Mahomet Public Library

Inspiring Future Aviators
2025-10-05 14:00 - 15:30 (America/Chicago)
Bill Spencer from the Champaign County Radio Control Club (CCRCC) will inspire future aviators in grades 4-7 with an exciting presentation and activity introducing key concepts of aviation.
Registration is required and spots are limited.

Preschool Playdate
2025-10-03 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-09-26 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-09-19 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.

Artifact Discovery with Museum of the Grand Prairie
2025-10-02 18:30 - 19:30
Join us at the library as a staff member from the Museum of the Grand Prairie showcases some artifacts from their education collection! Learn about the museum, local history, and interact with some unique artifacts.
No registration required!

Elementary Explorers: Gamers Club
2025-10-01 15:30 - 16:30
Join us for an after-school club perfect for gamers in grades K-5! Each week, we’ll do an activity centered around a different video game.
10/1: Pokemon BINGO
10/15: DIY Roblox Avatars
10/22 (Early Out): Minecraft Trivia
10/29: Super Mario Perler Beads
Please note: on early dismissal days (10/22), the program will run from 1:30-2:30.

Preschool Storytime
2025-10-01 10:00 - 10:30, 2025-09-24 10:00 - 10:30, 2025-09-17 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!

7th Annual Library Crawl
2025-10-01 - 2025-11-01
Welcome to the 7th Annual IHLS Library Crawl! As a bibliophile, we know you will enjoy the interesting and beautiful buildings that house our library collections throughout central and southern Illinois.
How It Works:

Pick up your official passport from the Mahomet Library.
Travel around central and southern Illinois visiting participating public libraries. Go to each library’s circulation desk to get your passport stamped.
Visit 5 or more participating libraries (map here) throughout October to complete the Library Crawl. Discover the many library collections your library card gives you access to! Each library has a page in the 2025 Library Crawl Guidebook. Be sure to check this out for a list of local eateries and places of interest the library staff recommend. Remember, you can use your library card along the way to check out items at the libraries you visit. Then simply return them at your home library. Our statewide courier service will take care of the rest. This awesome service brings items back and forth making our collections available to all patrons.
Share the joy – take pictures along the way and post them with #IHLSLibraryCrawl2025 on social media.
Return your stamped passport to the Mahomet Library by the end of October for a freebie and raffle entry for a gift card!

CANCELED: Chapter by Chapter: Read-Aloud Book Club for Kids
2025-09-30 15:30 - 16:45, 2025-09-23 15:30 - 16:45, 2025-09-16 15:30 - 16:45
PLEASE NOTE: This program has been canceled.
Join us each week as Ms. Becca reads Flora and Ulysses by Kate DiCamillo! After listening to a few chapters, stay for a brief discussion and themed activity!
For students in grades K-5.

Toddler Storytime
2025-09-30 10:00 - 10:30, 2025-09-23 10:00 - 10:30, 2025-09-16 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!

Baby Storytime
2025-09-30 09:30 - 09:50, 2025-09-23 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!

Kickoff Meeting for our Library Expansion Campaign
2025-09-29 18:30 - 20:00
We’re thrilled to invite you to the Kickoff Meeting for our Library Expansion Campaign—a chance for neighbors, friends, and library supporters to come together and celebrate the exciting future of our library.
When: Monday, September 29th 6:30 p.m.
Where: Mahomet Public Library Edgar Room
At this gathering you’ll:

Hear an overview of the expansion plans and what they’ll mean for our community
Enjoy heartfelt testimonials from fellow community members
Celebrate as we announce some important gifts to the campaignAfter the main program, volunteers who are helping with fundraising and communications will have a chance to meet up, share ideas, and plan their next steps together.

Your presence will help set the tone for this community effort. Whether you’re curious about the project or already involved, we’d love to see you there.
Thank you for helping our library grow right alongside our community!

Teen D&D Club
2025-09-28 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.

Wackadoo!
2025-09-27 09:30 - 11:00
Calling all fans of our favorite blue heeler dog and family! Join us at the library for games, crafts, and activities based around the hit Australian children’s show.
Bluey will make an appearance for meet-and-greet and photos starting at 10 AM.

Planting a Tree
2025-09-25 18:30 - 19:30
Join Tyler Courson, an arborist from Green View, for an engaging and practical talk on how to select, plant and care for trees that will thrive in central Illinois. Learn the best timing, placement and techniques to give your tree a healthy start and avoid common mistakes.
Registration recommended.

Little Groovers: Music and Movement
2025-09-25 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.

Elementary Explorers: Art Club
2025-09-24 15:30 - 16:30, 2025-09-17 13:30 - 14:30
Join us after school for an hour of artistic expression and fun! This program is reserved for students in grades K-5. Younger siblings and caregivers are welcome to browse the library or play in the children’s area while the program is in session.
Please note: on early dismissal days (9/17), the program will run from 1:30-2:30.

Learn to Can
2025-09-23 18:30 - 19:30
Presented by Rachel Mannen at the University of Illinois Extension Master the art of canning!
Learn valuable skills to preserve your harvest and enjoy delicious homemade canned good year-round.

Jr. D&D Club
2025-09-20 13:30 - 15:30
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!

Graphic Novel Book Club
2025-09-19 16:00 - 17:00
Graphic novel enthusiasts in grades 3-7 are welcome to join us at the Library for a lively discussion of a specific graphic novel at each session.
In September, we’ll discuss Very Bad at Math by Hope Larson and November we’ll discuss First Test by Tamora Pierce.

An Evening with Dr. William Gingold: A Holocaust Survivor's Story
2025-09-18 17:30 - 19:30
Join us for a powerful and personal presentation by Dr. William Gingold, a Holocaust survivor and retired professor.
Dr. Gingold will share his family’s story of survival and resilience after escaping Nazi persecution during World War II. Born in Poland in 1939, Dr. Gingold spent part of his early childhood in the Warsaw Ghetto and displacement camps before coming to the United States.
Registration recommended. Due to high interest, we anticipate a large crowd with standing room only. We encourage registration – there are 70 chairs available. Walk-ins are welcome, but you may not have a chair.

Adult Crafternoon
2025-09-16 13:00 - 14:30
Join us for an afternoon of crafting! All supplies will be provided for this beginner level projects.
Please register.
September:
Yarn Wrapped Coil Baskets
October:
Terrarium or “Terrorium” (spooky theme optional)
November:
Paint Like Me or Paint by Number (?)
