EUREKA PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT (Eureka, Illinois)
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Programs for All-Ages

We try to offer monthly programs for everyone in the community!
Ongoing programs:
EPLD Community Puzzle

Community Puzzle

Stop 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!

Starts Thursday, December 1
Free drop-in program. 
Book Sale Room
U of I Extension Plant Clinic | Third Mondays 4:30 - 6:00 PM

U of I Extension Master Gardener Plant Clinic

March - 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:
Read Local: 2023 EPLD Local Author Fair

Read Local: 2023 Local Author Fair

Join us for our first (hopefully) annual local author fair, Read Local! Several local authors will be in attendance (full list below) with books for sale. Stop by their tables to chat, purchase a book, and/or get a book signed! We also have some fun activities and giveaways planned!

Authors scheduled to attend:
  • Kate Bateman
  • Molly Crusen Bishop
  • Tish Cook
  • Daniel Doty
  • Karen Fyke
  • Lorie Link
  • Beth Miller
  • Brenda Padget
  • Susan Reising
  • Otto Schafer
  • Deb Young

Saturday, February 25 | 9:30 - 11:30 AM
Free drop-in program.

Programs for Kids

Story times and other fun programs are held each month throughout the year.
Ongoing Programs:
Birthday Book Club

Birthday Book Club

Join 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!
  1. ​You will get to write your name and age on a birthday candle and put it on your birthday month cupcake!
  2. You get to choose a book to add to the library in honor of your birthday! Pick a book from our special collection, and we'll put a label inside the book with your name to celebrate and honor you!
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Free program for children of all ages. 
1000 Books Before Kindergarten

1000 Books Before Kindergarten

Join 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 Library

Storytime at the Library

Storytime at the Library is for children of all ages! Join us in the children's library for new stories each week!

Tuesdays | 10:00 AM
Free program.
Children's Library
Toddler Time

Toddler Time

Join 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!

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-Up

Second Saturday LEGO Pop-Up

Join us on the Second Saturday of each month to build with our LEGO bricks!

2nd Saturdays | All day!
Free program.
Children's Library
Library Volunteers

Library Volunteers

Library 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:
Winter Reading Programs

Winter Reading Programs

Pick up your reading log(s) for our Winter Reading Programs! Kids can participate in one or both!

Read 100 Books Before Spring - any books count!
Chapter Book Challenge - read 5 chapter books before spring!


Turn in your reading log(s) by March 20 (the first day of Spring) and get a prize!


Tuesday, January 3 - Monday, March 20
Free for children of all ages.
Children's Library
DIY Art Tables

DIY Art Tables

Check out books and then get creative after early dismissal! 

Wednesday, January 25 | All day!
Free program.
Children's Library
Reading Buddies

Reading Buddies

Join our 6-week after school reading program for K-4th grade! Sign up in the children's library.
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Tuesdays - Thursdays, starting January 31 | 3:30 - 4:00 PM
Free program. Registration required!
Children's Library

Programs for Teens

The library offers several monthly and annual programs for middle-school and high-school aged youth.
Ongoing Programs:
EHS Book Club | Info TBA

EHS Book Club

Calling 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:
Winter Reading Challenge

Winter Reading BINGO Challenge

Complete your Winter Reading BINGO card by reading two hours per week, reading 1 book per week, and/or completing additional reading challenges to earn entries into the grand prize drawing!

Monday, January 30 - Saturday, March 4
Free program. Ages 12+. Registration required! Sign up starting Monday, January 23!

Programs for Adults

Educational and social programs are held throughout the month.
Ongoing Programs:
Book Club | First Thursdays 6:30 PM

Book Club

Book 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 Club | Second Mondays 10:00 AM

Mystery Book Club

Join us for Mystery Book Club the second Monday of every month!
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Monday, January 9 | 10:00 AM
Free program.
Program Room/Zoom
Ask a Genealogist

Ask a Genealogist

Researching your family tree, your old house, or curious about something in Eureka’s past? Stop by the library for some research assistance and hopefully some answers during our new fall genealogy/local history reference hours!

1st & 3rd Mondays | 6:00 - 7:30 PM
Free program.
Program in a Bag

Program in a Bag

January's Program in a Bag:
Take and Make DIY Tea Pockets

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 January we'll have Take and Make DIY Tea Pockets!
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Pick up starting Thursday, January 19.
*First come, first served. While supplies last.*
Share Your Story | Fourth Mondays 11:00 AM

Share Your Story

Everyone 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.

January's theme: favorite childhood winter activities

Wednesday, January 25 | 11:00 AM
Free program. Ages 18+.
Program Room
Special Programs:
UnityPoint Wellmobile

UnityPoint Wellmobile

The UnityPoint Wellmobile will be at EPLD for free blood pressure, cholesterol/blood glucose, & pulse oximetry screenings. An 8 - 12 hour fast is required for the cholesterol/blood glucose portion of the screening. It is also recommended to drink 16 ounces of water or more before the stop. Please take prescription medications as prescribed.

The screenings are performed on a first-come, first-served basis, and will not begin until the time indicated.

UPDATE: Illinois Eye Center will be on site as well doing vision screenings.

Friday, January 27 | 9:30 - 11:30 AM
Free program.
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Program Room
Winter Reading BINGO Challenge

Winter Reading BINGO Challenge

Complete your Winter Reading BINGO card by reading two hours per week, reading 1 book per week, and/or completing additional reading challenges to earn entries into the grand prize drawing!

Monday, January 30 - Saturday, March 4
Free program. Ages 12+. Registration required! Sign up starting Monday, January 23!

Groups

Community groups that meet monthly at the library!
Online programs:
Writer's Circle

Writer's Circle

Have 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 Knitters

Heart of Illinois Knitters

Looking 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
Program Room

Woodford County Sewing Guild

Woodford County Sewing Guild

The 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!
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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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Address
202 S. Main St.
​Eureka, IL 61530
Phone
309-467-2922
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Monday
9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Tuesday
9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Wednesday
9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Thursday
9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Friday
9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Saturday
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
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  • Home
  • About
    • About
    • Contact Us
    • Library Board
    • Library Policies
    • Staff & Employment
    • Friends of the Library
    • Donations
    • Library Newsletter
  • At The Library
    • Program Calendar
    • Kids
    • Teens
    • Adults
    • Get a Library Card
    • Loan Periods and Fines
    • Access Your Account
    • Library of Things
  • Find Books & More
    • Search Catalog
    • Wowbrary: Latest Additions
    • Interlibrary Loans
    • Ebooks & Audiobooks
    • Online Music and Movies
    • Digital Magazines & Newspapers
    • E-Sequels
    • Staff Book Reviews
    • Pages of Eureka
  • Services
    • Outreach
    • Porch Pickup
    • Free Services
    • Copy, Print, & Fax
    • Educational Materials Request
    • Talking Books
    • Explore More Illinois
    • Online Classes
    • Niche Academy
  • Research
    • COVID-19 Resources
    • Genealogy & Local History
    • Eureka Pumpkin Festival
    • City & County Resources
    • State & Federal Resources
    • Tax Form Information
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