Teen D&D Club
2025-10-19 13:30 - 16:30, 2025-11-09 13:30 - 16:30 (America/Chicago)
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.

Baby Storytime
2025-10-21 09:30 - 09:50, 2025-10-28 09:30 - 09:50, 2025-11-04 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
2025-10-21 10:00 - 10:30, 2025-10-28 10:00 - 10:30, 2025-11-04 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!

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 (?)

Preschool Storytime
2025-10-22 10:00 - 10:30, 2025-10-29 10:00 - 10:30, 2025-11-05 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
2025-10-22 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.

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.

Preschool Playdate
2025-10-24 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-10-31 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-11-07 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.

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!

Little Groovers: Music and Movement
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.

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.

Jr. D&D Club
2025-11-01 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!

Braver Angels Debate - Resolved: Abolish the Electoral College
2025-11-04 18:30 - 20:00
Should the Electoral College be abolished? Two of our last five presidential elections have been won by candidates who did not receive the support of the majority of the electorate. Should we be concerned about this? What do you think? Join Braver Angels for a debate on the topic –”Resolved: Abolish the Electoral College.”
Residents are invited to attend and participate in the debate. Braver Angels debates encourage listening and active conversation. They are moderated to ensure that conversation remains civil and that both sides of the question are heard. The resolution is offered as a starting place for conversation, and does not reflect the views of the Mahomet Public Library. The Library hosts these debates to promote friendly and productive discussion of the difficult issues facing our society.
For adults. No registration required.

Elementary Explorers: Lego Club
2025-11-05 13:30 - 14:30
Students in grades K-5 are welcome to join us after school for an hour of free-building with the library’s massive collection of legos!

Wits Workout
2025-11-06 10:00 - 11:00
Join Extension Program Coordinator Vanessa Jones for Wits Workout. This fun and engaging class features interactive activities designed to challenge your mind and support brain health. It’s never too early, or too late, to start giving your brain the attention it deserves.
Come ready to challenge your mind, have some fun, and leave feeling energized and empowered!

Cookbook Club
2025-11-06 18:30 - 20:00
By popular request, November is all about desserts! From pies and cakes to cookies and puddings; if it’s sweet, it’s welcome.
Choose any dessert recipe to make and share, along with a copy of your recipe.
A selection of dessert cookbooks will be available at the library for inspiration.
Please note the time change from 6:00 to 6:30.

Craft Lab: Makerspace for Adults
2025-11-08 13:00 - 15:00
We will provide space to create, experiment and connect with fellow makers. You can bring your own project to work on or try something new.
Cricut machine, sewing machine, ChompSaw cardboard cutter, button (pin/magnet) maker and more. Plus some supplies available to use, such as yarn, thread, paper, crochet hooks, knitting needles and more.
All skill levels are welcome.
Registration preferred but not required. You can drop in or stay the whole time.
