Mahomet Public Library

Yoga on the Lawn
2025-07-10 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-07-24 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago)
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: Minecraft Bingo
2025-07-11 10:00 - 11:30
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.

Teen After Hours Craft Night: Perler Bead Magnets
2025-07-11 17:30 - 19:00
Craft with friends at the Library! You bring yourself; we’ll provide all the materials for the project, plus pizza and snacks! This crafting session, we’ll be making Perler bead magnets.
Grades 6-12. Registration required.

Plant Swap
2025-07-12 11:00 - 12:00
Attention green thumbs and leaf enthusiasts! It’s time for a plantastic exchange! Bring your beloved plants, cuttings, and seeds to the Library. Share the plant love and take home some new leafy pals. Just remember to bring your plants in pots you’re ready to bid farewell to, then let the “plant swap” commence!
Plant Swap Info:

Bring house plants, seeds, leftover garden plants, and/or rooted propagations in soil.
All items should come in containers/packaging you are willing to part with AND be labeled with the name and basic care instructions. Example: Spider Plant – water every 5-10 days, partial sun

Schedule:

11:00-11:30 am: Arrive with your plant(s), browse other plants that have been brought in, mingle with fellow plant-lovers
11:30 am-12:00 pm: Plant swap

All ages. No registration required.

Junior D&D Club
2025-07-12 13:30 - 15:30
Players will embark on an exciting Dungeons and Dragons adventure that will help them develop their creative problem solving skills and teamwork! No D&D experience is necessary.
For students entering grades 3-6. Registration required.

Ice Cream Social
2025-07-13 14:00 - 16:00
Get ready for a scoop of community appreciation! Join us for an ice cream social hosted by the Library’s Board of Trustees. Enjoy free ice cream (and toppings!) and connect with the leaders dedicated to serving your Library. Then, while you eat your ice cream, listen to live music provided by Isaac & Jack of Hometown Band.
A sweet celebration awaits!
A huge thanks to The Main Scoop for the ice cream, the Board of Trustees for the toppings, and Friends of the Library for funding the music!

There is no cost or registration required to attend the Ice Cream Social. Anyone may attend. Music will be on the lawn (weather permitting) or in the Edgar Room, if it rains or is scorchingly hot. If you have them, please bring blankets or lawn chairs to sit in while you eat your ice cream and listen to music! Some lawn games will also be available.

Baby Storytime
2025-07-15 09:30 - 09:50, 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.

Adult Crafternoon: Intro to Cross-Stitching
2025-07-15 13:00 - 14:30
Enjoy a relaxing afternoon crafting unique projects while connecting with fellow crafters. All supplies are provided.
Dates and Crafts:
June 17: Teacup bird feeders
July 15: Introduction to cross-stitching
Adults. Registration required. No meeting in August.

Adventures in Art: Stitched Yarn Art
2025-07-15 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.

All Ages Storytime
2025-07-16 10:00 - 10:30, 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!

Library Expansion Community Meetings
2025-07-16 18:30 - 20:30, 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

LEGO Club: Summer Edition
2025-07-17 14:00 - 16:00
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

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.

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.

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.

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

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!
