Byron Public Library District

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Byron Public Library District
100 S Washington St.
Byron, IL 61010
United States

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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.

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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.

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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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Time	Sun (10/26)	Mon (10/27)	Tue (10/28)	Wed (10/29)	Thu (10/30)	Fri (10/31)	Sat (11/01)
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 "Teen" group Grab & Go Kit for Teens All Day 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 Age Group: Teen Program Type: Take Home Kit Event Details: Teens can drop in and pick up a Rice Krispie Mummy kit. No registration is necessary.
	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!
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.
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.
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12 pm
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.
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6 pm			This event is in the "Family" group Monster Mayhem Storytime 6:00pm–6:45pm 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: Arts & Crafts, STEAM, Storytime Registration Required Event Details: Join us for a monster themed crafts & activities in the youth department. These monsters are friendly! Activities designed for youth ages 3 years-5th grade but older and younger siblings are welcome to attend. Register children only. 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.