Fall Book Sale
2025-10-12 13:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago)
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

Baby Storytime
2025-10-14 09:30 - 09:50, 2025-10-21 09:30 - 09:50, 2025-10-28 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
2025-10-14 10:00 - 10:30, 2025-10-21 10:00 - 10:30, 2025-10-28 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!

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.

Preschool Storytime
2025-10-15 10:00 - 10:30, 2025-10-22 10:00 - 10:30, 2025-10-29 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
2025-10-15 15:30 - 16:30, 2025-10-22 13:30 - 14:30, 2025-10-29 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.

Little Groovers: Music and Movement
2025-10-16 10:00 - 10:30, 2025-10-30 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.

Preschool Playdate
2025-10-17 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-10-24 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-10-31 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.

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 (?)

Spice Up Your Kitchen
2025-10-23 18:30 - 19:30
Discover the art of cooking with spices in this flavorful workshop. This session will introduce key spices, offer tips for pairing and using them, and help build confidence in the kitchen. Perfect for home cooks of all levels.
Presented by Anurita Mangar.

Teen After Hours: Zombie Barbies
2025-10-24 17:30 - 19:00
Celebrate spooky season with pizza, friends, and a creepy craft. With a little creativity and an abundance of craft supplies, turn an ordinary Barbie into something truly bone-chilling.
This is an after-hours event for students in grades 6-12.

Book or Treat
2025-10-25 10:00 - 12:00
Show off your Halloween costumes and head to the Library for some spook-tacular crafts and giveaways!
Each child will receive a free book and goodie bag!

Halloween BINGO and Costume Contest
2025-10-28 18:30 - 20:00
Adult Halloween program. Join us for a spooky evening of Halloween Bingo at the library!
Dress up in your favorite costume (optional but encouraged) and compete for fun prizes for BINGO and a costume contest!

Storytime with the Royals
2025-10-30 16:00 - 16:30
Put on your tiaras and crowns and join us for a royalty-themed storytime, featuring a special performance from Lyric Theatre’s production of Anastasia!
Miss Becca will read a royalty-themed book, and then the Lyric Theatre students will perform two songs and the princess will answer questions from the audience.
For ages 2-10. No registration required.
