PROGRAM CALENDAR
All-ages Programs
We try to offer monthly programs for everyone in the community!
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Ongoing programs:
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:
Library Card Sign-Up MonthCelebrate Library Card Sign-Up Month with a variety of fun activities (including prizes!) open to new and existing EPLD cardholders! Patrons who sign up for a new card or renew/update their Eureka Public Library card can enter the prize drawing for a copy of The Princess Bride Adventure Book Game! Thursday, September 1 - Friday, September 30 
Tie-Dye Friday!We'll provide all of the tie-dye supplies, you just need to bring your own white cotton t-shirt or other item to tie-dye! The program is open to patrons of all ages. This can get a little messy, so wearing old clothes is recommended! Friday, September 30 | 3:00 PM Free drop-in program. Outdoor Pavilion |
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 library's outdoor pavilion for new stories each week! Tuesdays | 10:00 AM Free program. Outdoor Pavilion *weather permitting* 
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:
Face Painting by Miss AngelaStop by and see Miss Angela at the EHS home football games for free face painting sponsored by EPLD! Friday home football games Free program. Eureka High School 
Reading BuddiesJoin our 6-week after school reading program for K-4th grade! Sign up in the children's library. Tuesdays & Thursdays through October 14 | 3:15 PM Free program. Registration required! Children's Library 
DIY Art TablesAfter you get your library books, plant to stay and get creative. All supplies will be set up and ready! Wednesday, September 28 | All day! Free program. Children's Library |
Teen Programs
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:
New programs coming soon!Keep an eye out for new programs for teens in October! |
Adult Programs
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! The theme for October is free choice, just share what mysteries you have been reading lately! Monday, October 10 | 10:00 AM Free program. Program Room/Zoom 
Classic Movie MondayJoin us for Classic Movie Monday! Drop-in and watch a classic movie at EPLD every third Monday at 2:00 pm! October's movie will be another classic from the 80's - this time featuring ghosts for Halloween! Monday, October 17 | 2:00 PM Free program. Ages 18+. Program Room 
Program in a BagSeptember's Program in a Bag: Take and Make DIY Bookmark 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 September we'll have a Take and Make DIY Bookmark! Pick up starting Thursday, September 22. *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. September's theme: grade school memories Wednesday, September 28 | 11:00 AM Free program. Ages 18+. Program Room NOTE: October's meeting will be at a special time! |
Special Programs:
Libby for Kindle FireWant to use the Libby app on your Kindle Fire? Libby is not available through the Amazon app store, so we will walk you through the steps to make it happen! Sign up for the program, bring your charged and updated Kindle Fire, and at the end of the program you'll be able to use Libby directly on your device! Thursday, September 29 | 6:00 PM Space is limited & registration required! Program Room Sign up at the adult circulation desk or by calling the library at 309-467-2922. Please note: this program requires a minimum number of participants to run or will be cancelled one business day prior to the program date. |
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 Book Sale 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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