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Holly Jolly Family Night

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Library Branch: Byron Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for Christmas themed activities in the youth services department: create an ornament, make reindeer food, explore sensory bins and more! Register children only.

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Wriggle into Vermicomposting

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
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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Merry Makers: Crafts, Wraps, & Flicks

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 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.

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Teen Time

3:00pm–5:00pm
Teen
Library Branch: Byron Public Library District
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. 

Teen Time

3:00pm–5:00pm
Teen
Library Branch: Byron Public Library District
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. 

Dungeons & Dragons for Teens

3:30pm–5:00pm
Teen
Full
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! 

On hiatus during winter break, will resume on Wednesday, January 14th. 

Teen Time

3:00pm–5:00pm
Teen
Library Branch: Byron Public Library District
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. 

Gingerbread House Contest for Teens

6:00pm–7:30pm
Teen
Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Byron Public Library District
Room: Teen Department & Creative Studio
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Cooking & Food
Registration Required
Event Details:

Create an amazing gingerbread house on December 8th! They will then be displayed at the library for one week allowing patrons to vote on their favorite. Who will earn bragging rights this year (and an Amazon gift card)?

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.

Winter Challenge

All Day 12/15–2/15
Baby-Toddler, Preschool, Grade School, Teen, Adult
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.

Movie Matinee for Teens

1:00pm–3:00pm
Teen
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
Closing
Branches:
Byron Public Library District

Closed for Christmas

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Byron Public Library District

Smash Bros. Switch Tournament for Teens

1:00pm–3:00pm
Teen
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

5:00pm–8:00pm
Closing
Branches:
Byron Public Library District

Closed for New Year's Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Byron Public Library District

Book Boxes for Teens

All Day
Teen
Upcoming
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.

All-Day D&D Extravaganza

10:00am–4:00pm
Teen
Upcoming
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.

Do Art Comic Book Workshop for Teens

2:00pm–3:00pm
Teen
Upcoming
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. 

Teen Time

3:00pm–5:00pm
Teen
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. 

Volunteens- Meals on Wheels

6:00pm–7:00pm
Teen
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Byron Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Volunteer for an hour by drawing on lunch bags for the organization Meals on Wheels, and help make their meal brighter! 

Teen Time

3:00pm–5:00pm
Teen
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. 

Teen Time

3:00pm–5:00pm
Teen
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. 

Dungeon & Dragons for Teens

3:30pm–5:00pm
Teen
Upcoming
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! 

Teen Time

3:00pm–5:00pm
Teen
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. 

Closed for Staff Training

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Byron Public Library District

Grab & Go Kit for Teens

All Day
Teen
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. 

Teen Time

3:00pm–5:00pm
Teen
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.