Kid’s Book Club (Grades K-3)
At this month’s book club, we will be discussing The Creature of Habit by Jennifer E. Smith and making a craft to go along with the story. Copies of the book will be available for checkout in the Children’s Department.
At this month’s book club, we will be discussing The Creature of Habit by Jennifer E. Smith and making a craft to go along with the story. Copies of the book will be available for checkout in the Children’s Department.
Join Susan Glassman, University of Illinois Extension’s Health and Wellness Educator, for an introductory class on food preservation. She’ll share tips for food preservation safety, different ways to preserve your food, and much more.
Join us for a special National Library Week Story Time with State Representative Briel. She will be reading a story in the Children’ Department.
Help save lives by donating blood at our ImpactLife Blood Drive. Sign-ups for specific times are preferred, but we will do our best to accommodate walk ins. To sign up for an appointment, go to our events page.
Come make a frame decorated with pressed flowers. Registration is required as spots are limited due to the availability of supplies. To register for this class, visit our events page, call the library @ (815) 434-0509, or stop by the Circulation Desk.
Learn to knit or crochet in a friendly environment with knowledgeable people.
We will be learning the art of printmaking. Explore different techniques and then put what you’ve learned to use to create your own unique artwork. Be sure to wear clothing you don’t mind getting messy. Funding for this event was provided in part by the Illinois Arts Council and the Starved Rock County Community Foundation.
Join us every Tuesday for stories, songs, and a craft. Stay and play after the craft if you have time. Find each week’s theme on the event calendar on our website. This event is for children ages 3-5 years.
Need a place to study after school or somewhere to hang out with friends? Bring schoolwork, a project, or a book to read for fun! There’s no pressure here, just friends, snacks, and time to get something done at the library.
Play with the library’s LEGO pieces with friends and display your creations afterwards in the Children’s Department. This month’s theme is buildings.