Mahomet Public Library

Yoga on the Lawn
2023-07-29 09:15 - 10:15, 2023-07-05 18:00 - 19:00, 2023-06-24 09:15 - 10:15, 2023-06-07 23:00 - 2023-06-08 00:00 (America/Chicago)
Downward Facing Dog. Warrior Pose. Lotus Position. Join us for a session of yoga on the library lawn led by Certified Yoga Instructor Colleen Crawford.
Registration is required. Register for each session individually by clicking on the date below. Participants should bring their own yoga mats.

Dates and Times:
Wednesday, June 7 – 6:00 pm
Saturday, June 24 – 9:15 am
Wednesday, July 5 – 6:00 pm
Saturday, July 29 – 9:15 am
About the Presenter:
Colleen Crawford holds several yoga certifications, including Yoga 200hr-RYT, an NSCA Certified Personal Trainer, a Certified Pre-e and Postnatal Coach, PiYo, Turbo Kick, Insanity, and Barre Above.

Writers' Workshop
2023-07-20 18:00 - 2023-07-21 19:00, 2023-07-06 18:00 - 2023-07-07 19:00, 2023-06-22 18:00 - 2023-06-23 19:00, 2023-06-08 18:00 - 2023-06-09 19:00
Take time to write this summer! Any community member (18 and up) interested in writing in any genre (poetry, fiction, non-fiction) is welcome to join us at the library to discuss different aspects of the craft of writing.
Registration is required.
Writers’ Workshop Sessions and Registration:
Register for each session individually by clicking on the date.
June 8: Writing process Q&A with published author, Ekta R. Garg
June 22: Nature writing at Lake of the Woods (meet at the Botanical Gardens)
July 6: Writers’ Workshop (writers share work and give feedback to others)
July 20: TBD

Step Into STEM!
2023-07-19 15:00 - 16:30, 2023-07-05 15:00 - 16:30, 2023-06-21 15:00 - 16:30, 2023-06-07 20:00 - 21:30
Come and put science, technology, engineering, and math skills to work! At each session, we will tackle a fun STEM project that encourages participants to think outside the box when solving everyday problems.

Grades 2-5. Registration is required. Register for each session individually by clicking on the date below.

Dates (Every Other Wednesday) and Times:
June 7, 3:00-4:30 pm
June 21, 3:00-4:30 pm
July 5, 3:00-4:30 pm
July 19, 3:00-4:30 pm

Stitching Circle
2023-07-18 13:00 - 14:00, 2023-06-20 13:00 - 14:00
Enjoy a crafty hobby this summer while making new friends! Participants are welcome to bring their own fiber arts projects (crochet, knitting, embroidery, etc…). Supplies will also be available for use.
Dates:
June 20
July 18
August 15
Stitching Circle is a part of our Adult Craft Connection Program series.

Movie on the Lawn
2023-07-15 19:00 - 22:30, 2023-06-25 00:00 - 03:30
Each month, we’ll host an outdoor movie showing on the library lawn, sponsored by the Matt Difanis Team – RE/MAX Realty Associates. The movie will begin at 8:30 PM. However, we’ll have Ice Daddy’s and yard games on the lawn starting at 7:00 PM, so come early to get a seat and hang out! Attendees are also welcome to bring their own snacks. Bring along some yard chairs or picnic blankets.
June 24: Little Mermaid (1989)
July 15: Indiana Jones – Raiders of the Lost Arc
August 12: Toy Story I
In the event of unfavorable weather conditions, the program will be canceled and will not be rescheduled.

Adult Crafternoon
2023-07-11 13:00 - 14:00, 2023-06-06 18:00 - 19:00
Get crafty with your friends or make some new friends!
Join us each month as we craft together! You can bring your own project to work on or create a project provided by the Library.
Dates and Crafts:
June 6: Summer Button Starfish
July 11: Stitched Bookmark
August 1: Acrylic Pour Painting
Adult Crafternoons are part of our Adult Craft Connection Program series.

Write On! Teen Writing Group
2023-06-29 18:00 - 2023-06-30 19:00, 2023-06-15 18:00 - 2023-06-16 19:00, 2023-06-01 18:00 - 2023-06-02 19:00
Keep up your writing skills over the summer! This writing group for teens will meet every other Thursday to talk about writing, share work, connect with fellow writers, and explore different literary forms.
Registration is required. Grades 6-12.
Sessions:
June 1, 6:00-7:00 pm: Pizza party and chat with published YA and middle grade author Jessika Fleck
June 15, 6:00-7:00 pm: Nature writing at Lake of the Woods (meet at the Botanical Gardens)
June 29, 6:00-7:00 pm: Poetry workshop
July 13, 6:00-7:00 pm: TBD
Register for each session individually:
June 1
June 15
June 29
July 13

Family Fun Friday: Un-Lazy "River"
2023-06-26 08:00 - 17:00
You might know what a lazy river is, but come by the Library to experience something completely different! Families will have the opportunity to choose a fun pool floatie to wear as they complete an obstacle course outside the Library.
Part of the Library’s Family Fun Friday series.

School's Out Kona Ice Party
2023-05-23 13:30 - 16:00
The last day of school is Tuesday, May 23 and Classic Plumbing Inc is once again helping us celebrate by sponsoring a visit from Kona Ice of Champaign!

So stop by between 1:30 and 4:00pm and get a free shaved ice, then get signed up for summer reading!
Note: If it rains, we will open the meeting room for you to enjoy your ice and stay dry!
