Programs for
All Ages and Families
Weekly Events
Weekly
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Scavenger Hunt
Search the library and find all of the hidden items for a chance at a prize in our treasure chest! Theme changes weekly! Check out our calendar or FaceBook to keep track of the themes!
Time: All Week
Every Day
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Lego Club!
Build, imagine, and create with fellow Lego enthusiasts all day, every day. Legos are free to use in the kid's room.
Time: All Week
Themes
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Scavenger Hunt
Week of:
02/09 V-Day Cards 04/06 Chickens
02/16 PJ Mask 04/13 Jewels
02/23 Cocomelon 04/20 Staff Pics
03/02 Socks 04/27 Rubber Duckies
03/09 Clocks 05/04 Star Wars
03/16 Shamrocks 05/11 Hearts
03/23 Flowers 05/18 Pinwheels
03/30 Rabbits 05/25 Teacups
Time: All Week
Tues.
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Music Adventures
Music fills the air at the library! Join us to sing, dance and learn about different instruments!
Time: 6:00 - 6:30 PM
Special Events
Jan.
30
CLOSED for Mini Golf Setup
We will be CLOSED to setup for our Annual Mini Gold Fundraiser.
Time: All Day
Feb.
01
SOCU Carnegie Challenge Mini Golf Fun Raiser
Miss Mini Golf on Saturday? Have no fear! We are extending Mini Golf to a second day for more people to have fun!
Time: 12:00 - 3:00 PM
Feb.
12
History of the Winter Olympics - Zoom
The Lake Placid Olympic Museum in New York will be hosting a Zoom presentation on the history of the Olympic Winter Games with a focus highlighting some cool moments from 1932 and 1980, the two years Lake Placid hosted!
We will be broadcasting this presentation in our Historical Room.
Time: 6:00 - 7:00 PM
Feb.
21
Lego Derby
Build and race your own Lego car in this fast-paced challenge!
Time: 1:00 - 2:00 PM
Feb.
28
All About Cookies
Get ready for a sweet celebration! Enjoy cookie themed crafts, share cookie recipies and have a delicious cookie!
Time: 1:00 - 2:00 PM
Mar.
14
Pie Day Competition
Bake a pie or try a new pie! It's time for a bake off!
Time: 12:00 - 2:00 PM
April
06-18
Spring Expo 2026
The library expo returns! Support your local artist by stopping by and viewing the amazing work we have displayed!
Time: During Open Hours
April
18
Pokemon Uproar
The library has been overrun by pokemon! Help us catch as many as we can! Gotta catch 'em all!
Time: 2:00-4:00 PM
May
04
May the Fourth Be With You
It's Star Wars day a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away.
Time: 6:30 - 7:30 PM
May
16
Nicole Swartz and The Hand of Fate Author Event
Join us in welcoming local author, Nicole Swartz, and her new book The Hand of Fate. There will be a book signing of this anticipated dark fantasy during this event.
Time: 2:00 - 3:00 PM
May
30
Regency Tea
Dearest readers, join us for a grand tea at the Streator Library. Featuring elegant refreshments, charming needlework crafts and high society.
Time: 2:00 - 3:00 PM
Jan.
31
SOCU Carnegie Challenge Mini Golf Fun Raiser
Come join us for our Annual Mini Golf Fundraiser. 18 holes have been decorated by donors and members of the community around the library and waiting for challengers! There will be raffles!
All donations go to help fund library programs and services for the Streator community.
Time: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Feb.
07
Snack, Stack & Paint
Paint a mini canvas, play giant Jenga, and snack on some mini sandwiches.
Time: 2:00 - 3:00 PM
Feb.
16
CLOSED for President's Day
We will be CLOSED for President's Day.
Time: All Day
Feb.
21
David Reed Presents the Poundstone Civil War Flag
Local historian David Reed will be doing a presentation on the Poundstone Civil War Flag.
Time: 2:30 - 3:30 PM
Mar.
14
Teacup Painting
Come paint a tea cup to make it beautifully yours! Ages 8+
Time: 11:00 - 12:00 PM
Mar.
28
Mad Hatter's Tea
Celebrate the world of Wonderland with tea time, games and crafts!
Time: 2:00 - 3:00 PM
April
11
Chicken Egg Incubation Welcome Party
The library is welcoming a dozen new friends! Pop by to give them a warm welcome, enjoy a craft, and a chicken themed activity!
Time: 2:00-3:00 PM
April
25
Book Faire
Celebrate the joy of the library at our Book Faire! With games, face painting and free books!
Time: 2:00-4:00 PM
May
09
Mother's Day Craft
Come make a lovely gratitude jar to give to your mom!
Time: 2:00 - 3:00 PM
May
25
CLOSED for Memorial Day
We will be CLOSED for Memorial Day.
Time: All Day