Mahomet Public Library

Preschool Playdate
2025-12-05 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-12-12 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-01-16 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago)
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.

DIY Holiday Ornaments
2025-12-06 10:00 - 12:00
Get in the holiday spirit with a variety of DIY ornament crafts! All supplies needed to make the ornaments will be provided!

Cookie Decorating Workshop
2025-12-07 14:00 - 15:00
Beginner hands-on workshop to learn basic cookie decorating with royal icing and the flooding technique.
Registration is required.

Baby Storytime
2025-12-09 09:30 - 09:50, 2026-01-13 09:30 - 09:50, 2026-01-20 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
2025-12-09 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!

Tuesday Night Book Club
2025-12-09 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
2025-12-10 10:00 - 10:30, 2026-01-14 10:00 - 10:30, 2026-01-21 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: Maker's Club
2025-12-10 15:30 - 16:30
Aspiring inventors, artists, and engineers in grades K-5 are welcome to join us at the library for an after-school club makerspace! A variety of craft supplies will be available for students to experiment and create with!

Cartoon Club
2025-12-11 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.

Stuffed Animal Sleepover
2025-12-12 17:30 - 2025-12-13 10:00
Choose a special stuffed animal to spend a night at the library!
Join us for a “Good Night” storytime on Friday, 12/12 and leave your plush friend at the library for an evening of mischief and fun! Check our social media pages throughout the evening for photo updates and then head back to the Library on 12/13 for a “Good Morning” storytime where you’ll learn about everything the stuffed animals got up to during the night. Can’t make the storytimes? No problem! Just drop off your animal any time during our business hours on Friday and pick them up after the event!
Limit one stuffed animal per child.
Goodnight storytime: 12/12 at 5:30 PM
Good Morning Storytime: 12/13 at 9:30

Teen Finals Studying and Extended Hours
2025-12-16 09:00 - 22:00, 2025-12-17 09:00 - 22:00, 2025-12-18 09:00 - 22:00
Study for finals at the Library!
To give you even more study time, the Library will be open 2 hours later (until 10pm) on three nights leading up to finals!

Extended Hours and Edgar Room Availability:
Tuesday, December 16: 9:00 am – 10:00 pm
Wednesday, December 17: 9:00 am – 10:00 pm
Thursday, December 18: 9:00 am – 10:00 pm

Warm Up with a Good Book! Winter Reading Challenge for Adults and Teens
2026-01-02 - 2026-03-01
Cozy up and read this winter with our Winter Reading Challenge for Teens & Adults! Pick up a reading log from the Library and earn a raffle entry for every 10 hours you spend reading. Four prize baskets are up for grabs! Whether you like novels, audiobooks, or graphic novels, every hour counts.
Raffle tickets can be submitted at the Library for your choice of 4 different prize baskets. Winners will be announced in the first week of March.

Toddler Storytime
2026-01-13 10:00 - 10:30, 2026-01-20 10:00 - 10:30
Join us at the Library for a storytime specifically designed for toddlers (ages 18 months to 3 years) and their caregivers, featuring songs, rhymes and books!

Tuesday Night Book Club
2026-01-13 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.
January: The Reading List by Sara Nisha Adams
February: James by Percival Everett
March: The Hidden Life of Cecily Larson by Ellen Baker
April: Lula Dean’s Little Library of Banned Books by Kirsten Miller
May: Sandwich by Catherine Newman
Adults. No registration required.

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

Elementary Explorers
2026-01-14 15:30 - 16:30
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: STEM Club

January 14 & 28: regular time (3:30-4:30 pm)
January 21: early dismissal (1:30-2:30 pm)

February: Art Club

February 4, 11, 25: regular time (3:30-4:30 pm)
February 18: early dismissal (1:30-2:30 pm)

March: LEGO Club

March 4 & 25: regular time (3:30-4:30 pm)
March 11: early dismissal (1:30-2:30 pm)
March 18: no meeting

April: Drama Club

April 1, 8, 22, 29: regular time (3:30-4:30 pm)
April 15: early dismissal (1:30-2:30 pm)

Grades K-5. No registration required.

Little Groovers: Music and Movement
2026-01-15 10:00 - 10:30
Your littles are invited to wiggle, giggle, and groove their way to fun while engaging their imaginations, enhancing motor skills, and building social connections!
We’ll explore rhythm, sound, and movement with a fun selection of songs and dances.
Ages 2-5 and caregivers. No registration required.

Create Your 2026 Vision Board
2026-01-15 18:30 - 19:30
Set your intentions for the year ahead by creating a personalized vision board. Choose to craft your with traditional materials or design a digital version in Canva that we’ll print for you. You’ll be guided through the process to help you visualize your goals and dreams for 2026. All supplies provided, but feel free to bring any personal materials or images you’d like to include.
Adults. Registration required.

Teen After Hours Game Night: Switch Party Games!
2026-01-16 17:30 - 19:00
Join us for an after-hours game night just for students in grades 6-12! We’ll play Switch party games on the big screen, and pizza and refreshments will be provided.
Grades 6-12. Registration required.

Teen D&D Club
2026-01-18 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.
Grades 6-12. Registration required.
Dates and Times:
January 18, 1:30-4:30 pm
February 8, 1:30-4:30 pm
March 1, 1:30-4:30 pm
March 22, 1:30-4:30 pm

School's Out! Monday Movie Matinee
2026-01-19 14:00 - 16:00
Join us for a special movie on the big screen at the Library! Snacks will be provided.
January 19: Dog Man
February 16: The Wild Robot
April 6: The One and Only Ivan
Recommended for ages 5 and up. No registration required.

Adult Crafternoon: Woven Mug Rug
2026-01-20 13:00 - 14:30
Join us for creativity, conversation, and fun! Learn a new skill and make a craft with supplies provided by the Library.
Dates and Crafts:
January 20: Woven Mug Rug
February 17: Paper Cone Wreath
March 24: Pressed Flower Luminary
April 21: Beaded Succulents
May19: Perler Bead Magnets

Adults. Registration required.
