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Bridge

Thursday, December 11, 2025 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.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Winter Wonderland Terrarium Kit

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 9:00am - 5:00pm
Byron Public Library District
Program Type:
Take Home Kit
Age Group:
Adult

Add some warm and cozy vibes to your winter decor with this Winter Wonderland Terrarium kit! You'll create a glowing winter wonderland inside an apothecary jar with supplies included in this DIY on the Fly Kit! No registration required.

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

Add some warm and cozy vibes to your winter decor with this Winter Wonderland Terrarium kit! You'll create a glowing winter wonderland inside an apothecary jar with supplies included in this DIY on the Fly Kit! No registration required.

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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.

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.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Needles & Hooks

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Classroom 2 at Byron Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
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: Arts & Crafts

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

This event is in the "Adult" group

Bridge

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 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.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Wriggle into Vermicomposting

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room at Byron Public Library District
Program Type:
Lecture
Age Group:
Adult

Turn those kitchen scraps into nutrient rich gold for your houseplants and garden! Join Illinois extension educator Bruce Black for a fun and informative demonstration on how to create your very own vermicomposting system.

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

Turn those kitchen scraps into nutrient rich gold for your houseplants and garden! Join Illinois extension educator Bruce Black for a fun and informative demonstration on how to create your very own vermicomposting system.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Wednesday Night Readers

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Classroom 1 at Byron Public Library District
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adult

Born in Leipzig, Germany, into a Jewish family, Eddie Jaku was a teenager when his world was turned upside-down.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Byron Public Library District
Room: Classroom 1
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Born in Leipzig, Germany, into a Jewish family, Eddie Jaku was a teenager when his world was turned upside-down.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Merry Makers: Crafts, Wraps, & Flicks

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 11:00am - 7:00pm
Creative Studio at Byron Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Cooking & Food, Movie & Music
Age Group:
Adult

Get into the holiday spirit at the Byron Public Library! Join us for a cozy day of creativity and cheer at Merry Makers: Crafts, Wraps, & Flicks on Thursday, December 18th from 11:00am-7:00pm.

Library Branch: Byron Public Library District
Room: Creative Studio
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cooking & Food, Movie & Music
Event Details:

Get into the holiday spirit at the Byron Public Library! Join us for a cozy day of creativity and cheer at Merry Makers: Crafts, Wraps, & Flicks on Thursday, December 18th from 11:00am-7:00pm.

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 "Adult" group

Bridge

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room 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: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Games & Gaming

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

This event is in the "Adult" group

Friday Trivia

Friday, December 19, 2025 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.

Closed for Christmas Eve

All Day
Byron Public Library District
Closing
Branches:
Byron Public Library District

Closed for Christmas

All Day
Byron Public Library District
Closing
Branches:
Byron Public Library District

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 "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 ...

Upcoming
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 "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.

Upcoming
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 "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 and ask to speak with Kim.

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 and ask to speak with Kim.

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 "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! 

Upcoming
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 "Adult" group

Grow Your Own Microgreens

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
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.

Upcoming
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.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Shaker Cards

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
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! 

Upcoming
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 "Adult" group

Friday Trivia

Friday, January 16, 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 ...

Upcoming
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.

Closed for Staff Training

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

Wednesday Night Readers

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Classroom 1 at Byron Public Library District
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adult

1975 is a time of change in America. The Vietnam War is ending. Muhammed Ali is fighting Joe Frazier. And in the small town of Monta Clare, Missouri, girls are disappearing. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Byron Public Library District
Room: Classroom 1
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

1975 is a time of change in America. The Vietnam War is ending. Muhammed Ali is fighting Joe Frazier. And in the small town of Monta Clare, Missouri, girls are disappearing.