Beach Blanket Bingo
2024-03-11 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Chicago)
Dive into Spring Break fun at the Library! Grab your beach blanket or towel, take a seat, and join the BINGO extravaganza for a shot at scoring some awesome prizes. This special program is exclusively for the little beachgoers. Let the Spring Break celebration begin!

For kids in preK-fifth grade. Registration is required.

Elementary Explorers
2024-03-20 15:30 - 16:30, 2024-03-27 15:30 - 16:30, 2024-04-03 15:30 - 16:30, 2024-04-10 13:30 - 14:30, 2024-04-17 15:30 - 16:30, 2024-04-24 15:30 - 16:30
Join us every Wednesday for a fun, one hour after school program! Activities will alternate monthly between Art Club and LEGO Club. We’ll usually meet from 3:30-4:30 pm, but we’ll move it up to 1:30-2:30 pm on early dismissal days.
December: LEGO Club

December 6: early dismissal (1:30-2:30 pm)
December 13: regular time (3:30-4:30 pm)

January: Art Club

January 10, 17, 24: regular time (3:30-4:30 pm)
January 31: early dismissal (1:30-2:30 pm)

February: LEGO Club

February 7, 14, 28: regular time (3:30-4:30 pm)
February 21: early dismissal (1:30-2:30 pm)

March: Art Club

March 6: early dismissal (1:30-2:30 pm)
March 20, 27: regular time (3:30-4:30 pm)
No Art Club on March 13.

April: LEGO Club

April 3, 17, 24: regular time (3:30-4:30 pm)
April 10: early dismissal (1:30-2:30 pm)

Grades K-5. No registration required.

Crafting the Cosmos: Eclipse Crafts for Kids
2024-03-26 15:30 - 17:30
Prepare for the upcoming solar eclipse by joining us at the Library for crafts that are truly out of this world! While the crafts are tailored for kids in grades K-5, everyone is welcome to come and participate!
Looking for eclipse glasses? We’ll be giving away ONE PAIR per child at this event!

No registration required.

Additional Eclipse Information
Upcoming Eclipse Events at the Library:

All About Solar Eclipses
Watch the Solar Eclipse at the Library

Eclipse Safety:

Guide to safely viewing the eclipse (American Astronomical Society)

Alternative Ways to View the Eclipse:

Printable Guide to building eclipse viewers from household materials

Adventures in Art: DIY Stamps
2024-06-04 15:30 - 16:30
Attention all budding artists in grades 2-5! Join us for an unforgettable journey of artistic exploration this summer and bring home a masterpiece.
Dates and Projects:
June 4: DIY Stamps
June 18: Beaded Windchime
July 2: 3D Doodlebug
July 16: Popsicle Stick Lantern
July 30: Shrinky Dinks
For students entering grades 2-5. Please register for each session individually.

Sustainable STEM: Bug Hotel
2024-06-12 15:30 - 16:30
Calling all future scientists and eco-warriors in grades 2-5! Get ready for a journey into the world of STEM with a green twist. At each meeting, we’ll do exciting projects and activities that make you think and help take care of the Earth.
Dates and Projects:
June 12: Bug Hotel
June 26: Seed Paper
July 10: Recycled Lava Lamps
July 24: Ocean Cleanup Challenge
For students going into grades 2-5. Please register for each session individually.

Page Turners: Tween Book Club
2024-06-13 16:00 - 17:00, 2024-07-18 16:00 - 17:00
Dive into captivating stories with our summer book club for students entering grades 5-7. There’s a new adventure each month so join us for a journey through thrilling tales and lively discussions!
Dates and Books:
June 13: Every Soul a Star by Wendy Mass
July 18: City of Ember by Jeanne DuPrau

Adventures in Art: Beaded Windchime
2024-06-18 15:30 - 16:30

Storytime: Weekend Edition
2024-06-22 09:30 - 10:30, 2024-07-27 09:30 - 10:30
Children and families are welcome to join us for an all ages-style storytime featuring rhymes, songs, and books, followed by a fun, themed craft!
No registration required.

Take and Make Kits for Kids
2024-06-24 - 2024-06-26, 2024-07-29 - 2024-07-31
Take home a craft kit each month! Kits will include instructions and supplies for a craft.
Dates and Crafts:
Beginning June 24: DIY Freeze Pop Sleeves
Beginning July 29: Popsicle Stick Airplanes
Suggested age range: 6-12. First come, first served. While supplies last. Limit one kit per child, please!

Sustainable STEM: Seed Paper
2024-06-26 15:30 - 16:30

Graphic Novel Book Club
2024-06-28 16:00 - 17:00, 2024-07-26 16:00 - 17:00
Calling all graphic novel enthusiasts! Join us as we read and discuss a set graphic novel at each book club session. Participants are welcome to bring and/or talk about other graphic novels they’ve enjoyed.

Dates and Books:
June 28: Hilo the Boy Who Crashed to Earth by Judd Winick
July 26: Saving Sunshine by Saadia Faruqi

Ages 8-13. Please register for each session individually.

Adventures in Art: 3D Doodlebug
2024-07-02 15:30 - 16:30

Sustainable STEM: Recycled Lava Lamp
2024-07-10 15:30 - 16:30

Adventures in Art: Popsicle Stick Lantern
2024-07-16 15:30 - 16:30

Sustainable STEM: Ocean Cleanup Challenge
2024-07-24 15:30 - 16:30

Adventures in Art: Shrinky Dinks
2024-07-30 15:30 - 16:30

Elementary Explorers
2024-09-04 15:30 - 16:30, 2024-09-11 15:30 - 16:30, 2024-09-18 13:30 - 14:30, 2024-09-25 15:30 - 16:30
Join us every Wednesday for a fun, one hour after school program! Activities will rotate monthly. We’ll usually meet from 3:30-4:30 pm, but we’ll move it up to 1:30-2:30 pm on early dismissal days.
September: Art Club

September 4, 11, 25: regular time (3:30-4:30 pm)
September 18: early dismissal (1:30-2:30 pm)

October: Pokémon Club

October 2, 16, 30: regular time (3:30-4:30 pm)
October 9: no meeting
October 23: early dismissal (1:30-2:30 pm)

November: LEGO Club

November 6 and 27: no meeting
November 13: early dismissal (1:30-2:30 pm)
November 20: regular time (3:30-4:30 pm)

December: Art Club

December 4, 11: regular time (3:30-4:30 pm)

Grades K-5. No registration required.

Sky Tales: Chinese Kite Crafts and StoryWalk
2024-09-19 10:00 - 11:30
Embark on the enchanting StoryWalk at Lake of the Woods, where we’ll immerse ourselves in the vibrant tale of the Chinese Kite Festival! Afterward, let creativity take flight as we return to the Museum of the Grand Prairie for a delightful story-inspired craft with the Mahomet Public Library!
Recommended for young ages. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Please register by September 16.
For more info: (217) 896-2455 or jwick@ccfpd.org

Note: This program takes place at the StoryWalk at Lake of the Woods. The StoryWalk is located along the Museum Meander Trail. The trailhead is located across the street from the Museum of the Grand Prairie.
