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 |
Special programs:
Origami ChallengeFold your way to winning an Origami Prize Package! All the paper and instructions are supplied or your can create your own project! Three winners will be chosen by EPLD staff and notified on Wednesday, September 4. REGISTRATION REQUIRED! Sponsored by: Tuttle Publishing Thursday, July 11 5:30 - 7:00 PM Program Room Sign up at EPLD's adult circulation desk or call the library at 309.467.2922 ext. 1. |
Ongoing Programs:
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! |
Special Programs:
Toddler Art TimeToddler Art Time is for little artists 3 years old and younger. We will have art stations with age appropriate activities for little hands to be creative. It could get messy but it will be fun. Older siblings are welcome and will have their own giant coloring table. Wednesday, July 31 10:00 - 11:00 AM Children's Library |
Ongoing Programs:
Teen Book & Manga ClubHigh 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. NOTE: this program is currently on hold. 4th Mondays 3:30 - 4:30 PM Grades 9 - 12. Children's Library |
Special Programs:
|
Ongoing Programs:
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. NOTE: due to the rescheduling of the Share Your Story Ice Cream Social, this program will resume in September 2024. 1st Thursdays 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. Please contact Angela Roberts if you have any questions. NOTE: this program is currently on hold. 3rd Thursdays 11:00 AM @ Maple Lawn |
Special Programs:
Share Your Story Ice Cream SocialJoin us at the Apostolic Christian Home of Eureka for a fun time sharing stories, meeting friends, and having Uncle Bob's ice cream together. Please contact Angela Roberts (309.467.2922 ext. 4) if you have any questions. REGISTRATION REQUIRED! Thursday, August 1 2:30 PM @ AC Home of Eureka Library Accessibility Community ConversationEPLD recently received an accessibility grant to improve our facilities and programs. Please come share your experiences at the library to help us understand your needs or the needs of someone you know. Experiences could include difficulty finding and reaching items, navigating the space, furniture, or attending programs to name just a few. An ASL interpreter will be available. Options are also available for one-on-one conversations in person or via Zoom. For more information, contact Cindy O’Neill at 309.467.2922 ext. 3 or [email protected]. Monday, August 19 6:30 PM Program Room -or- Friday, August 23 1:30 PM Program Room This event is offered as part of Libraries Transforming Communities: Accessible Small and Rural Communities, an initiative of the American Library Association in collaboration with the Association for Rural & Small Libraries. Friends of EPLD Fall Bus TripJoin the Friends of the Eureka Public Library for their annual Fall Bus Trip! This year's trip to the Chicago Premium Outlet Mall and Louis Joliet Mall has been scheduled for Tuesday, October 8. Seats are limited, so sign up today! REGISTRATION REQUIRED! Tuesday, October 8 Bus leaves: 8:00 AM (from Liberty Bible Church) Bus returns: ~8:30 PM Cost: $60 per person (payment due with reservation) Chicago Premium Outlet Mall & Louis Joliet Mall Questions? Call Laura Siscoe at 309.634.1129. Sign up at the adult circulation desk or by calling the library at 309.467.2922 ext. 1. |
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 1:00 PM! If you have any questions or wish to attend the meeting via Zoom, please contact Carol Luginbuhl ([email protected]). 3rd Tuesdays 1:00 PM Program Room |
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 Thursday evening each month. For more information, please contact Brenda Troth by phone (309.261.1625) or email ([email protected]). 3rd Thursdays 6:30 PM Online |
Printable calendar of the current month:![]()
|
Save the Datefor our upcoming programs!8/1 | Share Your Story Ice Cream Social @ AC Home 8/2 | Fun Friday Storytime @ AC Home 8/6 | HOI Knitters 8/12 | Mystery Book Club 8/12 | Master Gardeners present program 8/13 | Food Truck Pop-Up [feat. Rubi's Brickoven Pizza] 8/14 | Wits Workout 8/19 | Maple Lawn Book Club 8/19 | Plant Clinic 8/20 | Sewing Guild 8/22 | Dementia Education & Support Group 8/28 | Family Movie Matinee 8/29 | Program in a Bag 8/29 | Origami Challenge If you would like to present a program at Eureka Public Library District, please visit our Program Proposal page. |