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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Fri-Sat: 9:00am-5:00pm

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Winter Challenge

All Day 12/15 - 2/15

Library Branch: Byron Public Library District

Age Group: Baby-Toddler, Preschool, Grade School, Teen, Adult

Event Details:

The Winter Challenge is open to all ages! Register on Beanstack or with the Beanstack app, beginning Dec. 15. Join anytime during the dates of the challenge!

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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 (1/04)	Mon (1/05)	Tue (1/06)	Wed (1/07)	Thu (1/08)	Fri (1/09)	Sat (1/10)
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 Winter Challenge All Day 12/15–2/15 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 Library Branch: Byron Public Library District Age Group: Baby-Toddler, Preschool, Grade School, Teen, Adult Event Details: The Winter Challenge is open to all ages! Register on Beanstack or with the Beanstack app, beginning Dec. 15. Join anytime during the dates of the challenge!
9 am				This event is in the "Baby-Toddler" group Baby & Toddler Time-Winter Session: Wednesdays 9:30am–10:15am Baby-Toddler Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Baby-Toddler" group Upcoming Library Branch: Byron Public Library District Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Baby-Toddler Program Type: Storytime Registration Required Event Details: Join Miss Meghan for songs, parachute, and playtime. Registration covers all 8 weeks of the winter session. Please note: If the Byron Schools have a snow day, baby & toddler time will be cancelled for the day. 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-Winter Session: Wednesdays 9:30am–10:30am Preschool Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Preschool" group Upcoming 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 winter session, which runs Jan. 7-Feb. 25. 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-Winter Session: Thursdays 9:30am–10:15am Baby-Toddler Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Baby-Toddler" group Upcoming Library Branch: Byron Public Library District Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Baby-Toddler Program Type: Storytime Registration Required Event Details: Join Miss Meghan for songs, parachute, and playtime. Registration covers all 8 weeks of the winter session. Please note: If the Byron Schools have a snow day, baby & toddler time will be cancelled for the day. 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-Winter Session: Thursdays 9:30am–10:30am Preschool Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Preschool" group Upcoming 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 winter session, which runs Jan. 8-Feb. 26. 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 "Adult" group Birch Tree Painting Kit (String Pull Technique) 9:00am–5:00pm Adult This event is in the "Adult" group Library Branch: Byron Public Library District Age Group: Adult Program Type: Take Home Kit Event Details: Birch trees are a symbol of renewal, new beginnings and protection so let's kick the new year off with these thoughts in mind! Create a beautiful, one-of-a-kind art piece to cherish for years to come!
10 am							This event is in the "Baby-Toddler" group Toddler Explore & More 10:00am–10:30am Baby-Toddler Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Baby-Toddler" group Upcoming 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
12 pm
1 pm					This event is in the "Adult" group RRVBC Winter Blood Drive 1:00pm–6:00pm Adult This event is in the "Adult" group Library Branch: Byron Public Library District Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adult Event Details: Join the Byron Public Library as we host a community blood drive in partnership with Rock River Valley Blood Center. If you'd like to sign-up to donate please call the library directly and ask to speak with Kim.
2 pm		This event is in the "Teen" group Do Art Comic Book Workshop for Teens 2:00pm–3:00pm Teen Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Teen" group Upcoming Library Branch: Byron Public Library District Room: Creative Studio Age Group: Teen Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Enjoy your last day of winter break by joining the Do Art Productions team for a Comic Book Workshop! Learn how to create fun illustrations in this engaging art program with a professional artist.
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4 pm
5 pm			This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adult" group Chess Horizons 5:30pm–7:00pm Teen, Adult Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adult" group Upcoming 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. An experienced chess player is 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 - Bowl Cozy 5:30pm–7:00pm Adult Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Upcoming Library Branch: Byron Public Library District Room: Creative Studio Age Group: Adult Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Join us for a fun, hands-on sewing workshop where you'll learn how to make a cozy fabric holder for your favorite bowls. Disclaimer(s) Multiple Sessions This program is offered on more than one day/time; please register for one day/time only.