Chillicothe Public Library

Location: YAR
Come hang out at the library after school gets out! Play games, color, or just chill and eat some snacks with your friends. (Ages 8 and up)

Learn features and functions of an iOS tablet and mobile devices. If you have an iOS/Apple device, please bring it with you.
Please register at bit.ly/3CmbZ4m or call 309-274-2719.

Learn features and functions of an iOS tablet and mobile devices. If you have an iOS/Apple device, please bring it with you.
Please register at bit.ly/3CmbZ4m or call 309-274-2719.

Whether you are new to Pokémon, or have been collecting cards for years, come trade, play, and hang out at the library with friends and family. Ages 8+

(All ages) Practice your Spanish skills in casual conversation with other learners and native speakers. 
Speakers of all levels are welcome.

Location: Youth Activity Room
A place for little ones to explore music & movement as cornerstones of early literacy! Experiment together with songs, dances, and stories to develop foundational skills in music, motor skills, literacy, and communication. Ages 0-5.

The mission of the Peoria County Election Commission is to conduct accurate, secure, fair and accessible local, state and federal elections with the highest level of professionalism and integrity in a manner that fosters public trust and confidence in the democratic process.  Elizabeth Gannon, the Commission’s executive director, explains what best practices and procedures they have in place to ensure the democratic process occurs with the utmost integrity. Discuss common myths about the voting process and what you can do to help debunk misinformation and increase voter confidence.

(Adult) Practice your English skills in casual conversation with other learners. Speakers of all levels and any native language are welcome.

Location: Youth Activity Room
Bring your friends and your imagination! Compete in a timed challenge and show off how creative you can be during the free build. Ages 4 and up.

Online event: Register for the Zoom link at bit.ly/45xi9M4.
We’re all susceptible to misinformation, often spreading it unknowingly. While stopping it entirely is impossible, we can learn how deception works, recognize the signs, and empower ourselves. Join us for a talk with Professor Dan Simons, co-author of Nobody’s Fool: Why We Get Taken In and What We Can Do About It, brought to you in partnership with the League of Women Voters of Illinois Mis/Disinformation Task Force.

Location: Youth Activity Room
A place for little ones to explore music & movement as cornerstones of early literacy! Experiment together with songs, dances, and stories to develop foundational skills in music, motor skills, literacy, and communication. Ages 0-5.

These terra cotta pots, decoupaged with old book pages (and whatever else you fancy) are the perfect way to bring a little green inside for the winter, while also celebrating your literary taste. Register by 9/17 at bit.ly/3uX9G4w or by calling 309-274-2719.

This vibrant trio is comprised of master fiddle players from Norway, Sweden, and the Shetland Islands. Their gripping blend of fiddle music highlights the unique traditions of their homelands, while combining them into a new sound with clever use of harmony, rhythm, riffs, and bass lines.

(2013, PG-13, 1h 42m) 
An enigmatic healer opens a young boy’s eyes to the spirit realm when she comes to live with his family in New Mexico during World War II.
This month we’re celebrating the freedom to read (and watch!) with movies based on books that have been banned. Learn more at ala.org/bbooks.
Popcorn served; feel free to bring your own snack or sack lunch.

Location: Youth Activity Room 
Join our friends from Communication Junction for an in-person story time filled with stories, songs, movement, and bubbles! Ages 0-5. 
Please register here: https://engagedpatrons.org/Events.cfm?SiteID=2335

Location: Public Meeting Room
As the presidential election approaches, join Dr. Sara Netzley (Bradley University) to learn where the media fall short in election and campaign coverage and what kind of coverage is the most beneficial. Plus, learn where public opinion polls come from and how to interpret them.
Tacos served, courtesy of Taco Bell. Register to let us know you’d like a taco at bit.ly/3uX9G4w or call 309-274-2719.

Illinois Libraries Present offers premier, online events for member libraries. Learn how to take advantage of these live online opportunities to hear from and interact with some of your favorite authors and cultural icons! Please register at bit.ly/3CmbZ4m or call 309-274-2719.

Illinois Libraries Present offers premier, online events for member libraries. Learn how to take advantage of these live online opportunities to hear from and interact with some of your favorite authors and cultural icons! Please register at bit.ly/3CmbZ4m or call 309-274-2719.

(All ages) Practice your Spanish skills in casual conversation with other learners and native speakers. 
Speakers of all levels are welcome.

Location: Youth Activity Room
A place for little ones to explore music & movement as cornerstones of early literacy! Experiment together with songs, dances, and stories to develop foundational skills in music, motor skills, literacy, and communication. Ages 0-5.

Location: Youth Activity Room
Bring your friends and your imagination! Compete in a timed challenge and show off how creative you can be during the free build. Ages 4 and up.

Support our local farmers and artisans! Shop produce, baked goods, handicrafts, and more, while enjoying music and food. Stay tuned for details!

Location: Youth Activity Room
A place for little ones to explore music & movement as cornerstones of early literacy! Experiment together with songs, dances, and stories to develop foundational skills in music, motor skills, literacy, and communication. Ages 0-5.

Talk a stroll down memory lane and reminisce about different topics each month.In September, we’ll talk about our grandparents, or people that have filled a similar role in our lives.