I Spy Summer at the Library
2026-05-23 09:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago)
Get ready for the ultimate summer kickoff bash! Join our “I Spy” themed walk from Barber Park to the Library, followed by inflatables, carnival games, face painting, temporary tattoos, music, summer reading sign-up, and more. Free hot dogs and chips begin at 11:00 am, while supplies last. Ice Daddy’s shaved ice will also be available for purchase. Don’t miss the fun!

The “I Spy” Walk
You won’t want to miss out on our “I Spy” walk from Barber Park to the Library. All ages are welcome!

FOUR STOPS with special displays! Kids who collect stickers from the red buckets at all 4 stops will get a free book at the end. Grownups will get a free coupon for our Keurig station.
An I Spy hunt all along the route, with plenty of items, some big and some small, to find! This year’s walk will feature robots, socks, and monkeys, plus many unique items. We’ll give you a scoresheet to keep track of what you find.

The shuttle will drop you off at Barber Park, then you’ll follow the bike path to the Library. At the end of the trail, you’ll find the rest of the summer party fun! We encourage people to park at the Library and take the provided shuttle to the starting line.

The Course

It’s a 1.3-mile route following the bike path the entire way, and stroller friendly!
All hidden items will be located close to the trail in grassy areas. You will not need to venture into the woods or nearby yards.
The bike path runs along Route 150 for a while. Please make sure you have enough adults in your party to supervise young children for these stretches along the road. The route also crosses a few intersections.
We are offering free shuttle service 9am-1:30pm from the library to the start of the walk.

This fundraising event supports your community through the Rotary Club of Mahomet and the Friends of the Mahomet Public Library.

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Family Fun Fridays
2026-06-05 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-06-12 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-06-19 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-06-26 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-07-03 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-07-10 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-07-17 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-07-24 10:00 - 11:00 and 1 more date
Enjoy Friday mornings at the Library! Each Friday morning in June and July, we’ll have a fun event for all ages! Events will range from drop-in stations and outdoor activities to special presentations from professional performers. Each session will run from 10-11 am.
Dates & Topics:
June 5: Field Day at the Library! (outdoor activities and games; in the event of inclement weather, this session will change to a drop-in craft program)
June 12: Absolute Science Laser Show
June 19: Bubblepalooza! Bubbles and Games on the Library Lawn (in the event of inclement weather, this session will change to a drop-in craft program)
June 26: Magic Show with Miss Make Believe
July 3: BINGO for Kids!
July 10: Musical Instrument Petting Zoo
July 17: Concert for Kids: Marko Polo
July 24: Creepy Crawly Crafts
July 31: Micro Marvels with Champaign County Forest Preserves
All ages. No registration required.

Drop-In Sensory Time: Messing Around With Mud!
2026-06-11 13:00 - 14:30
Dress for mess! Get ready for a marvelously muddy time on the library lawn! We’ll have a variety of stations set up for kids to explore the sensory magic of playing in the mud. Bake mud pies, make mud potions, or just splash around!
Children of all ages and caregivers welcome. No registration required.

Outdoor Storytime
2026-06-13 16:00 - 16:30, 2026-07-18 16:00 - 16:30
Join us on the library lawn once a month for a special outdoor storytime! Ms. Becca will share books, rhymes, and songs geared toward children ages 2-5 and caregivers, but children of all ages are welcome to join!
In the event of inclement weather, the storytime will be moved indoors.
Ages 2-5/ children of all ages. No registration required.

Movie and a Craft: K-Pop Demon Hunters
2026-06-20 13:00 - 15:00
Join us for a screening of K-Pop Demon Hunters on the big screen in the meeting room, and stay for a fun themed craft! Children of all ages and caregivers are welcome!
All ages. No registration required.

Movie and a Craft: Zootopia 2
2026-07-11 13:00 - 15:30
Join us for a screening of Zootopia 2 on the big screen in the meeting room, and stay for a fun themed craft! Children of all ages and caregivers are welcome!
All ages. No registration required.

Ice Cream Social
2026-07-19 14:00 - 16:00
Get ready for a scoop of community appreciation! Join us for an ice cream social hosted by the Library’s Board of Trustees. Enjoy free ice cream (and toppings!) and connect with the leaders dedicated to serving your Library. Then, while you eat your ice cream, listen to live music provided by the popular duo Cherry and Jerry. A sweet celebration awaits!
What goes better with ice cream than ragtime and old-time music? The popular duo Cherry and Jerry will bring you well known songs such as The Entertainer, Alexander’s Ragtime Band, Yes Sir That’s My Baby, and St. Louis Blues as well as some rarely heard but wonderful tunes. They focus on ragtime, blues, jazz and popular music from about 1900-1925.
The St. Louis duo, Isaac Cherry on percussion and Jerry Rabushka on piano, has toured throughout the region playing at libraries, museums, restaurants, special events and more.
A huge thanks to The Main Scoop for the ice cream, the Board of Trustees for the toppings, and Friends of the Library for funding the music!

There is no cost or registration required to attend the Ice Cream Social. Anyone may attend. Music will be on the lawn (weather permitting) or in the Edgar Room, if it rains or is scorchingly hot. If you have them, please bring blankets or lawn chairs to sit in while you eat your ice cream and listen to music! Some lawn games will also be available.

Drop-In Sensory Time: Let's Go to the Beach!
2026-07-23 13:00 - 14:30
Join us for sensory exploration of all things ocean! We’ll have stations set up for kids to explore sand, water, shells, and more! Please note: this program session will be held INDOORS.
Children of all ages and caregivers welcome. No registration required.

Foam Party at the Library (Summer Reading Program Grand Prize)!
2026-08-01 13:00 - 14:30
Celebrate another successful year of the Summer Reading Program with us! Join us on the Library Lawn for a Foam Party, our grand prize for reading over 215,000 minutes as a community!
All ages welcome. No registration required.
