Mahomet Public Library

LEGO Club: Summer Edition
2025-07-17 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago)
Calling all LEGO lovers! Join us every month this summer for drop-in open play with our huge collection of LEGOs!
Dates:
June 19
July 17
Entering grades K-5. No registration required.

Intro to Genealogy
2025-07-17 18:30 - 19:30
Curious about your family history? Join genealogist Wendy Harris for this beginner friendly genealogy workshop where you will learn the basics of tracing your roots. Discover useful resources, research tips, and how to organize your findings.
Adults. Registration required.

Family Fun Friday: Bigger Bang Bubble Show
2025-07-18 10:00 - 11:00
Each Friday morning in June and July, we’ll have a fun event for all ages at the Library! Events will range from drop-in stations and outdoor activities to special presentations from professional performers.
Dates and Events:
June 6: Field Day at the Library! (outdoor activities and games; in the case of inclement weather, this will change to a drop-in craft program)
June 13: Magic with Joel Shoemaker*
June 20: Unlazy River (outdoor obstacle course; in the case of inclement weather, this will change to a drop-in craft program)
June 27: Do Art! With Do Art Productions*
July 11: Minecraft BINGO
July 18: Bigger Bang Bubble Show with Absolute Science*
July 25: Blast From the Past: Nostalgic Toys Open Play

*These special presentations end at 11:00 am instead of 11:30 am.
All ages. No registration required.

Pokémon Party
2025-07-19 13:00 - 15:00
Calling all Pokémon fans! Come help us celebrate all things Pokémon at the Library! We’ll have crafts and activities set up all around the Library.
All ages. No registration required.

Teen D&D Club
2025-07-20 13:30 - 16:30
Join us for exciting Dungeons and Dragons adventures that encourage creativity, problem solving, strategy, and teamwork! Library staff member, Ty, will lead players through exciting one-shot D&D adventures!
Entering grades 7-12. Registration required.

Baby Storytime
2025-07-22 09:30 - 09:50, 2025-07-29 09:30 - 09:50
Bring your baby to storytime on Tuesday mornings in June and July at the Library! There will be songs, bounces, and books!

Ages 0-18 months. No registration required.

DIY Skin Care
2025-07-22 19:00 - 20:00
Join us as we make some simple, natural products. There will be three stations making sugar scrub, lip balm, and after-sun spray.
Adults. Registration required.

All Ages Storytime
2025-07-23 10:00 - 10:30, 2025-07-30 10:00 - 10:30
Join us for storytime on Wednesday mornings in June and July for children ages 0-5 and caregivers. There will be books, bouncing, songs, and more!

Level Up! STEM: Paper Plate Rollercoasters
2025-07-23 15:00 - 16:00
Take on a STEM challenge! Level-up your STEM skills with a new challenge each session.
Dates and Challenges:
June 11: Egg Drop Challenge
June 25: LEGO Derby
July 9: DIY Articulated Grabber
July 23: Paper Plate Rollercoasters
For students entering grades 2-5. Registration required.

Little Groovers! Music and Movement
2025-07-24 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 (every other Thursday):
June 12
June 26
July 10
July 24

Teen Makerspace: Open Lab
2025-07-24 15:00 - 16:30
Enjoy 90 minutes of open access to a variety of makerspace materials, including ChompSaw cardboard cutters, button makers, hot glue, and so much more. A variety of creative materials will be available for use.
Dates:
Thursday, June 26
Thursday, July 24
Entering grades 6-12. No registration required.

Yoga on the Lawn
2025-07-24 18:00 - 19:00
Downward Facing Dog. Warrior Pose. Lotus Position. Summer Yoga with Colleen Crawford is an approachable yoga practice with options offered and demonstrated that allow you to choose whether you want a more challenging or more chill experience. With a different focus in each of the four classes, expect a unique practice in each class you attend.
Adults. Registration required.
About the Instructor:
Colleen Crawford is an experienced fitness instructor, personal trainer, and yoga teacher. She taught her first group fitness class in 2007 and has pursued and completed numerous continuing education and certification classes in the years since. In her classes, Colleen strives to provide an experience where all participants feel successful by offering options that allow each individual to tailor the movements to their needs. Colleen’s credentials include RYT-200 hr, NCSA-CPT, Certified Pre- and Post-Natal Coach, Roll Model Method Practitioner, Barre Above, PiYo, TurboKick, and INSANITY.

Family Fun Friday: Blast From the Past - Nostalgic Toys Open Play
2025-07-25 10:00 - 11:30

Graphic Novel Book Club: Gamerville
2025-07-25 16:00 - 17:00
Calling all graphic novel enthusiasts! Join us as we read and discuss a set graphic novel at each book club session.

Dates and Books:
June 27: Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library by Chris Grabenstein
July 25: Gamerville by Johnnie Christmas

Grades 3-7. Please register for each session individually.

Adventures in Art: Perler Bead Pixel Art
2025-07-29 15:00 - 16:00
Join us for an hour of artistic fun! All supplies needed to make each project will be provided.
Dates and Projects:
June 3: Splatter Paint
June 17: Loom Weaving
July 1: Bubble Paint Flowers
July 15: Stitched Yarn Art
July 29: Perler Bead Pixel Art
Entering grades 2-5. Registration required.

Library Expansion Community Meetings
2025-08-03 14:00 - 16:00
Mahomet Library Expansion is Moving Forward!
Community Meetings this Summer
After many years of planning, the Board of Trustees of the Mahomet Public Library has decided to move ahead actively with a much needed expansion. This expansion is expected to include a new, larger children’s library with a dedicated teen room, a much larger meeting and programming room, more community space and a covered patio/outdoor program space.
Read more about the expansion project here: Dreaming of the Future: What the Future Holds for Our Community’s Library Building
Would you like to learn more, or volunteer to help in some way with this exciting addition to our community? We are planning three Community Meetings to introduce the details of the project, answer questions, and get feedback from the community. The three meetings will be:
Thursday, June 26th 6:00pm
Wednesday, July 16th 6:30pm
Sunday, August 3rd 2:00pm

Summer Reading 2025 Grand Prize Party!
2025-08-09 13:00 - 14:30
Foam Party
Mark your calendares for a Foam Party on the Library Lawn!

Tuesday Night Book Club
2025-08-12 18:30 - 20:00
Connect with fellow book lovers! Join us at the Library on the second Tuesday of each month as we discuss that month’s great read.
June 10: The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store by James McBride
July 8: Berry Pickers by Amanda Peters
August 12: Happiness Falls by Angie Kim
No registration required.

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

Mobile DMV Pop-Up Event
2025-08-13 10:00 - 14:00
Secretary of State Mobile DMV to Appear at the
Mahomet Public Library

To register or ask questions, please contact the Mahomet Public Library at (217)586-2611 or staff@mahometpubliclibrary.org.

The Illinois Secretary of State’s Mobile Driver Services unit will be at the Mahomet Public Library on August 13, 2025. The event will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 1702 E Oak Street, Mahomet, IL.
Representatives of the Secretary of State’s office will be on hand to assist with renewing or correcting driver’s licenses, converting existing standard driver’s licenses into REAL ID driver’s licenses, obtaining renewed or first time Standard or REAL state IDs, issuing free state IDs for seniors aged 65 or older, and purchasing license plate stickers.
Attendees can also register to be an organ donor/tissue donor and register to vote while applying for a driver’s license or identification card.
A list of acceptable documents for the issuance of first time ID’s and REAL ID’s can be found at the links below:
REAL ID’s
First Time ID’s

Baby Storytime
2025-09-02 09:30 - 09:50, 2025-09-09 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
2025-09-02 10:00 - 10:30, 2025-09-09 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!

Preschool Storytime
2025-09-03 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: Art Club
2025-09-03 15:30 - 16:30
Join us after school for an hour of artistic expression and fun! This program is reserved for students in grades K-5. Younger siblings and caregivers are welcome to browse the library or play in the children’s area while the program is in session.
Please note: on early dismissal days (9/17), the program will run from 1:30-2:30.

Cookbook Club
2025-09-04 18:30 - 20:00
Join us as we explore Good Lookin’ Cookin’, a collection of Southern-inspired recipes from Dolly Parton and her sister Rachel. Try your hand at a recipe from the book and bring it to share. We will sample, swap tips and enjoy together.
Copies of the cookbook will be available at the library.
Please note the time change from 6:00 to 6:30.

Preschool Playdate
2025-09-05 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 D&D Club
2025-09-07 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.
