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Dungeons & Dragons for Teens

3:30pm–5:00pm
Teen
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

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adult
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

9:30am–10:15am
Baby-Toddler
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

9:30am–10:30am
Preschool
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

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. 

This event is in the "Adult" group

Grow Your Own Microgreens

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adult
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

10:00am–11:30am
Adult
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

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. 

This event is in the "Grade School" group

Read to a Dog

3:45pm–4:15pm
Grade School
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

4:15pm–4:45pm
Grade School
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

11:30am–12:15pm
Baby-Toddler
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

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. 

This event is in the "Family" group

Penguin Party

6:00pm–6:45pm
Family
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

9:30am–10:15am
Baby-Toddler
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

9:30am–10:30am
Preschool
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

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. 

This event is in the "Teen" group

Dungeons & Dragons for Teens

3:30pm–5:00pm
Teen
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

9:30am–10:15am
Baby-Toddler
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

9:30am–10:30am
Preschool
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

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. 

This event is in the "Teen" group

Global Treats for Teens

6:00pm–7:00pm
Teen
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

10:00am–11:00am
Adult
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

11:30am–12:15pm
Baby-Toddler
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 "Baby-Toddler" group

Baby & Toddler Time-Winter Session: Wednesdays

9:30am–10:15am
Baby-Toddler
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.