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"Little Red Fort" StoryWalk®-Jarrett Prairie Center

All Day 4/20 - 5/29
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.

"One Fox" StoryWalk®-Heritage Farm

All Day 5/11 - 6/27
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.

Bridge

1:00pm - 4:00pm
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 Kit

9:00am - 5:00pm
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Byron Public Library District
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Take Home Kit
Registration 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!

Friday Trivia

10:00am - 11:30am
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Byron Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Games & Gaming
Registration 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.

Tattoo Your Totes

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Byron Public Library District
Room: Creative Studio
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration 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. 

Needles & Hooks

10:00am - 12:00pm
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.

Bridge

1:00pm - 4:00pm
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.

Sewing - Zippered Pouch

5:30pm - 7:00pm
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Byron Public Library District
Room: Creative Studio
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration 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.

Bridge

1:00pm - 4:00pm
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.

Needles & Hooks

10:00am - 12:00pm
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.

Bridge

1:00pm - 4:00pm
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.

Making Mozzarella

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Byron Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Cooking & Food
Registration 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.

Bridge

1:00pm - 4:00pm
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.

The Cicadas Are Coming!

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Byron Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Lecture
Registration 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.

Firefly Family Theater

11:00am - 12:00pm
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Byron Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Performance
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 62
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

12:30pm - 2:00pm
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Byron Public Library District
Room: Creative Studio
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 4
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. 
 

Summer Teen Time

2:00pm - 4:00pm
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. 

Read to a Dog

5:30pm - 5:45pm
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Byron Public Library District
Room: Porch
Age Group: Grade School
Registration 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.

Read to a Dog

5:45pm - 6:00pm
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Byron Public Library District
Room: Porch
Age Group: Grade School
Registration 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.

Read to a Dog

6:00pm - 6:15pm
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Byron Public Library District
Room: Porch
Age Group: Grade School
Registration 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.

Read to a Dog

6:15pm - 6:30pm
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Byron Public Library District
Room: Porch
Age Group: Grade School
Registration 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

All Day
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Byron Public Library District
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Take Home Kit
Registration 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.