Teen After-Hours Movie Night: Wicked Part 1
2025-11-21 17:30 - 20:30 (America/Chicago)
Celebrate opening weekend of Wicked Part 2 with a refresher on Part 1! We’ll have pizza and snacks and watch the first movie on the big screen in the meeting room!
Registration is required.
Please note: This is an after-hours event reserved for students in grades 6-12.

Baby Storytime
2025-11-25 09:30 - 09:50, 2025-12-02 09:30 - 09:50, 2025-12-09 09:30 - 09:50, 2026-01-13 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
2025-11-25 10:00 - 10:30, 2025-12-02 10:00 - 10:30, 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!

Preschool Storytime
2025-11-26 10:00 - 10:30, 2025-12-03 10:00 - 10:30, 2025-12-10 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!

Teen D&D Club
2025-11-30 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.

Mahomet-Seymour Madrigals
2025-11-30 14:00 - 14:30
Join us for a special performance by the Mahomet-Seymour High School Madrigals. Dressed in Renaissance costumes, the ensemble will perform enchanting a cappella holiday selections.
Seating is first come first served.

Mobile DMV Pop-Up Event
2025-12-01 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 Wednesday, November 19.

The Illinois Secretary of State’s Mobile Driver Services unit will be at the Mahomet Public Library on December 1, 2025. 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

Elementary Explorers: Maker's Club
2025-12-03 13:30 - 14:30, 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!

CANCELLED Little Groovers: Music and Movement
2025-12-04 10:00 - 10:30
This 30-minute program is perfect for children age 2-5 (and their caregivers) with a serious case of the wiggles!
We’ll explore rhythm, sound, and movement with a fun selection of songs and dances.

Preschool Playdate
2025-12-05 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-12-12 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.

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.

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.

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
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!
