Baby Storytime
2024-04-09 09:30 - 09:50, 2024-04-16 09:30 - 09:50, 2024-04-23 09:30 - 09:50 (America/Chicago)
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 Tuesday, March 19.

Toddler Storytime
2024-04-09 10:00 - 10:30, 2024-04-16 10:00 - 10:30, 2024-04-23 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 Tuesday, March 19.

Tuesday Night Book Club
2024-04-09 18:30 - 20:00
Join us at the Library on the second Tuesday of each month as we discuss that month’s great read!
January 16: The Lager Queen of Minnesota by J. Ryan Stradal
February 13: Maame by Jessica George
March 12: The Dictionary of Lost Words by Pip Williams
April 9: Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano
May 14: Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus
June 11: Vera Wong’s Unsolicited Advice for Murderers by Jesse Q. Sutano
July 9: Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt
August 13: The Wishing Game by Meg Shaffer
No registration required.

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

Preschool Storytime
2024-04-10 10:00 - 10:30, 2024-04-17 10:00 - 10:30, 2024-04-24 10:00 - 10:30
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 Wednesday, April 3.

Elementary Explorers
2024-04-10 13:30 - 14:30, 2024-04-17 15:30 - 16:30, 2024-04-24 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.
December: LEGO Club

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

January: Art Club

January 10, 17, 24: regular time (3:30-4:30 pm)
January 31: early dismissal (1:30-2:30 pm)

February: LEGO Club

February 7, 14, 28: regular time (3:30-4:30 pm)
February 21: early dismissal (1:30-2:30 pm)

March: Art Club

March 6: early dismissal (1:30-2:30 pm)
March 20, 27: regular time (3:30-4:30 pm)
No Art Club on March 13.

April: LEGO Club

April 3, 17, 24: regular time (3:30-4:30 pm)
April 10: early dismissal (1:30-2:30 pm)

Grades K-5. No registration required.

CANCELED: Spring Critical Conversations Book Club
2024-04-11 19:00 - 20:00, 2024-04-25 19:00 - 20:00
THIS BOOK CLUB HAS BEEN CANCELED. STAY TUNED FOR FUTURE CRITICAL CONVERSATIONS BOOK CLUB SESSIONS.
Join us on Zoom for Critical Conversations, a book club focused on important cultural topics in contemporary society. This spring, we’ll be reading 400 Souls: A Community History of African America, 1619-2019, edited by Ibram Kendi and Keisha Blain.
Dates:
March 21
April 11
April 25

Adults. Registration is required. After you register, you will receive the link for the Zoom meeting.

Preschool Playdate
2024-04-12 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-04-26 10:00 - 11:00
Children (ages 3-5) 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 April 5 or 19.

Pen to Paper: Creative Writing Workshop for Adults
2024-04-13 14:00 - 15:30
Get creative! This monthly writing workshop is for adults (ages 18+). Writers will have a chance to share their work and receive feedback from fellow writers.
Registration is required. Please note: Your registration includes all the sessions. Please let us know if you are unable to attend one of the sessions.

Stitching Circle
2024-04-16 13:00 - 15:00
Enjoy a crafty hobby and conversation each month! Participants are welcome to bring their own fiber arts projects (crochet, knitting, embroidery, etc…) or any crafty hobby. Beginners are welcome! A selection of basic supplies will also be available for use.
Dates:
January 23
February 20
April 16

No meeting in March or May.
Stitching Circle is a part of our Adult Craft Connection Program series. No registration required.

Spring Book Sale
2024-04-18 17:00 - 20:00, 2024-04-19 09:00 - 18:00, 2024-04-20 09:00 - 17:00, 2024-04-21 13:00 - 16:00
Thursday, April 18 | 5:00 – 8:00 pm (preview night for Friends members only; you can join at the door)
Friday, April 19 | 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Saturday, April 20 | 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Sunday, April 21 | 1:00 – 4:00 pm

Senior Treats and Topics
2024-04-22 14:30 - 15:30
Designed for our retired adults, each month promises an exciting speaker with insights on various topics, accompanied by delightful treats! Join us for a thrilling blend of knowledge…and indulgence!

January 22: Understanding Medicare with Nicole Mitchell of Champaign County Healthcare consumers – RESCHEDULED for Thursday, March 21 from 2:00-3:00 pm (more info here)
February 26: Using Library e-Resources with Library Director John Howard
March 25: Improving Mood & Finding Happiness as We Age with Staci McNicholl from The Rock Counseling Group
April 22: Ways to Pay Online with Nick Schneider of First State Bank of Forrest

No registration required.

Teen Art Night: Beaded Friendship Bracelet or Keychain
2024-04-25 18:00 - 19:30
Calling all creative teens! Each session is a unique opportunity to explore a craft or art project tailored just for you. This program is open to students in grades 6-12. Unleash your artistic talents and join us for a fantastic journey of creativity and self-expression!

Dates and Projects:
February 29: Book Nook
April 25: Beaded Friendship Bracelet or Keychain

Grades 6-12. Registration is required.

Firm Foundations Social: Sensory Exploration Stations
2024-04-27 11:00 - 12:00
Have a sensory and social experience with pre-school children of all ages! Stations will include Play-doh, water, and more!
This is a social mixer for children ages 0-5 who are enrolled in our Firm Foundations program and their caregivers.

CANCELED: Role With It! Play Reading Group
2024-04-28 14:00 - 16:30
Join the Library’s play-reading group for theatre enthusiasts! We’ll get together every other month to do a live reading of a full-length play. Participants will be assigned roles and receive their own copy of the script at the meeting. After the reading, we’ll discuss our thoughts about the play.

February 25: Our Town by Thornton Wilder
CANCELED – April 28: The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde

For teens and adults. Registration for each session is required.

Adult Take and Make Kit
2024-04-29 - 2024-05-01
Take home a craft to make! Our take-and-make crafts come with all the supplies needed for a project.

Dates and Crafts:
Beginning January 29: Wooden bead keychain
Beginning February 26: Yarn stamped greeting cards
Beginning March 25: Pinecone clothespin
Beginning April 29: DIY lip balm
Beginning May 27: Clay pot mushroom

Stop by the Library to pick up a free kit. Kits are available while supplies last. Limit one kit per person, please!
Adult take-and-make crafts are part of our Adult Craft Connection series.

Firm Foundations Parenting Session: Preparing Your Child for Preschool or Kindergarten
2024-04-29 17:30 - 19:00
Join Mahomet-Seymour School teachers as they discuss preparing your child for preschool or kindergarten!
This session takes place at Middletown-Prairie, with pizza and childcare provided.

Schedule for the evening:
5:30 pm: Pizza
6:00-7:00 pm: Speaker

If you need childcare, please register. Otherwise, no registration is required. For parents of children enrolled in our Firm Foundations program.

Fifth Annual Jigsaw Puzzle Contest
2024-05-04 13:00 - 15:00
This popular event is back! Get ready to piece together a victory at the Library’s yearly puzzle competition. Race against the clock and complete a 500-piece jigsaw puzzle faster than competing teams. Are you up for the challenge?
Registration as a team of up to 4 people is required. All ages welcome.
