Mahomet Public Library

Elementary Explorers
2025-02-05 15:30 - 16:30, 2025-02-12 15:30 - 16:30, 2025-02-19 13:30 - 14:30, 2025-02-26 15:30 - 16:30 (America/Chicago)
Join us every Wednesday for a fun, one hour after school program! Activities will rotate monthly. 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.
January: LEGO Club

January 15 & 29: regular time (3:30-4:30 pm)
January 22: early dismissal (1:30-2:30 pm)

February: Art Club

February 5, 12, 26: regular time (3:30-4:30 pm)
February 19: early dismissal (1:30-2:30 pm)

March: Pokémon Club

March 5 & 26: regular time (3:30-4:30 pm)
March 12: early dismissal (1:30-2:30 pm)
March 19: no meeting

April: Maker’s Club

April 2: no meeting
April 9: early dismissal (1:30-2:30 pm)
April 16, 23, 30: regular time (3:30-4:30 pm)

Grades K-5. No registration required.

Little Groovers! Music and Movement
2025-02-06 10:00 - 10:30, 2025-02-20 10:00 - 10:30
Join us for a fun-filled music and movement program designed for toddlers and preschoolers age 2-5 and their caregivers. In this interactive program, children will sing, dance, and move to a variety of exciting songs that engage their imaginations, enhance motor skills, and encourage social interaction.
For children ages 2-5 and their caregivers. No registration required.

Dates (approximately every other Thursday):
January 23
February 6
February 20
March 6
March 27
April 10

Cartoon Club
2025-02-06 15:30 - 17:00
Are you a cartoon fanatic? Join our Cartoon Club, a club for discussing cartoons instead of books! We’ll come together, watch two episodes of a cartoon, and then discuss it in the same way a book club would.
Grades 3-8. No registration required.

Dates (First Thursdays):
February 6
March 6
April 3

Preschool Playdate
2025-02-07 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-02-14 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-02-21 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.
Ages 3-5. No registration required.
Please note: There will NOT be Preschool Playdate on April 25 due to the book sale.

Teen After Hours Craft Night: Needle Felted Hearts
2025-02-07 17:30 - 19:00
Craft with friends each month at the Library! You bring yourself; we’ll provide all the materials for the project, plus pizza and snacks!
Dates and Crafts:
February 7: Needle Felted Hearts
March 7: Tote bag decorating
April 4: Mini terrariums

Grades 6-12. Registration required for each session.

Murder at Sutter's Hill Ranch: Murder Mystery Fundraiser Dinner
2025-02-08 18:00 - 21:00
Sutter’s Hill used to be one of the biggest and richest ranches in California, until financial setbacks and scheming brought on hard times. The matriarch of the ranch has invited the whole town to dinner and an announcement of a business venture that may save the ranch. But not everyone wants the venture to succeed. Family drama, hidden secrets and radical environmentalists may all combine and result in murder!
You are invited. Put on your best “Yellowstone-style” duds and come out for good chow, drinks and a chance to solve the Murder at Sutter’s Hill Ranch. Tickets for our annual murder mystery fundraiser usually sell out fast, so get yours today.
Adults. Ticket ($55) required.
As of Saturday, February 1, this event is SOLD OUT. No more tickets are available. Thank you for your interest!

The Menu:
The dinner will feature barbecue from Project 47 in Mahomet.
Each person will get pulled pork or beef brisket, macaroni and cheese, potato salad, cornbread and green beans. A variety of desserts are included. Each guest gets two tickets good for a beer/seltzer/wine. Non-alcoholic drinks are unlimited.
Please let us know any special food needs (such as vegetarian or gluten free) ahead of time so that we can accommodate you.

Dungeons & Dragons Club
2025-02-09 13:30 - 16:30, 2025-02-23 13:30 - 16:30
Join us for exciting DnD adventures that encourage creativity, strategy, and teamwork! There’s sure to be fun at every session. This is a continuous campaign beginning from character level 1. Players should expect to attend each session.
Grades 6-12. Your registration is for all of the sessions together.
Dates:
Sunday, January 12
Sunday, January 26
Sunday, February 9
Sunday, February 23
Sunday, March 9
Sunday, March 23
Sunday, April 6

Baby Storytime
2025-02-11 09:30 - 09:50, 2025-02-18 09:30 - 09:50, 2025-02-25 09:30 - 09:50
Bring your baby to storytime on Tuesday mornings at the Library! There will be songs, bounces, and books!

Ages 0-18 months. No registration required.
Please Note: There will not be Baby Storytime on April 1 due to the election.

Toddler Storytime
2025-02-11 10:00 - 10:30, 2025-02-18 10:00 - 10:30, 2025-02-25 10:00 - 10:30
Join us on Tuesday mornings to enjoy storytime for toddlers and caregivers. There will be songs, rhymes, and stories!
Ages 18 months-3 years. No registration required.
Please note: There will NOT be Toddler Storytime on April 1 due to the election.

Tuesday Night Book Club
2025-02-11 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 14: West with Giraffes by Lynda Rutledge
February 11: The Rom-Commers by Katherine Center
March 11: Sea of Tranquility by Emily St. John Mandel
April 8: The Briar Club by Kate Quinn
May 13: True Biz by Sara Novic
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
2025-02-12 10:00 - 10:30, 2025-02-19 10:00 - 10:30, 2025-02-26 10:00 - 10:30
Join us on Wednesday mornings for storytime for preschoolers and caregivers. There will be songs, movement, and books!
Ages 3-5. No registration required.
Please note: There will NOT be Preschool Storytime on April 2 due to the election.

Valentine Bingo
2025-02-13 13:00 - 14:30
Get ready to shout “BINGO!” in an afternoon filled with fun and anticipation. Local businesses have generously donated exciting prizes. Ensure your spot by registering in advance – this event is tailored for those ages 18 and above. Join us for this delightful Valentine-themed event!
Adults. Registration is required.

A HUGE thank you to the following businesses for donating prizes (listed in alphabetical order):

Briks Pizzeria
Bulldog Automotive
Chophouse on Main
Daddy’s Food Group: Ice Daddy’s, Patty Daddy’s, Mahomet Chocolate Company
Flora Design Studio
Flow Yoga
The Hive Honey Beetique
Leland’s Barbershop
The Little Things
The Main Scoop
OS Salon
Poke Shack
Rad Lad Games
The Rock Counseling Group
Yellow & Co.

Adult Crafternoon: Tote Bag Decorating
2025-02-18 13:00 - 14:30
Join us for creativity, conversation, and fun each month at the Library! Learn a new skill and make a craft with supplies provided by the Library.
Dates and Crafts:
January 21: Yarn Wrapped Letter Craft
February 18: Tote Bag Decorating
March 18: Introduction to Paper Quilling
April 15: Decoupaged Wooden Boxes
For adults. Registration required (register for each session individually).

ILP: Slowing Down with Amy Tan
2025-02-19 19:00 - 20:00
National Humanities Medal winner and bestselling author of The Joy Luck Club, Amy Tan joins us to share on her body of work and reflect on the wonder of slowing down and savoring the quiet moments. Her connection to nature is captured in her latest, The Backyard Bird Chronicles, a collection of sketches and essays which debuted at #1 on both the New York Times and the Indie bestseller list.
Born in the U.S. to immigrant parents from China, Tan’s first bestselling novel, The Joy Luck Club, offered a look at the immigration experience from the perspective of mothers and daughters. Other New York Times best-sellers followed, including The Kitchen God’s Wife, The Hundred Secret Senses, The Bonesetter’s Daughter, Saving Fish from Drowning, and The Valley of Amazement. Tan is also the author of two children’s books, a memoir, and other works. In keeping with her love of science and childhood love of doodling, she recently took up nature journal sketching. When she found herself overwhelmed by our increasingly divisive culture, she turned to nature and the world of bird life outside her own window.
This event is made possible by Illinois Libraries Present (ILP), 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).
ILP is committed to inclusion and accessibility. To request accommodations, please email illinoislibrariespresent@gmail.com.
Adults. Via Zoom. Registration is required.

Adult Take and Make Kits
2025-02-24 09:00 - 2025-02-25 20:00
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 27: Wool Dryer Balls
Beginning February 24: Hand Warmers
Beginning March 31: Seed Starter Kit
Beginning April 28: Wind chime

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.

CANCELED: No More Technology Tantrums
2025-02-24 18:00 - 19:30
Join us for a parenting seminar at the library, where we tackle the challenges of technology in today’s homes. Parenting coach Christine Leeb will help us learn how to set healthy boundaries, foster strong relationships with your kids, and use technology to support, not disrupt, your parenting efforts.
Get practical tips on teaching self-control, preventing tech overload, and creating a balanced family environment. Don’t miss this opportunity to take control of your family’s tech use and promote healthier connections at home. Register now to reserve your spot!
Adults. Registration required. Everyone who registers and attends the program will be entered into a raffle for a $25 gift card from Dr. G’s Brainworks!

Game Night at the Library: Wingspan
2025-02-27 18:00 - 20:00
Join us for a fun game night featuring Wingspan, a popular strategy board game about birdwatching and conservation! Perfect for beginners and experienced players, don’t miss this opportunity to play and connect with fellow board game enthusiasts!
Ages 14+. Registration required.
