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Winter Challenge

All Day 12/15 - 2/15
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, beginning Dec. 15. Join anytime during the dates of the challenge!

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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
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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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Winter Wonderland Terrarium Kit

9:00am–5:00pm
Adult
Library Branch: Byron Public Library District
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Take Home Kit
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Add some warm and cozy vibes to your winter decor with this Winter Wonderland Terrarium kit! You'll create a glowing winter wonderland inside an apothecary jar with supplies included in this DIY on the Fly Kit! No registration required.

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5:00pm–8:00pm
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Book Boxes for Teens

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

Birch Tree Painting Kit (String Pull Technique)

9:00am–5:00pm
Adult
Library Branch: Byron Public Library District
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Take Home Kit
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Birch trees are a symbol of renewal, new beginnings and protection so let's kick the new year off with these thoughts in mind! Create a beautiful, one-of-a-kind art piece to cherish for years to come!

Sweet Treats Art Kit

9:00am–5:00pm
Grade School
Upcoming
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.

Valentine Art Kit

9:00am–5:00pm
Baby-Toddler, Preschool
Upcoming
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.

Winter Footprint Art Kit

9:00am–5:00pm
Baby-Toddler
Upcoming
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

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Grab & Go Kit for Teens

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Teen
Library Branch: Byron Public Library District
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Take Home Kit
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Teens can drop in and pick up a tape resist watercolor kit to take home and make. No registration is necessary. 

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