Children's Events
Maker's Club
New program for 2014! The Maker's Club is for ages 8-11 and features S.T.E.M.- based experiments. Maker's club will meet every other Monday from 2:00p.m.-3:00p.m. Please register for these events.
Monday, June 9th-Makey Makey
The Makey Makey turns everyday objects into a computer keyboard. Turn bananas into piano keys and play-doh into arrow keys to play your favorite computer games.
Monday, June 23rd-CD Hovercraft/Junk Drawer Robotics
Create a CD hovercraft using simple materials and see how fast your hovercraft can go. Sangamon County 4H will also show us how to make "Junk Drawer Robotics" at this event as well!
Monday, July 7th- Mini-Catapult
Sangamon County 4H will help you make a mini-catapult with popsicle sticks. A supply of mini-marshmallows will be provided to practice throwing.
Monday, July 21st-Rocket
We will be outside! Make simple rockets using Alka-Seltzer and water. We will also try the Mentos/Diet Coke experiment that shoots soda into the air. Wear clothes you don't mind getting dirty or wet.
Movie Day
Tuesdays at 1:30 p.m.
Bring a comfy blanket, and we'll provide the popcorn!
June 10th-Frozen
June 17th-Lady and the Tramp
June 24th-Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs 2
July 1st-101 Dalmations
July 8th-AirBud
July 15th-The Aristocats
July 22nd-The Lego Movie
"Paws to Read" With a Dog!
Therapy dogs will be visiting the library this summer, and you can read to them! Call the library to sign-up for 15 minute reading sessions with a licensed therapy dog.
Tuesdays 5:30p.m.-6:30p.m.
June 10th-July 22nd
Select Fridays 10:00a.m.-12:00p.m.
June 13th I July 11th
June 27th I July 25th
Select Saturdays 10:30a.m.-11:30a.m.
June 14th and July 19th
"Paws to Draw" Contest
Show off your pet in the library's "Paws to Draw" contest! Children (up to 11 years old) can enter a drawing or painting of their pet and the artwork will be displayed in the library. Artwork can be submitted from June 9th to June 30th. A 1st place prize will be awarded! For inquiries, please call the library at (217)498-8454.
Lego Club-for ages 6 and up
There are two dates this summer for LEGO club! Build and display your LEGO creations. Take a guess with LEGO trivia and you could win a LEGO mini-figure! Please register for this event.
Saturday, June 14th 1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m.
Saturday, July 19th 1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m.
To register for children or teen events, call the library at (217)498-8454. Check out the library's Facebook, Twitter, or Pinterest pages by clicking the links in the top right hand corner.
New program for 2014! The Maker's Club is for ages 8-11 and features S.T.E.M.- based experiments. Maker's club will meet every other Monday from 2:00p.m.-3:00p.m. Please register for these events.
Monday, June 9th-Makey Makey
The Makey Makey turns everyday objects into a computer keyboard. Turn bananas into piano keys and play-doh into arrow keys to play your favorite computer games.
Monday, June 23rd-CD Hovercraft/Junk Drawer Robotics
Create a CD hovercraft using simple materials and see how fast your hovercraft can go. Sangamon County 4H will also show us how to make "Junk Drawer Robotics" at this event as well!
Monday, July 7th- Mini-Catapult
Sangamon County 4H will help you make a mini-catapult with popsicle sticks. A supply of mini-marshmallows will be provided to practice throwing.
Monday, July 21st-Rocket
We will be outside! Make simple rockets using Alka-Seltzer and water. We will also try the Mentos/Diet Coke experiment that shoots soda into the air. Wear clothes you don't mind getting dirty or wet.
Movie Day
Tuesdays at 1:30 p.m.
Bring a comfy blanket, and we'll provide the popcorn!
June 10th-Frozen
June 17th-Lady and the Tramp
June 24th-Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs 2
July 1st-101 Dalmations
July 8th-AirBud
July 15th-The Aristocats
July 22nd-The Lego Movie
"Paws to Read" With a Dog!
Therapy dogs will be visiting the library this summer, and you can read to them! Call the library to sign-up for 15 minute reading sessions with a licensed therapy dog.
Tuesdays 5:30p.m.-6:30p.m.
June 10th-July 22nd
Select Fridays 10:00a.m.-12:00p.m.
June 13th I July 11th
June 27th I July 25th
Select Saturdays 10:30a.m.-11:30a.m.
June 14th and July 19th
"Paws to Draw" Contest
Show off your pet in the library's "Paws to Draw" contest! Children (up to 11 years old) can enter a drawing or painting of their pet and the artwork will be displayed in the library. Artwork can be submitted from June 9th to June 30th. A 1st place prize will be awarded! For inquiries, please call the library at (217)498-8454.
Lego Club-for ages 6 and up
There are two dates this summer for LEGO club! Build and display your LEGO creations. Take a guess with LEGO trivia and you could win a LEGO mini-figure! Please register for this event.
Saturday, June 14th 1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m.
Saturday, July 19th 1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m.
To register for children or teen events, call the library at (217)498-8454. Check out the library's Facebook, Twitter, or Pinterest pages by clicking the links in the top right hand corner.