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Wriggle into Vermicomposting

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

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Library Branch: Byron Public Library District

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Lecture

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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 (9/28)	Mon (9/29)	Tue (9/30)	Wed (10/01)	Thu (10/02)	Fri (10/03)
All Day	This event is in the "Family" group "Fox and the Jumping Contest" StoryWalk®-Jarrett Prairie Center All Day 8/22–10/26 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: "Fox and the Jumping Contest" by Corey Tabor. Fox really, really wants to win the jumping contest. He knows just where he'll put that first-place trophy. The only problem-Fox is not a very good jumper. But he is a very good schemer.
	This event is in the "Family" group "Where's Baby?" StoryWalk®-Heritage Farm All Day 8/22–10/26 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: "Where's Baby?" by Anne Hunter. Papa Fox is looking for Baby Fox, who is just out of his sight ... but not ours!
				This event is in the "Teen" group Teen Book Box All Day 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 Age Group: Teen Program Type: Take Home Kit Registration Required Event Details: Sign up for a Book Box! This is a quarterly program, in which teens can sign up to receive a box filled with two books, crafts and treats. 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.
9 am				This event is in the "Baby-Toddler" group Baby & Toddler Time-Fall Session: Wednesdays 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 Registration Required Join Miss Cathy for songs, rhymes, parachute, and playtime. For ages birth-36 months, with adult. 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-Fall Session: Wednesdays 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: 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 fall session, which runs Sept. 3-Nov. 19. 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 "Baby-Toddler" group Baby & Toddler Time-Fall Session: Thursdays 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 Registration Required Join Miss Cathy for songs, rhymes, parachute, and playtime. For ages birth-36 months, with adult. 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-Fall Session: Thursdays 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: 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 fall session, which runs Sept. 4-Nov. 20. 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 "Grade School" group Halloween Banner Kit 9:00am–5:00pm 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 Age Group: Grade School Program Type: Take Home Kit Registration Required Event Details: Create a Halloween banner. For grades K-5th grade. Pick up begins: Friday, October 3. This event is in the "Baby-Toddler" group This event is in the "Preschool" group PreK Halloween Craft Kit 9:00am–5:00pm Baby-Toddler, Preschool Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Baby-Toddler" group 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 Age Group: Baby-Toddler, Preschool Program Type: Take Home Kit Registration Required Event Details: Halloween art for ages 2 years-preschool. Pick up begins: Friday, October 3.
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.			This event is in the "Adult" group Friday Trivia 10:00am–11:30am 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: Meeting Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Games & Gaming Registration Required From movies to books to useless information, that's what trivia is all about. Here is your chance to show what you know! Join us the 1st and 3rd Friday of the month in the Meeting Room.
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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.
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3 pm		This event is in the "Teen" group Teen Time 3:00pm–5:00pm 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 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 Teen Time 3:00pm–5:00pm 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 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 Teen Time 3:00pm–5:00pm 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 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 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 weekly after-school D&D group, which is open to new and experienced players!	This event is in the "Teen" group Teen Time 3:00pm–5:00pm 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 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.
4 pm
5 pm				This event is in the "Adult" group Beginner Sewing Machine Class 5:30pm–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 Learn how to thread a sewing machine, wind a bobbin, and practice sewing. This class utilizes the sewing machines in the Creative Studio at the Byron Public Library. Please do not bring your own sewing machine.
6 pm		This event is in the "Adult" group Wood Decor w/Vinyl Layering Demonstration 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: Join Cathy as she walks you through the process of layering vinyl to create a spooky mummy cutting board just in time for the Halloween season. 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 Will It Waffle for Teens 6:00pm–7:30pm 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: Cooking & Food Registration Required Event Details: We will experiment with foods you wouldn't expect to cook in a waffle iron! Come hungry and be willing to experiment. Food may contain nuts, milk, and other allergens, so please be aware of this if you have food allergies 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 Accused: A Salem Witch Faces Her Fate 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: Meeting Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Performance Registration Required Event Details: Step back into the year 1692, where fear, superstition, and mass hysteria gripped the Puritan town of Salem.

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