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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. 

This event is in the "Teen" group

Dungeons & Dragons for Teens

Wednesday, January 21, 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 "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. 

Open
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. 

This event is in the "Baby-Toddler" group

Baby & Toddler Time-Winter Session: Thursdays

Thursday, January 22, 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 22, 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 22, 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 "Adult" group

Grow Your Own Microgreens

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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.

Waitlist
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

Sewing - Bowl Cozy

Friday, January 23, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
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 "Teen" group

Teen Time

Monday, January 26, 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

Read to a Dog

Monday, January 26, 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.

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 "Grade School" group

Read to a Dog

Monday, January 26, 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 "Baby-Toddler" group

Baby Storytime & Play

Tuesday, January 27, 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 27, 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 "Family" group

Penguin Party

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Activity Room & Meeting Room at Byron Public Library District
Age Group:
Family

Join us for penguin-themed art & activity stations through out the youth department. 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Byron Public Library District
Room: Activity Room & Meeting Room
Age Group: Family
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for penguin-themed art & activity stations through out the youth department. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults (Register Children Only)

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program.  All children, except for infants should register. Adults do not need to register. 

This event is in the "Baby-Toddler" group

Baby & Toddler Time-Winter Session: Wednesdays

Wednesday, January 28, 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 28, 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 28, 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

Dungeons & Dragons for Teens

Wednesday, January 28, 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 "Baby-Toddler" group

Baby & Toddler Time-Winter Session: Thursdays

Thursday, January 29, 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 29, 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 29, 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

Global Treats for Teens

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Creative Studio at Byron Public Library District
Program Type:
Cooking & Food
Age Group:
Teen

Let's explore treats from around the world! We ordered several boxes of treats from Snackcrate, which assembled candy and snacks from different countries and regions, so we will experiment with tasting other foods.

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

Let's explore treats from around the world! We ordered several boxes of treats from Snackcrate, which assembled candy and snacks from different countries and regions, so we will experiment with tasting other foods.

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

Wheel of Fortune

Friday, January 30, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Classroom 1 at Byron Public Library District
Program Type:
Games & Gaming
Age Group:
Adult

Come spin the wheel for some morning fun at the library as we play the Byron Library's rendition of the game Wheel of Fortune. Coffee will be on! 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Byron Public Library District
Room: Classroom 1
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Games & Gaming
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come spin the wheel for some morning fun at the library as we play the Byron Library's rendition of the game Wheel of Fortune. Coffee will be on! 

This event is in the "Baby-Toddler" group

Baby Storytime & Play

Tuesday, February 3, 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.