Blind Play Date with a Book
2023-02-13 08:00 - 2023-02-18 17:00 (America/Chicago)
The week of Mon, Feb 13- Fri, Feb 18

Blind Play Date with a Book gives young patrons the opportunity to check out an anonymous book, not knowing anything about it except for a few clues on the cover. This is a fun activity to help young readers spread their wings while also offering the mystery of a blind (play) date with a book!

Crafting for a Cause: Western Illinois Animal Rescue
2023-02-16 17:00 - 18:00
Due to a number of factors–including the grim weather–WIAR and WCPL have decided to postpone tonight’s Crafting for a Cause event. The time and date is TBD (to be determined) so hang in there.

Storytime
2023-02-18 10:00 - 11:00
Join us for Storytime Saturday, February 18th in the Children’s Room at 10 AM. Miss Cammy will be reading Follow the Drinking Gourd by Jeanette Winter in honor of Black History Month, Pluto Visits Earth by Steve Metzger to celebrate Pluto Day, and Heart on Pluto by Karl Jones to celebrate Pluto Day and Valentine’s Day.

Storytime
2023-02-25 10:00 - 11:00
Join us for Storytime on Saturday, February 25th in the Children’s Room at 10 AM. Miss Cammy will be reading Dear Mr. Washington by Lynn Cullen and George Washington’s Birthday A Mostly True Tale by Margaret McNamara to celebrate George Washington’s Birthday, and Let the Children March by Monica Clark-Robinson in honor of Black History Month.

Story Time
2023-03-04 10:00 - 11:00
Hear stories, play games, sing songs, and craft with Mr. Scott on Saturday, March 4th at 10 AM in the Children’s room.

Lego Challenge
2023-03-10 15:30 - 16:30, 2023-05-12 15:30 - 16:30
Lego Building Challenge: Participants will use their creativity and building skills to meet a building challenge using Lego bricks.

Story Time
2023-03-11 10:00 - 11:00
Hear stories, play games, sing songs, and craft with Mr. Scott on Saturday, March 11th at 10 AM in the Children’s room.

Story Time
2023-03-18 10:00 - 11:00
Hear stories, play games, sing songs, and craft with Mr. Scott on Saturday, March 18th at 10 AM in the Children’s room.

Spring Origami Craft & Airplane Contest
2023-03-23 17:00 - 18:00
Join us for a night of origami crafting! Make some colorful butterflies or an origami flower bouquet to welcome spring!
Then, test out your skills with a paper airplane contest to see whose airplane can soar the farthest!
This event is open to all ages, new and experienced folders alike!

Story Time
2023-03-25 10:00 - 11:00
Hear stories, play games, sing songs, and craft with Mr. Scott on Saturday, March 25th at 10 AM in the Children’s room.

Book Discussion Story Time for kids
2023-03-30 17:30 - 18:00
While the adults enjoy their book discussion about The Family Chao by Lan Samantha Chang, children are welcome to gather in the children’s room for a special story time. We’ll be reading The All American Slurp by Lensey Namioka.
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The All-American Slurp recalls the Lin family’s first few months in the United States. The Lins are a Chinese immigrant family. They want to fit into American so- ciety. The daughter befriends an American classmate who introduces her to American customs.

Tiny Canvas Competition
2023-04-01 08:00 - 2023-04-29 17:00
Tiny Canvas Art competition: (ages 10 & up)

April 1st-April 15th: Stop in the library and paint a tiny canvas.
April 17th-29th: Vote on your favorite tiny canvas with nonperishable food or monetary donations for the Jamieson Community Center’s food pantry.
Winners for the adult and young adult categories will be announced on May 2nd.

Story Time
2023-04-01 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-04-15 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-04-22 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-04-29 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-05-06 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-05-20 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-05-27 10:00 - 11:00
Every Saturday at 10 AM.
Intended for young children ages 0-5, but siblings are always welcome. Hear stories, sing songs, and participate in activities.
Location: Children’s Room

Under the Sea Easter Egg Hunt and Story Walk
2023-04-08 10:00 - 11:00
Join us for a story walk and easter egg hunt at the Pattee Plaza next door to the Buchanan Center for the Arts on Saturday, April 8th. While the youngest patrons (0-5 year olds) hunt for eggs at 10 AM some of the older patrons ( 6-9 year olds) can go on a story walk. Then, at 10:35 AM the 6-9 year olds may hunt for eggs while the 0-5 year olds go on the story walk. Feel free to bring your own Easter basket or use one of our bags. Also, there will be gift bags and raffle prizes given away courtesy of the United Way.

Lego Challenge
2023-04-14 15:30 - 16:30
Lego Building Challenge: Participants will use their creativity and building skills to meet a building challenge using Lego bricks

Story Time
2023-05-13 10:00 - 11:00
Join us for a special Mother’s Day themed story time and craft at 10 AM on Saturday, May 13th. Bill Wallace will bring flowers to pot and pots to paint courtesy of the University of Illinois Office of Extension and Miss Cammy will read some special titles including A Chair for My Mother by Vera B. Williams, What Not To Give Your Mom on Mother’s Day by Martha Simpson, and I Love My Mama by Peter Kavanagh.

Craft for a Cause
2023-05-18 17:00 - 18:00
Join WCPL and WIAR (and some furry friends) at the library for an evening of:

DIY Tug toys and catnip sachets
Pet supply donation

pet food
cat litter
dishes
blankets/beds
carriers
toys

We will also accept monetary donations

PBS Story Time
2023-06-03 10:00 - 11:00
Join us for a special story time Saturday, June 3rd at 10 AM presented by WQPT PBS as a part of their Summer Outreach program. This program is intended for children 0-5 years of age and their siblings.

Summer Reading Program Activity: Karaoke
2023-06-06 14:00 - 15:00

Summer Reading Program Event: Ballet Recital
2023-06-08 14:00 - 15:00

Summer Reading Program: Bald Eagle Dancer
2023-06-15 14:00 - 15:00

Father's Day Storytime and Craft
2023-06-17 10:00 - 11:00

Summer Reading Program: Make a Puppet Craft
2023-06-20 14:00 - 15:00
