PROGRAM CALENDAR
Programs for All-Ages
We try to offer monthly programs for everyone in the community!
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Ongoing programs:
Community PuzzleStop by the library's Book Sale Room all month long to work on this month's Community Puzzle! Put together a few pieces or 100. Work together with your family or work on it solo. It's your choice! Starts Thursday, December 1 Free drop-in program. Book Sale Room 
U of I Extension Master Gardener Plant ClinicMarch - 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. Will be back in Spring 2023! |
Special programs:
Read Local: 2023 Local Author FairJoin us for our first (hopefully) annual local author fair, Read Local! Several local authors will be in attendance (full list below) with books for sale. Stop by their tables to chat, purchase a book, and/or get a book signed! We also have some fun activities and giveaways planned! Authors scheduled to attend:
Saturday, February 25 | 9:30 - 11:30 AM Free drop-in program. |
Programs for Kids
Story times and other fun programs are held each month throughout the year.
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Ongoing Programs:
Birthday Book ClubJoin the EPLD Birthday Book Club! It's fun and easy! During your birthday month, stop in the library and let us know it's your birthday!
Free program for children of all ages. 
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! 
Storytime at the LibraryStorytime at the Library is for children of all ages! Join us in the children's library for new stories each week! Tuesdays | 10:00 AM Free program. Children's Library 
Toddler TimeJoin us for stories, activities, music, and bubbles! This special time is for our patrons 0-24 months. 1st & 3rd Wednesdays | 2:00 PM Free program. Children's Library 
Wow, It's Wednesday!Wow, It's Wednesday crafts are back! Stop by the library each week to get your take and make kit! View the tutorial video at 2:00 pm on Facebook and Instagram! Wednesdays | 2:00 PM Free program. 
Second Saturday LEGO Pop-UpJoin us on the Second Saturday of each month to build with our LEGO bricks! 2nd Saturdays | All day! Free program. Children's Library 
Library VolunteersLibrary Volunteers is for students ages 10 and up. Volunteers will help with interlibrary loan labels, passive programming preparations, and other activities as needed. 3rd Mondays | 4:00 PM Registration required! Children's Library |
Special Programs:
Winter Reading ProgramsPick up your reading log(s) for our Winter Reading Programs! Kids can participate in one or both! Read 100 Books Before Spring - any books count! Chapter Book Challenge - read 5 chapter books before spring! Turn in your reading log(s) by March 20 (the first day of Spring) and get a prize! Tuesday, January 3 - Monday, March 20 Free for children of all ages. Children's Library 
DIY Art TablesCheck out books and then get creative after early dismissal! Wednesday, January 25 | All day! Free program. Children's Library 
Reading BuddiesJoin our 6-week after school reading program for K-4th grade! Sign up in the children's library. Tuesdays - Thursdays, starting January 31 | 3:30 - 4:00 PM Free program. Registration required! Children's Library |
Programs for Teens
The library offers several monthly and annual programs for middle-school and high-school aged youth.
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Ongoing Programs:
EHS Book ClubCalling all Eureka High School readers! We will be launching a new EHS Book Club soon! Keep an eye out for info. Date and time TBD |
Special Programs:
Winter Reading BINGO ChallengeComplete your Winter Reading BINGO card by reading two hours per week, reading 1 book per week, and/or completing additional reading challenges to earn entries into the grand prize drawing! Monday, January 30 - Saturday, March 4 Free program. Ages 12+. Registration required! Sign up starting Monday, January 23! |
Programs for Adults
Educational and social programs are held throughout the month.
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Ongoing Programs:
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. 
Mystery Book ClubJoin us for Mystery Book Club the second Monday of every month! Monday, January 9 | 10:00 AM Free program. Program Room/Zoom 
Ask a GenealogistResearching your family tree, your old house, or curious about something in Eureka’s past? Stop by the library for some research assistance and hopefully some answers during our new fall genealogy/local history reference hours! 1st & 3rd Mondays | 6:00 - 7:30 PM Free program. 
Program in a BagJanuary's Program in a Bag: Take and Make DIY Tea Pockets While we have started to slowly roll out in-person programs again, Program in a Bag for adults will continue! Every month there will be a new themed bag with a craft, book list, and other activities! For January we'll have Take and Make DIY Tea Pockets! Pick up starting Thursday, January 19. *First come, first served. While supplies last.* 
Share Your StoryEveryone has a story. What's yours? Share Your Story with our new adult storytelling group! The group will meet the fourth Wednesday of every month. January's theme: favorite childhood winter activities Wednesday, January 25 | 11:00 AM Free program. Ages 18+. Program Room |
Special Programs:
UnityPoint WellmobileThe UnityPoint Wellmobile will be at EPLD for free blood pressure, cholesterol/blood glucose, & pulse oximetry screenings. An 8 - 12 hour fast is required for the cholesterol/blood glucose portion of the screening. It is also recommended to drink 16 ounces of water or more before the stop. Please take prescription medications as prescribed. The screenings are performed on a first-come, first-served basis, and will not begin until the time indicated. UPDATE: Illinois Eye Center will be on site as well doing vision screenings. Friday, January 27 | 9:30 - 11:30 AM Free program. Program Room
Winter Reading BINGO ChallengeComplete your Winter Reading BINGO card by reading two hours per week, reading 1 book per week, and/or completing additional reading challenges to earn entries into the grand prize drawing! Monday, January 30 - Saturday, March 4 Free program. Ages 12+. Registration required! Sign up starting Monday, January 23! |
Groups
Community groups that meet monthly at the library!
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Online programs:
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 Wednesday evening each month. For more information, please contact Brenda Troth by phone (309-261-1625) or email (brendareptile@gmail.com). Third Wednesdays | 6:30 PM Online |
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. Open to patrons of all ages and abilities! First 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 Thursday of the month starting at 10:00 AM! If you have any questions or wish to attend the meeting via Zoom, please contact Robin Staudenmeier (erstauden@gmail.com). Third Thursdays | 10:00 AM Program Room |
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Printable calendar of the current month:
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