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SUMMARY:Preschool Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Wednesday mornings for storytime for preschoolers and caregivers. There will be songs\, movement\, and books! \nAges 3-5. No registration required. \nPlease note: There will NOT be Preschool Storytime on April 2 due to the election.
URL:https://mahometpubliclibrary.org/event/preschool-storytime-2/2025-04-16/
CATEGORIES:Preschool
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250416T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250416T163000
DTSTAMP:20260419T063424
CREATED:20241219T211347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241219T211347Z
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SUMMARY:Elementary Explorers
DESCRIPTION: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. \nJanuary: LEGO Club \n\nJanuary 15 & 29: regular time (3:30-4:30 pm)\nJanuary 22: early dismissal (1:30-2:30 pm)\n\nFebruary: Art Club \n\nFebruary 5\, 12\, 26: regular time (3:30-4:30 pm)\nFebruary 19: early dismissal (1:30-2:30 pm)\n\nMarch: Pokémon Club \n\nMarch 5 & 26: regular time (3:30-4:30 pm)\nMarch 12: early dismissal (1:30-2:30 pm)\nMarch 19: no meeting\n\nApril: Maker’s Club \n\nApril 2: no meeting\nApril 9: early dismissal (1:30-2:30 pm)\nApril 16\, 23\, 30: regular time (3:30-4:30 pm)\n\nGrades K-5. No registration required.
URL:https://mahometpubliclibrary.org/event/elementary-explorers-2/2025-04-16/
CATEGORIES:School age
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250417T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250417T200000
DTSTAMP:20260419T063424
CREATED:20241220T015426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250102T153544Z
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SUMMARY:Save Money with Zero-Waste
DESCRIPTION:Join Linda Stroh\, Zero-Waste Advocate\, to learn money-saving strategies that also sustain the future of our planet. Discover the benefits of the five R’s (Refuse\, Reduce\, Reuse\, Recycle\, and Rot)\, and how to implement them to detox your home and reduce clutter. Walk away with resources and tips to lessen unnecessary consumption\, improve your health\, and preserve the Earth for the next generations. \nAdults. Registration required.
URL:https://mahometpubliclibrary.org/event/zero-waste/
CATEGORIES:Adults
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250418T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250418T110000
DTSTAMP:20260419T063424
CREATED:20241219T213610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241219T213610Z
UID:10001253-1744970400-1744974000@mahometpubliclibrary.org
SUMMARY:Preschool Playdate
DESCRIPTION:Children (ages 3-5) and their caregivers are welcome to join us on Friday mornings for open-ended playtime! Each session will feature a different assortment of toys and activities. \nAges 3-5. No registration required. \nPlease note: There will NOT be Preschool Playdate on April 25 due to the book sale.
URL:https://mahometpubliclibrary.org/event/preschool-playdate-2/2025-04-18/
CATEGORIES:Preschool
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250422T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250422T095000
DTSTAMP:20260419T063425
CREATED:20241219T204332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241219T204657Z
UID:10001136-1745314200-1745315400@mahometpubliclibrary.org
SUMMARY:Baby Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Bring your baby to storytime on Tuesday mornings at the Library! There will be songs\, bounces\, and books! \n  \nAges 0-18 months. No registration required. \nPlease Note: There will not be Baby Storytime on April 1 due to the election.
URL:https://mahometpubliclibrary.org/event/baby-storytime-2/2025-04-22/
CATEGORIES:Preschool
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250422T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250422T103000
DTSTAMP:20260419T063425
CREATED:20241219T210106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241219T210106Z
UID:10001164-1745316000-1745317800@mahometpubliclibrary.org
SUMMARY:Toddler Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Tuesday mornings to enjoy storytime for toddlers and caregivers. There will be songs\, rhymes\, and stories! \nAges 18 months-3 years. No registration required. \nPlease note: There will NOT be Toddler Storytime on April 1 due to the election.
URL:https://mahometpubliclibrary.org/event/toddler-storytime-2/2025-04-22/
CATEGORIES:Preschool
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250422T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250422T163000
DTSTAMP:20260419T063425
CREATED:20241220T011543Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241220T011543Z
UID:10001281-1745334000-1745339400@mahometpubliclibrary.org
SUMMARY:Trash to Treasure: Earth Day Crafts for Kids
DESCRIPTION:Exchange trash for treasure! Celebrate Earth Day by making some fun\, upcycled crafts. We will provide all the supplies and materials for the crafts; you bring your creativity! \nGrades K-8. No registration required.
URL:https://mahometpubliclibrary.org/event/trash-to-treasure/
CATEGORIES:School age
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250422T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250422T200000
DTSTAMP:20260419T063425
CREATED:20250313T191911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250331T150326Z
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SUMMARY:Poetry Concert: Poetry and Music with Carl Reisman and M.J. Walker
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate National Poetry Month with an evening of poetry and music that speaks to the heart of the adult experience. Performers Carl Reisman and M.J. Walker are storytellers in verse and song\, exploring emotions and dilemmas we hesitate to discuss. The program will feature M.J. Walker’s musical interpretations of poems by former U.S. Poet Laureate and National Book Award winner Philip Levine\, as well as original songs and poetry by Carl Reisman. \nPhilip Levine’s (1928-2015) poetic work continues to give us glimpses and truths of Industrial and post-Industrial America\, via his own\, his friends’ and family’s work within the massive car production industry in Detroit Michigan. He was able to use his factory work to help others see what American life was like for men and women working in factories in factory towns in Twentieth-century\, Midwest America. Following his younger years in Detroit\, Levine lived\, worked and wrote his poetry in Chicago and elsewhere\, and in his later years\, in California\, where his poems also consider work there\, including wildfire fighters’ experiences. Philip Levine’s poetry continues to be relevant because in each poem he brings together very large forces like a massive industry or wildfire disasters with very individual experiences of specific people like his brother (his twin)\, his son\, childhood friends\, or a woman co-worker — all of whom continue to live rich and thoughtful lives as they navigate work and life. \nMJ says\, “This essential combination of specific personal lives within big endeavors\, events and changes is what drew me to Philip Levine’s poetry\, and also inspired me to put some of his poems to music. In my own life\, I have loved playing guitar and singing since I was a child and have used my music to ponder my experiences\, and to share them with others. I have one CD of my own songs\, Gold Mill (2000) and have performed solo and with Carl Reisman in Shy Folk and many other musicians in the Champaign-Urbana area\, including Amasong Women’s Chorus and The Coneflowers. Philip Levine’s poetry in the collection What Work Is (1991) transported me into the lives of his subjects so that I felt I could ‘live a little of their lives’\, which is what all good storytelling can do. I was moved to use my musical ideas to attempt to\, hopefully\, deepen my own and others’ experiences of some of Levine’s poetic work. That said\, his poems stand alone quite strongly and with much integrity to this day. One of the things I have found so hard in this project is how songs differ from poems\, in both rhythm and structure\, which is part of the challenge of putting poetry to any song form. Regardless\, I hope to continue to encourage interest in his work and for new readers to seek it out\, in order to get to know it in their own ways.” \nFor adults. No registration required. \n  \nAbout the Performers: \nCarl Reisman is a singer-songwriter\, poet\, and retired lawyer who lives in rural Mahomet with his wife\, veterinarian Robin Hadley\, three horses\, and their dog\, Friday. He’s the founder\, lead singer\, and song writer for the Americana group\, Ticketless Traveler\, which has produced one CD and is currently finishing a second album of songs recorded at studios in New Orleans and Urbana.  Carl has published two collections of poetry\, Kettle (Hot Lead Press\, 2005) and Home Geography (Stone City Press\, 2007)\, as well as essays and poems in various very sweet and very obscure literary journals.  Ticketless Traveler’s songs and videos can be streamed on Spotify and YouTube. Carl most recently played the singer songwriter listening room showcase at Yellow and Co. in Mahomet. \nCarl and M.J. Walker began collaborating a decade ago in the group that they started\, Shy Folk. They continue to collaborate. M.J. has provided back up vocals on Ticketless Traveler’s recordings and Carl has provided M.J. with occasional backup vocals and percussion for her Phillip Levine songs\, including a typewriter.
URL:https://mahometpubliclibrary.org/event/poetry-concert/
CATEGORIES:Adults
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250423T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250423T103000
DTSTAMP:20260419T063425
CREATED:20241219T210322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241219T210322Z
UID:10001192-1745402400-1745404200@mahometpubliclibrary.org
SUMMARY:Preschool Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Wednesday mornings for storytime for preschoolers and caregivers. There will be songs\, movement\, and books! \nAges 3-5. No registration required. \nPlease note: There will NOT be Preschool Storytime on April 2 due to the election.
URL:https://mahometpubliclibrary.org/event/preschool-storytime-2/2025-04-23/
CATEGORIES:Preschool
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250423T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250423T163000
DTSTAMP:20260419T063425
CREATED:20241219T211347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241219T211347Z
UID:10001211-1745422200-1745425800@mahometpubliclibrary.org
SUMMARY:Elementary Explorers
DESCRIPTION: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. \nJanuary: LEGO Club \n\nJanuary 15 & 29: regular time (3:30-4:30 pm)\nJanuary 22: early dismissal (1:30-2:30 pm)\n\nFebruary: Art Club \n\nFebruary 5\, 12\, 26: regular time (3:30-4:30 pm)\nFebruary 19: early dismissal (1:30-2:30 pm)\n\nMarch: Pokémon Club \n\nMarch 5 & 26: regular time (3:30-4:30 pm)\nMarch 12: early dismissal (1:30-2:30 pm)\nMarch 19: no meeting\n\nApril: Maker’s Club \n\nApril 2: no meeting\nApril 9: early dismissal (1:30-2:30 pm)\nApril 16\, 23\, 30: regular time (3:30-4:30 pm)\n\nGrades K-5. No registration required.
URL:https://mahometpubliclibrary.org/event/elementary-explorers-2/2025-04-23/
CATEGORIES:School age
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250424T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250424T200000
DTSTAMP:20260419T063425
CREATED:20241220T013136Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241220T013212Z
UID:10001291-1745514000-1745524800@mahometpubliclibrary.org
SUMMARY:Spring Book Sale
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, April 24 | 5:00 – 8:00 pm (preview night for Friends members only; you can join at the door) \nFriday\, April 25 | 9:00 am – 6:00 pm \nSaturday\, April 26 | 9:00 am – 5:00 pm \nSunday\, April 27 | 1:00 – 4:00 pm
URL:https://mahometpubliclibrary.org/event/used-book-sale/2025-04-24/
CATEGORIES:All Ages
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250425T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250425T180000
DTSTAMP:20260419T063425
CREATED:20241220T013136Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241220T013212Z
UID:10001292-1745571600-1745604000@mahometpubliclibrary.org
SUMMARY:Spring Book Sale
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, April 24 | 5:00 – 8:00 pm (preview night for Friends members only; you can join at the door) \nFriday\, April 25 | 9:00 am – 6:00 pm \nSaturday\, April 26 | 9:00 am – 5:00 pm \nSunday\, April 27 | 1:00 – 4:00 pm
URL:https://mahometpubliclibrary.org/event/used-book-sale/2025-04-25/
CATEGORIES:All Ages
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250426T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250426T170000
DTSTAMP:20260419T063425
CREATED:20241220T013136Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241220T013212Z
UID:10001293-1745658000-1745686800@mahometpubliclibrary.org
SUMMARY:Spring Book Sale
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, April 24 | 5:00 – 8:00 pm (preview night for Friends members only; you can join at the door) \nFriday\, April 25 | 9:00 am – 6:00 pm \nSaturday\, April 26 | 9:00 am – 5:00 pm \nSunday\, April 27 | 1:00 – 4:00 pm
URL:https://mahometpubliclibrary.org/event/used-book-sale/2025-04-26/
CATEGORIES:All Ages
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250427T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250427T160000
DTSTAMP:20260419T063425
CREATED:20241220T013136Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241220T013212Z
UID:10001294-1745758800-1745769600@mahometpubliclibrary.org
SUMMARY:Spring Book Sale
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, April 24 | 5:00 – 8:00 pm (preview night for Friends members only; you can join at the door) \nFriday\, April 25 | 9:00 am – 6:00 pm \nSaturday\, April 26 | 9:00 am – 5:00 pm \nSunday\, April 27 | 1:00 – 4:00 pm
URL:https://mahometpubliclibrary.org/event/used-book-sale/2025-04-27/
CATEGORIES:All Ages
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250428T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250429T200000
DTSTAMP:20260419T063425
CREATED:20241219T220837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241219T220943Z
UID:10001272-1745830800-1745956800@mahometpubliclibrary.org
SUMMARY:Adult Take and Make Kits
DESCRIPTION:Take home a craft to make! Our take-and-make crafts come with all the supplies needed for a project. \n  \nDates and Crafts: \nBeginning January 27: Wool Dryer Balls \nBeginning February 24: Hand Warmers \nBeginning March 31: Seed Starter Kit \nBeginning April 28: Wind chime \n  \nStop by the Library to pick up a free kit. Kits are available while supplies last. Limit one kit per person\, please! \nAdult take-and-make crafts are part of our Adult Craft Connection series.
URL:https://mahometpubliclibrary.org/event/adulttakemake/2025-04-28/
CATEGORIES:Adults
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250429T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250429T095000
DTSTAMP:20260419T063425
CREATED:20241219T204332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241219T204657Z
UID:10001137-1745919000-1745920200@mahometpubliclibrary.org
SUMMARY:Baby Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Bring your baby to storytime on Tuesday mornings at the Library! There will be songs\, bounces\, and books! \n  \nAges 0-18 months. No registration required. \nPlease Note: There will not be Baby Storytime on April 1 due to the election.
URL:https://mahometpubliclibrary.org/event/baby-storytime-2/2025-04-29/
CATEGORIES:Preschool
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250429T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250429T103000
DTSTAMP:20260419T063425
CREATED:20241219T210106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241219T210106Z
UID:10001165-1745920800-1745922600@mahometpubliclibrary.org
SUMMARY:Toddler Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Tuesday mornings to enjoy storytime for toddlers and caregivers. There will be songs\, rhymes\, and stories! \nAges 18 months-3 years. No registration required. \nPlease note: There will NOT be Toddler Storytime on April 1 due to the election.
URL:https://mahometpubliclibrary.org/event/toddler-storytime-2/2025-04-29/
CATEGORIES:Preschool
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250430T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250430T103000
DTSTAMP:20260419T063425
CREATED:20241219T210322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241219T210322Z
UID:10001193-1746007200-1746009000@mahometpubliclibrary.org
SUMMARY:Preschool Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Wednesday mornings for storytime for preschoolers and caregivers. There will be songs\, movement\, and books! \nAges 3-5. No registration required. \nPlease note: There will NOT be Preschool Storytime on April 2 due to the election.
URL:https://mahometpubliclibrary.org/event/preschool-storytime-2/2025-04-30/
CATEGORIES:Preschool
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250430T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250430T163000
DTSTAMP:20260419T063425
CREATED:20241219T211347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241219T211347Z
UID:10001212-1746027000-1746030600@mahometpubliclibrary.org
SUMMARY:Elementary Explorers
DESCRIPTION: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. \nJanuary: LEGO Club \n\nJanuary 15 & 29: regular time (3:30-4:30 pm)\nJanuary 22: early dismissal (1:30-2:30 pm)\n\nFebruary: Art Club \n\nFebruary 5\, 12\, 26: regular time (3:30-4:30 pm)\nFebruary 19: early dismissal (1:30-2:30 pm)\n\nMarch: Pokémon Club \n\nMarch 5 & 26: regular time (3:30-4:30 pm)\nMarch 12: early dismissal (1:30-2:30 pm)\nMarch 19: no meeting\n\nApril: Maker’s Club \n\nApril 2: no meeting\nApril 9: early dismissal (1:30-2:30 pm)\nApril 16\, 23\, 30: regular time (3:30-4:30 pm)\n\nGrades K-5. No registration required.
URL:https://mahometpubliclibrary.org/event/elementary-explorers-2/2025-04-30/
CATEGORIES:School age
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250503T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250503T150000
DTSTAMP:20260419T063425
CREATED:20241220T013645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250102T153621Z
UID:10001295-1746277200-1746284400@mahometpubliclibrary.org
SUMMARY:Sixth Annual Jigsaw Puzzle Competition
DESCRIPTION:This popular event is back! Get ready to piece together a victory at the Library’s yearly puzzle competition. Race against the clock and complete a 500-piece jigsaw puzzle faster than competing teams. Are you up for the challenge? \nRegistration as a team of up to 4 people is required. All ages welcome.
URL:https://mahometpubliclibrary.org/event/sixth-puzzle-competition/
CATEGORIES:All Ages
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250503T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250503T150000
DTSTAMP:20260419T063425
CREATED:20250403T150710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250403T150710Z
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SUMMARY:ILP: Art and Adventures with Author/Illustrator Dan Santat
DESCRIPTION:Join bestselling author and illustrator Dan Santat for an afternoon event all about books and art with friend and collaborator\, author Minh Lê. \nDan Santat is the author and illustrator of over a hundred books for young people! Many of his books are New York Times bestsellers\, including The Adventures of Beekle: The Unimaginary Friend\, Are We There Yet?\, and After the Fall (How Humpty Dumpty Got Back Up Again). His latest works include the best-selling graphic novels\, The Aquanaut and A First Time for Everything. He is also the creator of the Disney animated hit\, The Replacements. \nSantat won the Caldecott Medal for most distinguished picture book in 2015\, the National Book Award for Young People’s Literature in 2023 and Golden Kite Award for Middle Grade Fiction in 2024. In addition to writing books\, Dan serves on the board of We Need Diverse Books\, and has been a contributor to a variety of national publications\, including NPR\, HuffPost\, and the New York Times. \nMinh Lê is the award-winning author of picture books including Drawn Together (winner of the 2019 Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature)\, The Blur (with Dan Santat!)\, Real to Me\, Lift\, and graphic novels such as Green Lantern: Legacy and Enlighten Me. \nFor all ages. Via Zoom. Registration required. \nThis event is made possible by Illinois Libraries Present (ILP)\, a statewide collaboration among public libraries offering premier events. ILP is funded in part by a grant awarded by the Illinois State Library\, a department of the Office of Secretary of State\, using funds provided by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services\, under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA). ILP is committed to inclusion and accessibility. To request accommodations\, please email illinoislibrariespresent@gmail.com.
URL:https://mahometpubliclibrary.org/event/dan-santat/
CATEGORIES:All Ages
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250510T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250510T110000
DTSTAMP:20260419T063425
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SUMMARY:Arts and Crafts Supply Swap
DESCRIPTION:Got a surplus of gently-loved or even brand-new art and craft supplies collecting dust at home? Eager to dive into a new hobby without breaking the bank on fresh materials? From May 4-9\, drop off supplies in good condition that you’re ready to part with. Then\, at the swap\, snag some supplies for your creative adventures\, free of charge! \nSwap Day Schedule: \n10:00-10:15 am: Those who donate will receive a voucher for early entry to the swap. \n10:15-11:00 am: Public entry (everyone who did not donate supplies) begins \n11:00 am: Anyone is welcome to take the remaining materials\, even if you have already filled a bag. \n  \nAll ages. No registration required. Part of our Adult Craft Connection series.
URL:https://mahometpubliclibrary.org/event/arts-and-crafts-swap/
CATEGORIES:All Ages
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250513T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250513T200000
DTSTAMP:20260419T063425
CREATED:20241219T203858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241219T203953Z
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SUMMARY:Tuesday Night Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Library on the second Tuesday of each month as we discuss that month’s great read! \nJanuary 14: West with Giraffes by Lynda Rutledge \nFebruary 11: The Rom-Commers by Katherine Center \nMarch 11: Sea of Tranquility by Emily St. John Mandel \nApril 8: The Briar Club by Kate Quinn \nMay 13: True Biz by Sara Novic \nNo registration required. \n  \nWondering what books we’ve previously read for Tuesday Night Book Club? Check out our Tuesday Night Book Club Picks list!
URL:https://mahometpubliclibrary.org/event/tues-night-book-club/2025-05-13/
CATEGORIES:Adults
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250513T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250513T200000
DTSTAMP:20260419T063425
CREATED:20250403T152412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250403T152412Z
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SUMMARY:ILP: Poverty - A Discussion with Matthew Desmond
DESCRIPTION:Join us to close out our fourth season with bestselling author Matthew Desmond in conversation with award-winning journalist\, Natalie Moore. \nDesmond is a professor of sociology at Princeton University and author of the award-winning book\, Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City. The recipient of a MacArthur “Genius” Fellowship\, Desmond was named one of “fifty people across the country who are most influencing the national political debate” by Politico 50 in 2016. His research focuses on poverty in the United States\, city life\, housing insecurity\, public policy\, racial inequality\, and ethnography. \nNatalie Moore is an award-winning journalist based in Chicago\, whose reporting tackles race\, housing\, economic development\, food injustice and violence. She is the author of the acclaimed The South Side: A Portrait of Chicago and American Segregation and co-author of The Almighty Black P Stone Nation: The Rise\, Fall and Resurgence of an American Gang. Moore is the recipient of Chicago Library Foundation’s 21st Century Award and a Studs Terkel Community Media Award among many others. Her work has helped shift the way Chicagoans today think about segregation in the region. \nFor adults. Via Zoom. Registration required. \nThis event is made possible by Illinois Libraries Present (ILP)\, a statewide collaboration among public libraries offering premier events. ILP is funded in part by a grant awarded by the Illinois State Library\, a department of the Office of Secretary of State\, using funds provided by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services\, under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA). ILP is committed to inclusion and accessibility. To request accommodations\, please email illinoislibrariespresent@gmail.com.
URL:https://mahometpubliclibrary.org/event/matthew-desmond/
CATEGORIES:Adults
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250521
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250803
DTSTAMP:20260419T063425
CREATED:20250424T151745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250424T151745Z
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SUMMARY:Summer Reading Programs
DESCRIPTION:Summer reading time is here! The much-anticipated Summer Reading Programs kick off on May 21\, the last day of school (you can sign up that day!)\, and conclude on August 1 (the last day to log minutes). This year’s iREAD 2025 theme is “Level Up! at Your Library\,” an all ages summer reading program based around puzzles and games. Play is one of the ways we learn to relate to others\, to think in new ways\, and to foster friendships\, new and old. Level Up! reminds us that libraries are not just a space for knowledge\, they’re a space for fun! There will be child\, teen\, and adult prizes (even prizes for the community) based on minutes read. \n  \nKids (Birth-Fifth Grade):\n\nUse your reading log to track your minutes read and earn beads for your brag tag!\nFinish your whole log and receive a FREE BOOK\, Monicals coupon\, and star to put up on the wall in the children’s area.\nEarn stickers for your badge book full of bonus reading challenges. Complete all the challenges get a water bottle or tote bag.\n\n\nTeens (Sixth-Ninth Grade):\n\nUse your reading log to track your minutes read.\nGet a raffle ticket for every hour you read.\nFinish your whole log and receive a FREE BOOK and Monicals coupon.\n\n\nAdults (Tenth Grade and Up): \nFor every 10 hours you read\, fill out a raffle ticket for a chance to win a gift card from a local business! \n\nCommunity Prizes: Help Us “Unlock” Prizes for Everyone!\n\nDownload the “Reader Zone” app or log in on their website.\nEnter your total number of minutes read.\nIf the community reads a certain number of minutes in total\, we will unlock the following special community prizes:\n\n25\,000 Minutes: New train set for the train table\n75\,000 Minutes: Botley 2.0 Coding Robot\n150\,000 Minutes: 6 new Wonderbooks\n200\,000 Minutes: Foam party
URL:https://mahometpubliclibrary.org/event/summer-reading-2025/
CATEGORIES:All Ages
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250521T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250521T153000
DTSTAMP:20260419T063425
CREATED:20250424T154722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250424T154734Z
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SUMMARY:School's Out! Ice Daddy's Party
DESCRIPTION:School’s out\, and the fun begins! Let’s celebrate with free frozen Ice Daddy’s treats for kids\, courtesy of Classic Plumbing\, Inc. Don’t forget to get signed up for summer reading!
URL:https://mahometpubliclibrary.org/event/ice-daddys-party-2025/
CATEGORIES:Preschool,School age,Teens
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250524T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250524T140000
DTSTAMP:20260419T063425
CREATED:20250424T153434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250424T153434Z
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SUMMARY:I Spy Summer at the Library
DESCRIPTION: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! \n  \nThe “I Spy” Walk\nYou won’t want to miss out on our “I Spy” walk from Barber Park to the Library. All ages are welcome! \n\nFOUR 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.\nAn I Spy hunt all along the route\, with plenty of items\, some big and some small\, to find! This year’s walk will feature dragons\, hats\, and fish\, plus many unique items. We’ll give you a scoresheet to keep track of what you find.\n\n\nThe 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.\n\n\n\nThe Course\n\n\nIt’s a 1.3-mile route following the bike path the entire way\, and stroller friendly!\nAll hidden items will be located close to the trail in grassy areas. You will not need to venture into the woods or nearby yards.\nThe 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.\nWe are offering free shuttle service 9am-1:30pm from the library to the start of the walk.\n\n\nThis fundraising event supports your community through the Rotary Club of Mahomet and the Friends of the Mahomet Public Library. \n\nProudly sponsored by:\n   
URL:https://mahometpubliclibrary.org/event/i-spy-summer-2025/
CATEGORIES:All Ages
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250603T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250603T095000
DTSTAMP:20260419T063425
CREATED:20250424T154647Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250424T154707Z
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SUMMARY:Baby Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Bring your baby to storytime on Tuesday mornings in June and July at the Library! There will be songs\, bounces\, and books! \n  \nAges 0-18 months. No registration required.
URL:https://mahometpubliclibrary.org/event/summer-2025-baby-storytime/2025-06-03/
CATEGORIES:Preschool
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250603T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250603T160000
DTSTAMP:20260419T063425
CREATED:20250424T154617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250424T154617Z
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SUMMARY:Adventures in Art: Splatter Paint
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an hour of artistic fun! All supplies needed to make each project will be provided. \nDates and Projects:\nJune 3: Splatter Paint \nJune 17: Loom Weaving \nJuly 1: Bubble Paint Flowers \nJuly 15: Stitched Yarn Art \nJuly 29: Perler Bead Pixel Art \nEntering grades 2-5. Registration required.
URL:https://mahometpubliclibrary.org/event/adventures-in-art-splatter-paint/
CATEGORIES:School age
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250603T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250603T190000
DTSTAMP:20260419T063425
CREATED:20250424T153643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250424T153656Z
UID:10001405-1748973600-1748977200@mahometpubliclibrary.org
SUMMARY:Yoga on the Lawn
DESCRIPTION:Downward Facing Dog. Warrior Pose. Lotus Position. Summer Yoga with Colleen Crawford is an approachable yoga practice with options offered and demonstrated that allow you to choose whether you want a more challenging or more chill experience. With a different focus in each of the four classes\, expect a unique practice in each class you attend. \nAdults. Registration required. \nAbout the Instructor: \nColleen Crawford is an experienced fitness instructor\, personal trainer\, and yoga teacher. She taught her first group fitness class in 2007 and has pursued and completed numerous continuing education and certification classes in the years since. In her classes\, Colleen strives to provide an experience where all participants feel successful by offering options that allow each individual to tailor the movements to their needs. Colleen’s credentials include RYT-200 hr\, NCSA-CPT\, Certified Pre- and Post-Natal Coach\, Roll Model Method Practitioner\, Barre Above\, PiYo\, TurboKick\, and INSANITY. \n 
URL:https://mahometpubliclibrary.org/event/june3-summer-2025-yoga/
CATEGORIES:Adults
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