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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: Pastels & Paper 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, March 11 3:30 - 5:30 PM Children's Library Sign up in the children's library. |
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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. March topic: lessons you learned from a parent or grandparent Thursday, March 14 9:00 AM Program Room |
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ILP: Ruth E. Carter - Interweaving Tradition and Imagination Through Costume DesignJoin us for a special event with Ruth E. Carter, two-time Academy Award-winning costume designer. Carter made history as the first Black person to win an Academy Award in Best Costume Design for the film, Black Panther. She received a second Academy Award in the same category for Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. 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). Wednesday, March 20 | 7:00 PM Register online here: https://bit.ly/ILP_RuthCarter Zoom NOTE: This event will not be recorded for viewing at a later date. Illinois Libraries Present is committed to inclusion and accessibility. To request accommodations, please email: illinoislibrariespresent@gmail.com. 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. March topic: lessons you learned from a parent or grandparent Thursday, March 21 11:00 AM @ Maple Lawn Home Energy Savings with CUBJoin the Citizens Utility Board (CUB) for this free presentation on energy savings. Learn about your energy choices, including solar options, and ways to save money on your utility bills. REGISTRATION REQUIRED! Tuesday, March 26 6:00 PM Program Room Registration closes at 2:00 PM on Monday, March 25. Sign up at EPLD's adult circulation desk or call the library at 309.467.2922 ext. 1. |
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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!4/3 | Illinois Libraries Present: The Hidden Gifts of Visual Thinkers with Dr. Temple Grandin [online] 4/5 | Solar Eclipse Citizen Science 4/7 - 4/13 | National Library Week 4/8 | Mystery Book Club 4/8 | Solar Eclipse Celebration 4/8 | Master Gardeners Present: Clematis & Other Flowering Vines 4/11 | Share Your Story 4/11 | Team Puzzle Challenge 4/15 | Master Gardener Plant Clinic 4/25 | Program in a Bag 4/29 | Maple Lawn Book Club 4/30 | True Crime w/ Dr. Amanda Vicary If you would like to present a program at Eureka Public Library District, please visit our Program Proposal page. |