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Creative Writing Club

Monday, February 3, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Founders Meeting Room at Prairie Trails Public Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Registration is required. This program is limited to 20 PTPLD participants Patrons may register up to two (2) guests.              Please no...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Prairie Trails Public Library
Room: Founders Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Required
Seats Remaining: 17
Event Details:

Registration is required.

Baby Storytime

Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Amy Jarrett Meeting Room at Prairie Trails Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth
Event Details:

Join us for an interactive lap time with songs, dancing, toys, and books!

Open
Required
Library Branch: Prairie Trails Public Library
Room: Amy Jarrett Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 17
Event Details:

Join us for an interactive lap time with songs, dancing, toys, and books!

Wits Workout: The World Over

Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Founders Meeting Room at Prairie Trails Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Registration is required. This program is limited to 20 PTPLD participants. Patrons may register up to two (2) guests.             Please no...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Prairie Trails Public Library
Room: Founders Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Registration is required. This program is limited to 20 PTPLD participants.

Cookies 'n' Cards

Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Amy Jarrett Meeting Room at Prairie Trails Public Library
Program Type:
Art, Craft
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Come eat snacks while creating your choice of Valentine's Day themed art! Draw and paint on canvas, or design a Valentine's Day card.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Prairie Trails Public Library
Room: Amy Jarrett Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Art, Craft
Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

Come eat snacks while creating your choice of Valentine's Day themed art! Draw and paint on canvas, or design a Valentine's Day card.

Illinois Libraries Present: A Evening with James McBride

Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Prairie Trails Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Registration is required. Please note that this program will be meeting virtually.Illinois Libraries Present James McBride, an award-winning  author, musician, and screen...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Prairie Trails Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Required
Seats Remaining: 100
Event Details:

Registration is required. Please note that this program will be meeting virtually.

Preschool Storytime

Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Amy Jarrett Meeting Room at Prairie Trails Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool
Event Details:

In this preschool storytime, children will have fun with engaging books, songs, and activities as they build their early literacy skills.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Prairie Trails Public Library
Room: Amy Jarrett Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

In this preschool storytime, children will have fun with engaging books, songs, and activities as they build their early literacy skills.

New Movie Wednesdays

Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Founders Meeting Room at Prairie Trails Public Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

No registration required. Come in and watch a newly released DVD movie on our projector system. Call the Adult Reference Desk a day or two ahead to find out what we will be sh...

Library Branch: Prairie Trails Public Library
Room: Founders Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

No registration required. 

Toddler Storytime

Thursday, February 6, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Amy Jarrett Meeting Room at Prairie Trails Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Toddlers
Event Details:

This interactive storytime will feature short stories, puppets, action rhymes and songs!

Open
Required
Library Branch: Prairie Trails Public Library
Room: Amy Jarrett Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:

This interactive storytime will feature short stories, puppets, action rhymes and songs!

Mo Willem's Birthday Bash

Saturday, February 8, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Amy Jarrett Meeting Room at Prairie Trails Public Library
Program Type:
Art, Craft, Family, Performance
Age Group:
Youth, Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary Age
Event Details:

Celebrate the author who wrote the “Elephant and Piggie” series, brought us the tenacious Pigeon, and so much more. There will be stories, crafts, games, and snacks.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Prairie Trails Public Library
Room: Amy Jarrett Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary Age
Program Type: Art, Craft, Family, Performance
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Celebrate the author who wrote the “Elephant and Piggie” series, brought us the tenacious Pigeon, and so much more. There will be stories, crafts, games, and snacks.

Adult Coloring Night

Monday, February 10, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Founders Meeting Room at Prairie Trails Public Library
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Coloring is a relaxing activity that adults can enjoy, too. Come join us for an evening of coloring and conversation. We provide the coloring pages, colored pencils, and peaceful e...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Prairie Trails Public Library
Room: Founders Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Coloring is a relaxing activity that adults can enjoy, too. Come join us for an evening of coloring and conversation. We provide the coloring pages, colored pencils, and peaceful environment. You sit back, relax, and color!

Baby Storytime

Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Amy Jarrett Meeting Room at Prairie Trails Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth
Event Details:

Join us for an interactive lap time with songs, dancing, toys, and books!

Open
Required
Library Branch: Prairie Trails Public Library
Room: Amy Jarrett Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 17
Event Details:

Join us for an interactive lap time with songs, dancing, toys, and books!

Low-Income Benefits for Older Adults with Age Options

Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Founders Meeting Room at Prairie Trails Public Library
Program Type:
Workshop, Other
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Registration is required. Please note that this program will be meeting in person.                          &n...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Prairie Trails Public Library
Room: Founders Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshop, Other
Required
Seats Remaining: 47
Event Details:

Registration is required. Please note that this program will be meeting in person.                        &nbsp

Messy Valentine's Day Science

Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Amy Jarrett Meeting Room at Prairie Trails Public Library
Program Type:
Art, Craft, S.T.E.A.M.
Age Group:
Elementary Age
Event Details:

Get messy with play dough, shaving cream, slime and baking soda.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Prairie Trails Public Library
Room: Amy Jarrett Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary Age
Program Type: Art, Craft, S.T.E.A.M.
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Get messy with play dough, shaving cream, slime and baking soda.

Preschool Storytime

Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Amy Jarrett Meeting Room at Prairie Trails Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool
Event Details:

In this preschool storytime, children will have fun with engaging books, songs, and activities as they build their early literacy skills.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Prairie Trails Public Library
Room: Amy Jarrett Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

In this preschool storytime, children will have fun with engaging books, songs, and activities as they build their early literacy skills.

New Movie Wednesdays

Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Founders Meeting Room at Prairie Trails Public Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

No registration required. Come in and watch a newly released DVD movie on our projector system. Call the Adult Reference Desk a day or two ahead to find out what we will be sh...

Library Branch: Prairie Trails Public Library
Room: Founders Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

No registration required. 

Chocolate Lover’s Workshop with Classroom Kitchen

Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Prairie Trails Public Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Registration is required. Please note that this program will be meeting virtually.                          &n...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Prairie Trails Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Required
Seats Remaining: 97
Event Details:

Registration is required. Please note that this program will be meeting virtually.                                  &

Toddler Storytime

Thursday, February 13, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Amy Jarrett Meeting Room at Prairie Trails Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Toddlers
Event Details:

This interactive storytime will feature short stories, puppets, action rhymes and songs!

Open
Required
Library Branch: Prairie Trails Public Library
Room: Amy Jarrett Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:

This interactive storytime will feature short stories, puppets, action rhymes and songs!

Teen Advisory Board

Thursday, February 13, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Amy Jarrett Meeting Room at Prairie Trails Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Calling all teens! Join our Teen Advisory Board. Here we will discuss what programs you would like to see more of in the library and gain volunteer hours doing it! There will be pi...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Prairie Trails Public Library
Room: Amy Jarrett Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Other
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Calling all teens! Join our Teen Advisory Board. Here we will discuss what programs you would like to see more of in the library and gain volunteer hours doing it! There will be pizza!

Drop-In Stitch Club

Thursday, February 13, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Founders Meeting Room at Prairie Trails Public Library
Program Type:
Craft
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

No Registration is required, but space is limited.  Please note that this program will be meeting in person. Bring your project-in-progress and trade advice with other ...

Library Branch: Prairie Trails Public Library
Room: Founders Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Craft
Event Details:

No Registration is required, but space is limited. 

LEGO Zone

Saturday, February 15, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Amy Jarrett Meeting Room at Prairie Trails Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary Age
Event Details:

Join us for fun and imaginative LEGO-building! We will provide the LEGOS and you can bring your creative design ideas! All materials must stay at the library, but parents may bring...

Library Branch: Prairie Trails Public Library
Room: Amy Jarrett Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, Elementary Age
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Join us for fun and imaginative LEGO-building! We will provide the LEGOS and you can bring your creative design ideas! All materials must stay at the library, but parents may bring cameras to capture the creations.

Resource Spotlight: Weiss Financial Ratings

Saturday, February 15, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Founders Meeting Room at Prairie Trails Public Library
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Weiss Financial Ratings offers independent, unbiased financial strength ratings of banks, credit unions and insurance companies and conservative investment ratings of thousand...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Prairie Trails Public Library
Room: Founders Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Class
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Weiss Financial Ratings offers independent, unbiased financial strength ratings of banks, credit unions and insurance companies and conservative investment ratings of thousands of stocks, mutual funds and exchange-trad

Romantic Fiction Book Club

Monday, February 17, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Founders Meeting Room at Prairie Trails Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

No registration required.Join us for a discussion of Secrets of a Summer Night by Lisa Kleypas. Copies will be available at the Circulation Desk beginning January 20th. &...

Library Branch: Prairie Trails Public Library
Room: Founders Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

No registration required.

Baby Storytime

Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Amy Jarrett Meeting Room at Prairie Trails Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth
Event Details:

Join us for an interactive lap time with songs, dancing, toys, and books!

Open
Required
Library Branch: Prairie Trails Public Library
Room: Amy Jarrett Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 17
Event Details:

Join us for an interactive lap time with songs, dancing, toys, and books!

Preschool Storytime

Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Amy Jarrett Meeting Room at Prairie Trails Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool
Event Details:

In this preschool storytime, children will have fun with engaging books, songs, and activities as they build their early literacy skills.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Prairie Trails Public Library
Room: Amy Jarrett Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

In this preschool storytime, children will have fun with engaging books, songs, and activities as they build their early literacy skills.