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photo of a butterfly made from a coffee filter and decorated with colorful pompoms

Butterfly Craft

Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Story & Craft Room at Fondulac District Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Preschoolers, School-aged Children
:

Join us in learning more about caterpillars and butterflies! This program will have a storytime followed by a butterfly craft.

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Fondulac District Library
Room: Story & Craft Room
Age Group: Children, Preschoolers, School-aged Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

Join us in learning more about caterpillars and butterflies! This program will have a storytime followed by a butterfly craft.

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Description:

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Hand dipping paintbrush into paint

EPWC Art Show

All Day 4/21 - 4/27
Civic Complex Atrium at Fondulac District Library
Program Type:
Special Events
Age Group:
School-aged Children, Teens, Adults
:

Enjoy an eclectic display of art during the East Peoria Woman’s Club Art Show. The judged exhibit showcases the art of East Peoria Central Jr. High and East Peoria Community High School students. Winners are awarded ribbons.

Library Branch: Fondulac District Library
Room: Civic Complex Atrium
Age Group: School-aged Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Special Events
Event Details:

Enjoy an eclectic display of art during the East Peoria Woman’s Club Art Show. The judged exhibit showcases the art of East Peoria Central Jr. High and East Peoria Community High School students. Winners are awarded ribbons.

illustration of multiracial children singing, shouting and reading a book on a bright blue and purple background

Loud N' Proud Storytime

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 12:00pm - 12:45pm
Story & Craft Room at Fondulac District Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers, School-aged Children
Loud N’ Proud Storytime:

A great storytime for all the energetic kids out there! We will dance, sing, let the kids shout, and of course find some time for a couple stories! Every storytime will have a fun ...

Library Branch: Fondulac District Library
Room: Story & Craft Room
Age Group: Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers, School-aged Children
Program Type: Storytimes

A great storytime for all the energetic kids out there! We will dance, sing, let the kids shout, and of course find some time for a couple stories! Every storytime will have a fun theme that is always accompanied by a game or activity at the end!

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. 

illustration of babies reading books

Babies and Books

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Story & Craft Room at Fondulac District Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Children, Babies & Toddlers
:

Babies and their grown-ups are invited to a storytime just for them! We’ll read a short book, sing songs together, and have some sensory playtime too.

Library Branch: Fondulac District Library
Room: Story & Craft Room
Age Group: Children, Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Babies and their grown-ups are invited to a storytime just for them! We’ll read a short book, sing songs together, and have some sensory playtime too.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. 

illustration of a toddler girl reading a book

Toddler Time

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Story & Craft Room at Fondulac District Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Children, Babies & Toddlers
:

Toddlers up to 3 years old are invited to read, dance, and sing with us at storytime with tickles and giggles galore! This program will make sure everyone is ready for preschool. Every storytime will have some fun playtime afterwards!

Library Branch: Fondulac District Library
Room: Story & Craft Room
Age Group: Children, Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Toddlers up to 3 years old are invited to read, dance, and sing with us at storytime with tickles and giggles galore! This program will make sure everyone is ready for preschool. Every storytime will have some fun playtime afterwards!

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. 

illustrations of popular children's book characters

Favorite Character Storytime

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Story & Craft Room at Fondulac District Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Children, Preschoolers
:

Join us for storytime, an interactive gathering with stories featuring our favorite characters, songs, rhymes, and movement. Snacks and social time for young children and their grown-ups.

Jan 9: Curious George

Jan 16: Bluey

Library Branch: Fondulac District Library
Room: Story & Craft Room
Age Group: Children, Preschoolers
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Join us for storytime, an interactive gathering with stories featuring our favorite characters, songs, rhymes, and movement. Snacks and social time for young children and their grown-ups.

Jan 9: Curious George

Jan 16: Bluey

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. 

Open Food Present as Part of Program

Patrons will be handling open food as part of this program. The library intends to keep this event as safe as possible but cannot guarantee that food handled at this program has no allergens and has not come into contact with allergens. Please contact the library with any questions concerning potential allergens.

wicked movie promo with Elphaba and Glinda

Family Movie Matinee: Wicked

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 9:30am - 12:00pm
Story & Craft Room at Fondulac District Library
Program Type:
Music & Movies
Age Group:
Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers, School-aged Children, Teens, Adults
:

Bring the whole family for an early movie! Snacks will be provided, but feel free to bring your own. This time we will be watching Wicked! This movie is rated PG.

Library Branch: Fondulac District Library
Room: Story & Craft Room
Age Group: Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers, School-aged Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Music & Movies
Event Details:

Bring the whole family for an early movie! Snacks will be provided, but feel free to bring your own. This time we will be watching Wicked! This movie is rated PG.

illustration of multiracial children singing, shouting and reading a book on a bright blue and purple background

Loud N' Proud Storytime

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 12:00pm - 12:45pm
Story & Craft Room at Fondulac District Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers, School-aged Children
Loud N’ Proud Storytime:

A great storytime for all the energetic kids out there! We will dance, sing, let the kids shout, and of course find some time for a couple stories! Every storytime will have a fun ...

Library Branch: Fondulac District Library
Room: Story & Craft Room
Age Group: Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers, School-aged Children
Program Type: Storytimes

A great storytime for all the energetic kids out there! We will dance, sing, let the kids shout, and of course find some time for a couple stories! Every storytime will have a fun theme that is always accompanied by a game or activity at the end!

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. 

illustration of babies reading books

Babies and Books

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Story & Craft Room at Fondulac District Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Children, Babies & Toddlers
:

Babies and their grown-ups are invited to a storytime just for them! We’ll read a short book, sing songs together, and have some sensory playtime too.

Library Branch: Fondulac District Library
Room: Story & Craft Room
Age Group: Children, Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Babies and their grown-ups are invited to a storytime just for them! We’ll read a short book, sing songs together, and have some sensory playtime too.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. 

illustration of a toddler girl reading a book

Toddler Time

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Story & Craft Room at Fondulac District Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Children, Babies & Toddlers
:

Toddlers up to 3 years old are invited to read, dance, and sing with us at storytime with tickles and giggles galore! This program will make sure everyone is ready for preschool. Every storytime will have some fun playtime afterwards!

Library Branch: Fondulac District Library
Room: Story & Craft Room
Age Group: Children, Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Toddlers up to 3 years old are invited to read, dance, and sing with us at storytime with tickles and giggles galore! This program will make sure everyone is ready for preschool. Every storytime will have some fun playtime afterwards!

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. 

beads and tissue paper flowers decorating a jar with a candle in it

Glass Votive Jars

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Story & Craft Room at Fondulac District Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers, School-aged Children
:

Decorate a jar with tissue paper flowers and colored beads - perfect for a battery operated votive candle.  Makes a sweet spring gift.  A drop-in program for all ages - but an adult should stay to assist younger children.

Library Branch: Fondulac District Library
Room: Story & Craft Room
Age Group: Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers, School-aged Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Decorate a jar with tissue paper flowers and colored beads - perfect for a battery operated votive candle.  Makes a sweet spring gift.  A drop-in program for all ages - but an adult should stay to assist younger children.

Image of various Pokémon

Pokémon Club Session #1

Friday, May 2, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Story & Craft Room at Fondulac District Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
School-aged Children
:

Do you want to be the very best? Stop by for some Pokémon Trading Card Game fun. Kids are encouraged to bring their TCG cards to battle and trade with other trainers. New players welcome!

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Fondulac District Library
Room: Story & Craft Room
Age Group: School-aged Children
Program Type: Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Do you want to be the very best? Stop by for some Pokémon Trading Card Game fun. Kids are encouraged to bring their TCG cards to battle and trade with other trainers. New players welcome!

Image of various Pokémon

Pokémon Club Session #2

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Story & Craft Room at Fondulac District Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
School-aged Children
:

Do you want to be the very best? Stop by for some Pokémon Trading Card Game fun. Kids are encouraged to bring their TCG cards to battle and trade with other trainers. New players welcome!

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Fondulac District Library
Room: Story & Craft Room
Age Group: School-aged Children
Program Type: Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Do you want to be the very best? Stop by for some Pokémon Trading Card Game fun. Kids are encouraged to bring their TCG cards to battle and trade with other trainers. New players welcome!

Do Arts Productions Logo

Free Comic Book Day Workshop!

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Story & Craft Room at Fondulac District Library
Program Type:
Learn More! (Workshops & Presentations)
Age Group:
School-aged Children
:

Celebrate Free Comic Book Day with Do Art Productions! Learn how to design the artwork and illustrations to create your own six panel comic. Bring your creative energy and ideas, we will provide the rest!

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Fondulac District Library
Room: Story & Craft Room
Age Group: School-aged Children
Program Type: Learn More! (Workshops & Presentations)
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Celebrate Free Comic Book Day with Do Art Productions! Learn how to design the artwork and illustrations to create your own six panel comic. Bring your creative energy and ideas, we will provide the rest!

LIBRARY CLOSING AT 5 PM

Monday, May 5, 2025 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Fondulac District Library, Off Site

The library will close at 5 p.m. May 5 through 9 for building maintenance.The library's online services are always available 24/7 at fondulaclibrary.org. Stream a movie or mus...

Closing
Branches:
Fondulac District Library, Off Site
Description:

The library will close at 5 p.m. May 5 through 9 for building maintenance.

LIBRARY CLOSING AT 5 PM

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Fondulac District Library, Off Site

The library will close at 5 p.m. May 5 through 9 for building maintenance.The library's online services are always available 24/7 at fondulaclibrary.org. Stream a movie or mus...

Closing
Branches:
Fondulac District Library, Off Site
Description:

The library will close at 5 p.m. May 5 through 9 for building maintenance.

LIBRARY CLOSING AT 5 PM

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Fondulac District Library, Off Site

The library will close at 5 p.m. May 5 through 9 for building maintenance.The library's online services are always available 24/7 at fondulaclibrary.org. Stream a movie or mus...

Closing
Branches:
Fondulac District Library, Off Site
Description:

The library will close at 5 p.m. May 5 through 9 for building maintenance.

LIBRARY CLOSING AT 5 PM

Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Fondulac District Library, Off Site

The library will close at 5 p.m. May 5 through 9 for building maintenance.The library's online services are always available 24/7 at fondulaclibrary.org. Stream a movie or mus...

Closing
Branches:
Fondulac District Library, Off Site
Description:

The library will close at 5 p.m. May 5 through 9 for building maintenance.

LIBRARY CLOSING AT 5 PM

Friday, May 9, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Fondulac District Library, Off Site

The library will close at 5 p.m. May 5 through 9 for building maintenance.The library's online services are always available 24/7 at fondulaclibrary.org. Stream a movie or mus...

Closing
Branches:
Fondulac District Library, Off Site
Description:

The library will close at 5 p.m. May 5 through 9 for building maintenance.

Sensory Friendly Big Rig Petting Zoo

Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
OTHER- Please see event description. at Fondulac District Library
Program Type:
Special Events
Age Group:
Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers, School-aged Children, Teens, Adults
:

What is a Big Rig Petting Zoo? A very unusual Zoo that is perfect for the transportation enthusiast! It is a chance for the kids to experience and explore heavy equipment, they might not get to see everyday. 

Library Branch: Fondulac District Library
Room: OTHER- Please see event description.
Age Group: Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers, School-aged Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Special Events
Event Details:

What is a Big Rig Petting Zoo? A very unusual Zoo that is perfect for the transportation enthusiast! It is a chance for the kids to experience and explore heavy equipment, they might not get to see everyday. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. 

Big Rig Petting Zoo

Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
OTHER- Please see event description. at Fondulac District Library
Program Type:
Special Events
Age Group:
Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers, School-aged Children, Teens, Adults
:

What is a Big Rig Petting Zoo? A very unusual Zoo that is perfect for the transportation enthusiast! It is a chance for the kids to experience and explore heavy equipment, they might not get to see everyday. 

Library Branch: Fondulac District Library
Room: OTHER- Please see event description.
Age Group: Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers, School-aged Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Special Events
Event Details:

What is a Big Rig Petting Zoo? A very unusual Zoo that is perfect for the transportation enthusiast! It is a chance for the kids to experience and explore heavy equipment, they might not get to see everyday. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. 

Kids Game Night

Monday, May 12, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Story & Craft Room at Fondulac District Library
Program Type:
Gaming, Technology, Computers, & Science
Age Group:
Children, School-aged Children
:

Stop by the library and play our Nintendo Switch, board games, or even VR with your friends and family! We will be playing Beat Saber on our Meta Quest 3. All kids under 10-years-old must be accompanied by an adult.

Library Branch: Fondulac District Library
Room: Story & Craft Room
Age Group: Children, School-aged Children
Program Type: Gaming, Technology, Computers, & Science
Event Details:

Stop by the library and play our Nintendo Switch, board games, or even VR with your friends and family! We will be playing Beat Saber on our Meta Quest 3. All kids under 10-years-old must be accompanied by an adult.

inside of a metal tin decorated with flowers and small hedgehogs

Secret Gardens

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Story & Craft Room at Fondulac District Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, School-aged Children
:

Create your own secret garden! We'll use all sorts of small trinkets to turn our mint tins into a lush wonderland you can carry in your pocket. Participants will be using hot glue guns during this program - adult assistance is welcome.

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Fondulac District Library
Room: Story & Craft Room
Age Group: Children, School-aged Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Create your own secret garden! We'll use all sorts of small trinkets to turn our mint tins into a lush wonderland you can carry in your pocket. Participants will be using hot glue guns during this program - adult assistance is welcome.

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