July programs that are FIRECRACKER HOT!

Summer Reading Programs

May 23-July 31

Summer reading time is here! This year’s iREAD 2026 theme is “Plant a Seed, Read!” an all ages summer reading program based on the connection between food and stories. A farm grows food that nourishes our bodies; a library grows ideas that nourish our minds. Both food and stories connect us to our family, culture, economy, and ecology.

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Family Fun Fridays

Fridays (July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31) | 10:00-11:00 am

Enjoy Friday mornings at the Library! Events will range from drop-in stations and outdoor activities to special presentations from professional performers.

July 3: BINGO for Kids!

July 10: Musical Instrument Petting Zoo

July 17: Marko Polo Concert for Kids

July 24: Creepy Crawly Crafts

July 31: Micro Marvels with CCFPD

All ages. No registration required.

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Movie & a Craft: Zootopia 2

Saturday, July 11 | 1:00-3:30 pm

Join us for a screening of Zootopia 2 on the big screen in the meeting room, and stay for a fun themed craft! Children of all ages and caregivers are welcome!

All ages. No registration required.

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Ice Cream Social

Sunday, July 19 | 2:00-4:00 pm

Get ready for a scoop of community appreciation! Join us for an ice cream social hosted by the Library’s Board of Trustees. Enjoy free ice cream (and toppings!) and connect with the leaders dedicated to serving your Library. Then, while you eat your ice cream, listen to live music provided by the popular duo Cherry and Jerry. A sweet celebration awaits!

All ages. No registration required.

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Drop-In Sensory Time: Let's Go to the Beach!

Thursday, July 23 | 1:00-2:30 pm

Dress for mess! Get ready for a marvelously muddy time on the library lawn! We’ll have a variety of stations set up for kids to explore the sensory magic of playing in the mud. Bake mud pies, make mud potions, or just splash around!

Children of all ages and caregivers welcome.

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Weekly Programs

Storytime

Baby Storytime (ages 0-2 years): Tuesdays (June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30) | 9:30-9:50 am

All Ages Storytime (ages 2-5 years): Wednesdays (June 3, 10, 17, 24) | 10-10:30 am

Wonder Club

Wednesdays (July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29) | 3:00-4:00 pm

Join us every Wednesday afternoon for fun activities that will make you wonder! Explore topics like marine biology, gardening, art, weather, and so much more! Each session will feature a different topic for inquisitive minds.

July 1: Fabulous Flowers

July 8: STEM in Space

July 15: Caring for Creepy Crawlies with Elementary teacher and unusual pet hobbyist Phil Dreste

July 22: Rockin' Robots

July 29: Paint and Print with Plants

Entering grades 2-5. Registration required. Please register for each session separately.

Little Groovers

Thursday, July 2, 16, 30 | 10:00-10:30 am

Your littles are invited to wiggle, giggle, and groove their way to fun while engaging their imaginations, enhancing motor skills, and building social connections! We’ll explore rhythm, sound, and movement with a fun selection of songs and dances.

Ages 2-5 and caregivers. No registration required.

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First Chapter Fight Club

Monday, July 6 & 20

Grades K-3: 1:00-2:00 pm

Grades 4-6: 2:30-3:30 pm

Don’t judge a book by its cover! Judge it by its first chapter! Listen to Ms. Becca and Ms. Ty read the first chapters of four different books, then pit them against each other in a battle of the books to decide the winner!

Each session will focus on a different genre:

July 6: Fantasy

July 20: Spooky Stories

No registration required.

Outdoor Storytime

Saturday, July 18 | 4:00-4:30 pm

Join us on the library lawn once a month for a special outdoor storytime! Ms. Becca will share books, rhymes, and songs geared toward children ages 2-5 and caregivers, but children of all ages are welcome to join! In the event of inclement weather, the storytime will be moved indoors.

Ages 2-5/ children of all ages. No registration required.

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Teen Craft Cafe

Thursday, July 2 | 3:00-4:30 pm

Looking for a chill space to hang out with your friends and do some crafting? Join us for crafty activities, snacks, music, and conversation! We’ll have a variety of craft supplies available: beads, paint pens, button makers, and so much more!

Entering grades 6-12. No registration required.

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Teen After Hours Movie Night: Studio Ghibli & Boba Slime

Friday, July 10 | 5:30-7:30 pm

Come join us for a cozy movie night at the library featuring a screening of KiKi’s Delivery Service and a fun boba-themed craft! We will provide all supplies, pizza, and refreshments.

Entering grades 6-12. Registration required.

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Teen Genre Book Club: Fantasy

Monday, July 13 | 3:00-4:00 pm

Are you a teen who loves reading but hates being told what to read? Try our Teen Genre Book Club! Each month, we will pick a new genre to feature. Participants are invited to choose a book that fits into the selected genre and be prepared to talk about it while we enjoy snacks and refreshments.

Having trouble finding a book that fits the theme? Ask a Librarian or visit our website to browse our Teen Categories!

Entering grades 6-12. Registration required.

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Teen Game Corner

Thursday, July 30 | 3:00-4:30 pm

Tired of trying to get together with friends to play games but having no space to do so? Look no further than the library! We have snacks, board games, and a Switch, now all we need is you!

Entering grades 6-12. No registration required.

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Monthly Programs

Tuesday Night Book Club

Second Tuesdays (June 9) | 6:30-7:30 pm

Join us for thoughtful conversation and good company at our monthly Tuesday Night Book Club! We read a mix of popular fiction and standout titles across genres, with an emphasis on stories that spark meaningful discussion. New members are always welcome. This month, come ready to discuss Tom Lake by Ann Patchett. No registration required.

Yoga on the Lawn

Monday, July 6 & 13 | 6:00-7:00 pm

Join us outdoors for a welcoming all-levels yoga class led by Colleen Crawford. Each session offers approachable instruction with options demonstrated throughout, so you can decide whether to challenge yourself or simply relax.Each class is unique and no experience is required. Please bring your own mat. A limited number of mats are available to borrow.

Adults. Register for each session individually.

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Cookbook Club: A Taste of America

Thursday, July 9 | 6:30-7:30 pm

Cookbook Club invites home cooks and food lovers to gather, share, and sample a variety of dishes inspired by a featured cookbook or theme. Participants choose a recipe to prepare at home and bring it to share with the group while enjoying conversation about cooking, ingredients, and food traditions.

In July, inspired by the 100th anniversary of Route 66 and the 250th anniversary of the country, participants will choose and prepare classic recipes that represent different states and/or regions of the United States.

Adults. Registration required.

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Discover Your Digital Library

Thursday, July 16 | 6:30-8:00 pm

Learn how to make the most of your library’s online resources. This hands-on session will introduce the digital services available for eBooks, audiobooks, magazines, newspapers and more. We’ll cover how to access materials at home, downloading apps, and using features on your phone, tablet or computer. Bring your device or borrow one of ours to explore everything your digital library has to offer.

Adults. Registration required.

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Stories from Route 66

Tuesday, July 21 | 6:30-7:30 pm

Explore the history and human stories of America’s most famous highway. Drawing on oral histories from the Illinois State Museum, this program shares firsthand accounts of the people who lived, worked, and traveled along Route 66. It is informed by a collection of 100 oral histories recently compiled by the Illinois State Museum.

Presented by Amanda Bryden from the Illinois State Museum.

High school students and adults. Registration recommended but not required.

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