Family Fun Friday: Magic with Joel Shoemaker
2025-06-13 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago)
Each Friday morning in June and July, we’ll have a fun event for all ages at the Library! Events will range from drop-in stations and outdoor activities to special presentations from professional performers.
Dates and Events:
June 6: Field Day at the Library! (outdoor activities and games; in the case of inclement weather, this will change to a drop-in craft program)
June 13: Magic with Joel Shoemaker*
June 20: Unlazy River (outdoor obstacle course; in the case of inclement weather, this will change to a drop-in craft program)
June 27: Do Art! With Do Art Productions*
July 11: Minecraft BINGO
July 18: Bigger Bang Bubble Show with Absolute Science*
July 25: Blast From the Past: Nostalgic Toys Open Play

*These special presentations end at 11:00 am instead of 11:30 am.
All ages. No registration required.

Family Fun Friday: Unlazy River
2025-06-20 10:00 - 11:30

Library Expansion Community Meetings
2025-06-26 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-07-16 18:30 - 20:30, 2025-08-03 14:00 - 16:00
Mahomet Library Expansion is Moving Forward!
Community Meetings this Summer
After many years of planning, the Board of Trustees of the Mahomet Public Library has decided to move ahead actively with a much needed expansion. This expansion is expected to include a new, larger children’s library with a dedicated teen room, a much larger meeting and programming room, more community space and a covered patio/outdoor program space.
Read more about the expansion project here: Dreaming of the Future: What the Future Holds for Our Community’s Library Building
Would you like to learn more, or volunteer to help in some way with this exciting addition to our community? We are planning three Community Meetings to introduce the details of the project, answer questions, and get feedback from the community. The three meetings will be:
Thursday, June 26th 6:00pm
Wednesday, July 16th 6:30pm
Sunday, August 3rd 2:00pm

Family Fun Friday: Do Art!
2025-06-27 10:00 - 11:00

Book Character Scavenger Hunt
2025-06-28 13:00 - 15:00
Search the Library for photos of your favorite children’s book characters! When you’ve found them all, enjoy a popsicle and yard games on the Library lawn.
All ages. No registration required.

Family Fun Friday: Minecraft Bingo
2025-07-11 10:00 - 11:30

Plant Swap
2025-07-12 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-03-14 11:00 - 12:00
Attention green thumbs and leaf enthusiasts! It’s time for a plantastic exchange! Bring your beloved plants, cuttings, and seeds to the Library. Share the plant love and take home some new leafy pals. Just remember to bring your plants in pots you’re ready to bid farewell to, then let the “plant swap” commence!
Plant Swap Info:

Bring house plants, seeds, leftover garden plants, and/or rooted propagations in soil.
All items should come in containers/packaging you are willing to part with AND be labeled with the name and basic care instructions. Example: Spider Plant – water every 5-10 days, partial sun

Schedule:

11:00-11:30 am: Arrive with your plant(s), browse other plants that have been brought in, mingle with fellow plant-lovers
11:30 am-12:00 pm: Plant swap

All ages. No registration required.

Ice Cream Social
2025-07-13 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 Isaac & Jack of Hometown Band.
A sweet celebration awaits!
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.

Family Fun Friday: Bigger Bang Bubble Show
2025-07-18 10:00 - 11:00

Pokémon Party
2025-07-19 13:00 - 15:00
Calling all Pokémon fans! Come help us celebrate all things Pokémon at the Library! We’ll have crafts and activities set up all around the Library.
All ages. No registration required.

Family Fun Friday: Blast From the Past - Nostalgic Toys Open Play
2025-07-25 10:00 - 11:30

Teens Teach Tech!
2025-09-13 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.

Wackadoo!
2025-09-27 09:30 - 11:00
Calling all fans of our favorite blue heeler dog and family! Join us at the library for games, crafts, and activities based around the hit Australian children’s show.
Bluey will make an appearance for meet-and-greet and photos starting at 10 AM.

7th Annual Library Crawl
2025-10-01 - 2025-11-01
Welcome to the 7th Annual IHLS Library Crawl! As a bibliophile, we know you will enjoy the interesting and beautiful buildings that house our library collections throughout central and southern Illinois.
How It Works:

Pick up your official passport from the Mahomet Library.
Travel around central and southern Illinois visiting participating public libraries. Go to each library’s circulation desk to get your passport stamped.
Visit 5 or more participating libraries (map here) throughout October to complete the Library Crawl. Discover the many library collections your library card gives you access to! Each library has a page in the 2025 Library Crawl Guidebook. Be sure to check this out for a list of local eateries and places of interest the library staff recommend. Remember, you can use your library card along the way to check out items at the libraries you visit. Then simply return them at your home library. Our statewide courier service will take care of the rest. This awesome service brings items back and forth making our collections available to all patrons.
Share the joy – take pictures along the way and post them with #IHLSLibraryCrawl2025 on social media.
Return your stamped passport to the Mahomet Library by the end of October for a freebie and raffle entry for a gift card!

Fall Book Sale
2025-10-09 17:00 - 20:00, 2025-10-10 09:00 - 18:00, 2025-10-11 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-10-12 13:00 - 16:00
Thursday, October 9 | 5:00 – 8:00 pm (preview night for Friends members only; you can join at the door)
Friday, October 10 | 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Saturday, October 11 | 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Sunday, October 12 | 1:00 – 4:00 pm

Book or Treat
2025-10-25 10:00 - 12:00
Show off your Halloween costumes and head to the Library for some spook-tacular crafts and giveaways!
Each child will receive a free book and goodie bag!

Stargazing in Illinois
2025-11-20 18:30 - 19:30
Central Illinois is an excellent place to stargaze, but it can be hard to know where to begin. We’ll talk about sky objects which can be seen from Central Illinois throughout the year and some free-to-use stargazing resources. We’ll also discuss the upcoming Geminid meteor shower, which peaks in December and is visible from the nearby Middle Fork Dark Sky site.
Presented by the University of Illinois Astronomy Department
All ages. Ages 14 and under should attend with an adult. Please register.

Mahomet-Seymour Madrigals
2025-11-30 14:00 - 14:30
Join us for a special performance by the Mahomet-Seymour High School Madrigals. Dressed in Renaissance costumes, the ensemble will perform enchanting a cappella holiday selections.
Seating is first come first served.

DIY Holiday Ornaments
2025-12-06 10:00 - 12:00
Get in the holiday spirit with a variety of DIY ornament crafts! All supplies needed to make the ornaments will be provided!

Stuffed Animal Sleepover
2025-12-12 17:30 - 2025-12-13 10:00
Choose a special stuffed animal to spend a night at the library!
Join us for a “Good Night” storytime on Friday, 12/12 and leave your plush friend at the library for an evening of mischief and fun! Check our social media pages throughout the evening for photo updates and then head back to the Library on 12/13 for a “Good Morning” storytime where you’ll learn about everything the stuffed animals got up to during the night. Can’t make the storytimes? No problem! Just drop off your animal any time during our business hours on Friday and pick them up after the event!
Limit one stuffed animal per child.
Goodnight storytime: 12/12 at 5:30 PM
Good Morning Storytime: 12/13 at 9:30

Libraries Are Magic! Take Your Child to the Library Day
2026-02-07 10:00 - 12:00
Help us celebrate “Take Your Child to the Library Day” and join us for some magical crafts and activities!
Children and caregivers of all ages welcome. No 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.

Minecraft Party!
2026-03-07 10:00 - 11:30
Celebrate all things Minecraft with drop-in crafts and activities at the Library! Activities will be geared toward school-aged children, but younger siblings and caregivers are welcome to join in on the fun!
All ages. No registration required.

Spring Book Sale
2026-04-23 17:00 - 20:00
Thursday, April 23 | 5:00 – 8:00 pm (preview night for Friends members only; you can join at the door)
Friday, April 24 | 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Saturday, April 25 | 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Sunday, April 26 | 1:00 – 4:00 pm
