At the Library

Use library-supplied LEGOs to build original creations that will be displayed for one month! Ages 5+; no registration.

Personal chef Bill More demonstrates a full menu designed to highlight that fresh summer produce. Registration required – limited to the first 25 signed up.  Registration opens Monday, July 1st.  Call 309-444-2241 to register. NOTE: This event was rescheduled from July 31st.

Genealogist Carol Genung presents this introduction to DNA testing and genetic genealogy.  Learn what DNA is, the differences in the testing companies, and the beginning steps of what to do with your results.

The library has tons of great resources to make your life better – ebooks, Consumer Reports, Ancestry and more!  Come to learn about them, plus free resources we recommend.

Share your recent genealogical finds with others!  Get help using Ancestry Library Edition and other library resources to explore your family’s history.  Light refreshments provided.

Join us on the first Thursday of the month to make a new STEAM-powered project! This month’s project is making bubblegum. Ages 3+; no registration required

What are you reading?  Discuss your latest reads, get recommendations and learn about upcoming and recently released titles.  Take home an exciting new book before its official publication!  Light refreshments provided.

Put your maker skills to work with a new project every month. September’s project is button making! Learn to use button making software and the library’s button machine. Ages 8-12; no registration required