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Read to a Dog

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 3:45pm - 4:15pm
Porch at Byron Public Library District
Age Group:
Grade School

Spend time reading to a certified therapy dog! The patient, non judgmental attention of a dog helps readers gain confidence and improve reading skills. Children attend this program without an adult; your child should feel comfortable around dogs.

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Byron Public Library District
Room: Porch
Age Group: Grade School
Registration Required
Event Details:

Spend time reading to a certified therapy dog! The patient, non judgmental attention of a dog helps readers gain confidence and improve reading skills. Children attend this program without an adult; your child should feel comfortable around dogs.

This event is in the "Grade School" group

Read to a Dog

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 4:15pm - 4:45pm
Porch at Byron Public Library District
Age Group:
Grade School

Spend time reading to a certified therapy dog! The patient, non judgmental attention of a dog helps readers gain confidence and improve reading skills. Children attend this program without an adult; your child should feel comfortable around dogs.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Byron Public Library District
Room: Porch
Age Group: Grade School
Registration Required
Event Details:

Spend time reading to a certified therapy dog! The patient, non judgmental attention of a dog helps readers gain confidence and improve reading skills. Children attend this program without an adult; your child should feel comfortable around dogs.

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! 

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 "Baby-Toddler" group

Baby & Toddler Time-Winter Session: Wednesdays

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:15am
Meeting Room at Byron Public Library District
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
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 14, 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 "Teen" group

Teen Time

Wednesday, January 14, 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

Dungeon & Dragons for Teens

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Classroom 2 at Byron Public Library District
Program Type:
Games & Gaming
Age Group:
Teen

Join our weekly after-school D&D group, which is open to new and experienced players! 

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

Join our weekly after-school D&D group, which is open to new and experienced players! 

This event is in the "Grade School" group

Cookies & Cocoa-Wednesday

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 3:45pm - 4:30pm
Activity Room at Byron Public Library District
Program Type:
Cooking & Food
Age Group:
Grade School

Taste different types of hot chocolate and different cookies. Rank them in order of your favorites!

Youth attend grade school programs without a caregiver. If your child needs support, please contact Julie.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Byron Public Library District
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Grade School
Program Type: Cooking & Food
Registration Required
Event Details:

Taste different types of hot chocolate and different cookies. Rank them in order of your favorites!

Youth attend grade school programs without a caregiver. If your child needs support, please contact Julie.

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.

Multiple Sessions

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

February Program Registration Opens-7:00 AM

All Day
Byron Public Library District

Registration for February programs opens today at 7:00 AM.

Wondering about future programs? Programs open on the 15th at 7:00 AM on the month prior to the program. (August programs open July 15, September programs open August 15th, etc.)

Library Branch: Byron Public Library District
Event Details:

Registration for February programs opens today at 7:00 AM.

Wondering about future programs? Programs open on the 15th at 7:00 AM on the month prior to the program. (August programs open July 15, September programs open August 15th, etc.)

This event is in the "Baby-Toddler" group

Baby & Toddler Time-Winter Session: Thursdays

Thursday, January 15, 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 15, 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 "Teen" group

Teen Time

Thursday, January 15, 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 "Grade School" group

Cookies & Cocoa-Thursday

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 3:45pm - 4:30pm
Activity Room at Byron Public Library District
Program Type:
Cooking & Food
Age Group:
Grade School

Taste different types of hot chocolate and different cookies. Rank them in order of your favorites!

Youth attend grade school programs without a caregiver. If your child needs support, please contact Julie.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Byron Public Library District
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Grade School
Program Type: Cooking & Food
Registration Required
Event Details:

Taste different types of hot chocolate and different cookies. Rank them in order of your favorites!

Youth attend grade school programs without a caregiver. If your child needs support, please contact Julie.

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.

Multiple Sessions

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

This event is in the "Grade School" group

Sweet Treats Art Kit

Friday, January 16, 2026 at 9:00am - 5:00pm
Byron Public Library District
Program Type:
Take Home Kit
Age Group:
Grade School

For K-5th grade: Use cardboard, paint, beads, poms and more to create several cupcakes on canvas.

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

For K-5th grade: Use cardboard, paint, beads, poms and more to create several cupcakes on canvas.

This event is in the "Baby-Toddler" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group

Valentine Art Kit

Friday, January 16, 2026 at 9:00am - 5:00pm
Byron Public Library District
Program Type:
Take Home Kit
Age Group:
Baby-Toddler, Preschool

For 2 years-Preschool: Create a Valentine themed art project.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Byron Public Library District
Age Group: Baby-Toddler, Preschool
Program Type: Take Home Kit
Registration Required
Event Details:

For 2 years-Preschool: Create a Valentine themed art project.

This event is in the "Baby-Toddler" group

Winter Footprint Art Kit

Friday, January 16, 2026 at 9:00am - 5:00pm
Byron Public Library District
Program Type:
Take Home Kit
Age Group:
Baby-Toddler

For birth-23 months: Create a winter-themed keepsake with your child's footprint.

Please measure your child's foot and email the size in inches to Julie: julier@byronlibrary.org

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

For birth-23 months: Create a winter-themed keepsake with your child's footprint.

Please measure your child's foot and email the size in inches to Julie: julier@byronlibrary.org

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 ...

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 Staff Training

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

Grab & Go Kit for Teens

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

Teens can drop in and pick up a tape resist watercolor kit to take home and make. No registration is necessary. 

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

Teens can drop in and pick up a tape resist watercolor kit to take home and make. No registration is necessary. 

This event is in the "Baby-Toddler" group

Baby Storytime & Play

Tuesday, January 20, 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 "Teen" group

Teen Time

Tuesday, January 20, 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 "Baby-Toddler" group

Baby & Toddler Time-Winter Session: Wednesdays

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:15am
Meeting Room at Byron Public Library District
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
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 21, 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 "Teen" group

Teen Time

Wednesday, January 21, 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.