Cow Plush & Book
Bear Plush & Book
Bear Plush & Book
Bear Plush & Book
Bluey Plush Set
Lego Minecraft sets
Lego City Stuntz set
Kindle Essentials Bundle
Summer Read Programs for Kids
Summer Read Take & Make
June 1—July 31
Ages 3-12
Available at the KidSpace Desk!
Choose from a variety of game-themed crafts. One craft per child, while supplies last.
Supplies you’ll need at home: Safety scissors, glue, colored pencils/crayons.
As always, parental supervision is advised.
Wildlife Ambassadors! Presented by U of I Wildlife Medical Clinic
11:00am
Rotary Room
Ages 3-12, under 8 must be accompanied by an adult.
The U of I Wildlife Medical Clinic Wildlife Ambassadors will be at the Library! Come join us as we learn about the Clinic and their amazing animal ambassadors!
Game of Life Presented by Douglas-Hart Nature Center
Game of Life Presented by Douglas-Hart Nature Center
Wednesday, June 4
10:30am
Rotary Room
Ages 3-12, under 8 must be accompanied by an adult.
For wildlife, every day is the game of life! Learn how strategy, chance, and luck affect animals' life cycles and survival. Craft and live animal experience included.
Story Time at the Park
I Spy Presented by Douglas-Hart Nature Center
Game of Life Presented by Douglas-Hart Nature Center
Fridays, June 6—June 27
10:30am
Kiwanis Park Amphitheater (corner of Division and Jackson Streets) WEATHER PERMITTING
Ages 0-8 with an adult
Join Chris, the Library Director, at Kiwanis Park as he explores a new genre each week. From sci-fi to western, Chris will be reading, singing*, and dancing** his way through Story Time!
*He isn’t very good at singing. We apologize ahead of time.
**He also isn’t good at dancing. Sorry. We only let him out of his office every so often, and we need him to burn off some energy.
I Spy Presented by Douglas-Hart Nature Center
I Spy Presented by Douglas-Hart Nature Center
I Spy Presented by Douglas-Hart Nature Center
Tuesday, June 10
2:00pm
Rotary Room
Ages 3-12, under 8 must be accompanied by an adult.
Take a closer look at nature! Learn all about camouflage and which animals may be hiding in plain sight! Craft and live animal experience included.
Sip N’ Draw
I Spy Presented by Douglas-Hart Nature Center
I Spy Presented by Douglas-Hart Nature Center
Saturdays, June 14 & 28, July 12 & 26
10:30am-1:30pm
Craft Room
Ages 3-12, under 8 must be accompanied by an adult.
Ya know, kids have it rough. Summer can be stressful. There's just so much to do! Take some time to relax and spend a Saturday morning sipping some juice and coloring at the Library. And if this just so happens to give a grownup a chance to sit quietly, maybe drink some coffee, maybe read a book, we guess that's ok....This is a drop-in program--stay for as little or as long as you'd like.
Mario Kart Monday
Cave Quest Presented by Douglas-Hart Nature Center
Cave Quest Presented by Douglas-Hart Nature Center
Mondays, June 16 & July 21
4:00pm
Rotary Room
Ages 8-16
Join us in the Rotary Room for some Mario Kart Monday fun using our Nintendo Switch! Take on challenges like bikes only, red shell items only, and Rainbow Road courses only.
Cave Quest Presented by Douglas-Hart Nature Center
Cave Quest Presented by Douglas-Hart Nature Center
Cave Quest Presented by Douglas-Hart Nature Center
Monday, June 23
10:30am
Rotary Room
Ages 3-12, under 8 must be accompanied by an adult.
Come along on an underground adventure to learn about the creatures, history, and phenomena just below the surface! Craft and live animal experience included.