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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!

Photo of yarn and needles

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

TNBC movie

Movie Matinee for Teens

Monday, December 22, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Teen Department at Byron Public Library District
Program Type:
Movie & Music
Age Group:
Teen

Join us to watch the animated movie The Nightmare Before Christmas (PG) and to decorate cookies! 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Byron Public Library District
Room: Teen Department
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Movie & Music
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us to watch the animated movie The Nightmare Before Christmas (PG) and to decorate cookies! 

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.

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
Smash Tournament

Smash Bros. Switch Tournament for Teens

Monday, December 29, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
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
Book Box- Jan

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.

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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.

January D&D

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.

Comic Book Workshop

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. 

Chess Horizons- Jan

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.

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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.

Photos of children participating in storytime activities.

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.

Open
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.

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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.

Photo of toddlers with event dates.

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.

Photos of children participating in storytime activities.

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.

Open
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.