Warren County Public Library

BYOB: Bring Your Own Book Discussion
2026-02-26 17:00 - 18:00 (America/Chicago) | IL
BYOB: Bring Your Own Book Discussion 📖
FRIDAY, December 19 @ 4pm
Thursday, February 26 @ 5pm
Come chat with other bookish folks 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 judgment free zone!

Adult Craft: Diamond Painting Day 💎
2026-03-12 17:00 - 18:00 | IL
Diamond Painting Day 💎
Thursday, March 12 @ 5pm
Celebrate spring by bedazzling bookmarks and coasters!
Have an unfinished bedazzled book cover or diamond artwork you’d like to work on? Bring them in and “paint” with others!

BYOB: Bring Your Own Book Discussion 📖
2026-03-26 17:00 - 18:00, 2026-05-28 17:00 - 18:00 | IL
BYOB: Bring Your Own Book Discussion📖
Thursday, March 26 @ 5pmThursday, April 30 @ 5pm
Thursday, May 28 @ 5pm
Come chat with other bookish folks 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 judgment free zone!

3rd Annual Read, Eat, Play Library Road Trip
2026-05-22 08:00 - 2026-09-11 17:00 | IL
We’re hitting the road for the 3rd Annual Read, Eat, Play – Library Road Trip!
Mark your calendars for May 22nd – September 11th to explore libraries, local eats, shops, parks, and more around Illinois!
Stop by the library to sign the visitor’s log and grab a passport!
Get stamps from at least 10 libraries to be entered into a drawing for a prize!
Share your adventures at #2026readeatplay

Youth Event: Book Club National Park Mystery Series
2026-06-03 14:00 - 2026-06-04 15:00 | IL
Book Club Meets 2 times per month.
Wednesday, June 3rd at 2pm: First meeting to receive your book, meet fellow Book Club members, learn about the National Park and more!
Wednesday, June 17th at 2pm: Second Meeting is to have discussion and more National Park activities

Dungeons and Dragons Teen/Adult (13 and older)
2026-06-03 16:00 - 17:30 | IL
Start of our Summer Campaign!
Teens/Adults: Wednesday, June 3rd and Thursday, July 9th
Meeting on the Kid Side, Dice and Character Sheets available!

Youth Event: Mary Osborne from the Stewart House
2026-06-04 10:00 - 11:30 | IL
Thursday, June 4 at 10am
Mary will tell us all about Minnie Stewart and her grandfather’s involvement in the Revolutionary War.

Youth Event: Reading Buddies!
2026-06-04 15:30 - 16:30 | IL
Thursday, June 4th at 3:30pm
A perfect time for kids to practice their reading skills with High School Reading Buddies!

Adult Event: Book Cover Diamond Painting
2026-06-04 16:00 - 17:00 | IL
Thursday, June 4th @ 4pm
Bring your favorite book to bedazzle and earn points towards the Adult Summer Reading Program!

Saturday Storytime: Chickens Story Time!
2026-06-06 10:00 - 11:00 | IL
Saturday, June 6th at 10am
It’s all about poultry!

Youth Event: Author Visit with Trinette Olin
2026-06-10 10:00 - 11:00 | IL
Wednesday, June 10 at 10am
Author Trinette Olin is here to talk about her book and answer questions! She will also have copies of her books available as well!

All Ages Event: Jigsaw Contest
2026-06-10 16:00 - 17:00 | IL
Wednesday, June 10th @ 4pm
Gather a team of your best puzzle people, form teams of 3-4, 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.
Attend this event and earn points towards the Summer Reading Program!

Youth Event: Genealogy Workshop
2026-06-11 10:00 - 11:00 | IL
Thursday, June 11 at 10am
Have you ever wondered how to research who is in your family tree? How do you even get started? Where do you look? Well, our Genealogy Team is going to help you!

Adult Event: The Railroad in the American Mind with Mike Matejka
2026-06-11 16:30 - 18:00 | IL
Thursday, June 11th @ 4:30pm
What’s coming down the line? Illinois is the nation’s railroad crossroads. Railroads not only accelerated Illinois’ economic development and population boom but also were icons that influenced American culture. Climb aboard for a train ride into our culture!
Attend this event and earn points towards the Adult Summer Reading Program!

Youth Event: Coding with Julian Inness, U of I Extension
2026-06-12 10:00 - 11:00 | IL
Friday, June 12 at 10am
Julian Inness from the U of I Extension will be here to teach you how to code and you won’t want to miss this!

Youth Event: Shadowland Serpentry
2026-06-12 14:00 - 15:00 | IL
Friday, June 12 at 2pm
Join us to experience all the reptiles, amphibians and creepy crawlies you can handle!

Saturday Storytime: Cows Story Time
2026-06-13 10:00 - 11:00 | IL
Saturday, June 13 at 10am
Moooooooooo, It’s time for Cows!

Youth Event: Wetland Wonders with Nahant Marsh
2026-06-16 10:00 - 11:00 | IL
Tuesday, June 16 at 10am
Join Nahant Marsh as they teach all about Wetland Wonders!

Youth Event: Ag in the Classroom
2026-06-17 10:00 - 11:00 | IL
Wednesday, June 17 at 10am
Ms. Anna will be here to teach us all about how important agriculture is to our environment!

Youth Event: Book Club National Park Mystery Series
2026-06-17 14:00 - 15:00 | IL
Wednesday, June 17 at 2pm
Join us for the 2nd session of the National Park Mystery Series for Book #1! We will discuss the book and follow up with fun activities!

Youth Event: All about Nutrition with U of I Extension
2026-06-18 10:00 - 11:00 | IL
Thursday, June 18 at 10am
Ms. Shelby will be here to teach us all about nutrition!

Adult Event: Building Healthy Soil for Your Landscape with Chris Enroth, U of IL Extension
2026-06-18 13:00 - 14:00 | IL
Thursday, June 18th @ 1-2pm
University of Illinois Extension horticulture educator, Chris Enroth, will explore the science & the strategies behind building & maintaining soil that supports plant health, including soil testing and improvement!
Attend this event and earn points towards the Adult Summer Reading Program!

Adult Event: Building Healthy Soil with Chris Enroth, U of I Extension
2026-06-18 13:00 - 14:00 | IL
Thursday, June 18th @ 1-2pm
University of Illinois Extension horticulture educator, Chris Enroth, will explore the science & the strategies behind building & maintaining soil that supports plant health, including soil testing and improvement!
Attend this event and earn points towards the Adult Summer Reading Program

Saturday Storytime: Ducks Story Time
2026-06-20 10:00 - 11:00 | IL
Quack! Ducks!

All Ages Event: Rudy Vallejo, Bald Eagle Dancer
2026-06-20 15:00 - 16:00 | Pattee Plaza, 115 W Broadway, Monmouth, IL, 61462, United States
Saturday, June 20 at 3pm
Rudy will share stories, dance and share his knowledge of eagles and their importance to his Native Heritage. He’ll be performing at Pattee Plaza.

Youth Event: Wild Times Exotics
2026-06-23 17:45 - 18:45 | Pattee Plaza, 115 W Broadway, Monmouth, IL, 61462, United States
Tuesday, June 23 at 5:45pm
Wild Times Exotics will be at Pattee Plaza with all kinds of fun and exciting creatures for us to experience!

Dungeons and Dragons Kids (Ages 7-12 yrs)
2026-06-24 16:00 - 17:30 | IL
Wednesday, June 24 at 4pm
Join our Summer Campaign! Dice and Character Sheets available!

Youth Event: Plants and Pollinators with Lakeview Nature Center
2026-06-25 10:00 - 11:00 | IL
Thursday, June 25 at 10am
Ms. Natalie will be here to teach us all about plants and pollinators!

Adult Event: Bring Your Own Book Discussion
2026-06-25 16:00 - 17:00 | IL
Thursday, June 25th @ 4pm
Come talk about what you’re currently reading with other bookish folks! This will be a judgement free zone!
Attend this event and earn points towards the Adult Summer Reading Program!
