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Weekly Events
Books and Bounces
Mondays at 10:00 am June 16th to July 28th.
Baby Storytime!
Stories, songs, and playtime to help develop early literacy skills. Ages 0-24 months.
Crafternoons
Drop in for weekly crafts and snacks in the library!
Mondays 3-5pm
June 16 - July 28
Pajama Storytime
Tuesdays at 6:00PM
Wind down in the library for weekly stories and activities in a cozy, relaxed environment. Ideal for ages 3-6, but all ages welcome. Pajamas encouraged!
Storytime
Every Wednesday 10:30 AM
1000 Book Before Kindergarten
Read books and win prizes!
See the Children's Librarian to sign up!
More information
Upcoming Events
Little Yogis: Mindfulness and Me will have 4 sessions this summer on the following Thursdays at 4:00 PM:
July 17th, July 24th, and July 31st.
Join us for Yoga, Mindfulness, and light refreshments!
Designed for kids ages 4 to 12
Register at https://bit.ly/3Hj3095
Classes are taught by Tammy L. Davis MSEd
Budding Artists is a preschool art program where the focus is on the process of making art rather than the finished product.
Friday, July 18th at 10:30 AM
Dress to be messy. Ages 3-6.
Wednesday, July 23rd at 11:00AM
Absolute Science presents a show that will leave all ages feeling like a kid again. A highly skilled bubbleologist will dazzle you with amazing feats like bubble fog and a nearly perfect cube bubble. These are just a few of the spectacular tricks you will witness during the performance. Watch our exciting, educational show that will take ordinary bubbles into the realm of extreme and learn the science behind it all!
Our first meeting of the Hiking Club will take place on Wednesday, July 23rd at 5:30PM.
Join us to talk about hiking, learn skills, and explore locations around Southern Illinois, particularly the Shawnee Forest in a social setting!
We will be serving light refreshments.
Gentle Flow Yoga @ the Library
Stretch, breathe, and unwind with a free gentle flow yoga class at the public library! Perfect for all levels, this class offers a calm, easygoing pace to help you relax and reset. Mats will be available—just bring yourself and a smile!
We have 1 session left on Monday, July 28th, at 5:30PM.
Register to save your spot!
Calling all KFOLs for Lego Club!
Saturday, August 2nd at 1:30PM
You build it! We'll display it! Show us what you've got!
Color & Chill
Saturday August 2nd at 1:30PM
Relax and Color!
Join us for a night of board games and fun!
Wednesday, August 13th at 5:00PM
Join us on Fridays, September 5th, november 7th, and January 2nd at 10:30 AM for free and fun nutrition lessons that bring together art, stories, and music for preschoolers and their caregivers!
For more information, contact: modrusic@illinois.edu
If you need reasonable accommodations to participate in this program, please contact: modrusic@illinois.edu
This institution is an equal opportunity provider. This material funded by USDA's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program - SNAP. College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences. University of Illinois | United States Department of Agriculture | Local Extension Councils Cooperating.
