Mahomet Public Library

Spring Book Sale
2024-04-21 13:00 - 16:00, 2024-04-20 09:00 - 17:00, 2024-04-19 09:00 - 18:00, 2024-04-18 17:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago)
Thursday, April 18 | 5:00 – 8:00 pm (preview night for Friends members only; you can join at the door)
Friday, April 19 | 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Saturday, April 20 | 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Sunday, April 21 | 1:00 – 4:00 pm

Elementary Explorers
2024-04-17 15:30 - 16:30, 2024-04-10 13:30 - 14:30, 2024-04-03 15:30 - 16:30, 2024-03-27 15:30 - 16:30
Join us every Wednesday for a fun, one hour after school program! Activities will alternate monthly between Art Club and LEGO Club. 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.
December: LEGO Club

December 6: early dismissal (1:30-2:30 pm)
December 13: regular time (3:30-4:30 pm)

January: Art Club

January 10, 17, 24: regular time (3:30-4:30 pm)
January 31: early dismissal (1:30-2:30 pm)

February: LEGO Club

February 7, 14, 28: regular time (3:30-4:30 pm)
February 21: early dismissal (1:30-2:30 pm)

March: Art Club

March 6: early dismissal (1:30-2:30 pm)
March 20, 27: regular time (3:30-4:30 pm)
No Art Club on March 13.

April: LEGO Club

April 3, 17, 24: regular time (3:30-4:30 pm)
April 10: early dismissal (1:30-2:30 pm)

Grades K-5. No registration required.

Preschool Storytime
2024-04-17 10:00 - 10:30, 2024-04-10 10:00 - 10:30, 2024-03-27 10:00 - 10:30
Join us on Wednesday mornings for storytime for preschoolers (ages 3-5) and caregivers. There will be songs, movement, and books!
Please note: There will NOT be Preschool Storytime on Wednesday, April 3.

Stitching Circle
2024-04-16 13:00 - 15:00
Enjoy a crafty hobby and conversation each month! Participants are welcome to bring their own fiber arts projects (crochet, knitting, embroidery, etc…) or any crafty hobby. Beginners are welcome! A selection of basic supplies will also be available for use.
Dates:
January 23
February 20
April 16

No meeting in March or May.
Stitching Circle is a part of our Adult Craft Connection Program series. No registration required.

Toddler Storytime
2024-04-16 10:00 - 10:30, 2024-04-09 10:00 - 10:30, 2024-04-02 10:00 - 10:30, 2024-03-26 10:00 - 10:30
Join us on Tuesday mornings for storytime for toddlers (ages 18 months – 3 years) and caregivers. There will be songs, rhymes, and stories!
Please note: There will NOT be storytime on Tuesday, March 19.

Baby Storytime
2024-04-16 09:30 - 09:50, 2024-04-09 09:30 - 09:50, 2024-04-02 09:30 - 09:50, 2024-03-26 09:30 - 09:50
Bring your baby to storytime on Tuesday mornings at the Library! There will be songs, bounces, and books!
Please note: There will NOT be Baby Storytime on Tuesday, March 19.

Pen to Paper: Creative Writing Workshop for Adults
2024-04-13 14:00 - 15:30
Get creative! This monthly writing workshop is for adults (ages 18+). Writers will have a chance to share their work and receive feedback from fellow writers.
Registration is required. Please note: Your registration includes all the sessions. Please let us know if you are unable to attend one of the sessions.

Preschool Playdate
2024-04-12 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-03-29 10:00 - 11:00
Children (ages 3-5) 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.
Please note: There will NOT be Preschool Playdate on April 5 or 19.

CANCELED: Spring Critical Conversations Book Club
2024-04-11 19:00 - 20:00
THIS BOOK CLUB HAS BEEN CANCELED. STAY TUNED FOR FUTURE CRITICAL CONVERSATIONS BOOK CLUB SESSIONS.
Join us on Zoom for Critical Conversations, a book club focused on important cultural topics in contemporary society. This spring, we’ll be reading 400 Souls: A Community History of African America, 1619-2019, edited by Ibram Kendi and Keisha Blain.
Dates:
March 21
April 11
April 25

Adults. Registration is required. After you register, you will receive the link for the Zoom meeting.

Tuesday Night Book Club
2024-04-09 18:30 - 20:00
Join us at the Library on the second Tuesday of each month as we discuss that month’s great read!
January 16: The Lager Queen of Minnesota by J. Ryan Stradal
February 13: Maame by Jessica George
March 12: The Dictionary of Lost Words by Pip Williams
April 9: Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano
May 14: Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus
June 11: Vera Wong’s Unsolicited Advice for Murderers by Jesse Q. Sutano
July 9: Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt
August 13: The Wishing Game by Meg Shaffer
No registration required.

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

Watch the Solar Eclipse at the Library
2024-04-08 13:00 - 15:00
Join us on the library lawn to view the solar eclipse! If weather permits, we will have yard games set out for entertainment while we wait for the eclipse. Mahomet will reach peak coverage at approximately 2:05 PM Central Standard Time. The library will have some pairs of solar eclipse glasses available for on-site use.

Additional Eclipse Information
Register ahead of time for a free pair of solar eclipse glasses:

Register between 3/4 and 3/18. NO late registrations.
Limit ONE pair per household
Mahomet Library cardholders only
Pick up your glasses between 3/25 and 4/1.
If you do not register for glasses, pairs will be available for pick-up on the day of the eclipse (Monday, April 8) on a first-come, first-served basis, while supplies last. Glasses will also be available for on-site use at the Library.

Upcoming Eclipse Events at the Library:

Crafting the Cosmos: Eclipse Crafts for Kids
All About Solar Eclipses

Eclipse Safety:

Guide to safely viewing the eclipse (American Astronomical Society)

Alternative Ways to View the Eclipse:

Printable Guide to building eclipse viewers from household materials

All About Solar Eclipses
2024-04-04 11:00 - 12:00
Let’s throw some shade on solar eclipse mysteries! Brace yourselves for an out-of-this-world session with University of Illinois Astronomy graduate students, Liam Nolan and Spencer Hulsey, and get ready for the solar spectacle on April 8.
Looking for eclipse glasses? We’ll be giving away ONE PAIR per adult at this event!

For adults. No registration required.

Additional Eclipse Information
Upcoming Eclipse Events at the Library:

Crafting the Cosmos: Eclipse Crafts for Kids
Watch the Solar Eclipse at the Library

Eclipse Safety:

Guide to safely viewing the eclipse (American Astronomical Society)

Alternative Ways to View the Eclipse:

Printable Guide to building eclipse viewers from household materials

Adult Crafternoon
2024-04-02 13:00 - 14:00
Get crafty with your friends or make some new friends!
Join us each month as we craft together. You can bring your own project to work on or create a unique craft with instructions and supplies provided by the Library.
Dates and Crafts:

January 9: Make your own candle
February 6: Heart string art
March 5: Bookmark
April 2: Sock bunny
June 4: Diamond painting
July 2: Bullet journaling

Adult Crafternoons are part of our Adult Craft Connection Program series.
No registration required. No meeting in May.

Write On! Teen Writing Group
2024-03-28 18:00 - 19:30
Keep your writing skills sharp! This writing group for teens will meet every other month to talk about different aspects of the writing process and take turns sharing our work with the group. Creative writers of all levels are welcome!
Registration required. Grades 6-12.

Session Dates:
January 11
March 28

Crafting the Cosmos: Eclipse Crafts for Kids
2024-03-26 15:30 - 17:30
Prepare for the upcoming solar eclipse by joining us at the Library for crafts that are truly out of this world! While the crafts are tailored for kids in grades K-5, everyone is welcome to come and participate!
Looking for eclipse glasses? We’ll be giving away ONE PAIR per child at this event!

No registration required.

Additional Eclipse Information
Upcoming Eclipse Events at the Library:

All About Solar Eclipses
Watch the Solar Eclipse at the Library

Eclipse Safety:

Guide to safely viewing the eclipse (American Astronomical Society)

Alternative Ways to View the Eclipse:

Printable Guide to building eclipse viewers from household materials
