Sustainable Landscaping with Chris Enroth & U of I Extension Office
2024-06-20 16:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago)
June 20 @ 4:00 pm
University of Illinois horticulture educator, Chris Enroth will introduce several different techniques to incorporate sustainable practices into the lawn and garden. We will discuss sustainable lawns, how to handle stormwater, building healthy soils, and more fundamental methods to reduce your eco-footprint!
Attend this event and earn 100 points towards your 2024 Summer Reading program!
“Taking a sustainable approach to your yard benefits you, the environment, and our future. Sustainable landscapes save money by using fewer pesticides and fertilizers and lowers power, water, and waste disposal bills. Sustainable landscapes safeguard our water quality, soils, and wildlife and provide us with countless ecosystem services. University of Illinois Extension horticulture educator, Chris Enroth will introduce several different techniques to incorporate sustainable practices into the lawn and garden. During the session, we will discuss sustainable lawns, how to handle stormwater, building healthy soils, and more fundamental methods to reduce your eco-footprint.”

Adult Craft: Pallet Painting
2024-06-27 16:00 - 17:00
June 27 @ 4:00 pm
Paint some patriotic pallets with us in time for Independence Day!
Attend this event and earn 100 points towards your 2024 Summer Reading program!

Navigating Changes as We Age with Tessa Hobbs-Curley & U of I Extension Office
2024-07-09 14:00 - 15:00
July 9 @ 2:00pm
Tessa Hobbs-Curley, a family life educator with University of Illinois Extension Office, will talk about navigating changes as we age. Everyone is aging, and many changes happen along the way- physically, mentally, and financially- in about every aspect of our lives. This lesson will examine some of those changes and how to adopt a more accepting mindset that will result in improved well-being and possible new opportunities.
Attend this event and earn 100 points towards your 2024 Summer Reading program!

Make-N-Take Herb Containers with Chris Enroth & U of I Extension Office
2024-07-18 16:00 - 17:00
July 18 @ 4:00pm
University of Illinois horticulture educator, Chris Enroth will teach us to pot and care for herbs.
Attend this event and earn 100 points towards your 2024 Summer Reading program!

Adult Craft: Garden Fairy Wands
2024-07-25 17:00 - 18:00
July 25 @ 5:00 pm
Back by popular demand, join us in making beautiful glass-beaded “fairy wands” to spruce up your planters!
Attend this event and earn 100 points towards your 2024 Summer Reading program!

Medicare 101 with Shelly Bass Anno
2025-03-13 18:00 - 19:00
A free monthly educational course on Medicare 101, covering topics such as eligibility, enrollment, and the basics! Presented by Shelly Bass Anno, come learn about Medicare and ask your questions!
Light refreshments will be served!

March Craft: Spring Beads
2025-03-20 16:00 - 17:00
Join us at 4pm to make Spring-themed beaded bracelets and keychains!!

BYOB: Bring Your Own Book Discussion
2025-03-27 16:00 - 17:00
BYOB: Bring Your Own Book Discussion
Thursday, March 27 at 4pm
Come and chat about what you’re currently reading!
Take this chance to socialize and connect with others over a shared love of reading and books!
This will be a no judgement zone!

Anime Club
2025-04-02 17:00 - 18:00 | Warren County Public Library, 62 Public Square, Monmouth, IL, 61462, United States
NEW!!!! Anime Club is back! Starting on Wednesday, April 2 at 5:00pm, we will be meeting upstairs in the classroom to discuss all things Anime, Manga, Comics, Gaming, RPGs, TCGs and more! We will discuss, read, game, art and so much more!
Meeting dates are: April 2, 16 & 30. May 14 & 28. Ages 10 and Older. (yes, even adults!)

Who Gets Grandma's Yellow Pie Plate: U of IL Extension Speaker
2025-04-07 14:00 - 15:00
April Lifestyle and Aging Workshop with Tessa Hobbs-Curley
University of Illinois Extension
Monday, April 7 2-3pm
Warren County Public Library
Who Gets Grandma’s Yellow Pie Plate:
Almost all individuals have valued personal belongings. Participants explore ways to talk to family members about the difficult subject of distributing family items with emotional and sentimental value while still keeping relationships intact.

Medicare 101 with Shelly Bass Anno
2025-04-10 18:00 - 19:00
Join us Thursday, April 10 at 6:00pm at the Warren County Public Library!
A free monthly educational class on Medicare 101, covering topics such as eligibility, enrollment, and the basics! Presented by Shelly Bass Anno, come learn about Medicare and ask your questions!
Light refreshments will served

April Adult Craft: Yarn Bunny
2025-04-17 16:00 - 17:00
Join us at the library Thursday, April 17 at 4pm to make adorably soft yarn bunnies for your door or mantle!
Supplies will be limited!
You can reserve a spot with the library by calling (309) 734-3166 or email us at adult@wcplibrary.org!

BYOB: Bring Your Own Book Discussion
2025-04-24 16:00 - 17:00
BYOB: Bring Your Own Book Discussion
Thursday, April 24 at 4pm
Come chat about what you are currently reading!
A chance to socialize and connect with others over a shared love of reading and books!
This will be a no judgement zone!

Mother's Day Craft: Clay Trinket Dishes
2025-05-08 16:00 - 17:00
Join us on Thursday, May 8th at 4pm to make leaf imprint clay trinket dishes for the mother figure in your life, or for yourself! You can bring leaves from your own garden if you’d like!

Medicare 101 with Shelly Bass Anno
2025-05-15 18:00 - 19:00
Join us Thursday, May 15 at 6:00pm at the Warren County Public Library!
A free monthly educational class on Medicare 101, covering topics such as eligibility, enrollment, and the basics! Presented by Shelly Bass Anno, come learn about Medicare and ask your questions!
Light refreshments will served!

Two Heads are Better than One: University of IL Extension Speaker
2025-05-19 14:00 - 15:00
May Lifestyle and Aging Workshop with Tessa Hobbs-Curley
University of Illinois Extension
Monday, May 19 2-3pm
Warren County Public Library
Two Heads are Better than One:
Did you know that staying socially engaged with others and doing things together is not only good for your soul, but also good for your brain? Maintaining social connections is one of several things you can do to contribute to your own brain health. Come and learn about the aging brain and what you can do to keep your brain engaged!

BYOB: Bring Your Own Book Discussion
2025-05-29 16:00 - 17:00
BYOB: Bring Your Own Book Discussion
Thursday, May 29 at 4pm
Come chat about what you are currently reading!
A chance to socialize and connect with others over a shared love of reading and books!
This will be a no judgement zone!

Adult Craft: Book Cover Diamond Painting
2025-06-05 16:00 - 17:00
Bring your favorite book and bling out the cover! Either paperback or hardcover will work!
Thursday, June 5th @ 4pm
This event will count towards the Adult Summer Reading Program!

Event: Sustainable Landscaping with Chris Enroth, U of IL Ext
2025-06-12 16:00 - 17:00
University of Illinois Extension horticulture educator Chris Enroth will introduce several different techniques to incorporate sustainable practices into the lawn and garden. We will discuss sustainable lawns, how to handle stormwater, building healthy soils, and more fundamental methods to reduce your eco-footprint!
This program will count towards the Adult Summer Reading Program!

June Jigsaw Challenge
2025-06-13 15:00 - 16:00
Gather a team of your best puzzle people, and join us for a puzzle challenge!
Friday, June 13 @ 3pm
There are 5 spots for 5 teams. This challenge is timed for 1 hour to finish the puzzle. All teams will have the same puzzle. Winners win a prize!

Anime Club
2025-06-18 16:00 - 17:00
Wednesdays at 4:00 pm!
Board games, trading card games, RPG, video games, & more! Join us to talk about our favorite movies/shows, games, books, etc
Adults and teens welcome!
Meeting Dates:
June 18th
July 9th
July 23rd

After Hours Family Game Night
2025-06-20 17:00 - 19:00
After Hours Family Game Night
Friday, June 20 @ 5-7pm
Bring the family, gather your friends! We will have snacks and drinks and boardgames! We are hosting a Family Game Night for you to come and hang out, play some games, make some friends and have a wonderful time making memories!

Dungeons and Dragons
2025-06-24 04:00 - 17:30, 2025-07-01 04:00 - 17:30
1st and 4th Tuesdays at 4:00 pm!
Create your own characters and run fun campaigns!
Youth on the Kids Side! Adults in the Boardroom!
Meeting Dates:
June 24th
July 1st
July 22nd

BYOB: Bring Your Own Book Discussion
2025-06-26 16:00 - 17:00
BYOB: Bring Your Own Book Discussion
Thursday, June 26 @ 4pm!
Come talk about what you’re currently reading! Judgement-free zone!
A chance to socialize and connect with others over a shared love of reading and books!
This event will count towards the Adult Summer Reading Program!

Oregon Trail: Escape Room
2025-06-27 13:00 - 16:00
Oregon Trail: Escape Room
Friday, June 27 @ 1-4pm
Remember the Oregon Trail Game? Well, we are bringing it to life, but as an Escape Room!
Come as a group, a duo, join a group, or go solo. Either way, try and survive the Oregon Trail, and if you do, there is a prize at the end!

Anime Club
2025-07-09 16:00 - 17:00
Wednesdays at 4:00 pm!
Board games, trading card games, RPG, video games, & more! Join us to talk about our favorite movies/shows, games, books, etc.
Adults and teens welcome!
Meeting Dates:
June 18th
July 9th
July 23rd

Adult Craft: Busted Canvas Craft
2025-07-10 16:00 - 17:00
Thursday, July 10 @ 4pm
Come make an awesome summer- or book-themed busted canvas creation!
This event will count towards the Adult Summer Reading Program!

Jigsaw Puzzle Challenge
2025-07-11 15:00 - 16:00
Friday, July 11 @ 3pm
Gather a team of your best puzzle people, and join us for a puzzle challenge!
There are 5 spots for 5 teams. This challenge is timed for 1 hour to finish the puzzle. All teams will have the same puzzle. Winners win a prize!

All Ages: LARP at the Library! (Live Action Role Play)
2025-07-12 13:00 - 14:00
Saturday, July 12 @ 1pm
Do you enjoy reenacting your favorite characters? Bringing fantasy, comic, anime, gaming worlds to life? Cosplay or Ren Faires your thing? Ever considered LARPing?
Well this is your chance! We have a group coming from Central Illinois to show you what LARP is all about, and how to do it safely! They will be showing you how to do safe sword play with foam swords (kids will need an adult present please)
Come dressed! (family friendly please) And let’s LARP!
