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
Thurs.
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Brush Strokes
New themes, new ideas, no painting skill required. Learn as you go and meet other artists in your area. For Ages 7+.
Time: 6:00 - 7:00 PM
Themes
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Scavenger Hunt
Week of:
10/26 - Witch Hats​ 12/28 - Party Hats
11/02 - Scarecrows 01/04 - Legos
11/09 - Candy Corn
11/16 - Foxes
11/23 - Turkeys
11/30 - Stars
12/07 - The Grinch
12/14 - Music Notes
12/21 - Snowflakes
Time: All Week
Sat.
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Storytime
Come in for a themed storytime! Starting Nov. 21.
Time: 1:00 - 2:00 PM
Special Events
Oct
31
Downtown Trick-or-Treating
Stop by the library and show off your costumes during Downtown Trick-or-Treat and have your kids pick up a free book, donated by the Friends of the Streator Public LIbrary!
Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Nov
03
Creative Writing Exercise
Think you're creative? Try using these flash cards to create a story on the spot!
Time: 4:30 - 5:30 PM
Nov
10
Introducing The Library Quest Guild
Join the guild; Climb the ranks. Become an influencer for your community.
Time: 4:30 - 5:30 PM
Nov
13
Candy Corn Guess Jar!
Guess how many candy corns are in the jar and win a gift card!
Time: 3:30 - 4:30 PM
Nov
26
CLOSED for Thanksgiving Day
We will be CLOSED for Thanksgiving Day.
Time: All Day
Dec
04
Homemade Christmas Cards
Make some festive holiday themed cards to give to someone you love!
Time: 3:30 - 4:30 PM
Dec
12
Pictures with Santa and The Grinch
Come in for pictures with Santa Claus and the Grinch!
Time: 2:00 - 3:30 PM
Dec
24
Closing EARLY for Christmas Eve
We will be CLOSING EARLY at 12:00 PM for Christmas Eve.
Time: 12:00 PM
Dec
26
Book Character Charades
You've read these stories before; how hard can it be?
Time: 2:00 - 3:00 PM
Dec
31
Closing EARLY for New Years Eve
We will be CLOSING EARLY at 12:00 PM for New Years Eve.
Time: 12:00 PM
Jan
02
Silent Library
Play a game of SILENT LIBRARY with us! Partake in challenges while remaining completely SILENT!
Time: 2:00 - 3:00 PM
Nov
02
Are you Smarter than a Librarian?
Think you're smarter than us? Prove it! We have a bunch of new, super awesome STEM robots that are a real brain puller! If you can manage to build all versions of the robots correctly, you'll win a prize!
Time: 4:30 - 5:30 PM
Nov
07
Boba Party
Fun is bubbling up at the library! Join us for a Boba Party! Learn about how boba is made, do some tea-riffic crafts and try some Boba.
Time: 2:00 - 3:00 PM
Nov
11
Closed for Veterans Day
We will be CLOSED for Veterans Day.
Time: All Day
Nov
19
Family Reading Night
Join us for Illinois' Annual Family Reading Night!
Time: 5:00 - 6:00 PM
Nov
27
Arts and Crafts
Come to the library to create cute and fun projects to take home!
Time: 4:00 - 4:30 PM
Dec
11
Merry Off Main Picture OP.
Come to the Library for a photo op scene during Merry Off Main.
Time: 4:00 - 5:00 PM
Dec
19
Holiday Music Trivia
Guess all the correct holiday themed songs and win a prize!
Time: 2:00 - 3:00 PM
Dec
25
CLOSED for Christmas Day
We will be CLOSED for Christmas Day.
Time: All Day
Dec
31
Noon Years Eve Party
Celebrate 12:00 PM with a Noon Years Eve bash!
Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Jan
01
Closed for New Years Day
We will be CLOSED for New Years Day.
Time: All Day
Jan
08
Arts and Crafts
Come to the library to create cute and fun projects to take home!
Time: 4:00 - 4:30 PM