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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
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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
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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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)?

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Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy or other allergens.

Merry Makers: Crafts, Wraps, & Flicks

11:00am–7:00pm
Adult
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.

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

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Closed for Christmas

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Closing Early for New Year's Eve

5:00pm–8:00pm
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Cookies & Cocoa-Wednesday

3:45pm–4:30pm
Grade School
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Byron Public Library District
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Grade School
Program Type: Cooking & Food
Registration Required
Event Details:

Taste different types of hot chocolate and different cookies. Rank them in order of your favorites!

Youth attend grade school programs without a caregiver. If your child needs support, please contact Julie.

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.

Multiple Sessions

This program is offered on more than one day/time; please register for one day/time only.

Cookies & Cocoa-Thursday

3:45pm–4:30pm
Grade School
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Byron Public Library District
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Grade School
Program Type: Cooking & Food
Registration Required
Event Details:

Taste different types of hot chocolate and different cookies. Rank them in order of your favorites!

Youth attend grade school programs without a caregiver. If your child needs support, please contact Julie.

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.

Multiple Sessions

This program is offered on more than one day/time; please register for one day/time only.

Closed for Staff Training

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Byron Public Library District

Global Treats for Teens

6:00pm–7:00pm
Teen
Upcoming
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.

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Closing Early for Thanksgiving Eve

5:00pm–8:00pm
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Closed for Thanksgiving

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Closed for Christmas

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Closing Early for New Year's Eve

5:00pm–8:00pm
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