds provided by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services\, under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA).  \nILP is committed to inclusion and accessibility. To request accommodations\, please email illinoislibrariespresent@gmail.com. \n \nAdults. Via Zoom. Registration required.
URL:https://mahometpubliclibrary.org/event/steve-dolinsky/
CATEGORIES:Adults
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250104T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250104T113000
DTSTAMP:20260418T162455
CREATED:20241212T222206Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241212T222310Z
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SUMMARY:Stitching Circle
DESCRIPTION:Connect with fellow crafters\, share your skills\, and learn from others! Whether you are an expert or novice\, there is something for everyone in our circle. We’ll provide some materials\, or you can bring your own project (maybe one you’ve been procrastinating on!). \nAll skill levels are welcome and there is not need to register. Spread the word and invite your friends. We can’t wait to see you there! \n\nDates and Times: \nSaturday\, January 4: 10:00-11:30 am \nSaturday\, February 1: 10:00-11:30 am \nSaturday\, March 1: 10:00-11:30 am \nSaturday\, April 5: 10:00-11:30 am \n  \nNo meeting in May. Stitching Circle is a part of our Adult Craft Connection Program series. No registration required. \n 
URL:https://mahometpubliclibrary.org/event/stitching-circle-2025/2025-01-04/
CATEGORIES:Adults
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250302
DTSTAMP:20260418T162455
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SUMMARY:Warm Up with a Good Book! Winter Reading Challenge for Adults and Teens
DESCRIPTION:Cozy up and read this winter with our Winter Reading Challenge for Teens & Adults! Pick up a reading log from the Library and earn a raffle entry for every 10 hours you spend reading. Four prize baskets are up for grabs! Whether you like novels\, audiobooks\, or graphic novels\, every hour counts. \nRaffle tickets can be submitted at the Library for your choice of 4 different prize baskets. Winners will be announced in the first week of March.
URL:https://mahometpubliclibrary.org/event/winterreadingchallenge/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Teens
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241215T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241215T150000
DTSTAMP:20260418T162455
CREATED:20240822T145235Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240822T145235Z
UID:10001052-1734271200-1734274800@mahometpubliclibrary.org
SUMMARY:Cookie Decorating Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Good things crumb to those who wait! Come decorate sugar cookies at the Library. We’ll use piping and flooding techniques with royal icing. You don’t want to miss this dough-lightful workshop! Cookies and supplies will be provided. \nAdults. Registration required.
URL:https://mahometpubliclibrary.org/event/cookie-decorating-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Adults
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241212T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241212T110000
DTSTAMP:20260418T162455
CREATED:20240813T152932Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240829T210324Z
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SUMMARY:Senior Treats and Topics
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a thrilling blend of knowledge…and indulgence! Each month promises an exciting speaker with insights on various topics\, accompanied by delightful treats! It is not necessary to be a senior to attend. \nDates and Topics: \n\nSeptember 12: Adult Healthcare Options with Sandy Hockman from Evergreen Place\n\nThis session will explore the senior living options in the area and covers the spectrum from independent living and assisted living to skilled nursing and hospice care. \n\nOctober 3: Estate Planning with Theodore Facer from Facer Law Office\n\nEstate planning is a necessary\, but often complex area of legal and financial management. This session will cover key topics to help you understand and navigate the process. \n\nNovember 7: Dementia and Communication with Sandy Hockman from Evergreen Place\n\nCommunicating with someone living with dementia can be challenging. This session will provide knowledge on how to positively interact to create a successful and less frustrating experience for everyone involved. \n\nDecember 12: Holiday Music Memory Game with Library Staff\n\nEnjoy a festive activity to challenge your memory! \n  \nFor adults. No registration required.
URL:https://mahometpubliclibrary.org/event/senior-treats-and-topics/2024-12-12/
CATEGORIES:Adults
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241210T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241210T200000
DTSTAMP:20260418T162455
CREATED:20241111T164634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241111T164634Z
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SUMMARY:Illinois Libraries Present: The Magic of Raina Telgemeier
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a night with critically acclaimed comic artist\, Raina Telgemeier! Raina is the author and illustrator of the graphic novels Smile\, Drama\, Sisters\, Ghosts\, and Guts\, all #1 New York Times bestsellers. She also adapted and illustrated four graphic novel versions of Ann M. Martin’s Baby-Sitters Club series\, and has contributed short stories to many anthologies. New in 2024\, The Cartoonists Club is a one-of-a-kind graphic novel from Raina and Scott McCloud.  \nRaina’s accolades include six Eisner Awards\, a Boston Globe-Horn Book Honor\, a Stonewall Honor\, and many Best-of and Notables lists. Raina grew up in San Francisco\, then moved to New York City\, where she earned an illustration degree at the School of Visual Arts. Raina currently lives and works in San Francisco\, CA. \nChildren’s Librarian Genevieve Grove will join Raina in conversation. \nThis event is made possible by Illinois Libraries Present (ILP)\, a statewide collaboration among public libraries offering premier events. ILP is funded in part by a grant awarded by the Illinois State Library\, a department of the Office of Secretary of State\, using funds provided by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services\, under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA).  \nILP is committed to inclusion and accessibility. To request accommodations\, please email illinoislibrariespresent@gmail.com. \nVia Zoom. Please register at the link below.
URL:https://mahometpubliclibrary.org/event/raina-telgemeier/
CATEGORIES:Adults,School age,Teens
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241210T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241210T200000
DTSTAMP:20260418T162455
CREATED:20240806T205139Z
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SUMMARY:Tuesday Night Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Library on the second Tuesday of each month as we discuss that month’s great read! \nAugust 13: The Wishing Game by Meg Shaffer \nSeptember 10: Once Upon a Wardrobe by Patti Callahan Henry \nOctober 8: Yellowface by R.F. Kuang \nNovember 12: Lady Tan’s Circle of Women by Lisa See \nDecember 10: Holiday Party \nNo registration required. \n  \nMore information about our December meeting: \nOur December meeting will be a festive gathering to celebrate a year of reading! We will not feature a specific book\, but we will have bookish fun and camaraderie. We will play some games (including gifts and free books)\, enjoy snacks\, and reflect on our favorite reads from the past year. No need to bring anything but yourself and a list of some of your favorite recent reads.  \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/fall-tuesday-night-book-club/2024-12-10/
CATEGORIES:Adults
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241125T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241126T200000
DTSTAMP:20260418T162455
CREATED:20240813T160757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240813T160939Z
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SUMMARY:Adult Take and Make Kits
DESCRIPTION:Take home a craft to make! Our take-and-make crafts come with all the supplies needed for a project. \n  \nDates and Crafts: \nBeginning September 30: Sun Prints (Cyanotype) \nBeginning October 28: Spooky Tiny Glass Bottle Necklace \nBeginning November 25: Origami Lucky Star Jar \n  \nStop by the Library to pick up a free kit. Kits are available while supplies last. Limit one kit per person\, please! \nAdult take-and-make crafts are part of our Adult Craft Connection series.
URL:https://mahometpubliclibrary.org/event/adult-take-and-make-kits/2024-11-25/
CATEGORIES:Adults
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241120T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241120T200000
DTSTAMP:20260418T162455
CREATED:20240905T192310Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240905T192310Z
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SUMMARY:Illinois Libraries Present: Holiday Tricks and Tips with Chef Art Smith
DESCRIPTION:Join Chef Art Smith to learn about his culinary journey and bring some culinary inspiration into your holiday season. A two-time James Beard Foundation award winner\, Smith believes “The art of cooking\, the act of feeding people\, is the most engaging\, most memorable way to connect with people.”\n\nSmith began his career at the Florida Culinary Institute and honed his skills working with top chefs in France before finding himself in Chicago. Here he served as Oprah Winfrey’s personal chef for a decade and opened his first critically-acclaimed restaurant\, Table Fifty-Two\, known for its modern Southern dishes and locally sourced ingredients. \nSmith is also a prolific cookbook author and TV personality\, sharing his passion for Southern cuisine. He has appeared on Top Chef\, Top Chef Duels\, Top Chef Masters\, Iron Chef America\, The Today Show\, Good Morning America\, Entertainment Tonight\, BBQ Pitmasters\, The Oprah Winfrey Show and more.  \nNamed Chicagoan of the Year by Chicago Magazine and Humanitarian of the Year by the James Beard Foundation\, both in 2007\, Smith is currently Executive Chef and Co-Owner with restaurants in Chicago\, Orlando\, Atlanta and Washington\, D.C. He is the founder of Common Threads\, a non-profit organization teaching low-income children to cook wholesome and affordable meals.  \nSmith will be joined in conversation by Monica Eng\, award-winning Chicago journalist and co-host of food podcast “Chewing” w/ Louisa Chu. \n  \nThis event is made possible by Illinois Libraries Present (ILP)\, a statewide collaboration among public libraries offering premier events. ILP is funded in part by a grant awarded by the Illinois State Library\, a department of the Office of Secretary of State\, using funds provided by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services\, under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA).  \nILP is committed to inclusion and accessibility. To request accommodations\, please email illinoislibrariespresent@gmail.com.
URL:https://mahometpubliclibrary.org/event/chef-art-smith/
CATEGORIES:Adults
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241119T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241119T140000
DTSTAMP:20260418T162455
CREATED:20240813T154258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240813T154313Z
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SUMMARY:Adult Crafternoon: Intro to Needle Felting
DESCRIPTION:Join us for creativity\, conversation\, and fun each month at the Library! Learn a new skill and make a craft with supplies provided by the Library. \nDates and Crafts: \nSeptember 17: Painted Quilt Block \nOctober 15: Upcycled Ghost Painting \nNovember 19: Intro to Needle Felting \nFor adults. Registration required (register for each session individually).
URL:https://mahometpubliclibrary.org/event/fall-crafternoon-2024-11-19/
CATEGORIES:Adults
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241112T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241112T200000
DTSTAMP:20260418T162455
CREATED:20240806T205139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241114T171351Z
UID:10001004-1731436200-1731441600@mahometpubliclibrary.org
SUMMARY:Tuesday Night Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Library on the second Tuesday of each month as we discuss that month’s great read! \nAugust 13: The Wishing Game by Meg Shaffer \nSeptember 10: Once Upon a Wardrobe by Patti Callahan Henry \nOctober 8: Yellowface by R.F. Kuang \nNovember 12: Lady Tan’s Circle of Women by Lisa See \nDecember 10: Holiday Party \nNo registration required. \n  \nMore information about our December meeting: \nOur December meeting will be a festive gathering to celebrate a year of reading! We will not feature a specific book\, but we will have bookish fun and camaraderie. We will play some games (including gifts and free books)\, enjoy snacks\, and reflect on our favorite reads from the past year. No need to bring anything but yourself and a list of some of your favorite recent reads.  \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/fall-tuesday-night-book-club/2024-11-12/
CATEGORIES:Adults
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241107T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241107T193000
DTSTAMP:20260418T162455
CREATED:20240806T185617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240806T190408Z
UID:10000917-1731002400-1731007800@mahometpubliclibrary.org
SUMMARY:Cookbook Club: Brilliant Bites
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. Each Cookbook Club will feature a selected cookbook and attendees will bring a dish from the book to share. \nCopies of the cookbook will be available one month in advance at the Library’s Circulation Desk. Registered participants will receive a link to a Google form to include the name of the dish they will be bringing. Participants may contact Alyssa with any questions. \nRegistration is required. \n  \nDates and Cookbooks:\nTuesday\, September 3: The Weekday Vegetarians by Jenny Rosenstrach \nThursday\, November 7: Brilliant Bites by Maegan Brown
URL:https://mahometpubliclibrary.org/event/november-cookbook-club/
CATEGORIES:Adults
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241107T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241107T110000
DTSTAMP:20260418T162455
CREATED:20240813T152932Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240829T210324Z
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SUMMARY:Senior Treats and Topics
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a thrilling blend of knowledge…and indulgence! Each month promises an exciting speaker with insights on various topics\, accompanied by delightful treats! It is not necessary to be a senior to attend. \nDates and Topics: \n\nSeptember 12: Adult Healthcare Options with Sandy Hockman from Evergreen Place\n\nThis session will explore the senior living options in the area and covers the spectrum from independent living and assisted living to skilled nursing and hospice care. \n\nOctober 3: Estate Planning with Theodore Facer from Facer Law Office\n\nEstate planning is a necessary\, but often complex area of legal and financial management. This session will cover key topics to help you understand and navigate the process. \n\nNovember 7: Dementia and Communication with Sandy Hockman from Evergreen Place\n\nCommunicating with someone living with dementia can be challenging. This session will provide knowledge on how to positively interact to create a successful and less frustrating experience for everyone involved. \n\nDecember 12: Holiday Music Memory Game with Library Staff\n\nEnjoy a festive activity to challenge your memory! \n  \nFor adults. No registration required.
URL:https://mahometpubliclibrary.org/event/senior-treats-and-topics/2024-11-07/
CATEGORIES:Adults
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241102T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241102T143000
DTSTAMP:20260418T162455
CREATED:20240806T204138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240806T204212Z
UID:10001001-1730552400-1730557800@mahometpubliclibrary.org
SUMMARY:Stitching Circle
DESCRIPTION:Connect with fellow crafters\, share your skills\, and learn from others! Whether you are an expert or novice\, there is something for everyone in our circle. We’ll provide some materials\, or you can bring your own project (maybe one you’ve been procrastinating on!). \nAll skill levels are welcome and there is not need to register. Spread the word and invite your friends. We can’t wait to see you there! \n\nDates and Times: \nSaturday\, September 7: 10:00-11:30 am \nSaturday\, October 5: 10:00-11:30 am \nSaturday\, November 2: 1:00-2:30 pm \n  \nStitching Circle is a part of our Adult Craft Connection Program series. No registration required. \n 
URL:https://mahometpubliclibrary.org/event/fall-stitching-circle/2024-11-02/
CATEGORIES:Adults
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241029T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241029T193000
DTSTAMP:20260418T162455
CREATED:20240822T145001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240822T145001Z
UID:10001051-1730224800-1730230200@mahometpubliclibrary.org
SUMMARY:Adult Halloween Bingo & Costume Contest
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for a spooky evening of Halloween fun at the Library! Dress up in your favorite costume (optional\, but encouraged)\, and compete for festive prizes in both the costume contest and BINGO games. \nAdults. Registration required.
URL:https://mahometpubliclibrary.org/event/adult-halloween-bingo/
CATEGORIES:Adults
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241028T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241028T200000
DTSTAMP:20260418T162455
CREATED:20241003T155701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241003T155701Z
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SUMMARY:Skills for Disagreeing Better with Braver Angels of East Central Illinois
DESCRIPTION:In this polarized time\, we lack basic understanding of why people on the other political side hold their beliefs. We don’t see them as they see themselves–their core values and central concerns–but instead as we choose to see them. We are tempted to regard our own side as principled and the other side as self-interested. \nWhen we try to communicate across this gap\, we often lack the skills for listening carefully\, looking for common ground\, and sharing our perspectives in ways that connect rather than create more misunderstanding. \nWe can learn to disagree better in polarized times\, which means accurately seeing where we differ and where we share common ground. \nGoals: \n\nMore understanding of the values and concerns of people who differ from you politically\nBetter skills for listening in a way so that the other person feels heard\nBetter skills for sharing viewpoints in a way the other person might hear — even if they disagree\n\n  \nNote: Mahomet Public Library is partnering with Braver Angels of East Central Illinois to offer this workshop. \nBraver Angels is a strictly non-partisan group working to helping Americans bridge the divide and reduce the polarization we see so much of in our current political climate. The Champaign area is home to one of three Braver Angels Alliances in Illinois\, Braver Angels of East Central Illinois. Immediately following this workshop\, the East Central IL alliance will hold its regular monthly meeting. If you are interested in learning more or possibly joining the group\, you are welcome to stay and attend that meeting. \nMahomet Library Director John Howard says this about Braver Angels: “In late 2023\, I tried to create some workshops for the Library which would demonstrate how we as citizens could talk together better to find solutions to our society’s biggest issues. I feel that the public library should be a safe place in our community where we can productively have these hard conversations. While I was struggling to create these workshops from scratch\, I found that there was an organization who was already doing the very same thing! After some research\, I was proud to join Braver Angels\, and I plan to bring their positive brand of non-partisan communications to our community. If\, like me\, you are frustrated with the nastiness that is so common in our political conversations these days\, I encourage you to attend upcoming Braver Angels programs at the Library\, or even become a member yourself.” \n  \nAdults. Please register.
URL:https://mahometpubliclibrary.org/event/disagreeing-better-skills/
CATEGORIES:Adults
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241028T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241029T200000
DTSTAMP:20260418T162455
CREATED:20240813T160757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240813T160939Z
UID:10001019-1730106000-1730232000@mahometpubliclibrary.org
SUMMARY:Adult Take and Make Kits
DESCRIPTION:Take home a craft to make! Our take-and-make crafts come with all the supplies needed for a project. \n  \nDates and Crafts: \nBeginning September 30: Sun Prints (Cyanotype) \nBeginning October 28: Spooky Tiny Glass Bottle Necklace \nBeginning November 25: Origami Lucky Star Jar \n  \nStop by the Library to pick up a free kit. Kits are available while supplies last. Limit one kit per person\, please! \nAdult take-and-make crafts are part of our Adult Craft Connection series.
URL:https://mahometpubliclibrary.org/event/adult-take-and-make-kits/2024-10-28/
CATEGORIES:Adults
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241024T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241024T200000
DTSTAMP:20260418T162455
CREATED:20241007T194857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241007T204058Z
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SUMMARY:Public Q&A for Upcoming School Referendum
DESCRIPTION:This program will take place in the Edgar Room at the Mahomet Library. \nAs part of our mission to provide Mahomet residents with the information they need\, the Library has asked Mahomet-Seymour to send representatives to the Library to answer resident questions about the upcoming school referendum. \nAt this session\, we welcome Village President Sean Widener\, Superintendent Kenny Lee\, a member of the Board of Education\, and former superintendent Lindsey Hall to the Library. From 6:30 to 8:00 pm they will be available to answer questions. A library representative will facilitate the sessions. \nThe Library does not officially support or oppose this referendum\, and no one at this meeting will be telling anyone how to vote. Our goal is for community members to have the chance to learn for themselves the details and facts about the school plans so that they can make the most informed decision possible. \nThere are also resources at the Library for those who want to learn more about the school plan and referendum but cannot attend this meeting.
URL:https://mahometpubliclibrary.org/event/public-qa-referendum/
CATEGORIES:Adults
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241022T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241022T200000
DTSTAMP:20260418T162455
CREATED:20240905T191425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240905T192335Z
UID:10001067-1729623600-1729627200@mahometpubliclibrary.org
SUMMARY:Illinois Libraries Present: Raise Your Voice with Jason Reynolds
DESCRIPTION:Welcome Jason Reynolds\, #1 New York Times bestselling author\, advocate\, mentor\, and 2020-2022 National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature. The recipient of a Newbery Honor\, a Printz Honor\, a Carnegie Medal\, an NAACP Image Award\, and multiple Coretta Scott King honors\, Reynolds’ beloved and award-winning titles include Stamped (with Ibram X. Kendi)\, Stuntboy\, the Track series (Ghost\, Patina\, Sunny\, and Lu)\, Miles Morales\, All American Boys (with Brendan Kiely)\, When I Was the Greatest\, The Boy in the Black Suit\, Look Both Ways\, Ain’t Burned All the Bright\, and Long Way Down. He has appeared on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert\, The Daily Show with Trevor Noah\, Late Night with Seth Meyers\, CBS Sunday Morning\, and more. \nThe short documentary “Dear\, Dreamer” is a lyrical portrait of Reynolds’ life and work as a rising literary star\, as well as a testament to shared experiences and the power of seeing yourself in books. In his podcast\, My Mother Made Me\, he and his mother\, Isabell\, explore their shared history and what they’re teaching each other.  \nReynolds lives in Washington\, DC\, where he is on faculty at Lesley University\, for the Writing for Young People MFA Program.  \nThis event is made possible by Illinois Libraries Present (ILP)\, a statewide collaboration among public libraries offering premier events. ILP is funded in part by a grant awarded by the Illinois State Library\, a department of the Office of Secretary of State\, using funds provided by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services\, under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA).  \nILP is committed to inclusion and accessibility. To request accommodations\, please email illinoislibrariespresent@gmail.com. \n  \nFor youth and adults. Via Zoom. Please register.
URL:https://mahometpubliclibrary.org/event/jason-reynolds/
CATEGORIES:Adults,School age,Teens
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