Kickoff Meeting for our Library Expansion Campaign
2025-09-29 18:30 - 20:00 (America/Chicago)
We’re thrilled to invite you to the Kickoff Meeting for our Library Expansion Campaign—a chance for neighbors, friends, and library supporters to come together and celebrate the exciting future of our library.
When: Monday, September 29th 6:30 p.m.
Where: Mahomet Public Library Edgar Room
At this gathering you’ll:

Hear an overview of the expansion plans and what they’ll mean for our community
Enjoy heartfelt testimonials from fellow community members
Celebrate as we announce some important gifts to the campaignAfter the main program, volunteers who are helping with fundraising and communications will have a chance to meet up, share ideas, and plan their next steps together.

Your presence will help set the tone for this community effort. Whether you’re curious about the project or already involved, we’d love to see you there.
Thank you for helping our library grow right alongside our community!

Baby Storytime
2025-09-30 09:30 - 09:50, 2025-10-14 09:30 - 09:50, 2025-10-21 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 (age 0-18 months) and their caregivers!

Toddler Storytime
2025-09-30 10:00 - 10:30, 2025-10-14 10:00 - 10:30, 2025-10-21 10:00 - 10:30
Join us at the Library for a storytime specifically designed for toddlers (age 18 months to 3 years) and their caregivers, featuring songs, rhymes and books!

CANCELED: Chapter by Chapter: Read-Aloud Book Club for Kids
2025-09-30 15:30 - 16:45
PLEASE NOTE: This program has been canceled.
Join us each week as Ms. Becca reads Flora and Ulysses by Kate DiCamillo! After listening to a few chapters, stay for a brief discussion and themed activity!
For students in grades K-5.

7th Annual Library Crawl
2025-10-01 - 2025-11-01
Welcome to the 7th Annual IHLS Library Crawl! As a bibliophile, we know you will enjoy the interesting and beautiful buildings that house our library collections throughout central and southern Illinois.
How It Works:

Pick up your official passport from the Mahomet Library.
Travel around central and southern Illinois visiting participating public libraries. Go to each library’s circulation desk to get your passport stamped.
Visit 5 or more participating libraries (map here) throughout October to complete the Library Crawl. Discover the many library collections your library card gives you access to! Each library has a page in the 2025 Library Crawl Guidebook. Be sure to check this out for a list of local eateries and places of interest the library staff recommend. Remember, you can use your library card along the way to check out items at the libraries you visit. Then simply return them at your home library. Our statewide courier service will take care of the rest. This awesome service brings items back and forth making our collections available to all patrons.
Share the joy – take pictures along the way and post them with #IHLSLibraryCrawl2025 on social media.
Return your stamped passport to the Mahomet Library by the end of October for a freebie and raffle entry for a gift card!

Preschool Storytime
2025-10-01 10:00 - 10:30, 2025-10-15 10:00 - 10:30
Drop in for a fun-filled storytime designed for preschool-aged children (3-5 years) and their caregivers!
MPL storytimes feature a fun mix of songs, rhymes, and books!

Elementary Explorers: Gamers Club
2025-10-01 15:30 - 16:30, 2025-10-15 15:30 - 16:30
Join us for an after-school club perfect for gamers in grades K-5! Each week, we’ll do an activity centered around a different video game.
10/1: Pokemon BINGO
10/15: DIY Roblox Avatars
10/22 (Early Out): Minecraft Trivia
10/29: Super Mario Perler Beads
Please note: on early dismissal days (10/22), the program will run from 1:30-2:30.

Artifact Discovery with Museum of the Grand Prairie
2025-10-02 18:30 - 19:30
Join us at the library as a staff member from the Museum of the Grand Prairie showcases some artifacts from their education collection! Learn about the museum, local history, and interact with some unique artifacts.
No registration required!

Preschool Playdate
2025-10-03 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-10-17 10:00 - 11:00
Children (ages 2-5) 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.

Inspiring Future Aviators
2025-10-05 14:00 - 15:30
Bill Spencer from the Champaign County Radio Control Club (CCRCC) will inspire future aviators in grades 4-7 with an exciting presentation and activity introducing key concepts of aviation.
Registration is required and spots are limited.

Sew To Share: Zipper Bags
2025-10-07 18:00 - 20:00
Learn how to sew a small, practical zipper bag, then make a second to donate to a girl in need. This beginner-friendly sewing class lead by Cindy Guthrie includes step-by-step instruction, with all materials provided. Sewing machines will be available.
Space is limited; registration required.

Fall Book Sale
2025-10-09 17:00 - 20:00, 2025-10-10 09:00 - 18:00, 2025-10-11 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-10-12 13:00 - 16:00
Thursday, October 9 | 5:00 – 8:00 pm (preview night for Friends members only; you can join at the door)
Friday, October 10 | 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Saturday, October 11 | 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Sunday, October 12 | 1:00 – 4:00 pm

Tuesday Night Book Club
2025-10-14 18:30 - 19:30
Tuesday Night Book Club is a great way to connect with fellow book lovers. All are welcome! Grab your copy of the month’s book and we’ll talk about it with good company and great conversation.
September: Go As a River by Shelley Read
A sweeping epic of a young woman’s journey to becoming, set against the harsh beauty of mid-century Colorado.
October: The Unmaking of June Farrow by Adrienne Young
A woman discovers a family secret and embarks on a journey that will not only change both the past and the future, but also uncover the mysteries of her town.
November: The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon
An historical mystery inspired by the life and diary of Martha Ballard, a 18th century midwife.
December: Celebrate another year of reading! We’ll enjoy snacks, a book swap and good company to close out the year.

Little Groovers: Music and Movement
2025-10-16 10:00 - 10:30
This 30-minute program is perfect for children age 2-5 (and their caregivers) with a serious case of the wiggles!
We’ll explore rhythm, sound, and movement with a fun selection of songs and dances.

Cartoon Club
2025-10-16 15:30 - 17:00
Are you a cartoon fanatic? Join our Cartoon Club, a club for discussing cartoons instead of books!
We’ll watch two episodes of a cartoon, and then discuss it in the same way a book club would.

Grades 3-8. No registration required.

Sound Bath Meditation with Flow Yoga
2025-10-18 11:00 - 12:00
Join Flow Yoga for a relaxing and immersive sound bath meditation at the library. This experience use singing bowls, chimes and other instruments to help quiet the mind, release stress and promote relaxation.
No yoga or meditation experience is needed.

Jr. D&D Club
2025-10-18 13:30 - 15:30
Calling all young adventurers in grades 3-5! Join us at the Library for a series of one-shot D&D games led by community member Joe Trotter!
Players will practice problem solving and teamwork while engaging in exciting adventures filled with magic and action!

Teen D&D Club
2025-10-19 13:30 - 16:30
Library staff member, Ty, will lead a group of 6th-12th graders through a 5-part Dungeons and Dragons campaign. The group will meet once every three weeks and play through an extended campaign full of adventure and magic.

Dust Off Those Portraits: Mobile Memory Lab
2025-10-20 10:00 - 18:00
Dust off those old photographs and unbox those heirlooms! The Library is hosting a free Digitization Day event to help area residents preserve history for generations to come. Digitization Day is a unique opportunity for community members to play an active role in preserving local history. During this event, a cataloger from the Mobile Memory Lab, a service of Illinois Heartland Library System (IHLS), will carefully scan or photograph 2D and 3D family heirlooms and community artifacts in high resolution, work with owners to record important details about the items, and catalog them for inclusion in the Illinois Digital Archive.
Owners get access to the digital images while ensuring their family’s or business’ stories are shared with future generations.
Don’t miss this chance to preserve your story for generations to come!
Items to Bring:

Personal Photographs
Letters and Postcards
Manuscripts
Maps
Federal Government Documents
Historical Items (Realia)

Please note: All originals will be returned after scanning.
For adults. Please register for a time slot to bring in your items.

Adult Crafternoon
2025-10-21 13:00 - 14:30
Join us for an afternoon of crafting! All supplies will be provided for this beginner level projects.
Please register.
October:
Terrarium or “Terrorium” (spooky theme optional)
November:
Paint Like Me or Paint by Number (?)
