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! New puzzles each month! Book Sale Room 
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 (April - September) 4:30 - 6:00 PM Outdoor Pavilion Programs scheduled in the library’s Outdoor Pavilion are weather permitting. In the event of bad weather, programs may be moved indoors, cancelled, or rescheduled. |
Special programs:
Fall Book SaleNew for 2025, the Friends of EPLD will be hosting their first Fall Book Sale! Stop by the library for some bargain prices on books, movies, & more! Thursday, November 13 5:00 - 8:00 PM Friday, November 14 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Saturday, November 15 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Program Room 
Family Movie MatineeJoin us for a fun family film after early dismissal! Feel free to BYO snacks! Grown-ups must stay with kids for the duration of the movie.
This month's movie: Elio (2025) Wednesday, November 19 2:30 PM Program Room
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Programs for Kids
Storytimes and other fun programs are held each month throughout the year.
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Ongoing Programs:
Storytime at the LibraryDesigned to foster early literacy skills and a love of reading in young children, while learning to listen in a group setting. Tuesdays 10:00 - 11:00 AM Children's Library 
Toddler TimeBring your toddler and join us for stories, songs, and fun educational activities. Ages 2 & under. 1st & 3rd Wednesdays 10:00 - 11:00 AM Children's Library 
Baby TimeInteract with your baby while developing early literacy skills through songs, rhymes, books, movement, and more. Don't miss out on this fun way of introducing books to your little one. Babies 0 - 18 months. Fridays 9:15 - 9:45 AM Children's Library This program is made possible with a donation from the Wettstein Family Field of Interest Fund at Illinois Prairie Community Foundation. 
Toddler Play TimeBring your toddler and join us for playtime with games, toys and obstacles for toddlers to explore while developing motor and social skills. Ages 2 & under. 2nd & 4th Wednesdays 10:00 - 11:00 AM Children's Library 
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:
Reading BuddiesReading Buddies offers students in grades K - 4 a chance to practice reading, review sight words, and develop phonics skills on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, or Thursdays after school at the library. Each student is given a stuffie buddy to read to and mentors are available for those who struggle. Reading Buddies builds confidence in even the shyest of readers. Tuesdays - Thursdays 3:30 - 4:00 PM REGISTRATION REQUIRED! 
Fun Friday StorytimeJoin us at the AC Home of Eureka for fun stories for kids of all ages. We'll have stories, songs, and stickers! 1st Fridays 10:00 - 10:30 AM @ AC Home of Eureka 
Sweet Saturday Storytime with Miss AllieKids of all ages are invited to join us for stories, activities, crafts, & donuts! Saturday, November 15 10:00 - 11:00 AM 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:
HS Book ClubJoin us to taste-test pizza, snacks, and drinks while talking about the latest books. Grades 9 - 12. 4th Mondays 3:30 - 4:30 PM Children's Library |
Special Programs:
Book BINGODrop in for a fun evening of BINGO at the library! Lots of prizes, including books! Ages 13+. Thursday, November 20 6:30 - 7:30 PM Program Room |
Programs for Adults
Educational and social programs are held throughout the month.
View the recordings of our hybrid programs on our YouTube channel!
View the recordings of our hybrid programs on our YouTube channel!
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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. This month's topic: dress code stories or memories 1st Thursdays 10:00 - 11:00 AM @ AC Home of Eureka 
Book ClubBook Club meets the first Thursday of every month! 1st Thursdays 6:00 PM Program Room 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 on the second Monday of every month! This month's topic: 18 Tiny Deaths by Bruce Goldfarb 2nd Mondays 10:00 AM Program Room & Zoom 
Wits WorkoutReady to give your brain a workout? Join U of I Educator Sara Attig as she leads participants through interactive activities designed to exercise the brain to maintain and enhance cognitive function and memory. 2nd Wednesdays 1:00 PM Program Room 
Maple Lawn Book ClubJoin librarian Debra Blunier for this fun new book club at Maple Lawn that meets on the 3rd Monday of each month at 2:00 PM. 3rd Mondays 2:00 PM @ Maple Lawn 
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. This month's topic: dress code stories or memories 3rd Thursdays 11:00 AM @ Maple Lawn 
Crafts to GO!Program in a Bag has been refreshed and rebranded to Crafts to GO! Adults can pick up a fun new craft project on the last Saturday of each month! Ages 18+. Available on a first-come, first-served basis. Last Saturday of the Month While supplies last! Adult Circulation Desk |
Special Programs:
Recipe SwapEPLD's monthly Recipe Swap is a fun and easy way to explore some new and different recipes sourced right from our community! Simply submit your favorite dish that fits the theme during the registration week. Recipes will be printed out and distributed to all registered participants on pick-up day! This month's theme: Fall Food Favorites Share your favorite cozy fall recipes! Google Form Registration begins: Friday, November 7 Pick-up day: Friday, November 21 
U of I Extension: Simmer Up to SoupA bowl of homemade soup on a cold day can be a comforting meal. Come & learn the many types of soup & ways to make them healthy & flavorful. You'll receive a packet of recipes & taste a hearty bowl of soup! REGISTRATION REQUIRED! Tuesday, November 11 5:30 PM Program Room Sign up at the adult circulation desk or by calling the library at 309.467.2922 ext. 1. 
U of I Extension Lessons for Living webinar series - Wellness in NatureSpending time in nature can benefit mental and physical well-being. From creating a sensory experience while growing vegetables and fruits in a garden, to hiking and exploring a forest preserve, even a short amount of time spent in nature can improve overall health. Explore the health benefits of being present in nature and discover simple activities to foster experiences in the natural world. REGISTRATION REQUIRED! Thursday, November 13 2:00 - 3:00 PM Zoom + Program Room To join via Zoom: register online. To join us in-person: sign up at the adult circulation desk or by calling the library at 309.467.2922 ext. 1. 
ILP - Kenji López-Alt: A Journey Through Food and ScienceJoin award-winning cookbook author, New York Times food columnist, and Serious Eats director J. Kenji López-Alt for an evening of cooking insights, techniques, and foodie exploration. Tuesday, November 18 7:00 PM Zoom Registration link: https://bit.ly/KenjiLopez-Alt 
Book BINGODrop in for a fun evening of BINGO at the library! Lots of prizes, including books! Ages 13+. Thursday, November 20 6:30 - 7:30 PM Program Room |
Groups
Community groups that meet monthly at the library!
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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 (program will resume in January 2026) 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 
Dementia Education & Support GroupThe AC Home of Eureka's Dementia Education & Support Group meets at EPLD on the 4th Thursday of each month. This group is open to all members of the community. 4th Thursdays (program will resume in January 2026) 6:30 - 8:00 PM Program Room Group organized by: Apostolic Christian Home of Eureka |
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 Susan Elliott by email ([email protected]). 3rd Thursdays 6:30 PM Online |
Printable calendar of the current month:
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Save the Datefor our upcoming programs!Tuesdays | Storytime at the Library Wednesdays | Toddler Time/Toddler Play Time Fridays | Baby Time 12/4 | Share Your Story [@ AC Home] 12/4 | Supermoon Night 12/4 | Book Club 12/5 | Recipe Swap sign-up begins! 12/5 | Fun Friday Storytime [@ AC Home] 12/8 | Mystery Book Club 12/8 | Celebrating Your German Heritage 12/10 | Wits Workout 12/11 - 12/13 | Winter Book Tasting 12/15 | Maple Lawn Book Club [@ Maple Lawn] 12/17 | Library CLOSED! 12/18 | Share Your Story [@ Maple Lawn] 12/18 | Holiday BINGO 12/18 | Writer's Circle [online] 12/19 | Recipe Swap pick-up day! 12/19 | Family Movie Matinee 12/27| Crafts to GO! If you would like to present a program at Eureka Public Library District, please visit our Program Proposal page. | ||