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Winter Challenge

All Day 12/15 - 2/15
Byron Public Library District
Age Group:
Baby-Toddler, Preschool, Grade School, Teen, Adult

The Winter Challenge is open to all ages! Register on Beanstack or with the Beanstack app, beginning Dec. 15. Join anytime during the dates of the challenge!

Library Branch: Byron Public Library District
Age Group: Baby-Toddler, Preschool, Grade School, Teen, Adult
Event Details:

The Winter Challenge is open to all ages! Register on Beanstack or with the Beanstack app, beginning Dec. 15. Join anytime during the dates of the challenge!

Closed for Christmas

All Day
Byron Public Library District
Closing
Branches:
Byron Public Library District
This event is in the "Teen" group

Smash Bros. Switch Tournament for Teens

Monday, December 29, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room at Byron Public Library District
Program Type:
Games & Gaming
Age Group:
Teen

Compete against other Smash gamers and win prizes! 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Byron Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Games & Gaming
Registration Required
Event Details:

Compete against other Smash gamers and win prizes! 

Closing Early for New Year's Eve

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Byron Public Library District
Closing
Branches:
Byron Public Library District

Closed for New Year's Day

All Day
Byron Public Library District
Closing
Branches:
Byron Public Library District
This event is in the "Teen" group

Book Boxes for Teens

All Day
Byron Public Library District
Program Type:
Take Home Kit
Age Group:
Teen

Sign up for a Book Box and you pick the genre! This is a quarterly program, in which teens can sign up to receive a box filled with two books, crafts and treats.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Byron Public Library District
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Take Home Kit
Registration Required
Event Details:

Sign up for a Book Box and you pick the genre! This is a quarterly program, in which teens can sign up to receive a box filled with two books, crafts and treats.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Friday Trivia

Friday, January 2, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room at Byron Public Library District
Program Type:
Games & Gaming
Age Group:
Adult
Friday Trivia for Adults:

From movies to books to useless information, that's what trivia is all about. Here is your chance to show what you know! Join us the 1st and 3rd Friday of the month in the Meeting ...

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Byron Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Games & Gaming
Registration Required

From movies to books to useless information, that's what trivia is all about. Here is your chance to show what you know! Join us the 1st and 3rd Friday of the month in the Meeting Room.

This event is in the "Teen" group

All-Day D&D Extravaganza

Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
Meeting Room at Byron Public Library District
Program Type:
Games & Gaming
Age Group:
Teen

Play an epic all-day (10 am- 4 pm) Dungeons & Dragons game! Multiple DM's will guide you through The Sunless Citadel D&D game. A free pizza lunch will be provided!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Byron Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Games & Gaming
Registration Required
Event Details:

Play an epic all-day (10 am- 4 pm) Dungeons & Dragons game! Multiple DM's will guide you through The Sunless Citadel D&D game. A free pizza lunch will be provided!

Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy or other allergens.

This event is in the "Teen" group

Do Art Comic Book Workshop for Teens

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Creative Studio at Byron Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teen

Enjoy your last day of winter break by joining the Do Art Productions team for a Comic Book Workshop! Learn how to create fun illustrations in this engaging art program with a professional artist. 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Byron Public Library District
Room: Creative Studio
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Enjoy your last day of winter break by joining the Do Art Productions team for a Comic Book Workshop! Learn how to create fun illustrations in this engaging art program with a professional artist. 

This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adult" group

Chess Horizons

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Classroom 2 at Byron Public Library District
Program Type:
Games & Gaming
Age Group:
Teen, Adult

Come play chess with enthusiasts of all skill levels.  An experienced chess player is available to coach your gameplay upon request.

This program is open to teens (middle school & high school students) and adults.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Byron Public Library District
Room: Classroom 2
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Games & Gaming
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come play chess with enthusiasts of all skill levels.  An experienced chess player is available to coach your gameplay upon request.

This program is open to teens (middle school & high school students) and adults.

This event is in the "Baby-Toddler" group

Baby & Toddler Time-Winter Session: Wednesdays

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:15am
Meeting Room at Byron Public Library District
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Baby-Toddler

Join Miss Meghan for songs, parachute, and playtime. 

Registration covers all 8 weeks of the winter session. Please note: If the Byron Schools have a snow day, baby & toddler time will be cancelled for the day. 

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Byron Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Baby-Toddler
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Miss Meghan for songs, parachute, and playtime. 

Registration covers all 8 weeks of the winter session. Please note: If the Byron Schools have a snow day, baby & toddler time will be cancelled for the day. 

Disclaimer(s)

Multiple Sessions

This program is offered on more than one day/time; please register for one day/time only.

This event is in the "Preschool" group

Preschool Storytime-Winter Session: Wednesdays

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Activity Room at Byron Public Library District
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool
Preschool Storytime:

Join Miss Julie for stories, songs, rhymes, movement, and playtime with alternating weeks of science, art, sensory explorations. For ages 3-6 years, without a caregiver. If your ch...

Registration covers the entire winter session, which runs Jan. 7-Feb. 25. Pending space, you can register at anytime, and you will be registered for all sessions going forward.

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Byron Public Library District
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Miss Julie for stories, songs, rhymes, movement, and playtime with alternating weeks of science, art, sensory explorations. For ages 3-6 years, without a caregiver. If your child needs extra support, please contact Julie.

Registration covers the entire winter session, which runs Jan. 7-Feb. 25. Pending space, you can register at anytime, and you will be registered for all sessions going forward.

Disclaimer(s)

Multiple Sessions

This program is offered on more than one day/time; please register for one day/time only.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Sewing - Bowl Cozy

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Creative Studio at Byron Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adult

Join us for a fun, hands-on sewing workshop where you'll learn how to make a cozy fabric holder for your favorite bowls.

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Byron Public Library District
Room: Creative Studio
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a fun, hands-on sewing workshop where you'll learn how to make a cozy fabric holder for your favorite bowls.

Disclaimer(s)

Multiple Sessions

This program is offered on more than one day/time; please register for one day/time only.

This event is in the "Baby-Toddler" group

Baby & Toddler Time-Winter Session: Thursdays

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:15am
Meeting Room at Byron Public Library District
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Baby-Toddler

Join Miss Meghan for songs, parachute, and playtime. 

Registration covers all 8 weeks of the winter session. Please note: If the Byron Schools have a snow day, baby & toddler time will be cancelled for the day. 

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Byron Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Baby-Toddler
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Miss Meghan for songs, parachute, and playtime. 

Registration covers all 8 weeks of the winter session. Please note: If the Byron Schools have a snow day, baby & toddler time will be cancelled for the day. 

Disclaimer(s)

Multiple Sessions

This program is offered on more than one day/time; please register for one day/time only.

This event is in the "Preschool" group

Preschool Storytime-Winter Session: Thursdays

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Activity Room at Byron Public Library District
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool
Preschool Storytime:

Join Miss Julie for stories, songs, rhymes, movement, and playtime with alternating weeks of science, art, sensory explorations. For ages 3-6 years, without a caregiver. If your ch...

Registration covers the entire winter session, which runs Jan. 8-Feb. 26. Pending space, you can register at anytime, and you will be registered for all sessions going forward.

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Byron Public Library District
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Miss Julie for stories, songs, rhymes, movement, and playtime with alternating weeks of science, art, sensory explorations. For ages 3-6 years, without a caregiver. If your child needs extra support, please contact Julie.

Registration covers the entire winter session, which runs Jan. 8-Feb. 26. Pending space, you can register at anytime, and you will be registered for all sessions going forward.

Disclaimer(s)

Multiple Sessions

This program is offered on more than one day/time; please register for one day/time only.

This event is in the "Adult" group

RRVBC Winter Blood Drive

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 1:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room at Byron Public Library District
Age Group:
Adult

Join the Byron Public Library as we host a community blood drive in partnership with Rock River Valley Blood Center. 

If you'd like to sign-up to donate please call the library directly or you may scan the QR Code. 

Library Branch: Byron Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Event Details:

Join the Byron Public Library as we host a community blood drive in partnership with Rock River Valley Blood Center. 

If you'd like to sign-up to donate please call the library directly or you may scan the QR Code. 

This event is in the "Adult" group

Birch Tree Painting Kit (String Pull Technique)

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 9:00am - 5:00pm
Byron Public Library District
Program Type:
Take Home Kit
Age Group:
Adult

Birch trees are a symbol of renewal, new beginnings and protection so let's kick the new year off with these thoughts in mind! Create a beautiful, one-of-a-kind art piece to cherish for years to come!

Library Branch: Byron Public Library District
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Take Home Kit
Event Details:

Birch trees are a symbol of renewal, new beginnings and protection so let's kick the new year off with these thoughts in mind! Create a beautiful, one-of-a-kind art piece to cherish for years to come!

This event is in the "Baby-Toddler" group

Toddler Explore & More

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Activity Room at Byron Public Library District
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Baby-Toddler

Join us for a short book, songs & rhymes, followed by sensory explorations and hands on learning stations. This program is designed for walkers-35 months, with a caregiver.  

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Byron Public Library District
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Baby-Toddler
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a short book, songs & rhymes, followed by sensory explorations and hands on learning stations. This program is designed for walkers-35 months, with a caregiver.  

Disclaimer(s)

Multiple Sessions

This program is offered on more than one day/time; please register for one day/time only.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Shaker Cards

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Creative Studio at Byron Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adult

In this program, you will learn how to make three different kinds of shaker cards: a window shaker, a traditional foam shaker, and an envelope shaker. Your recipients will love the interactive nature of these cards! 

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Byron Public Library District
Room: Creative Studio
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

In this program, you will learn how to make three different kinds of shaker cards: a window shaker, a traditional foam shaker, and an envelope shaker. Your recipients will love the interactive nature of these cards! 

Disclaimer(s)

Multiple Sessions

This program is offered on more than one day/time; please register for one day/time only.

This event is in the "Teen" group

Teen Time

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Department & Creative Studio at Byron Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games & Gaming
Age Group:
Teen

Join our after-school Teen Time in our teen department! Come hang out with friends, make crafts and play video games in a space that was created just for you! Come anytime between 3-5 pm- no registration required. 

Library Branch: Byron Public Library District
Room: Teen Department & Creative Studio
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games & Gaming
Event Details:

Join our after-school Teen Time in our teen department! Come hang out with friends, make crafts and play video games in a space that was created just for you! Come anytime between 3-5 pm- no registration required. 

This event is in the "Teen" group

Volunteens- Meals on Wheels

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room at Byron Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teen

Volunteer for an hour by drawing on lunch bags for the organization Meals on Wheels, and help make their meal brighter! 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Byron Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Volunteer for an hour by drawing on lunch bags for the organization Meals on Wheels, and help make their meal brighter! 

This event is in the "Baby-Toddler" group

Toddler Explore & More

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Activity Room at Byron Public Library District
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Baby-Toddler

Join us for a short book, songs & rhymes, followed by sensory explorations and hands on learning stations. This program is designed for walkers-35 months, with a caregiver.  

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Byron Public Library District
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Baby-Toddler
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a short book, songs & rhymes, followed by sensory explorations and hands on learning stations. This program is designed for walkers-35 months, with a caregiver.  

Disclaimer(s)

Multiple Sessions

This program is offered on more than one day/time; please register for one day/time only.

This event is in the "Baby-Toddler" group

Baby Storytime & Play

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:15pm
Activity Room at Byron Public Library District
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Baby-Toddler

For infants-crawlers, with caregiver: Introduce your baby to storytime with songs, rhymes & board books.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Byron Public Library District
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Baby-Toddler
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

For infants-crawlers, with caregiver: Introduce your baby to storytime with songs, rhymes & board books.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Grow Your Own Microgreens

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room at Byron Public Library District
Program Type:
Lecture
Age Group:
Adult

Join Ogle County Health Department Grant Coordinator Joyce Lewis, for a hands-on growing microgreens program. Learn what microgreens are, how to use them, and the nutritional benefits of consuming them.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Byron Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Lecture
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Ogle County Health Department Grant Coordinator Joyce Lewis, for a hands-on growing microgreens program. Learn what microgreens are, how to use them, and the nutritional benefits of consuming them.

Disclaimer(s)

Multiple Sessions

This program is offered on more than one day/time; please register for one day/time only.