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 |
Special programs:
Taylor Swift TuesdayAre you ready for it? Swifties of all ages can stop by EPLD and make the friendship bracelets and MORE! Snacks provided! Tuesday, March 25 1:00 - 3:00 PM Children's Library 
Tie-Dye Friday!EPLD will provide all of the tie-dye supplies, you just need to bring your own white cotton item to tie-dye! This can get a little messy, so wearing old clothes is recommended! Friday, March 28 2:00 PM @ AC Home of Eureka |
Programs for Kids
Storytimes and other fun programs are held each month throughout the year.
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Ongoing Programs:
Storytime at the LibraryA fun time to learn & listen! New stories every Tuesday with playtime afterward. Kids of all ages welcome! Tuesdays 10:00 AM Children's Library 
Toddler TimeDesigned for kids ages 2 and under, this time is to focus on early literacy skills. We talk, read, listen, dance, and practice sharing. Stay and play afterward if your schedule allows. 1st & 3rd Wednesdays 10:00 AM Children's Library 
Second Saturday LEGO Pop-UpThe LEGO tables will be set up for building and creating! 2nd Saturdays All Day Children's Library 
Toddler Play TimeDesigned for kids ages 2 and under, we have guided play time with unit blocks and activity stations. We practice clean-up skills as a group at 10:50 AM. 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:
Spring Screen-Free BINGO ChallengeJoin the Spring Screen-Free BINGO Challenge and win prizes! Pick up your BINGO Card and challenge yourself to read and spend time without a screen. Turn in completed BINGO Cards in the children's library and pick a prize. All BINGO Cards are due April 1. March 1 - April 1 Children's Library 
DIY Paper BeadsJoin Miss Nikki and Miss Angela for a drop in program and learn to make paper beads. All supplies are provided. Friday, March 21 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Children's Library 
Twist 'N Turn Rubik's Cube Speed Solving CompetitionCome and compete with other kids at a fun, casual speed solving cube competition. Experience what it feels like to compete in a real World Cubing Association Competition. Special prize for 1st place in 2x2 and 3x3 events! Please bring your own cubes. Sign up in the children’s library. REGISTRATION REQUIRED! Grades K - 12. Saturday, March 29 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM 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:
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. Grades 9 - 12. 4th Mondays 3:30 - 4:30 PM Children's Library NOTE: Program on hold for March 2025. |
Special Programs:
Twist 'N Turn Rubik's Cube Speed Solving CompetitionCome and compete with other kids at a fun, casual speed solving cube competition. Experience what it feels like to compete in a real World Cubing Association Competition. Special prize for 1st place in 2x2 and 3x3 events! Please bring your own cubes. Sign up in the children’s library. REGISTRATION REQUIRED! Grades K - 12. Saturday, March 29 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Children's Library |
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:
Fiber Arts Meet-UpJoin other fiber arts enthusiasts for inspiration and conversation during EPLD’s new Fiber Arts Meet-Up! All skill levels and fiber arts projects are welcome – knitting, crochet, sewing, embroidery, cross stitch, felting, etc. Just bring yourself and whatever project you’re currently working on for this free drop-in program! Ages 18+. 1st Mondays | 5:30 PM 4th Fridays | 3:00 PM Program Room 
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. 1st Thursdays 10:00 AM @ AC Home of Eureka NOTE: Program on hold for March 2025. 
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! March topic: ‘Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone’ by Benjamin Stevenson 2nd Mondays 10:00 AM Program Room & Zoom 
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. March topic: memories of birthday cakes or special gifts 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! Available on a first-come, first-served basis. Last Saturday of the Month Ages 18+ 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! March theme: Freezer-Friendly Do you have a go-to recipe that you prep & freeze to cook later? Or a recipe that has leftovers that stand up well to freezing? Simply submit your favorite dish that fits the theme in our Google Form during the registration week. Recipes will be printed out and distributed to all registered participants on pick up day! Registration starts: March 7 Pick up starts: March 21 For details about all of our Recipe Swap themes and dates, please visit our Recipe Swap page! 
ILP: 9to5 - The Story of a MovementWatch the award winning documentary from the comfort of your home! The documentary highlights the creation of the 9to5 movement, established to fight for workplace equity and against wage discrepancy and was the basis for the feature film, 9 to 5, starring Jane Fonda, Dolly Parton and Lily Tomlin. ONLINE REGISTRATION REQUIRED! Begins: Friday, March 21 @ 2:00 PM Ends: Sunday, March 23 @ 11:59 PM Online Online registration: https://bit.ly/ILP_9to5 
Medicare 101Learn the basics of Medicare Parts A-D from presenter Julie Bicksler. Medicare Supplements will be covered as well, including recent updates. This program is open to the public and is for educational purposes only. REGISTRATION REQUIRED! Saturday, March 22 9:30 AM Program Room Sign up at EPLD's adult circulation desk or call the library at 309.467.2922 ext. 1. Questions about the presentation? Please call or text presenter Julie Bicksler at 309.231.5371. 
Medicare 101Learn more about the importance of everyday people contributing to science & how/where to get started! REGISTRATION REQUIRED! Monday, March 31 5:30 PM Program Room Sign up at EPLD's adult circulation desk or call the library at 309.467.2922 ext. 1. |
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 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 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 1st & 3rd Wednesdays | Toddler Time 2nd & 4th Wednesday | Toddler Play Time 4/1 - 4/30 | Citizen Science Month Challenge 4/2 | U of I Extension: Wits Workout 4/3 | Share Your Story @ AC Home 4/4 | Recipe Swap sign-up begins! 4/4 | Citizen Science Film Fest 4/6 - 4/12 | National Library Week 4/7 | Fiber Arts Meet-Up 4/8 | U of I Extension: Where to Start - Declutter Your Home and Finances [Zoom + Livestream @ EPLD] 4/10 | Illinois Libraries Present: The Art of Foraging with Alexis Nikole Nelson [Zoom + Livestream @ EPLD] 4/11 | Citizen Science Film Fest 4/12 | Medicare 101 4/14 | Mystery Book Club 4/14 | Master Gardeners present: Native Plants You Should Be Growing 4/17 | Share Your Story @ Maple Lawn 4/18 | Recipe Swap pick-up day! 4/18 | Citizen Science Film Fest 4/21 | Maple Lawn Book Club 4/21 | Master Gardener Plant Clinic 4/25 | Citizen Science Film Fest 4/25 | Fiber Arts Meet-Up 4/26 | Crafts to Go! 4/26 | EPLD @ Davenport PTO Carnival If you would like to present a program at Eureka Public Library District, please visit our Program Proposal page. | ||