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Holly Jolly Family Night

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm

Open

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.

Wriggle into Vermicomposting

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Open

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.

Merry Makers: Crafts, Wraps, & Flicks

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 11:00am - 7:00pm

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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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Time	Sun (6/08)	Mon (6/09)	Tue (6/10)	Wed (6/11)	Thu (6/12)	Fri (6/13)	Sat (6/14)
All Day	This event is in the "Baby-Toddler" group This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Grade School" group This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adult" group Summer Challenge All Day 5/27–7/24 Baby-Toddler, Preschool, Grade School, Teen, Adult This event is in the "Baby-Toddler" group This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Grade School" group This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adult" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Byron Public Library District Age Group: Baby-Toddler, Preschool, Grade School, Teen, Adult Event Details: Partcipate in our summer challenge! Youth & teens can read books and/or complete activitities to a participate! Register at byron.beanstack.org or with the Beanstack app.
	This event is in the "Family" group "The Cow Loves Cookies" StoryWalk®-Heritage Farm All Day 5/31–6/27 Family This event is in the "Family" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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: "The Cow Loves Cookies" by Karma Wilson. While all the other animals on the farm enjoy eating their regular food, the cow chooses to eat the one thing that she loves best.
	This event is in the "Family" group "Lucky Duck" StoryWalk®-Jarrett Prairie Center All Day 5/31–6/30 Family This event is in the "Family" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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. Walk along the prairie past the playground. The story starts near the woods. Current book: "Lucky Duck" by Greg Pizzoli. Susan the duck has the worst luck. Her rollerskates are two sizes too big. She's lost her favorite marble. And she's run out of pickles.
9 am				This event is in the "Baby-Toddler" group Baby & Toddler Time-June Session 9:30am–10:15am Baby-Toddler Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Baby-Toddler" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Byron Public Library District Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Baby-Toddler Program Type: Storytime Registration Required Event Details: Join Miss Cathy for songs, rhymes, parachute, and playtime. For ages birth-36 months, with adult. This registration covers all 4 weeks of the June 2025 session. Registration for July opens on June 15th. 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 Art Studio Storytime-Wednesday 9:30am–10:30am Preschool Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Preschool" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Byron Public Library District Room: Activity Room Age Group: Preschool Program Type: Storytime Registration Required Event Details: Stories, songs and movement, followed by an art project and playtime. For ages 3 years-entering K. Children attend without an adult. If your child needs extra support, please contact Julie.	This event is in the "Baby-Toddler" group Baby & Toddler Time-Thursday June Session 9:30am–10:15am Baby-Toddler Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Baby-Toddler" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Byron Public Library District Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Baby-Toddler Program Type: Storytime Registration Required Event Details: Join Miss Cathy for songs, rhymes, parachute, and playtime. For ages birth-36 months, with adult. This registration covers all 4 weeks of the June 2025 session. Registration for July opens on June 15th. 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 Art Studio Storytime-Thursday 9:30am–10:30am Preschool Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Preschool" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Byron Public Library District Room: Activity Room Age Group: Preschool Program Type: Storytime Registration Required Event Details: Stories, songs and movement, followed by an art project and playtime. For ages 3 years-entering K. Children attend without an adult. If your child needs extra support, please contact Julie.	This event is in the "Adult" group Coastal Candle Kit 9:00am–5:00pm Adult This event is in the "Adult" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Byron Public Library District Age Group: Adult Program Type: Take Home Kit Event Details: A reminder of a favorite trip or if you simply love that coastal feel, bring some of the beach vibe into your home with our Coastal Candle kit! This kit includes all you need! NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED!
10 am		This event is in the "Family" group Animal Show 10:00am–10:45am Family Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Family" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Byron Public Library District Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Family Program Type: Performance Registration Required Event Details: Learn about animals and see them in person! Note: This program is open to all but is best for ages 3 years and up. Parents must attend with all children under the age of 6. 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 "Adult" group Needles & Hooks 10:00am–12:00pm Adult This event is in the "Adult" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Byron Public Library District Room: Classroom 2 Age Group: Adult Program Type: Arts & Crafts Bring your own project to work on. Enjoy camaraderie and conversations! No registration required.				This event is in the "Teen" group D&D Extravaganza for Teens 10:00am–4:00pm Teen Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teen" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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 one-shot White Plume Mountain D&D game. Pizza will be served for lunch! 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.
11 am			This event is in the "Grade School" group Read to a Dog 11:00am–11:30am Grade School Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Grade School" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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 11:30am–12:00pm Grade School Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Grade School" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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 Slime Time-Wednesday 11:00am–12:00pm Grade School Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Grade School" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Byron Public Library District Room: Activity Room Age Group: Grade School Program Type: STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Make slime! For youth entering 1st-5th grade in fall 2025. Youth attend without an adult. If you child needs extra support, please contact Julie.	This event is in the "Grade School" group Slime Time-Thursday 11:00am–12:00pm Grade School Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Grade School" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Byron Public Library District Room: Activity Room Age Group: Grade School Program Type: STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Make slime! For youth entering 1st-5th grade in fall 2025. Youth attend without an adult. If you child needs extra support, please contact Julie.
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1 pm			This event is in the "Adult" group Bridge 1:00pm–4:00pm Adult This event is in the "Adult" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.		This event is in the "Adult" group Bridge 1:00pm–4:00pm Adult This event is in the "Adult" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.
2 pm		This event is in the "Teen" group Summer Teen Time 2:00pm–4:00pm Teen This event is in the "Teen" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Byron Public Library District Room: Teen Department & Creative Studio Age Group: Teen Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games & Gaming Event Details: Join our summer 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 2-4 pm- no registration required.	This event is in the "Teen" group Summer Teen Time 2:00pm–4:00pm Teen This event is in the "Teen" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Byron Public Library District Room: Teen Department & Creative Studio Age Group: Teen Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games & Gaming Event Details: Join our summer 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 2-4 pm- no registration required.	This event is in the "Teen" group Summer Teen Time 2:00pm–4:00pm Teen This event is in the "Teen" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Byron Public Library District Room: Teen Department & Creative Studio Age Group: Teen Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games & Gaming Event Details: Join our summer 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 2-4 pm- no registration required. This event is in the "Teen" group Teen Dungeons & Dragons 2:00pm–4:00pm Teen Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teen" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Byron Public Library District Room: Classroom 2 Age Group: Teen Program Type: Games & Gaming Registration Required Event Details: Join our summer D&D group, which is open to new and experienced players! The two Dungeon Masters alternate weeks, so it would be best to pick one D&D campaign and come every other week, so you stay with one DM and epic journey!	This event is in the "Teen" group Summer Teen Time 2:00pm–4:00pm Teen This event is in the "Teen" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Byron Public Library District Room: Teen Department & Creative Studio Age Group: Teen Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games & Gaming Event Details: Join our summer 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 2-4 pm- no registration required.
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6 pm					This event is in the "Adult" group Miniature Nature Scene Magnet 6:00pm–7:00pm Adult Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Byron Public Library District Room: Creative Studio Age Group: Adult Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Bring a touch of the outdoors inside by crafting a charming miniature nature scene inside of a magnetic tin-perfect for brightening up your space or gifting to a nature enthusiast.

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