Warren County Public Library

Adult Event: The Railroad in the American Mind with Mike Matejka
2026-06-11 16:30 - 18:00 (America/Chicago)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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!

Youth Event: Container Gardening with U of I Extension
2026-06-26 14:00 - 15:00
Friday, June 26 at 2pm
Chris will be here to teach us how to container garden!

Saturday Storytime: 4th of July Story Time
2026-06-27 10:00 - 23:00
Saturday, June 27 at 10am
Let’s celebrate the 4th of July!!!

Family Event: Ag Day
2026-06-30 13:00 - 15:00 | West Park, 401 W Broadway, Monmouth, IL, 61462, United States
Tuesday, June 30 at 1pm
Ag Day is a day for families to learn all about agriculture with hands-on experiences! Farm animals, games, activities, tractors, and more!
