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Explore VR

Monday, July 8, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Story & Craft Room at Fondulac District Library
Program Type:
Gaming, Learn More! (Workshops & Presentations), Technology, Computers, & Science
Age Group:
Children, School-aged Children, Teens
Event Details:

Explore virtual and augmented reality with the library’s new Meta Quest 3 headset! Kids will get the opportunity to learn about and explore popular apps in VR and AR. We will guide...

Required
Library Branch: Fondulac District Library
Room: Story & Craft Room
Age Group: Children, School-aged Children, Teens
Program Type: Gaming, Learn More! (Workshops & Presentations), Technology, Computers, & Science
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Explore virtual and augmented reality with the library’s new Meta Quest 3 headset! Kids will get the opportunity to learn about and explore popular apps in VR and AR.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.
This event is in the "School-aged Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Animals Around the World

Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Civic Complex Room 111/112 at Fondulac District Library
Program Type:
Learn More! (Workshops & Presentations)
Age Group:
Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers, School-aged Children, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

The Animals Around the World show presented by Incrediblebats, Inc. will take you on a journey by continent across the globe. You will meet native animals from North America and th...

Library Branch: Fondulac District Library
Room: Civic Complex Room 111/112
Age Group: Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers, School-aged Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Learn More! (Workshops & Presentations)
Event Details:

The Animals Around the World show presented by Incrediblebats, Inc. will take you on a journey by continent across the globe.

Disclaimer(s)

Animals Present

Animals will be present at this program. The library intends to keep this event as safe as possible. Please be mindful of your needs as the library can offer no guarantees concerning animal behavior and potential allergens.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Decorating with Cross Stitch

Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Kolb Memorial Conference Room at Fondulac District Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Explore how to use removable waste canvas to monogram, decorate or refresh a “used” item of your own employing cross stitch sewing.  Previous experience with counted cross sti...

Required
Library Branch: Fondulac District Library
Room: Kolb Memorial Conference Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Explore how to use removable waste canvas to monogram, decorate or refresh a “used” item of your own employing cross stitch sewing.  Previous experience with counted cross stitch is necessary.  Participants should bring a fabric item (a

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.
This event is in the "School-aged Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Family Movie Night

Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Story & Craft Room at Fondulac District Library
Program Type:
Music & Movies
Age Group:
Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers, School-aged Children, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Join us for a movie the whole family can enjoy! Visit our "concession stand" or bring your own snacks! This week we're watching Elemental! This movie is rated PG.Disney and Pixar’s...

Library Branch: Fondulac District Library
Room: Story & Craft Room
Age Group: Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers, School-aged Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Music & Movies
Event Details:

Join us for a movie the whole family can enjoy! Visit our "concession stand" or bring your own snacks! This week we're watching Elemental! This movie is rated PG.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Tuesdays - Game Night & Book Club

Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Teen Space at Fondulac District Library
Age Group:
Teens
Teen Tuesday:

Join us on Teen Tuesdays to play games (video games and/or tabletop RPGs), drink soda, and discuss books or manga!

Library Branch: Fondulac District Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens

Join us on Teen Tuesdays to play games (video games and/or tabletop RPGs), drink soda, and discuss books or manga!

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.
This event is in the "School-aged Children" group.

Storytime at Fon du Lac Farm Park

Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Off Site
Program Type:
Out & About
Age Group:
Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers, School-aged Children
Farm Park Storytime:

Enjoy a family story time, craft, and a morning at Fon du Lac Farm Park on Wednesdays from 10-10:30 a.m. Fon du Lac Farm Park is located at 305 Neumann Drive, off of Meadows Avenue...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers, School-aged Children
Program Type: Out & About

Enjoy a family story time, craft, and a morning at Fon du Lac Farm Park on Wednesdays from 10-10:30 a.m. Fon du Lac Farm Park is located at 305 Neumann Drive, off of Meadows Avenue, in East Peoria. Show your library card before 10 a.m. to get in for $1.50 per person. Call 699-3917, ext. 1291 or 694-2195 to check on cancellations due to inclement weather.

Disclaimer(s)

Offsite Program

This program is not taking place at the library. Please see the program description for an address. Patrons must provide their own transportation to this program.

This event is in the "School-aged Children" group.

Art in the Afternoon

Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Story & Craft Room at Fondulac District Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
School-aged Children
Event Details:

Join us for fun art techniques.May be messy, please dress accordingly.Registration is not required, however, seating is limited.06/05     Paint Collage06/19  &n...

Library Branch: Fondulac District Library
Room: Story & Craft Room
Age Group: School-aged Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us for fun art techniques.

May be messy, please dress accordingly.

Registration is not required, however, seating is limited.

06/05     Paint Collage

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. 

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Sit & Stitch (2nd Wednesdays)

Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Kolb Memorial Conference Room at Fondulac District Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Sit & Stitch with others at the library.  Share ideas and skills while making new friends.  Bring your own counted cross stitch, quilting, applique, knittin...

Library Branch: Fondulac District Library
Room: Kolb Memorial Conference Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Sit & Stitch with others at the library.  Share ideas and skills while making new friends.  Bring your own counted cross stitch, quilting, applique, knitting or crochet projects and supplies.  This is not an instr

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Permaculture Principles

Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Civic Complex Room 112 at Fondulac District Library
Program Type:
Learn More! (Workshops & Presentations)
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

What is permaculture? Stemming from the words permanent and culture, this is a concept that fosters sustainability.  Exploring the many ways, we can support our environment wh...

Library Branch: Fondulac District Library
Room: Civic Complex Room 112
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Learn More! (Workshops & Presentations)
Event Details:

What is permaculture?

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Uniquely Abled: Star Painted Tote Bags

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Story & Craft Room at Fondulac District Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

It’s time to celebrate! Stop by to create a beautiful tote bag you can take home, with a patriotic star design.Designed in consultation with Tazewell County Resource Centers, this ...

Required
Library Branch: Fondulac District Library
Room: Story & Craft Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

It’s time to celebrate! Stop by to create a beautiful tote bag you can take home, with a patriotic star design.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Zen Zone

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Kolb Memorial Conference Room at Fondulac District Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

An adults-only oasis of relaxing activities such as coloring and calligraphy tracing (supplies provided). Enjoy the friendly conversation, or just focus on taking time for yourself...

Library Branch: Fondulac District Library
Room: Kolb Memorial Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

An adults-only oasis of relaxing activities such as coloring and calligraphy tracing (supplies provided). Enjoy the friendly conversation, or just focus on taking time for yourself.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.
This event is in the "School-aged Children" group.

Sensory Craft N’ Play: Elephant & Piggie Edition! (Session 1)

Friday, July 12, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Story & Craft Room at Fondulac District Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Special Events
Age Group:
Children, Preschoolers, School-aged Children
Event Details:

Come join us for an Elephant and Piggie themed sensory craft! We will have crafts, games, and sensory bins to allow kids to explore and share their love of Elephant and Piggie!

Required
Library Branch: Fondulac District Library
Room: Story & Craft Room
Age Group: Children, Preschoolers, School-aged Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Special Events
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Come join us for an Elephant and Piggie themed sensory craft! We will have crafts, games, and sensory bins to allow kids to explore and share their love of Elephant and Piggie!

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. 

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.
This event is in the "School-aged Children" group.

Sensory Craft N’ Play: Elephant & Piggie Edition! (Session 2)

Friday, July 12, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Story & Craft Room at Fondulac District Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Special Events
Age Group:
Children, Preschoolers, School-aged Children
Event Details:

Come join us for an Elephant and Piggie themed sensory craft! We will have crafts, games, and sensory bins to allow kids to explore and share their love of Elephant and Piggie!

Required
Library Branch: Fondulac District Library
Room: Story & Craft Room
Age Group: Children, Preschoolers, School-aged Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Special Events
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Come join us for an Elephant and Piggie themed sensory craft! We will have crafts, games, and sensory bins to allow kids to explore and share their love of Elephant and Piggie!

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. 

LIBRARY CLOSED

All Day
Fondulac District Library

The library's online services are always available 24/7 at fondulaclibrary.org. Stream a movie from hoopla, download eBooks and audiobooks, access your account to place holds ...

Closing
Branches:
Fondulac District Library
Description:

The library's online services are always available 24/7 at fondulaclibrary.org.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Adult Book Club

Monday, July 15, 2024 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Kolb Memorial Conference Room at Fondulac District Library
Program Type:
Book & Author Events
Age Group:
Adults
Adult Book Club:

Fondulac District Library’s Adult Book Club meets at 1:30 p.m. on the third Monday of each month in the library’s meeting room. The club is open to all area adults who are interest...

Event Details:

The Christie Affair byt Nina de Grament

Library Branch: Fondulac District Library
Room: Kolb Memorial Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book & Author Events
Event Details:

Fondulac District Library’s Adult Book Club meets at 1:30 p.m. on the third Monday of each month in the library’s meeting room. The club is open to all area adults who are interested in reading fiction and non-fiction of all types. New members are always welcome, and copies of the club’s current selection are usually available at the library’s circulation desk. Club members work together in selecting titles for the group and in leading discussion.

The Christie Affair byt Nina de Grament

This event is in the "School-aged Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Comic Book Workshop

Monday, July 15, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Story & Craft Room at Fondulac District Library
Program Type:
Learn More! (Workshops & Presentations)
Age Group:
School-aged Children, Teens
Event Details:

We are excited to partner with Do Art Productions for another workshop! Learn how to design the artwork and illustrations to create your own six panel comic. Bring your creative en...

Required
Library Branch: Fondulac District Library
Room: Story & Craft Room
Age Group: School-aged Children, Teens
Program Type: Learn More! (Workshops & Presentations)
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

We are excited to partner with Do Art Productions for another workshop! Learn how to design the artwork and illustrations to create your own six panel comic. Bring your creative energy and ideas, we will provide the rest!

This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.
This event is in the "School-aged Children" group.

Fairytale Stem Storytime

Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Story & Craft Room at Fondulac District Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Preschoolers, School-aged Children
Event Details:

Read.  Renew. Repeat.   Fairytales have been around for hundreds of years.  Hear the classic tale, then hear a new version of the fairy tale, and then change the sto...

Library Branch: Fondulac District Library
Room: Story & Craft Room
Age Group: Preschoolers, School-aged Children
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Read.  Renew. Repeat.   Fairytales have been around for hundreds of years.  Hear the classic tale, then hear a new version of the fairy tale, and then change the story YOUR way with a STEM project!

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. 

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Tuesdays - Game Night & Book Club

Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Teen Space at Fondulac District Library
Age Group:
Teens
Teen Tuesday:

Join us on Teen Tuesdays to play games (video games and/or tabletop RPGs), drink soda, and discuss books or manga!

Library Branch: Fondulac District Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens

Join us on Teen Tuesdays to play games (video games and/or tabletop RPGs), drink soda, and discuss books or manga!

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.
This event is in the "School-aged Children" group.

Storytime at Fon du Lac Farm Park

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Off Site
Program Type:
Out & About
Age Group:
Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers, School-aged Children
Farm Park Storytime:

Enjoy a family story time, craft, and a morning at Fon du Lac Farm Park on Wednesdays from 10-10:30 a.m. Fon du Lac Farm Park is located at 305 Neumann Drive, off of Meadows Avenue...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers, School-aged Children
Program Type: Out & About

Enjoy a family story time, craft, and a morning at Fon du Lac Farm Park on Wednesdays from 10-10:30 a.m. Fon du Lac Farm Park is located at 305 Neumann Drive, off of Meadows Avenue, in East Peoria. Show your library card before 10 a.m. to get in for $1.50 per person. Call 699-3917, ext. 1291 or 694-2195 to check on cancellations due to inclement weather.

Disclaimer(s)

Offsite Program

This program is not taking place at the library. Please see the program description for an address. Patrons must provide their own transportation to this program.

This event is in the "School-aged Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Vermiculture 101: Making Dirt with Worms

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Story & Craft Room at Fondulac District Library
Program Type:
Learn More! (Workshops & Presentations)
Age Group:
School-aged Children, Teens
Event Details:

Time to get your wiggle on! Vermiculture (using worms to break down organic materials) can make incredibly nutritious soil. We’ll take a shot at creating a self-contained vermicult...

Required
Library Branch: Fondulac District Library
Room: Story & Craft Room
Age Group: School-aged Children, Teens
Program Type: Learn More! (Workshops & Presentations)
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Time to get your wiggle on! Vermiculture (using worms to break down organic materials) can make incredibly nutritious soil.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Grown Up Video Game Night

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Teen Space at Fondulac District Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Adults
Grown-Up Video Game Night:

Adults ages 20+ are invited to play the library's video gaming systems upstairs.

Library Branch: Fondulac District Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Gaming

Adults ages 20+ are invited to play the library's video gaming systems upstairs.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.
This event is in the "School-aged Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Music in the Park with The Caterpillar Employee Big Band

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Levee Park at Fondulac District Library
Program Type:
Music & Movies
Age Group:
Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers, School-aged Children, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Grab a lawn chair or blanket, maybe even some dinner and join us for some great music in our lovely reading gardens. On the first and third Thursday of the month the library will h...

Library Branch: Fondulac District Library
Room: Levee Park
Age Group: Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers, School-aged Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Music & Movies
Event Details:

Grab a lawn chair or blanket, maybe even some dinner and join us for some great music in our lovely reading gardens.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

No-Sew Feed Bag Totes

Saturday, July 20, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Story & Craft Room at Fondulac District Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Want a new way to reduce plastic waste in landfills? Learn a no-sew method for repurposing a plastic, pet food bag into a reusable tote.  

Required
Library Branch: Fondulac District Library
Room: Story & Craft Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Want a new way to reduce plastic waste in landfills? Learn a no-sew method for repurposing a plastic, pet food bag into a reusable tote.