Outdoor Storytime
2026-07-18 16:00 - 16:30 (America/Chicago)
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.

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.

Family Fun Fridays
2026-07-24 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-07-31 10:00 - 11:00
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.

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.
