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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

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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Time	Sun (7/20)	Mon (7/21)	Tue (7/22)	Wed (7/23)	Thu (7/24)
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 "Is This Bus for Us?" StoryWalk®-Heritage Farm All Day 7/1–8/21 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: "Is This the Bus for Us?" by Harriet Ziefert. Leo and his sisters watch the various buses pass, some filled with farm animals, some filled sea creatures, as they wait for the right one to take them to the park.
	This event is in the "Family" group "The Legend of Rock, Paper, Scissors" StoryWalk®-Jarrett Prairie Center All Day 7/1–8/21 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: "The Legend of Rock, Paper, Scissors by Drew Daywalt. From the Kingdom of the Backyard, Rock searches for an adversary that might best him, meanwhile Paper and Scissors set off on their own quests for competitors.
9 am		This event is in the "Family" group Outdoor Fun Day @ Blackhawk Meadow Park 9:30am–11:00am 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: Off Site Room: Blackhawk Meadow Park Age Group: Family Program Type: Outdoor Fun Registration Required Event Details: Enjoy art, bubbles, play and building stations at Blackhawk Meadow Park. Running late-no worries. This is an activity station based program, you can start anytime! 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-Wednesday July 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 3 weeks of the July 2025 session. Baby & Toddler Class will be on break during August and resume in September. 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 Playdough Playdate 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 playdough and toytime. 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 July 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 3 weeks of the July 2025 session. Baby & Toddler Class will be on break during August and resume in September. 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 Playdough Playdate 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 playdough and toytime. For ages 3 years-entering K. Children attend without an adult. If your child needs extra support, please contact Julie.
10 am			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.
11 am				This event is in the "Grade School" group Kinetic Sand Creators-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 your own kinetic sand! For youth entering 1st-5th grade in fall 2025. Youth attend without an adult. If your child needs extra support, please contact Julie.	This event is in the "Grade School" group Kinetic Sand Creators-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 your own kinetic sand! For youth entering 1st-5th grade in fall 2025. Youth attend without an adult. If your child needs extra support, please contact Julie.
12 pm					This event is in the "Teen" group Teen Movie & Pizza 12:00pm–2:00pm 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: Teen Department Age Group: Teen Program Type: Movie & Music Registration Required Event Details: Join us for a movie & pizza! We will have a variety of superhero movies you can pick from, and whichever movie gets the most votes, will be the one we watch together! 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.
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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5 pm			This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adult" group Chess Horizons 5:30pm–7:00pm Teen, Adult Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teen" group 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: Classroom 2 Age Group: Teen, Adult Program Type: Games & Gaming Registration Required Event Details: Come play chess with enthusiasts of all skill levels. Two experienced chess players are available to coach your gameplay upon request. This program is open to teens (middle school & high school students) and adults.	This event is in the "Adult" group Sewing - Wrist Pin Cushion 5:30pm–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: Classroom 2 Age Group: Adult Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Always searching for your pins when sewing? No longer. Sign-up to make this practical wrist pin cushion. All materials supplied. Disclaimer(s) Completion of Beginner Sewing Machine Class Required Regardless of sewing experience, enrollment in this class requires successful completion of the Beginner Sewing Machine Class at the Byron Public Library. Multiple Sessions This program is offered on more than one day/time; please register for one day/time only.
6 pm		This event is in the "Adult" group Summer Citrus Centerpiece 6:00pm–7:30pm 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: Lemons are not just a staple in refreshing summer drinks and dishes, but they also add a fun pop of color to any table setting. So why not take things up a notch and use them as the star of your next centerpiece?

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