Mahomet Public Library

Little Groovers: Music and Movement
2026-07-02 10:00 - 10:30, 2026-07-16 10:00 - 10:30 (America/Chicago)
Your littles are invited to wiggle, giggle, and groove their way to fun while engaging their imaginations, enhancing motor skills, and building social connections!
We’ll explore rhythm, sound, and movement with a fun selection of songs and dances.
Ages 2-5 and caregivers. No registration required.

Teen Craft Cafe
2026-07-02 15:00 - 16:30
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.

Family Fun Fridays
2026-07-03 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-07-10 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-07-17 10:00 - 11:00
Enjoy Friday mornings at the Library! Each Friday morning in June and July, we’ll have a fun event for all ages! Events will range from drop-in stations and outdoor activities to special presentations from professional performers. Each session will run from 10-11 am.
Dates & Topics:
June 5: Field Day at the Library! (outdoor activities and games; in the event of inclement weather, this session will change to a drop-in craft program)
June 12: Absolute Science Laser Show
June 19: Bubblepalooza! Bubbles and Games on the Library Lawn (in the event of inclement weather, this session will change to a drop-in craft program)
June 26: Magic Show with Miss Make Believe
July 3: BINGO for Kids!
July 10: Musical Instrument Petting Zoo
July 17: Concert for Kids: Marko Polo
July 24: Creepy Crawly Crafts
July 31: Micro Marvels with Champaign County Forest Preserves
All ages. No registration required.

First Chapter Fight Club: Grades K-3
2026-07-06 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-07-20 13:00 - 14:00
Don’t judge a book by its cover! Judge it by its first chapter! Listen to Ms. Becca and Ms. Ty read the first chapters of four different books, then pit them against each other in a battle of the books to decide the winner!
Each session will focus on a different genre:
June 8: Animal Stories
June 22: Realistic Fiction
July 6: Fantasy
July 20: Spooky Stories
Entering grades K-3. No registration required.

First Chapter Fight Club: Grades 4-6
2026-07-06 14:30 - 15:30, 2026-07-20 14:30 - 15:30
Don’t judge a book by its cover! Judge it by its first chapter! Listen to Ms. Becca and Ms. Ty read the first chapters of four different books, then pit them against each other in a battle of the books to decide the winner!
Each session will focus on a different genre:
June 8: Animal Stories
June 22: Realistic Fiction
July 6: Fantasy
July 20: Spooky Stories
Entering grades 4-6. No registration required.

Yoga on the Lawn
2026-07-06 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-07-13 18:00 - 19:00
Join us outdoors for a welcoming all-levels yoga class led by Colleen Crawford. Each session offers approachable instruction with options demonstrated throughout, so you can decide whether to challenge yourself or simply relax.
Each class is unique and no experience is required. Please bring your own mat. A limited number of mats are available to borrow.
Adults. Register for each session individually.

Dates and Times:
Wednesday, June 3, 6:00-7:00 pm
Wednesday, June 10, 6:00-7:00 pm
Monday, July 6, 6:00-7:00 pm
Monday, July 13, 6:00-7:00 pm

About Colleen Crawford, the Instructor
Colleen Crawford is an experienced fitness instructor, personal trainer, and yoga teacher. She has been teaching since 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.

Baby Storytime
2026-07-07 09:30 - 09:50, 2026-07-14 09:30 - 09:50, 2026-07-21 09:30 - 09:50
Bring your baby to the Library for a fun storytime featuring lap bounces, songs, rhymes, and books!
This storytime is designed especially for our littlest library lovers (ages 0-2 years) and their caregivers!

All Ages Storytime
2026-07-08 10:00 - 10:30, 2026-07-15 10:00 - 10:30, 2026-07-22 10:00 - 10:30
Join us for storytime on Wednesday mornings in June and July! This storytime is geared toward children ages 2-5 with a caregiver, but children of all ages are welcome! There will be books, rhymes, songs, and more!
Ages 2-5 & caregivers. No registration required.

Wonder Club: STEM in Space
2026-07-08 15:00 - 16:00
Join us every Wednesday afternoon for fun activities that will make you wonder! Explore topics like marine biology, gardening, art, weather, and so much more! Each session will feature a different topic for inquisitive minds. Registration is required. Please register for each session separately.
This session’s topic is STEM in Space.
Friendly aliens are landing on Earth! Your challenge: build a landing module that will protect the aliens as they crash through the atmosphere.
Entering grades 2-5. Register for each session individually.

Cookbook Club: A Taste of America
2026-07-09 18:30 - 19:30
Cookbook Club invites home cooks and food lovers to gather, share, and sample a variety of dishes inspired by a featured cookbook or theme. Participants choose a recipe to prepare at home and bring it to share with the group while enjoying conversation about cooking, ingredients, and food traditions.
In July, inspired by the 100th anniversary of Route 66 and the 250th anniversary of the country, participants will choose and prepare classic recipes that represent different states and/or regions of the United States.
Adults. 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.

Movie and a Craft: Zootopia 2
2026-07-11 13:00 - 15:30
Join us for a screening of Zootopia 2 on the big screen in the meeting room, and stay for a fun themed craft! Children of all ages and caregivers are welcome!
All ages. No 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.

Tuesday Night Book Club
2026-07-14 18:30 - 20:00
Join us for thoughtful conversation and good company at our monthly Tuesday Night Book Club! We read a mix of popular fiction and standout titles across genres, with an emphasis on stories that spark meaningful discussion. New members are always welcome. No registration is required. Copies of each month’s selection are available at the Library.
Dates and Books:
June 9: Tom Lake by Ann Patchett
July 14: The 100 Years of Lenni and Margot by Marianne Cronin
August 11: All the Colors of the Dark by Chris Whitaker
Adults. No registration required.

Wondering what books we’ve previously read for Tuesday Night Book Club? Check out our Tuesday Night Book Club Picks list!

Wonder Club: Caring for Creepy Crawlies
2026-07-15 15:00 - 16:00
Join us every Wednesday afternoon for fun activities that will make you wonder! Explore topics like marine biology, gardening, art, weather, and so much more! Each session will feature a different topic for inquisitive minds. Registration is required. Please register for each session separately.
This session’s topic is Caring for Creepy Crawlies.
Find out what goes into caring for unusual pets like reptiles, spiders, and more! We’ll even have a few friendly “Creepy Crawly” ambassadors for you to meet! This program is led by Elementary teacher and unusual pet hobbyist Phil Dreste.
Entering grades 2-5. Register for each session individually.

Discover Your Digital Library
2026-07-16 18:30 - 20:00
Learn how to make the most of your library’s online resources. This hands-on session will introduce the digital services available for eBooks, audiobooks, magazines, newspapers and more. We’ll cover how to access materials at home, downloading apps, and using features on your phone, tablet or computer. Bring your device or borrow one of ours to explore everything your digital library has to offer.
Adults. Registration required.

Outdoor Storytime
2026-07-18 16:00 - 16:30
Join us on the library lawn once a month for a special outdoor storytime! Ms. Becca will share books, rhymes, and songs geared toward children ages 2-5 and caregivers, but children of all ages are welcome to join!
In the event of inclement weather, the storytime will be moved indoors.
Ages 2-5/ children of all ages. No registration required.

Ice Cream Social
2026-07-19 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 the popular duo Cherry and Jerry. 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.

Adult Crafternoon: Painted Terracotta Pot
2026-07-21 13:00 - 14:30
Enjoy a relaxing afternoon crafting unique projects while connecting with fellow crafters. All supplies are provided.
Dates and Crafts:
June 16: Create a suncatcher
July 21: Painted terracotta pot
August 18: No-sew fabric pumpkin
Adults. Registration required due to limited supplies.

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.
