Teen Events

Oct
9
Mon
Homeschool Connections
Oct 9 @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
Homeschool Connections @ Washington District Library-Sunnyland Branch

Join us for a morning of sharing ideas, having fun, and making connections with other homeschooling families every 2nd Monday.

This month we will be having a library scavenger hunt.

All ages are welcome.

Oct
10
Tue
ANIME
Oct 10 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
ANIME @ Washington District Library - Main Library

Meet other fans of anime and manga, watch anime, and eat ramen.

Grades: 6-12.

Family Craft Night
Oct 10 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Family Craft Night @ Washington District Library-Sunnyland Branch

Come on in for some fall family crafting fun and make a scarecrow spoon!

All ages welcome. Registration Required.

Call (309)745-3023 to register.

Oct
13
Fri
Midnight Society
Oct 13 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Midnight Society @ Washington District Library - Main Library

Celebrate Friday the 13th with a scary movie (rated PG-13)! Pizza and other snacks provided.

Grades 6-12.

Oct
14
Sat
Eclipse Viewing Party
Oct 14 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Eclipse Viewing Party @ Washington District Library - Main Library

Join us in the library’s parking lot to view the 2023 Annular Eclipse! We will have games, crafts, & activities to keep us all entertained until the big event. The partial eclipse will be visible at 10:23 AM, with peak viewing at 11:54 AM, and final visibility at 1:33 PM. We will have a limited number of eclipse viewing glasses available on a first come, first serve basis.

All ages.

Oct
16
Mon
Pokemon Club
Oct 16 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Pokemon Club @ Washington District Library-Sunnyland Branch

Calling all Pokemon trainers! Come join us every 3rd Monday for an afternoon of fun with themed games, crafts, and a time to trade cards.

Ages: 9-14.

Oct
17
Tue
Pickle Autopsy
Oct 17 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Pickle Autopsy @ Washington District Library - Main Library

A homicide has been committed! Learn a little about forensics and perform a Pickle Autopsy. Dill-icious pickle flavored snacks provided.

Grades: 6-12. Registration Required.

Call (309)444-2241 to register.

Oct
20
Fri
FoWL Book Sale
Oct 20 @ 1:00 pm – Oct 24 @ 8:00 pm
FoWL Book Sale @ Washington District Library- Main Library

The sale includes thousands of books of all genres and topics. All proceeds go toward adding popular items to the collection, paying for additional programs, and covering expenses for the children’s department and summer reading.

Friday & Saturday: $1 each

Sunday: $0.50 each

Monday: $3/bag

Tuesday: Free/Donation

Book, DVD, and CD donations for the book sale are accepted Oct. 2 -15 at the Main Library.

Oct
27
Fri
Library Delayed Opening
Oct 27 @ 9:00 am – 10:00 am
Library Delayed Opening

Main and Branch libraries will open at 10 AM on the last Friday of each month to allow for all-staff meetings.

Oct
31
Tue
CrafTEEN
Oct 31 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
CrafTEEN @ Washington District Library - Main Library

Sign-up to make a different craft every month!

September Craft: Halloween Haunted Gingerbread Houses

Grades: 6-12. Registration Required.

Call (309)444-2241 to register.