Programs and events
Teens Teach Tech
Saturday, September 13 | 10 am-12 pm
Need help with your phone, tablet, or computer? Want to learn how to use social media, download apps, or troubleshoot a tech issue? Stop by for free one-on-one help from local high school volunteers from the Mahomet-Seymour Interact Club. Bring your device and your questions.
All ages. No registration required.
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Wackadoo!
Saturday, September 27 | 9:30-11 am
Calling all fans of our favorite blue heeler dog and family! Join us at the Library for games, crafts, and activities based around the hit children’s show. Bluey meet and greet begins at 10 am.
All ages. No registration required.
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Kids Programs and events
Storytime
Tuesdays (September 2, 9, 16, 23, 30):
Baby Storytime (ages 0-18 months) | 9:30-9:50 am
Toddler Storytime (ages 18 months-3 years) | 10-10:30 am
Wednesdays (September 3, 10, 17, 24):
Preschool Storytime (ages 3-5 years) | 10-10:30 am
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Elementary Explorers: Art Club
Wednesdays (September 3, 10, 24) | 3:30 pm
Wednesday, September 17 | 1:30-2:30 pm
Join us every Wednesday for a fun, one-hour after school program! Activities will rotate monthly. We’ll usually meet from 3:30-4:30 pm, but we’ll move it up to 1:30-2:30 pm on early dismissal days.
Grades K-5. No registration required.
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Preschool Playdate
Fridays (September 5, 12, 19, 26) | 10-11 am
Enjoy open-ended play time every Friday! Each session will feature a different assortment of toys and activities.
Ages 3-5 (younger siblings welcome). No registration required.
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Chapter by Chapter: Read-Aloud Book Club for Kids
Tuesday, September 9, 16, 23, 30 | 3:30 pm
Join us each week as Ms. Becca reads Flora and Ulysses by Kate DiCamillo! After listening to a few chapters, stay for a brief discussion and themed activity!
Grades K-5. No registration required.
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Little Groovers
Thursday, September 11 & 25 | 10-10:30 am
Join us for a fun-filled music and movement program designed for toddlers and preschoolers ages 2-5 and their caregivers. In this interactive program, children will sing, dance, and move to a variety of exciting songs that engage their imaginations, enhance motor skills, and encourage social interaction.
Ages 2-5. No registration required.
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Graphic Novel Book Club
Friday, September 19 | 4-5 pm
Graphic novel enthusiasts are welcome to join us at the Library for a lively discussion of a specific graphic novel at each session. This month, we’ll discuss Very Bad at Math by Hope Larson.
Grades 3-7. Registration required.
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Jr. Dungeons & Dragons Club
Saturday, September 20 | 1:30-3:30 pm
Calling all young adventurers in grades 3-5! Join us at the Library for a series of one-shot D&D games led by community member Joe Trotter! Players will practice problem solving and teamwork while engaging in exciting adventures filled with magic and action!
Grades 3-5. Registration required.
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Adults Programs and events
Teen After Hours: Mario Kart Tournament
Friday, September 12 | 5:30-7 pm
Race to the finish line with your friends and join us for an evening of Mario Kart, pizza, and fun!
Grades 6-12. Registration required.
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Adults Programs and events
Cookbook Club
Thursday, September 4 | 6:30-7:30 pm
Join us as we explore Good Lookin’ Cookin’, a collection of Southern-inspired recipes from Dolly Parton and her sister Rachel. Try your hand at a recipe from the book and bring it to share. We will sample, swap tips and enjoy together.
Adults. Registration required.
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Tuesday Night Book Club
Tuesday, September 9 | 6:30-8 pm
Connect with fellow book lovers! Join us at the Library on the second Tuesday of each month as we discuss that month’s great read. This month, come ready to discuss Go As A River by Shelley Read.
Adults. No registration required.
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Craft Lab: Makerspace for Adults
Saturday, September 13 | 1-3 pm
We will provide space to create, experiment and connect with fellow makers. You can bring your own project to work on or try something new. A Cricut machine, sewing machine, ChompSaw cardboard cutter, button maker and more will be available.
Adults. Registration preferred, but not required.
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Adult Crafternoon
Tuesday, September 16 | 1-2:30 pm
Enjoy a relaxing afternoon crafting unique projects while connecting with fellow crafters. All supplies are provided. This month's craft is a yarn wrapped coil basket.
Adults. Registration required.
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Dr. William Gingold: A Holocaust Survivor's Story
Thursday, September 18 | 5:30 pm
Join us for a powerful and personal presentation by Dr. William Gingold, a Holocaust survivor and retired professor. Dr. Gingold will share his family’s story of survival and resilience after escaping Nazi persecution during World War II.
Adults. Registration recommended.
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Learn to Can
Tuesday, September 23 | 6:30-7:30 pm
Presented by Rachel Mannen at the University of Illinois Extension Master the art of canning! Learn valuable skills to preserve your harvest and enjoy delicious homemade canned good year-round.
Adults. Registration required.
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Planting a Tree
Thursday, September 25 | 6:30-7:30 pm
Join Tyler Courson, an arborist from Green View, for an engaging and practical talk on how to select, plant and care for trees that will thrive in central Illinois. Learn the best timing, placement and techniques to give your tree a healthy start and avoid common mistakes.
Adults. Registration recommended.
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