Mahomet Public Library

Adult Crafternoon: Perler Bead Magnets
2026-05-19 13:00 - 14:30 (America/Chicago)
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.

Summer Reading Programs
2026-05-23 - 2026-08-01
Summer reading time is here! The much-anticipated Summer Reading Programs kick off on May 23, the day of our I Spy Summer kickoff at the Library (you can sign up that day!), and conclude on July 31 (the last day to log minutes). This year’s iREAD 2026 theme is “Plant a Seed, Read!” an all ages summer reading program based on the connection between food and stories. A farm grows food that nourishes our bodies; a library grows ideas that nourish our minds. Both food and stories connect us to our family, culture, economy, and ecology. iREAD 2026: Plant a Seed, Read will provide a context for exploring culture, history, science, health, and human connection! There will be child, teen, and adult prizes (even prizes for the community) based on minutes read.
Kids (Birth-Fifth Grade):

Use your reading log to track your minutes read and earn beads for your brag tag!
Finish your whole log and receive a FREE BOOK, Monicals coupon, and star to put up on the wall in the children’s area.
Earn stickers for your badge book full of bonus reading challenges. Complete all the challenges to get a bonus toy prize of your choice.

Teens (Sixth-Twelfth Grade):

Use your reading log to track your minutes read.
Get a raffle ticket for every hour you read.
Finish your whole log and receive a FREE BOOK and Monicals coupon.

Adults:
For every 10 hours you read, fill out a raffle ticket for a chance to win a gift card from a local business!
Community Prizes: Help Us “Unlock” Prizes for Everyone!

Download the “Reader Zone” app or log in on their website.
Enter your total number of minutes read.
If the community reads a certain number of minutes in total, we will unlock the following special community prizes:

50,000 Minutes: Forest Magna-tiles set
100,000 Minutes: New Yoto player and card bundles
175,000 Minutes: Reading nook!
215,000 Minutes: Foam party at the Library

I Spy Summer at the Library
2026-05-23 09:00 - 14:00
Get ready for the ultimate summer kickoff bash! Join our “I Spy” themed walk from Barber Park to the Library, followed by inflatables, carnival games, face painting, temporary tattoos, music, summer reading sign-up, and more. Free hot dogs and chips begin at 11:00 am, while supplies last. Ice Daddy’s shaved ice will also be available for purchase. Don’t miss the fun!

The “I Spy” Walk
You won’t want to miss out on our “I Spy” walk from Barber Park to the Library. All ages are welcome!

FOUR STOPS with special displays! Kids who collect stickers from the red buckets at all 4 stops will get a free book at the end. Grownups will get a free coupon for our Keurig station.
An I Spy hunt all along the route, with plenty of items, some big and some small, to find! This year’s walk will feature robots, socks, and monkeys, plus many unique items. We’ll give you a scoresheet to keep track of what you find.

The shuttle will drop you off at Barber Park, then you’ll follow the bike path to the Library. At the end of the trail, you’ll find the rest of the summer party fun! We encourage people to park at the Library and take the provided shuttle to the starting line.

The Course

It’s a 1.3-mile route following the bike path the entire way, and stroller friendly!
All hidden items will be located close to the trail in grassy areas. You will not need to venture into the woods or nearby yards.
The bike path runs along Route 150 for a while. Please make sure you have enough adults in your party to supervise young children for these stretches along the road. The route also crosses a few intersections.
We are offering free shuttle service 9am-1:30pm from the library to the start of the walk.

This fundraising event supports your community through the Rotary Club of Mahomet and the Friends of the Mahomet Public Library.

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Gold Sponsors:

School's Out! Ice Daddy's Party
2026-05-26 13:00 - 15:00
School’s out, and the fun begins! Let’s celebrate with free frozen Ice Daddy’s treats for kids, courtesy of Classic Plumbing & Air. Don’t forget to get signed up for summer reading!

Baby Storytime
2026-06-02 09:30 - 09:50, 2026-06-09 09:30 - 09:50, 2026-06-16 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 (ages 0-2 years) and their caregivers!

All Ages Storytime
2026-06-03 10:00 - 10:30, 2026-06-10 10:00 - 10:30, 2026-06-17 10:00 - 10:30
Join us for storytime on Wednesday mornings in June and July! This storytime is geared toward children ages 2-5 with a caregiver, but children of all ages are welcome! There will be books, rhymes, songs, and more!
Ages 2-5 & caregivers. No registration required.

Wonder Club: Guardians of the Sea
2026-06-03 15:00 - 16:00
Join us every Wednesday afternoon for fun activities that will make you wonder! Explore topics like marine biology, gardening, art, weather, and so much more! Each session will feature a different topic for inquisitive minds. Registration is required. Please register for each session separately.
This session’s topic is Guardians of the Sea: Tiny Plankton, Apex Predators, and You!
Dive into the underwater world to discover how every creature, from tiny plankton to powerful sharks, help to keep the ocean healthy. You will learn about ocean food chains, apex predators, and keystone species while also learning why ocean conservation is an important element when it comes to protecting each and every animal. The program is led by Friends With Fins YouTube series host and local TV personality, Jaclyn Friedlander, who brings marine conservation to life with kid‑friendly science facts and a shark craft you can take home with you.
Entering grades 2-5. Register for each session individually.

Yoga on the Lawn
2026-06-03 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-06-10 18:00 - 19:00
Join us outdoors for a welcoming all-levels yoga class led by Colleen Crawford. Each session offers approachable instruction with options demonstrated throughout, so you can decide whether to challenge yourself or simply relax.
Each class is unique and no experience is required. Please bring your own mat. A limited number of mats are available to borrow.
Adults. Register for each session individually.

Dates and Times:
Wednesday, June 3, 6:00-7:00 pm
Wednesday, June 10, 6:00-7:00 pm
Monday, July 6, 6:00-7:00 pm
Monday, July 13, 6:00-7:00 pm

About Colleen Crawford, the Instructor
Colleen Crawford is an experienced fitness instructor, personal trainer, and yoga teacher. She has been teaching since 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.

Little Groovers: Music and Movement
2026-06-04 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.

Teen Craft Cafe
2026-06-04 15:00 - 16:30
Calling all crafty teens entering grades 6-12! Looking for a chill space to hang out with your friends and do some crafting? Join us for crafty activities, snacks, music, and conversation! We’ll have a variety of craft supplies available: beads, paint pens, button makers, and so much more!
Dates (First Thursdays):
June 4
July 2
Entering grades 6-12. No registration required.

Family Fun Fridays
2026-06-05 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-06-12 10:00 - 11:00
Enjoy Friday mornings at the Library! Each Friday morning in June and July, we’ll have a fun event for all ages! Events will range from drop-in stations and outdoor activities to special presentations from professional performers. Each session will run from 10-11 am.
Dates & Topics:
June 5: Field Day at the Library! (outdoor activities and games; in the event of inclement weather, this session will change to a drop-in craft program)
June 12: Absolute Science Laser Show
June 19: Bubblepalooza! Bubbles and Games on the Library Lawn (in the event of inclement weather, this session will change to a drop-in craft program)
June 26: Magic Show with Miss Make Believe
July 3: BINGO for Kids!
July 10: Musical Instrument Petting Zoo
July 17: Concert for Kids: Marko Polo
July 24: Creepy Crawly Crafts
July 31: Micro Marvels with Champaign County Forest Preserves
All ages. No registration required.

First Chapter Fight Club: Grades K-3
2026-06-08 13:00 - 14:00
Don’t judge a book by its cover! Judge it by its first chapter! Listen to Ms. Becca and Ms. Ty read the first chapters of four different books, then pit them against each other in a battle of the books to decide the winner!
Each session will focus on a different genre:
June 8: Animal Stories
June 22: Realistic Fiction
July 6: Fantasy
July 20: Spooky Stories
Entering grades K-3. No registration required.

First Chapter Fight Club: Grades 4-6
2026-06-08 14:30 - 15:30
Don’t judge a book by its cover! Judge it by its first chapter! Listen to Ms. Becca and Ms. Ty read the first chapters of four different books, then pit them against each other in a battle of the books to decide the winner!
Each session will focus on a different genre:
June 8: Animal Stories
June 22: Realistic Fiction
July 6: Fantasy
July 20: Spooky Stories
Entering grades 4-6. No registration required.

Tuesday Night Book Club
2026-06-09 18:30 - 20:00
Join us for thoughtful conversation and good company at our monthly Tuesday Night Book Club! We read a mix of popular fiction and standout titles across genres, with an emphasis on stories that spark meaningful discussion. New members are always welcome. No registration is required. Copies of each month’s selection are available at the Library.
Dates and Books:
June 9: Tom Lake by Ann Patchett
July 14: The 100 Years of Lenni and Margot by Marianne Cronin
August 11: All the Colors of the Dark by Chris Whitaker
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!

Wonder Club: Crazy About Clouds
2026-06-10 15:00 - 16:00
Join us every Wednesday afternoon for fun activities that will make you wonder! Explore topics like marine biology, gardening, art, weather, and so much more! Each session will feature a different topic for inquisitive minds. Registration is required. Please register for each session separately.
This session’s topic is Crazy About Clouds.
Make a cloud in a jar and learn about all the different types of clouds and how to spot them like a pro!
Entering grades 2-5. Register for each session individually.

Drop-In Sensory Time: Messing Around With Mud!
2026-06-11 13:00 - 14:30
Dress for mess! Get ready for a marvelously muddy time on the library lawn! We’ll have a variety of stations set up for kids to explore the sensory magic of playing in the mud. Bake mud pies, make mud potions, or just splash around!
Children of all ages and caregivers welcome. No registration required.

Book Tasting
2026-06-11 18:30 - 20:00
Looking for your next great read? Join us for a fun and relaxed evening of “sampling” books from a variety of genres. Just like a tasting event, you will rotate through tables featuring different types of books, spending a few minutes exploring each one to see what catches your interest.
Whether you enjoy historical fiction, mysteries, romance or something different, this is a great way to discover new authors and titles you might not have picked up. Leave with a list of books to read and maybe even your next favorite book.
Adults. Registration required.

Teen After Hours Game Night: Jackbox Games & Soda Tournament
2026-06-12 17:30 - 19:00
Join us for a special game night at the library! We will be playing Jackbox games while trying to decide what the BEST weird soda flavor is. Don’t have a device to play Jackbox games on? No problem! The library will be providing iPads, pizza, and (non-weird) refreshments.
Please note: this is an after-hours event reserved for students in grades 6-12.
Entering grades 6-12. Registration required.

Outdoor Storytime
2026-06-13 16:00 - 16:30
Join us on the library lawn once a month for a special outdoor storytime! Ms. Becca will share books, rhymes, and songs geared toward children ages 2-5 and caregivers, but children of all ages are welcome to join!
In the event of inclement weather, the storytime will be moved indoors.
Ages 2-5/ children of all ages. No registration required.

Library Expansion Roadmap Session
2026-06-14 13:00 - 14:30
Library expansion plans are not dead!
This Sunday, Ashley Stewart, a consultant from the Every Library Institute, will be on-site at Mahomet Public Library to guide a group of library supporters through a review of what works in achieving public library expansion. Ashley advised us last year on the referendum that came within a whisker of passing. This year, we have asked ELI to guide us more closely in ways to involve the entire community, as we work to build a library that is sufficient to support our active programming and growing community. The session will run from 1:00-2:30 pm. Participants are welcome to take part in the entire session or only a portion, as their time allows. An RSVP at the link below is appreciated, but not required.
If you are enthusiastic about seeing our library continue to grow and excel, please join us this Sunday. Click on the link below to RSVP. You may also use this link to tell us that you can’t come Sunday but would like to help in the future.

Teen Genre Book Club: Dystopian Novels
2026-06-15 15:00 - 16:00
Are you a teen who loves reading but hates being told what to read? Try our Teen Genre Book Club! Each month, we will pick a new genre to feature. Participants are invited to choose a book that fits into the selected genre and be prepared to talk about it while we enjoy snacks and refreshments.
In June, we’ll talk about our favorite dystopian novels. In July, we’ll discuss all things fantasy!
Having trouble finding a book that fits the theme? Ask a Librarian or visit our website to browse our Teen Categories!
Entering grades 6-12. Registration required.

Adult Crafternoon: Create a Suncatcher
2026-06-16 13:00 - 14:30
Enjoy a relaxing afternoon crafting unique projects while connecting with fellow crafters. All supplies are provided.
Dates and Crafts:
June 16: Create a suncatcher
July 21: Painted terracotta pot
August 18: No-sew fabric pumpkin
Adults. Registration required due to limited supplies.

Titanic: Fact or Fiction?
2026-06-16 18:30 - 19:30
Travel back to the early 1900s and separate myth from reality as we explore the story of the legendary “Ship of Dreams.” Learn what really happened aboard the RMS Titanic, uncover common misconceptions, and take a closer look at the passengers whose lives were forever changed.
Presented by Titanic amateur historian, Amy Albi
High school students and adults. Registration required.

Wonder Club: Protecting Pollinators
2026-06-17 15:00 - 16:00
Join us every Wednesday afternoon for fun activities that will make you wonder! Explore topics like marine biology, gardening, art, weather, and so much more! Each session will feature a different topic for inquisitive minds. Registration is required. Please register for each session separately.
This session’s topic is Protecting Pollinators.
Investigate the importance of pollinators in our ecosystem, and build your own DIY butterfly feeder!
Entering grades 2-5. Register for each session individually.
