Ongoing programs:
Master Gardener Plant ClinicApril - September, on the third Monday of every month the University of Illinois Extension Woodford County Master Gardeners will be at EPLD! Bring your gardening questions, landscape problems, and unidentified plant and insect samples to the library and get free information and advice. 3rd Mondays 4:30 - 6:00 PM Outdoor Pavilion |
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Food Truck Pop-UpStop by the Food Truck Pop-Up at EPLD for lunch! We're thrilled to be hosting some of the best food trucks in Central IL for stops outside the library. Featuring: The Phoenix Food Truck Thursday, April 25 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM Weather Permitting |
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1000 Books Before KindergartenJoin our fun and easy reading program! We invite you to participate in our free reading program which encourages you to read 1,000 books with your child before kindergarten! We have prizes too! Find more info on our 1000 Books Before Kindergarten page! Free program open to any child that has not yet started Kindergarten. Registration required! |
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Teen Book & Manga ClubStarting in January 2024, high schoolers are invited to join us on the 4th Monday of each month to taste-test different frozen pizza, try snacks from different countries, talk about books (including manga!), and have fun. 4th Mondays 3:30 - 4:30 PM Grades 9 - 12. Children's Library |
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MS Art: Watercolor Contour PaintingClass taught by local artist Jen Johnson. Space is limited. Grades 5 - 8. REGISTRATION REQUIRED! This program is partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council Agency, the National Endowment for the Arts, the Sun Foundation and local businesses and individuals. Monday, April 22 3:30 - 5:30 PM Children's Library Sign up in the children's library. |
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Share Your StoryThis program is a fun and casual way to tell stories about our lives. We come together, reminisce, share a story, and listen. One goal of the program is to record our stories for our loved ones. Please contact Angela Roberts if you have any questions. April topic: favorite subject in school and school memories Thursday, April 4 10:00 AM @ AC Home of Eureka Book ClubBook Club meets the first Thursday of every month! Book Club is has a participant limit of 12, and is currently full. Please fill out the contact form if you would like to be considered when a spot opens up. Share Your StoryThis program is a fun and casual way to tell stories about our lives. We come together, reminisce, share a story, and listen. One goal of the program is to record our stories for our loved ones. Coffee and donuts will be served. Please contact Angela Roberts if you have any questions. April topic: favorite subject in school and school memories Thursday, April 11 9:00 AM Program Room Share Your StoryThis program is a fun and casual way to tell stories about our lives. We come together, reminisce, share a story, and listen. One goal of the program is to record our stories for our loved ones. Please contact Angela Roberts if you have any questions. April topic: favorite subject in school and school memories Thursday, April 18 11:00 AM @ Maple Lawn |
Special Programs:
True Crime with Dr. Amanda VicaryDr. Amanda Vicary from Illinois Wesleyan University will be at EPLD to discuss her research on true crime and why people are so fascinated by the subject. REGISTRATION REQUIRED! Tuesday, April 30 6:00 PM Program Room Registration closes at 2:00 PM on Monday, April 29. Sign up at EPLD's adult circulation desk or call the library at 309.467.2922 ext. 1. ILP: The Many Lives of Kal PennKal Penn (kalpenn.com) is an actor, writer, producer, and former Associate Director of the White House Office of Public Engagement. He is known for his starring roles in Designated Survivor, House, Mira Nair’s The Namesake, the Harold & Kumar franchise, and the Christmas comedy The Santa Clauses for Disney+. His first book You Can’t Be Serious was released on November 2, 2021 from Simon and Schuster/Gallery Books. He also narrates the audiobook. This event is made possible by Illinois Libraries Present, a statewide collaboration among public libraries offering premier events. ILP is funded in part by a grant awarded by the Illinois State Library, a department of the Office of Secretary of State, using funds provided by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services, under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA). Tuesday, May 7 | 7:00 PM Register online here: https://bit.ly/ILP_KalPenn Zoom + Watch Party @ EPLD Illinois Libraries Present is committed to inclusion and accessibility. To request accommodations, please email: illinoislibrariespresent@gmail.com. ILP: The Hidden Gifts of Visual Thinkers with Dr. Temple GrandinJoin us on Zoom for a special event with Dr. Grandin, one of the world’s most accomplished and well-known adults with autism. Dr. Grandin has been at the forefront of research and activism for autism and neurodiversity for decades. This event is made possible by Illinois Libraries Present, a statewide collaboration among public libraries offering premier events. ILP is funded in part by a grant awarded by the Illinois State Library, a department of the Office of Secretary of State, using funds provided by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services, under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA). Tuesday, June 4 | 7:00 PM [rescheduled from April 3] Register online here: https://bit.ly/ILP_TempleGrandin Zoom Illinois Libraries Present is committed to inclusion and accessibility. To request accommodations, please email: illinoislibrariespresent@gmail.com. |
In-person programs:
Heart of Illinois KnittersLooking for a daytime knitting and handcraft group? Stop in and join this informal group of crafters and enjoy each other’s company as you work on your own project. The group meets the first Tuesday of each month. Not able to make it at 10? Feel free to stop by anytime before noon. Open to patrons of all ages and abilities! 1st Tuesdays 10:00 AM Program Room Woodford County Sewing GuildThe Woodford County Neighborhood Group of the Central IL Sewing Guild meets at the library every third Tuesday of the month starting at 10:00 AM! If you have any questions or wish to attend the meeting via Zoom, please contact Carol Luginbuhl (rclug@outlook.com). 3rd Tuesdays 10:00 AM Program Room |
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Writer's CircleHave you thought about becoming an author, would like to write down your family’s stories, or simply love to express yourself through writing? Join this informal writer’s group to share your ideas and writings. Members offer positive support, feedback when requested, and incentive to keep writing. This group is currently meeting via Zoom on the third Thursday evening each month. For more information, please contact Brenda Troth by phone (309.261.1625) or email (brendareptile@gmail.com). 3rd Thursdays 6:30 PM Online |
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Save the Datefor our upcoming programs!5/1 | Summer Reading Registration begins! 5/7 | Friends of EPLD Quarter Auction 5/7 | Illinois Libraries Present: The Many Lives of Kal Penn [online + watch party @ EPLD] 5/9 | Share Your Story 5/13 | Mystery Book Club 5/13 | Master Gardeners Present: Cut Flowers 5/18 | Annual Friends of EPLD Book Sale 5/20 | Master Gardener Plant Clinic 5/21 | Family Movie Matinee 5/25 & 5/27 | Library CLOSED 5/30 | Program in a Bag 5/30 | Summer Reading Kick-Off Party If you would like to present a program at Eureka Public Library District, please visit our Program Proposal page. |