Mahomet Public Library

Preschool Storytime
2023-09-13 10:00 - 10:30, 2023-09-06 10:00 - 10:30 (America/Chicago)
Join us on Wednesday mornings for storytime for preschoolers (ages 3-5) and caregivers. There will be songs, movement, and books!
Please note: There will NOT be Preschool Storytime on October 25 or November 22.

Tuesday Night Book Club
2023-09-12 18:30 - 20:00
Join us at the Library on the second Tuesday of each month as we discuss that month’s great read!
September 12: The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry by Gabrielle Zevin
October 10: Once There Were Wolves by Charlotte McConaghy
November 14: The Good Left Undone by Adrianna Tigiani
December 12: Wishin’ and Hopin’ by Wally Lamb
No registration required.

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

Toddler Storytime
2023-09-12 10:00 - 10:30, 2023-09-05 10:00 - 10:30
Join us on Tuesday mornings for storytime for toddlers (ages 18 months – 3 years) and caregivers. There will be songs, rhymes, and stories!
Please note: There will NOT be storytime on October 24.

Baby Storytime
2023-09-12 09:30 - 09:50, 2023-09-05 09:30 - 09:50
Bring your baby to storytime on Tuesday mornings at the Library! There will be songs, bounces, and books!
Please note: There will NOT be Baby Storytime on October 24.

Preschool Playdate
2023-09-08 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-09-01 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.
Please note: There will NOT be Preschool Playdate on October 20 or November 24.

Write On! Teen Writing Group
2023-09-07 18:00 - 19:00
Keep your writing skills sharp! This writing group for teens will meet monthly to talk about different aspects of the writing process and take turns sharing our work with the group. Creative writers of all levels are welcome!
Register for each session individually. Grades 6-12.

Session Dates:
September 7
October 12
November 9

Illinois Libraries Present: The Power of Story with Colson Whitehead
2023-09-06 19:00 - 20:00
Kicking off our third season, we are thrilled to welcome two-time Pulitzer Prize winning author Colson Whitehead to our Illinois libraries. The #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Underground Railroad, The Nickel Boys, Harlem Shuffle, The Noble Hustle, Zone One, Sag Harbor, The Intuitionist, John Henry Days, Apex Hides the Hurt, and a collection of essays, Whitehead is only the fourth writer to win two Pulitzers in the Fiction category (for The Underground Railroad in 2017 and The Nickel Boys in 2020). His highly anticipated latest novel, Crook Manifesto, is a darkly funny tale of a city under siege, but also a sneakily searching portrait of the meaning of family.
His reviews, essays, and fiction have appeared in the New York Times, The New Yorker, New York Magazine, Harper’s and Granta. Whitehead has received a MacArthur Fellowship and Guggenheim Fellowship and the Library of Congress Prize for American Fiction, among others. In 2023, President Biden awarded Whitehead a National Endowment for the Humanities Medal. He has taught extensively, including at Columbia University, Princeton University, and Brooklyn College, and has been a Writer-in-Residence at Vassar College, the University of Richmond, and University of Wyoming. He lives in New York City.
Via Zoom. Registration is required.

This event is made possible by Illinois Libraries Present, 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).

Elementary Explorers
2023-09-06 15:30 - 16:30
Join us every Wednesday for a fun, one hour after school program! Activities will alternate monthly between Art Club and LEGO Club. 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.
September: Art Club

September 6, 13, 27: regular time (3:30-4:30 pm)
September 20: early dismissal (1:30-2:30 pm)

October: LEGO Club

October 4, 11: regular time (3:30-4:30 pm)
October 18: early dismissal (1:30-2:30 pm)
No club meeting on October 25

November: Art Club

November 1: early dismissal (1:30-2:30 pm)
November 8, 15, 29: regular time (3:30-4:30 pm)
No club meeting on November 22

December: LEGO Club

December 6: early dismissal (1:30-2:30 pm)
December 13: regular time (3:30-4:30 pm)

Grades K-5. No registration required.

Cookbook Club
2023-09-05 18:00 - 19:30
This program is perfect for adults who enjoy cooking and sharing food together. All experience levels are welcome! Each Cookbook Club meeting will feature a selected cookbook and attendees will bring a dish from the book to share. This month, the featured cookbook is Modern Comfort Food by Ina Garten.
Copies of the cookbook will be available one month in advance at the Library’s Circulation Desk. Registered participants will receive a link to a Google form to include the name of the dish they will be bringing. Participants may contact Alyssa with any questions.
Registration is required.

Cookbooks:
September 5: Modern Comfort Food by Ina Garten
November 7: Smitten Kitten Keepers by Deb Perelman

Adult Crafternoon
2023-09-05 13:00 - 14:00
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 unique craft with instructions and supplies provided by the Library.
Dates and Crafts:
September 5: Fall banner with book page leaves
October 3: Gnomes
November 7: Scandinavian Felt Trees
Adult Crafternoons are part of our Adult Craft Connection Program series.
No registration required. No meeting in December.

Pen to Paper: Creative Writing Workshop for Adults
2023-09-02 14:00 - 15:00
Get creative! This monthly writing workshop is for adults (aged 18+). Writers will have a chance to share their work and receive feedback from fellow writers.
Registration is required.

Stitching Circle
2023-08-15 13:00 - 14:00, 2023-07-18 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
2023-08-12 19:00 - 22:30, 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
2023-08-01 13:00 - 14:00, 2023-07-11 13:00 - 14:00
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.

Yoga on the Lawn
2023-07-29 09:15 - 10:15, 2023-07-05 18:00 - 19:00
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
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
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

Write On! Teen Writing Group
2023-06-29 18:00 - 2023-06-30 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.
