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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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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!
				November Program Registration Opens-7:00 AM All Day Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Byron Public Library District Event Details: Registration for November programs opens today at 7:00 AM. Wondering about future programs? Programs open on the 15th at 7:00 AM on the month prior to the program. (August programs open July 15, September programs open August 15th, etc.)
9 am			This event is in the "Baby-Toddler" group Toddler Explore & More 9:30am–10:00am 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: Activity Room Age Group: Baby-Toddler Program Type: Storytime Registration Required Event Details: Join us for a short book, songs & rhymes, followed by sensory explorations and hands on learning stations. This program is designed for walkers-35 months, with a caregiver. 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: 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.
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 "Baby-Toddler" group Toddler Explore & More 10:30am–11:00am 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: Activity Room Age Group: Baby-Toddler Program Type: Storytime Registration Required Event Details: Join us for a short book, songs & rhymes, followed by sensory explorations and hands on learning stations. This program is designed for walkers-35 months, with a caregiver. 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 "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.	This event is in the "Baby-Toddler" group Toddler Explore & More 10:00am–10:30am 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: Activity Room Age Group: Baby-Toddler Program Type: Storytime Registration Required Event Details: Join us for a short book, songs & rhymes, followed by sensory explorations and hands on learning stations. This program is designed for walkers-35 months, with a caregiver. Disclaimer(s) Multiple Sessions This program is offered on more than one day/time; please register for one day/time only.
11 am							This event is in the "Baby-Toddler" group Cancelled Bouncing Baby Storytime 11:30am–12:00pm Baby-Toddler Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Baby-Toddler" group Cancelled Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Byron Public Library District Room: Activity Room Age Group: Baby-Toddler Program Type: Storytime Registration Required Event Details: Introduce your baby to library time with bounces, rhymes & songs just for babies! This program is for infants-crawlers, with caregiver. Register infant-crawler only. Disclaimer(s) Multiple Sessions This program is offered on more than one day/time; please register for one day/time only.
12 pm		This event is in the "Adult" group Alcohol Ink Cards 12:30pm–2:30pm 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: You will get to experiment with different ways to blend vibrant alcohol inks to create some stunning backgrounds for your cards. You'll leave with 3 cards that are unique to you. Disclaimer(s) Multiple Sessions This program is offered on more than one day/time; please register for one day/time only.
1 pm			This event is in the "Baby-Toddler" group Bouncing Baby Storytime 1:00pm–1:30pm 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: Activity Room Age Group: Baby-Toddler Program Type: Storytime Registration Required Event Details: Introduce your baby to library time with bounces, rhymes & songs just for babies! This program is for infants-crawlers, with caregiver. Register infant-crawler only. 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 "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 Wicked Movie & Crafts for Teens 2:00pm–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: Teen Department Age Group: Teen Program Type: Movie & Music Registration Required Event Details: On your day off from school, enjoy the movie Wicked- Part I (2 hours, 40 minutes, PG) and make some wickedly awesome crafts! 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 Ogle County Dixie 6 2:00pm–3:00pm 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: Meeting Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Performance Registration Required Event Details: Join us for a special afternoon of music and community at the library! We're excited to welcome back Ogle County Dixie Six, a talented local band known for their Dixieland music, for a live performance.
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 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 "Grade School" group Hocus Pocus Bubbling Slime 3:45pm–4:45pm 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: Create bubbling slime! This class is for 1st-5th grade only. Youth attend alone. If your child needs extra support, please contact Julie.	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 "Grade School" group Hocus Pocus Bubbling Slime 3:45pm–4:45pm 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: Create bubbling slime! This class is for 1st-5th grade only. Youth attend alone. If your child needs extra support, please contact Julie.
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5 pm			This event is in the "Adult" group Alcohol Ink Cards 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 Event Details: You will get to experiment with different ways to blend vibrant alcohol inks to create some stunning backgrounds for your cards. You'll leave with 3 cards that are unique to you. Disclaimer(s) 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 Wednesday Night Readers 6:30pm–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: Classroom 1 Age Group: Adult Program Type: Book Club Registration Required Event Details: Ima Cruz, the celebrated writer at the heart of The Cemetery of Untold Stories, doesn't want to end up like her friend, a novelist who fought so long and hard to finish a book that it threatened her sanity.

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