Anime Club
2025-04-02 17:00 - 18:00 (America/Chicago) | 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, 2025-07-22 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!

All Ages: Clued In Scavenger Hunt
2025-07-17 14:00 - 16:00
Thursday, July 17 @ 2pm
Who did the crime!?!?!? Well, that’s for you to find out! Come with a group, join one, or go solo! But we need your help in finding out who did it!
Play Clue in the library!

CANCELLED Anime Club
2025-07-23 16:00 - 17:00

Event: Tree Care with U of IL Ext
2025-07-24 16:00 - 17:00
Thursday, July 24 @ 4pm
University of Illinois Extension horticulture educator Chris Enroth will teach us how best to take care of our trees!
This event will count towards the Adult Summer Reading Program!

Dungeons & Dragons
2025-09-10 17:00 - 19:00, 2025-09-17 17:00 - 19:00, 2025-09-24 17:00 - 19:00
Wednesdays 5-7pm for ages 7 & up!
Join the campaign and battle the epic adventures of D&D!
We do have dice available if needed!

Adult Craft: Book Diamond Painting
2025-09-11 16:00 - 18:00
Back by popular demand! Thursday, September 11 @ 4pm
Bring your favorite book to bedazzle with your favorite book buddy!
