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Book cover of "Little Red Fort"

"Little Red Fort" StoryWalk®-Jarrett Prairie Center

All Day 4/20 - 5/29
Byron Forest Preserve: Indigo Trail StoryWalk at Off Site
Age Group:
Family
StoryWalk® Indigo Trail:

Walk the trail and enjoy a story!The Indigo Trail is located at the Byron Forest Preserve near the Jarrett Prairie Center. Park in the lot by the Jarrett Prairie Center and look fo...

Event Details:

Current book: "The Little Red Fort" by Brenda Maier.  In this adaptation of the Little Red Hen fable, Ruby wants to build a fort, but her three brothers refuse to help, so whe...

Library Branch: Off Site
Room: Byron Forest Preserve: Indigo Trail StoryWalk
Age Group: Family
Event Details:

Walk the trail and enjoy a story!

The Indigo Trail is located at the Byron Forest Preserve near the Jarrett Prairie Center. Park in the lot by the Jarrett Prairie Center and look for the storyWalk® sign between the playground and the Jarrett Prairie Center.

Current book: "The Little Red Fort" by Brenda Maier.

Book cover of "One Fox"

"One Fox" StoryWalk®-Heritage Farm

All Day 5/11 - 6/27
Byron Forest Preserve: Heritage Farm at Off Site
Age Group:
Family
StoryWalk®Heritage Farm:

Stroll the paved path and enjoy a story!This storyWalk® is located at the Heritage Farm. Look for the red barn on River Road and park in the lot there.

Event Details:

Current book: "One Fox" by Kate Read. One hungry fox with two sly eyes is on the prowl . . . three plump hens had better watch out! Rich and colorful illustrations plunge the reade...

Library Branch: Off Site
Room: Byron Forest Preserve: Heritage Farm
Age Group: Family
Event Details:

Stroll the paved path and enjoy a story!

This storyWalk® is located at the Heritage Farm. Look for the red barn on River Road and park in the lot there.

Current book: "One Fox" by Kate Read. One hungry fox with two sly eyes is on the prowl . . . three plump hens had better watch out! Rich and colorful illustrations plunge the reader into a dramatic and exciting story set in a moonlit farmyard.

Photo of card with time of program

Bridge

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Classroom 1 at Byron Public Library District
Program Type:
Games & Gaming
Age Group:
Adult
Bridge:

Meet up at the library and play bridge! Attend one day or two. No registration required.

Library Branch: Byron Public Library District
Room: Classroom 1
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Games & Gaming

Meet up at the library and play bridge! Attend one day or two. No registration required.

DIY Earrings Graphic

DIY Earrings Kit

Friday, May 17, 2024 at 9:00am - 5:00pm
Byron Public Library District
Program Type:
Take Home Kit
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Create 4 pairs of summertime earrings with supplies included in this pick-up kit! Bonus gifting supplies to give your creations as gifts!

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Byron Public Library District
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Take Home Kit
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Create 4 pairs of summertime earrings with supplies included in this pick-up kit! Bonus gifting supplies to give your creations as gifts!

Trivia photo

Friday Trivia

Friday, May 17, 2024 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
Required
Library Branch: Byron Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Games & Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining: 28

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.

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Tattoo Your Totes

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Creative Studio at Byron Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Join Cathy in our Creative Studio as you create your own unique canvas tote bag using floral tattoos. All supplies will be provided. 

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Byron Public Library District
Room: Creative Studio
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Join Cathy in our Creative Studio as you create your own unique canvas tote bag using floral tattoos. All supplies will be provided. 

Photo of yarn and needles

Needles & Hooks

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Classroom 2 at Byron Public Library District
Program Type:
Games & Gaming
Age Group:
Adult
Needles & Hooks:

Bring your own project to work on. Enjoy camaraderie and conversations! No registration required.

Library Branch: Byron Public Library District
Room: Classroom 2
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Games & Gaming

Bring your own project to work on. Enjoy camaraderie and conversations! No registration required.

Photo of card with time of program

Bridge

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Classroom 1 at Byron Public Library District
Program Type:
Games & Gaming
Age Group:
Adult
Bridge:

Meet up at the library and play bridge! Attend one day or two. No registration required.

Library Branch: Byron Public Library District
Room: Classroom 1
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Games & Gaming

Meet up at the library and play bridge! Attend one day or two. No registration required.

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Sewing - Zippered Pouch

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Creative Studio at Byron Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Our sewing project for May is a Zippered Pouch. All materials will be provided. 

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Byron Public Library District
Room: Creative Studio
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Our sewing project for May is a Zippered Pouch. All materials will be provided. 

Disclaimer(s)

Completion of Beginner Sewing Machine Class Required

Regardless of sewing experience, enrollment in this class requires successful completion of the Beginner Sewing Machine Class at the Byron Public Library. 
 

Multiple Sessions

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

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Bridge

Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Classroom 1 at Byron Public Library District
Program Type:
Games & Gaming
Age Group:
Adult
Bridge:

Meet up at the library and play bridge! Attend one day or two. No registration required.

Library Branch: Byron Public Library District
Room: Classroom 1
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Games & Gaming

Meet up at the library and play bridge! Attend one day or two. No registration required.

Photo of yarn and needles

Needles & Hooks

Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Classroom 2 at Byron Public Library District
Program Type:
Games & Gaming
Age Group:
Adult
Needles & Hooks:

Bring your own project to work on. Enjoy camaraderie and conversations! No registration required.

Library Branch: Byron Public Library District
Room: Classroom 2
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Games & Gaming

Bring your own project to work on. Enjoy camaraderie and conversations! No registration required.

Photo of card with time of program

Bridge

Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Classroom 1 at Byron Public Library District
Program Type:
Games & Gaming
Age Group:
Adult
Bridge:

Meet up at the library and play bridge! Attend one day or two. No registration required.

Library Branch: Byron Public Library District
Room: Classroom 1
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Games & Gaming

Meet up at the library and play bridge! Attend one day or two. No registration required.

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Making Mozzarella

Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room at Byron Public Library District
Program Type:
Cooking & Food
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

May is National Cheese Month. Come learn how to make mozzarella cheese. 

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Byron Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Cooking & Food
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

May is National Cheese Month. Come learn how to make mozzarella cheese. 

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.

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Bridge

Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Classroom 1 at Byron Public Library District
Program Type:
Games & Gaming
Age Group:
Adult
Bridge:

Meet up at the library and play bridge! Attend one day or two. No registration required.

Library Branch: Byron Public Library District
Room: Classroom 1
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Games & Gaming

Meet up at the library and play bridge! Attend one day or two. No registration required.

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The Cicadas Are Coming!

Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room at Byron Public Library District
Program Type:
Lecture
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Incoming for the spring of 2024, millions of Periodical Cicadas will be emerging in Illinois. While they deafen us with sound, and intimidate us with their big red eyes, Cicadas ar...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Byron Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Lecture
Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:

Incoming for the spring of 2024, millions of Periodical Cicadas will be emerging in Illinois. While they deafen us with sound, and intimidate us with their big red eyes, Cicadas are good samaritans.

Photo of puppets and performers

Firefly Family Theater

Monday, June 3, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room at Byron Public Library District
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Enjoy an interactive show with puppets, songs, movement and more! Best for ages 2-8 years but all ages are welcome! An adult should plan to attend too. 

Open
Required
Library Branch: Byron Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Performance
Required
Seats Remaining: 65
Event Details:

Enjoy an interactive show with puppets, songs, movement and more! Best for ages 2-8 years but all ages are welcome! An adult should plan to attend too. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults (Adults Should Register)

This program is for youth accompanied by an adult. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. All children (except for infants) and adults should register.

Throw Pillow Sewing Class for Teens

Throw Pillow Sewing Class for Teens

Monday, June 3, 2024 at 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Creative Studio at Byron Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Learn how to sew a throw pillow under the tutelage of our sewing expert Beth! You must have taken the beginner's sewing class first to qualify for this class. Afterwards, stay...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Byron Public Library District
Room: Creative Studio
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Learn how to sew a throw pillow under the tutelage of our sewing expert Beth! You must have taken the beginner's sewing class first to qualify for this class. 

Afterwards, stay for Teen Time from 2-4 pm! 

Disclaimer(s)

Completion of Beginner Sewing Machine Class Required

Regardless of sewing experience, enrollment in this class requires successful completion of the Beginner Sewing Machine Class at the Byron Public Library. 
 

Gaming & craft logo for summer teen time.

Summer Teen Time

Monday, June 3, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen Department & Creative Studio at Byron Public Library District
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Join us for summer Teen Time on Mondays-Thursdays from 2-4 pm for crafts, video games, VR and hanging out with friends! No registration is necessary- just show up on the days you c...

Library Branch: Byron Public Library District
Room: Teen Department & Creative Studio
Age Group: Teen
Event Details:

Join us for summer Teen Time on Mondays-Thursdays from 2-4 pm for crafts, video games, VR and hanging out with friends! No registration is necessary- just show up on the days you can. 

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Read to a Dog

Monday, June 3, 2024 at 5:30pm - 5:45pm
Porch at Byron Public Library District
Age Group:
Grade School
Read to a Dog:

Spend 15 minutes reading to a dog! The patient, nonjudgmental attention of a dog helps readers gain confidence and improve reading skills. For youth in 1st-5th grade. Register for ...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Byron Public Library District
Room: Porch
Age Group: Grade School
Required
Seats Remaining: 0

Spend 15 minutes reading to a dog! The patient, nonjudgmental attention of a dog helps readers gain confidence and improve reading skills. For youth in 1st-5th grade. Register for one 15 minute time slot per week; each week requires a separate registration.

Photo of a dog

Read to a Dog

Monday, June 3, 2024 at 5:45pm - 6:00pm
Porch at Byron Public Library District
Age Group:
Grade School
Read to a Dog:

Spend 15 minutes reading to a dog! The patient, nonjudgmental attention of a dog helps readers gain confidence and improve reading skills. For youth in 1st-5th grade. Register for ...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Byron Public Library District
Room: Porch
Age Group: Grade School
Required
Seats Remaining: 0

Spend 15 minutes reading to a dog! The patient, nonjudgmental attention of a dog helps readers gain confidence and improve reading skills. For youth in 1st-5th grade. Register for one 15 minute time slot per week; each week requires a separate registration.

Photo of a dog

Read to a Dog

Monday, June 3, 2024 at 6:00pm - 6:15pm
Porch at Byron Public Library District
Age Group:
Grade School
Read to a Dog:

Spend 15 minutes reading to a dog! The patient, nonjudgmental attention of a dog helps readers gain confidence and improve reading skills. For youth in 1st-5th grade. Register for ...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Byron Public Library District
Room: Porch
Age Group: Grade School
Required
Seats Remaining: 0

Spend 15 minutes reading to a dog! The patient, nonjudgmental attention of a dog helps readers gain confidence and improve reading skills. For youth in 1st-5th grade. Register for one 15 minute time slot per week; each week requires a separate registration.

Photo of a dog

Read to a Dog

Monday, June 3, 2024 at 6:15pm - 6:30pm
Porch at Byron Public Library District
Age Group:
Grade School
Read to a Dog:

Spend 15 minutes reading to a dog! The patient, nonjudgmental attention of a dog helps readers gain confidence and improve reading skills. For youth in 1st-5th grade. Register for ...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Byron Public Library District
Room: Porch
Age Group: Grade School
Required
Seats Remaining: 0

Spend 15 minutes reading to a dog! The patient, nonjudgmental attention of a dog helps readers gain confidence and improve reading skills. For youth in 1st-5th grade. Register for one 15 minute time slot per week; each week requires a separate registration.

Teen Book Box- Mystery Novels

Teen Book Box

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

Sign up for a Book Box! This is a quarterly program, in which teens can sign up to receive a box filled with two books, crafts and treats. The books will be checked out to your lib...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Byron Public Library District
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Take Home Kit
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

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

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.