Mahomet Public Library

Teen Craft Cafe
2026-07-02 15:00 - 16:30 (America/Chicago)
Calling all crafty teens entering grades 6-12! Looking for a chill space to hang out with your friends and do some crafting? Join us for crafty activities, snacks, music, and conversation! We’ll have a variety of craft supplies available: beads, paint pens, button makers, and so much more!
Dates (First Thursdays):
June 4
July 2
Entering grades 6-12. No registration required.

Teen After Hours Movie Night: Studio Ghibli & Boba Slime
2026-07-10 17:30 - 19:30
Come join us for a cozy movie night at the library featuring a screening of KiKi’s Delivery Service and a fun boba-themed craft! We will provide all supplies, pizza, and refreshments.
Please note: This is an after-hours event reserved for students in grades 6-12.
Entering grades 6-12. Registration required.

Teen Genre Book Club: Fantasy
2026-07-13 15:00 - 16:00
Are you a teen who loves reading but hates being told what to read? Try our Teen Genre Book Club! Each month, we will pick a new genre to feature. Participants are invited to choose a book that fits into the selected genre and be prepared to talk about it while we enjoy snacks and refreshments.
In June, we’ll talk about our favorite dystopian novels. In July, we’ll discuss all things fantasy!
Having trouble finding a book that fits the theme? Ask a Librarian or visit our website to browse our Teen Categories!
Entering grades 6-12. Registration required.

Stories from Route 66
2026-07-21 18:30 - 19:30
Explore the history and human stories of America’s most famous highway. Drawing on oral histories from the Illinois State Museum, this program shares firsthand accounts of the people who lived, worked, and traveled along Route 66. It is informed by a collection of 100 oral histories recently compiled by the Illinois State Museum.
Presented by Amanda Bryden from the Illinois State Museum.
High school students and adults. Registration recommended but not required.

Teen D&D Club
2026-07-26 13:30 - 16:30
Join us for monthly one-shot D&D campaigns specially designed for teens!
Dates & Times:
June 28, 1:30-4:30 pm
July 26, 1:30-4:30 pm
Entering grades 6-12. Please register for each session separately.

Teen Game Corner
2026-07-30 15:00 - 16:30
Tired of trying to get together with friends to play games but having no space to do so? Look no further than the library! We have snacks, board games, and a Switch, now all we need is you!
Dates:
June 25
July 30
Entering grades 6-12. No registration required.
