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:
11/23 Trees 01/19 Crowns
12/01 Stars 01/26 Pickles
12/08 Ornaments 02/02 Stocking Cap
12/15 The Grinch 02/09 V-Day Cards
12/22 Presents 02/16 PJ Mask
12/29 Snowmen 02/23 Cocomelon
01/05 Pinecone
01/12 Axolotls
Time: All Week
Special Events
Nov.
27
Closed for Thanksgiving Day
Happy Thursday! We will be closed for Thanksgiving Day! We will be back open on Friday.
Time: All Day
Nov.
29
Light Up Streator Photos
Take your picture at one of our lovely backdrops and take it home!
Time: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Dec.
06
No One Ever Sees Indians: Native Americans in Media
Filmmaker and Illinois Humanities Road Scholar Ernest M. Whiteman III presents a multimedia exploration of how Native peoples are depicted in media and entertainment.
Time: 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Dec.
24
CLOSING Early for Christmas Eve
We will be CLOSING early at noon for Christmas Eve.
Time: 12:00 PM
Dec.
31
Noon Year's Eve Party
Ring in the New Year early with crafts, games, and a special countdown at noon!
Time: 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Jan.
01
CLOSED for New Year's Day
We will be CLOSED for New Year's Day.
Time: All Day
Jan.
30
CLOSED for Mini Golf Setup
We will be CLOSED to setup for our Annual Mini Gold Fundraiser.
Time: All Day
Feb.
01
Annual Mini Golf Fundraiser
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
Nov.
28
Handprint Family Trees
Stop by the library to make a family tree out of your famiy's handprints!
Time: 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Nov.
29
Light Up Streator - Grinch Party
Get in the Seussian holiday spirit at our Grinch Party! Storytime, crafts, snacks and fun for all the Whos in Whoville!
Time: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Dec.
20
Pictures with Santa and Christmas Craft
Meet Santa, snap a photo, and make a festive holiday craft! **Sensory friendly from 2:30-3:30**
Time: 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Dec.
25
CLOSED for Christmas Day
We will be CLOSED for Christmas Day.
Time: All Day
Dec.
31
CLOSING Early for New Year's Eve
We will be CLOSING early at noon for New Year's Eve.
Time: 12:00 PM
Jan.
03
Family Day
While the kids enjoy fun play activities, parents can learn all about the library’s free resources, programs, and services for families. It’s a great way to play, learn, and connect together!
Time: 1:00 - 2:00 PM
Jan.
31
Annual Mini Golf Fundraiser
Come join us for our Annual Mini Golf Fundraiser. 18 holes are spread around the library and waiting for challengers! There will be raffles as well to participate in!
Time: 9:00 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.
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