Mahomet Public Library

School's Out! Monday Movie Matinee
2026-04-06 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago)
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.

Baby Storytime
2026-04-07 09:30 - 09:50, 2026-04-14 09:30 - 09:50, 2026-04-21 09:30 - 09:50, 2026-04-28 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
2026-04-07 10:00 - 10:30, 2026-04-14 10:00 - 10:30, 2026-04-21 10:00 - 10:30, 2026-04-28 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!

Preschool Storytime
2026-04-08 10:00 - 10:30, 2026-04-15 10:00 - 10:30, 2026-04-22 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
2026-04-08 15:30 - 16:30, 2026-04-15 13:30 - 14:30, 2026-04-22 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
2026-04-09 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.

Cookbook Club
2026-04-09 18:30 - 19:30
Explore new recipes, share cooking tips, and enjoy delicious food together! This book club is perfect for adults who enjoy cooking and sharing food together. All experience levels are welcome. Choose a recipe from the selected cookbook to make and share with the group.
February: There’s Always Room at the Table by Kaleb Wyse
April: What Goes with What by Julia Turshen
Adults. Registration required.

Preschool Playdate
2026-04-10 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-04-17 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.

Mobile DMV Pop-Up Event
2026-04-11 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.
Registration opens Saturday, March 21.

The Illinois Secretary of State’s Mobile Driver Services unit will be at the Mahomet Public Library on Saturday, April 11. 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

Tuesday Night Book Club
2026-04-14 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!

Cartoon Club
2026-04-16 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.
February: Amphibia
April: Avatar: the Last Airbender

Grades 3-8. No registration required.

Teen After Hours Craft Night: Tie-Dye Tote Bags
2026-04-17 17:30 - 19:00
Students in grades 6-12: join us for a fun craft night at the Library! Learn how to tie-dye a tote bag! All supplies needed will be provided. Pizza and refreshments will be served.
Grades 6-12. Registration required.

Jr. D&D Club
2026-04-18 13:30 - 15:30
Registration is required to participate in this program. Please register for each session separately.
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!

Grades 3-5. Please register for each session individually.

Growing Readers: Parent-Child Book Club
2026-04-20 18:00 - 19:00
Help the Library grow a community of readers with this parent-child book club for kids in grades 3-6 and their adult caregiver(s). Pizza and refreshments will be provided. Registration is required. Please register adults and children separately.
February: The Wild Robot by Peter Brown
April: The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate.
Grades 3-6 & adult caregiver. Individual registration required for each parent or child attendee.

Adult Crafternoon: Beaded Succulents
2026-04-21 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.

Spring Book Sale
2026-04-23 17:00 - 20:00, 2026-04-24 09:00 - 18:00, 2026-04-25 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-26 13:00 - 16:00
Thursday, April 23 | 5:00 – 8:00 pm (preview night for Friends members only; you can join at the door)
Friday, April 24 | 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Saturday, April 25 | 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Sunday, April 26 | 1:00 – 4:00 pm
