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SUMMARY:Stomp\, Roar\, Explore! Dinosaur Party
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to stomp\, roar\, and explore at our Dinosaur Party! Young paleontologists are invited to join us for a prehistoric adventure featuring a dinosaur-themed scavenger hunt\, trivia\, and crafts! Whether you’re a fan of the towering T. rex\, gentle giants\, or speedy raptors\, this program is sure to be a roaring good time for kids and their caregivers! \nAll ages. No registration required.
URL:https://mahometpubliclibrary.org/event/stomp-roar-explore-dinosaur-party/
CATEGORIES:All Ages
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260913T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260913T160000
DTSTAMP:20260810T194238Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260810T194238Z
UID:10002208-1789306200-1789315200@mahometpubliclibrary.org
SUMMARY:Teen D&D Club
DESCRIPTION:Library staff member\, Ty\, will lead a group of 6th-12th graders through a 4-part Dungeons and Dragons campaign. The group will meet once every three weeks and play through an extended campaign full of adventure and magic. \nGrades 6-12. Registration required (link coming soon). Please note: Your registration is for all the sessions together\, and you are expected to attend each session. \nDates and Times: \nSeptember 13\, 1:30-4:00 pm \nOctober 4\, 1:30-4:00 pm \nOctober 25\, 1:30-4:00 pm \nNovember 15\, 1:30-4:00 pm \n 
URL:https://mahometpubliclibrary.org/event/teen-dd-fall26/2026-09-13/
CATEGORIES:Teens
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260914T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260914T170000
DTSTAMP:20260810T204541Z
CREATED:20260810T204541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260810T204541Z
UID:10002212-1789401600-1789405200@mahometpubliclibrary.org
SUMMARY:Teen Genre Book Club: Realistic Fiction
DESCRIPTION:Are you a teen who loves reading but hates being told what to read? Our Teen Genre Book Club is just the thing for you! 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 and the genre while we enjoy snacks and refreshments.  \nDates and Genres: \nSeptember 14: Realistic Fiction \nOctober 12: Horror \nNovember 16: Fantasy \nHaving trouble finding a book that fits the theme? Ask a Librarian or visit our website to browse our Teen Categories! \nGrades 6-12. Registration required (link coming soon).
URL:https://mahometpubliclibrary.org/event/teen-genre-book-club-sept26/
CATEGORIES:Teens
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260915T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260915T095000
DTSTAMP:20260810T152700Z
CREATED:20260810T152214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260810T152700Z
UID:10002039-1789464600-1789465800@mahometpubliclibrary.org
SUMMARY:Baby Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Bring your baby to the Library for a fun storytime featuring lap bounces\, songs\, rhymes\, and books!  \nThis storytime is designed especially for our littlest library lovers (ages 0-18 months) and their caregivers! \nNo Baby Storytime on November 3\, due to Election Day.
URL:https://mahometpubliclibrary.org/event/baby-storytime-fall26/2026-09-15/
CATEGORIES:Preschool
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260915T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260915T104500
DTSTAMP:20260810T152632Z
CREATED:20260810T152557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260810T152632Z
UID:10002068-1789467300-1789469100@mahometpubliclibrary.org
SUMMARY:Toddler Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Library for a storytime specifically designed for toddlers (ages 18 months to 3 years) and their caregivers\, featuring songs\, rhymes and books! \nNo Toddler Storytime on November 3\, due to Election Day. \nPLEASE NOTE: Toddler Storytime has a NEW TIME! Storytime will run from 10:15-10:45 am.
URL:https://mahometpubliclibrary.org/event/toddler-storytime-fall26/2026-09-15/
CATEGORIES:Preschool
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260915T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260915T143000
DTSTAMP:20260813T140823Z
CREATED:20260810T210054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T140823Z
UID:10002215-1789477200-1789482600@mahometpubliclibrary.org
SUMMARY:Adult Crafternoon: Book Bedazzling
DESCRIPTION:Spend a relaxed afternoon creating a new craft! Each month we focus on a different project. No experience is needed and all supplies are provided.\nRegistration is required due to limited materials. \nDates and Crafts:\nSeptember 15: Book Bedazzling\nTurn a book into a sparkling work of art by embellishing the cover with rhinestones. Bring your own book or choose from a selection of provided books. \nOctober 20: Silhouettes\nCreate a timeless silhouette portrait using simple tracing and cutting techniques to profile images. If you would like to make a silhouette of someone else\, please bring a clear side-profile photograph of that person. \nNovember 17: Dried Orange and Cinnamon Garland\nCraft a fragrant seasonal garland using dried orange slices\, cinnamon sticks and other natural materials for a cozy decoration. \n  \nCan’t make the afternoon craft session? We now offer a Craft Night session making the same craft! \nAdults. Registration required.
URL:https://mahometpubliclibrary.org/event/crafternoon-sept2026/
CATEGORIES:Adults
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260916T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260916T103000
DTSTAMP:20260810T153022Z
CREATED:20260810T153004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260810T153022Z
UID:10002098-1789552800-1789554600@mahometpubliclibrary.org
SUMMARY:Preschool Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a fun-filled storytime designed for preschool-aged children (3-5 years) and their caregivers!  \nMPL storytimes feature a fun mix of songs\, rhymes\, and books! \nNo storytime on November 25\, due to Thanksgiving Break.
URL:https://mahometpubliclibrary.org/event/preschool-storytime-fall26/2026-09-16/
CATEGORIES:Preschool
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260916T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260916T143000
DTSTAMP:20260810T163631Z
CREATED:20260810T163631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260810T163631Z
UID:10002142-1789565400-1789569000@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. \nSeptember: Art Club \n\nSeptember 2\, 9\, 23\, 30: regular time (3:30-4:30 pm)\nSeptember 16: early dismissal (1:30-2:30 pm)\n\nOctober: Pokémon Club \n\nOctober 7\, 21\, 28: regular time (3:30-4:30 pm)\nOctober 14: early dismissal (1:30-2:30 pm)\n\nNovember: Maker’s Club \n\nNovember 4\, 18: regular time (3:30-4:30 pm)\nNovember 11: early dismissal (1:30-2:30 pm)\nNovember 25: no meeting\n\nDecember: LEGO Club \n\nDecember 2: regular time (3:30-4:30 pm)\nDecember 9: early dismissal (1:30-2:30 pm)\nDecember 16\, 23\, 30: no meeting\n\nGrades K-5. No registration required.
URL:https://mahometpubliclibrary.org/event/elementary-explorers-3/2026-09-16/
CATEGORIES:School age
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260916T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260916T193000
DTSTAMP:20260813T142302Z
CREATED:20260813T142302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T142302Z
UID:10002221-1789583400-1789587000@mahometpubliclibrary.org
SUMMARY:Medicare 101
DESCRIPTION:Learn the basics of how Medicare works\, what the different parts cover\, and how to choose the right plan for your needs. Perfect for those approaching age 65\, already on Medicare\, or helping a loved one navigate their options. \nPresented by 360 Benefits Group (a firm with over 40 years of combined experience across underwriting\, consulting\, and account management\, created to bring transparency\, strategy\, and year-round support back into insurance.) \nAdults. Registration required.
URL:https://mahometpubliclibrary.org/event/medicare-sept2026/
CATEGORIES:Adults
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260917T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260917T103000
DTSTAMP:20260810T170335Z
CREATED:20260810T170314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260810T170335Z
UID:10002184-1789639200-1789641000@mahometpubliclibrary.org
SUMMARY:Little Groovers: Music and Movement
DESCRIPTION:Your littles are invited to wiggle\, giggle\, and groove their way to fun while engaging their imaginations\, enhancing motor skills\, and building social connections! \nWe’ll explore rhythm\, sound\, and movement with a fun selection of songs and dances. \nAges 2-5 and caregivers. No registration required. \n 
URL:https://mahometpubliclibrary.org/event/little-groovers-fall26/2026-09-17/
CATEGORIES:Preschool
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260917T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260917T140000
DTSTAMP:20260813T143117Z
CREATED:20260813T143117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T143117Z
UID:10002222-1789650000-1789653600@mahometpubliclibrary.org
SUMMARY:Wonder Club: Books (Early Afternoon Session)
DESCRIPTION:Curious students in grades 2-5 are invited to join us for Wonder Club! At each monthly session\, we’ll explore a different question and complete a hands-on activity to put learning into practice! \nSession Topics:\n\nSeptember: How are books made?\nOctober: What are stars made of?\nNovember: How do animals communicate?\n\nRegister for ONE session each month:\n\nSeptember 17 at 1:00 pm OR 4:00 pm\nOctober 22 at 1:00 pm OR 4:00 pm\nNovember 19 at 1:00 pm OR 4:00 pm\n\nPlease Note: There will be TWO sessions with the same topic and activities each month. Please register for ONE session. \nGrades 2-5. Registration required (registration link coming soon).
URL:https://mahometpubliclibrary.org/event/wonder-club-books-1pm/
CATEGORIES:School age
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260917T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260917T170000
DTSTAMP:20260813T143203Z
CREATED:20260813T143203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T143203Z
UID:10002223-1789660800-1789664400@mahometpubliclibrary.org
SUMMARY:Wonder Club: Books (After School Session)
DESCRIPTION:Curious students in grades 2-5 are invited to join us for Wonder Club! At each monthly session\, we’ll explore a different question and complete a hands-on activity to put learning into practice! \nSession Topics:\n\nSeptember: How are books made?\nOctober: What are stars made of?\nNovember: How do animals communicate?\n\nRegister for ONE session each month:\n\nSeptember 17 at 1:00 pm OR 4:00 pm\nOctober 22 at 1:00 pm OR 4:00 pm\nNovember 19 at 1:00 pm OR 4:00 pm\n\nPlease Note: There will be TWO sessions with the same topic and activities each month. Please register for ONE session. \nGrades 2-5. Registration required (registration link coming soon).
URL:https://mahometpubliclibrary.org/event/wonder-club-books-4pm/
CATEGORIES:School age
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260917T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260917T193000
DTSTAMP:20260813T143817Z
CREATED:20260813T143817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T143817Z
UID:10002228-1789669800-1789673400@mahometpubliclibrary.org
SUMMARY:Cookbook Club: Of Course It's Good!
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the library\, to explore new recipes\, share cooking tips\, and enjoy delicious food together! This program is intended for adults who enjoy cooking and sharing food together. All experience levels are welcome. \nEach Cookbook Club will feature a selected cookbook and attendees will bring a dish from the book to share. Copies of the cookbook will be available one month in advance at the library’s circulation desk. \nDates and Cookbooks:\nSeptember 17: Of Course It’s Good! by Jessica Secrest\nNovember 12: Baking Yesteryear by B. Dylan Hollis \nAdults. Registration required.
URL:https://mahometpubliclibrary.org/event/cookbook-club-sept2026/
CATEGORIES:Adults
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260918T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260918T110000
DTSTAMP:20260810T165924Z
CREATED:20260810T165856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260810T165924Z
UID:10002167-1789725600-1789729200@mahometpubliclibrary.org
SUMMARY:Preschool Playdate
DESCRIPTION:Children (ages 2-5) and their caregivers are welcome to join us on Friday mornings for open-ended playtime!  \nEach session will feature a different assortment of toys and activities. \nAges 2-5 and caregivers. Younger siblings welcome. No registration required. No playdate on October 16 due to the Book Sale or November 27 due to Thanksgiving Break.
URL:https://mahometpubliclibrary.org/event/playdate-fall26/2026-09-18/
CATEGORIES:Preschool
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260919T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260919T103000
DTSTAMP:20260813T144707Z
CREATED:20260813T144707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T144707Z
UID:10002230-1789812000-1789813800@mahometpubliclibrary.org
SUMMARY:Weekend Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Start your weekend off strong with stories\, songs\, and smiles at our monthly Weekend Storytime! Children ages 0-6 and their caregivers are invited to join us for a fun-filled program featuring engaging books\, music\, and movement that promote early literacy skills and are sure to spark a love of reading. \nDates:\n\nSeptember 19\nOctober 10\nDecember 12\n\nAges 0-6. No registration required. No Weekend Storytime in November due to the Stuffed Animal Sleepover.
URL:https://mahometpubliclibrary.org/event/weekend-storytime-fall2026/2026-09-19/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260921T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260921T160000
DTSTAMP:20260813T145244Z
CREATED:20260813T145142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T145244Z
UID:10002237-1790004600-1790006400@mahometpubliclibrary.org
SUMMARY:First Chapter Fight Club: Grades K-3
DESCRIPTION:Don’t judge a book by its cover! Judge it by its first chapter! Listen to Ms. Becca read the first chapters of several different books\, then pit them against each other in a battle of the books to decide the winner!  \nEach month\, we’ll focus on a different genre: \nSeptember: Survival and Adventure Stories \nOctober: Mysteries \nNovember: Historical Fiction \nGrades K-3. No registration required. \nPlease Note: This program session is geared toward students in grades K-3. Students in grades 4-6 are welcome to join us for the later session at 4:30 pm.
URL:https://mahometpubliclibrary.org/event/fcfc-grk-3-fall2026/2026-09-21/
CATEGORIES:School age
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260921T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260921T170000
DTSTAMP:20260813T145439Z
CREATED:20260813T145342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T145439Z
UID:10002243-1790008200-1790010000@mahometpubliclibrary.org
SUMMARY:First Chapter Fight Club: Grades 4-6
DESCRIPTION:Don’t judge a book by its cover! Judge it by its first chapter! Listen to Ms. Becca read the first chapters of several different books\, then pit them against each other in a battle of the books to decide the winner!  \nEach month\, we’ll focus on a different genre: \nSeptember: Survival and Adventure Stories \nOctober: Mysteries \nNovember: Historical Fiction \nGrades 4-6. No registration required. \nPlease Note: This program session is geared toward students in grades 4-6. Students in grades K-3 are welcome to join us for the earlier session at 3:30 pm.
URL:https://mahometpubliclibrary.org/event/fcfc-gr4-6-fall2026/2026-09-21/
CATEGORIES:School age
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260922T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260922T095000
DTSTAMP:20260810T152700Z
CREATED:20260810T152214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260810T152700Z
UID:10002040-1790069400-1790070600@mahometpubliclibrary.org
SUMMARY:Baby Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Bring your baby to the Library for a fun storytime featuring lap bounces\, songs\, rhymes\, and books!  \nThis storytime is designed especially for our littlest library lovers (ages 0-18 months) and their caregivers! \nNo Baby Storytime on November 3\, due to Election Day.
URL:https://mahometpubliclibrary.org/event/baby-storytime-fall26/2026-09-22/
CATEGORIES:Preschool
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260922T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260922T104500
DTSTAMP:20260810T152632Z
CREATED:20260810T152557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260810T152632Z
UID:10002069-1790072100-1790073900@mahometpubliclibrary.org
SUMMARY:Toddler Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Library for a storytime specifically designed for toddlers (ages 18 months to 3 years) and their caregivers\, featuring songs\, rhymes and books! \nNo Toddler Storytime on November 3\, due to Election Day. \nPLEASE NOTE: Toddler Storytime has a NEW TIME! Storytime will run from 10:15-10:45 am.
URL:https://mahometpubliclibrary.org/event/toddler-storytime-fall26/2026-09-22/
CATEGORIES:Preschool
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260922T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260922T193000
DTSTAMP:20260813T151418Z
CREATED:20260813T151418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T151418Z
UID:10002246-1790101800-1790105400@mahometpubliclibrary.org
SUMMARY:Truth & Beauty: Telling Our Stories in Writing that Moves & Matters
DESCRIPTION:In this interactive presentation and workshop\, we will talk about reading\, writing\, traveling\, listening\, and imagining\, all as ways to freshen and widen our perspectives. Connections to one another through stories\, poems\, and conversation will help us determine what we mean by truth in a moment when the notion and the word are contested. Together\, we will explore poetic/philosophical truth along with “objective truth\,” and make mini wonder books\, lists of questions\, and ways to approach those questions through writing. We will examine how art and writing can be fueled not by what we know\, but by what we ask. We will keep our world views – and expressions of our experiences – kaleidoscopic. \nParticipants will write something – anything from a single line or list to a poem or scene – that feels beautiful and therefore true\, or true and therefore beautiful. \nPresented by Rachel DeWoskin\, award winning author of five novels\, a memoir\, and two poetry collections. \nPart of the Road Scholar Program\, funded by Illinois Humanities. \nFor adults and high school students. Registration required. \n  \nAbout Rachel DeWoskin (Chicago\, IL):\nRachel DeWoskin is the award-winning author of five novels: Someday We Will Fly (Penguin Random House\, 2019); Banshee (Dottir Press\, 2019); Blind (Penguin Random House\, 2015); Big Girl Small (FSG\, 2011); Repeat After Me (The Overlook Press\, 2009); the memoir Foreign Babes in Beijing (WW Norton\, 2005)\, and two poetry collections: Two Menus (University of Chicago Press\, 2020)\, and Absolute Animal (University of Chicago Press\, 2023). \nHer awards include a National Jewish Book Award\, a Sydney Taylor Book Award\, the American Library Association’s Alex Award\, and the Academy of American Poets Award. \nThree of her books\, Foreign Babes in Beijing\, Someday We Will Fly\, and Banshee\, are being developed for feature film or television. \nDeWoskin’s poems\, essays\, and articles have appeared in journals and anthologies including The New Yorker\, Vanity Fair\, The Baffler\, Ploughshares\, and New Voices from the Academy of American Poets. DeWoskin has been a professor at Boston University\, New York University\, and the University of Chicago. She is the curator of Theater For One’s Poetry For One project\, the founder of the Illinois 900 Million Poem Project\, and a member of the national steering committee of Writers for Democratic Action (WDA).
URL:https://mahometpubliclibrary.org/event/truth-beauty-writing-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Teens
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260923T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260923T103000
DTSTAMP:20260810T153022Z
CREATED:20260810T153004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260810T153022Z
UID:10002099-1790157600-1790159400@mahometpubliclibrary.org
SUMMARY:Preschool Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a fun-filled storytime designed for preschool-aged children (3-5 years) and their caregivers!  \nMPL storytimes feature a fun mix of songs\, rhymes\, and books! \nNo storytime on November 25\, due to Thanksgiving Break.
URL:https://mahometpubliclibrary.org/event/preschool-storytime-fall26/2026-09-23/
CATEGORIES:Preschool
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260923T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260923T163000
DTSTAMP:20260810T163443Z
CREATED:20260810T163048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260810T163443Z
UID:10002116-1790177400-1790181000@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. \nSeptember: Art Club \n\nSeptember 2\, 9\, 23\, 30: regular time (3:30-4:30 pm)\nSeptember 16: early dismissal (1:30-2:30 pm)\n\nOctober: Pokémon Club \n\nOctober 7\, 21\, 28: regular time (3:30-4:30 pm)\nOctober 14: early dismissal (1:30-2:30 pm)\n\nNovember: Maker’s Club \n\nNovember 4\, 18: regular time (3:30-4:30 pm)\nNovember 11: early dismissal (1:30-2:30 pm)\nNovember 25: no meeting\n\nDecember: LEGO Club \n\nDecember 2: regular time (3:30-4:30 pm)\nDecember 9: early dismissal (1:30-2:30 pm)\nDecember 16\, 23\, 30: no meeting\n\nGrades K-5. No registration required.
URL:https://mahometpubliclibrary.org/event/elementary-explorers-fall26/2026-09-23/
CATEGORIES:School age
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260924T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260924T173000
DTSTAMP:20260813T152154Z
CREATED:20260813T152131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T152154Z
UID:10002249-1790265600-1790271000@mahometpubliclibrary.org
SUMMARY:Teen Game Corner
DESCRIPTION: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! \nDates:\nSeptember 24 \nOctober 29 \nNovember 12 \nGrades 6-12. No registration required.
URL:https://mahometpubliclibrary.org/event/teen-game-corner-fall2026/2026-09-24/
CATEGORIES:Teens
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260924T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260924T200000
DTSTAMP:20260813T155159Z
CREATED:20260813T155159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T155159Z
UID:10002252-1790274600-1790280000@mahometpubliclibrary.org
SUMMARY:Fall Home Maintenance 101
DESCRIPTION:Get your home ready for the colder months with this interactive workshop led by Mariah Madison\, founder of Let’s Eat Mud. Learn the essential fall maintenance tasks that help prevent costly repairs\, improve energy efficiency\, and protect your home through the winter. We’ll cover seasonal inspections\, common problem areas\, simple maintenance you can do yourself\, and how to know when it’s time to call a professional. \nUnlike watching a video online\, you’ll have the opportunity to see live demonstrations and try some of the maintenance techniques for yourself. You’ll leave with practical skills\, greater confidence as a homeowner\, and a take home fall maintenance checklist you can use year after year to help protect one of your biggest investments: your home. \nAdults. Registration required. \n  \nAbout the Presenter: Mariah Madison \nMariah Madison is the founder of Let’s Eat Mud\, a Central Illinois home renovation and improvement company. She leads an all-women crew known for quality craftsmanship\, honest communication\, and creating an experience where homeowners feel informed\, respected\, and comfortable throughout the remodeling process. \nPassionate about both building and education\, Mariah teaches practical home maintenance and DIY workshops that help homeowners better understand their homes\, build confidence\, and know when to tackle a project themselves or call in a professional. Her company’s mission is simple: Repair. Build. Teach.
URL:https://mahometpubliclibrary.org/event/fall-home-maintenance-101/
CATEGORIES:Adults
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260925T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260925T110000
DTSTAMP:20260810T165924Z
CREATED:20260810T165856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260810T165924Z
UID:10002168-1790330400-1790334000@mahometpubliclibrary.org
SUMMARY:Preschool Playdate
DESCRIPTION:Children (ages 2-5) and their caregivers are welcome to join us on Friday mornings for open-ended playtime!  \nEach session will feature a different assortment of toys and activities. \nAges 2-5 and caregivers. Younger siblings welcome. No registration required. No playdate on October 16 due to the Book Sale or November 27 due to Thanksgiving Break.
URL:https://mahometpubliclibrary.org/event/playdate-fall26/2026-09-25/
CATEGORIES:Preschool
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260925T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260925T190000
DTSTAMP:20260813T160308Z
CREATED:20260813T160308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T160308Z
UID:10002253-1790357400-1790362800@mahometpubliclibrary.org
SUMMARY:Teen After Hours Craft Night: Book Bedazzling
DESCRIPTION:Looking for a way to make your bookshelf shine? Come to the library! We will be bedazzling book covers while enjoying pizza and refreshments. You may bring your own book or choose from a selection of provided books. We will supply all materials\, pizza\, and refreshments. \nGrades 6-12. Registration required (link coming soon).
URL:https://mahometpubliclibrary.org/event/teen-book-bedazzling/
CATEGORIES:Teens
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260929T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260929T095000
DTSTAMP:20260810T152700Z
CREATED:20260810T152214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260810T152700Z
UID:10002041-1790674200-1790675400@mahometpubliclibrary.org
SUMMARY:Baby Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Bring your baby to the Library for a fun storytime featuring lap bounces\, songs\, rhymes\, and books!  \nThis storytime is designed especially for our littlest library lovers (ages 0-18 months) and their caregivers! \nNo Baby Storytime on November 3\, due to Election Day.
URL:https://mahometpubliclibrary.org/event/baby-storytime-fall26/2026-09-29/
CATEGORIES:Preschool
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260929T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260929T104500
DTSTAMP:20260810T152632Z
CREATED:20260810T152557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260810T152632Z
UID:10002070-1790676900-1790678700@mahometpubliclibrary.org
SUMMARY:Toddler Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Library for a storytime specifically designed for toddlers (ages 18 months to 3 years) and their caregivers\, featuring songs\, rhymes and books! \nNo Toddler Storytime on November 3\, due to Election Day. \nPLEASE NOTE: Toddler Storytime has a NEW TIME! Storytime will run from 10:15-10:45 am.
URL:https://mahometpubliclibrary.org/event/toddler-storytime-fall26/2026-09-29/
CATEGORIES:Preschool
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260929T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260929T200000
DTSTAMP:20260813T140632Z
CREATED:20260813T140513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T140632Z
UID:10002216-1790706600-1790712000@mahometpubliclibrary.org
SUMMARY:Adult Craft Night: Book Bedazzling
DESCRIPTION:Can’t make our daytime Crafternoon? Join us for Craft Night! We’ll be making the same project offered at Crafternoon\, just at an evening time. Each month we focus on a different project. \nNo experience is needed and all supplies are provided. Registration is required due to limited materials. \nDates and Crafts:\nSeptember 29: Book Bedazzling\nTurn a book into a sparkling work of art by embellishing the cover with rhinestones. Bring your own book or choose from a selection of provided books. \nOctober 27: Silhouettes\nCreate a timeless silhouette portrait using simple tracing and cutting techniques to profile images. If you would like to make a silhouette of someone else\, please bring a clear side-profile photograph of that person. \nNovember 24: Dried Orange and Cinnamon Garland\nCraft a fragrant seasonal garland using dried orange slices\, cinnamon sticks and other natural materials for a cozy decoration. \nAdults. Registration required.
URL:https://mahometpubliclibrary.org/event/adult-craft-night-sept2026/
CATEGORIES:Adults
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260930T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260930T103000
DTSTAMP:20260810T153022Z
CREATED:20260810T153004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260810T153022Z
UID:10002100-1790762400-1790764200@mahometpubliclibrary.org
SUMMARY:Preschool Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a fun-filled storytime designed for preschool-aged children (3-5 years) and their caregivers!  \nMPL storytimes feature a fun mix of songs\, rhymes\, and books! \nNo storytime on November 25\, due to Thanksgiving Break.
URL:https://mahometpubliclibrary.org/event/preschool-storytime-fall26/2026-09-30/
CATEGORIES:Preschool
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