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Favorite Character Storytime

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
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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

resist painting of a bunny with dots all around it

Uniquely Abled: Bunny Paintings

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm
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Library Branch: Fondulac District Library
Room: Story & Craft Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Hop on in for a fun, spring craft! We'll be using a resist painting technique to create cute bunnies!

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Book Club After Dark

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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Library Branch: Fondulac District Library
Room: Kolb Memorial Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book & Author Events
Event Details:

Book club after dark will meet at 6:00pm on the fourth Thursday of each month in the library's meeting room. This book club is for those readers who like a little spice - from romance to magic and more.

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Family Movie Matinee: Wicked

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 9:30am - 12:00pm
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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.

wooden succulent magnets

Glowforge Succulent Magnets (Rescheduled)

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
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Library Branch: Fondulac District Library
Room: Story & Craft Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Technology, Computers, & Science
Registration Required
Event Details:

Create succulents that you can enjoy forever. Each participant will receive three magnets that we will color with Sharpies. Magnet backs will be provided. 

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EPWC Art Show

All Day 4/21 - 4/27
School-aged Children, Teens, Adults
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.

Family Movie Matinee: Wicked

9:30am - 12:00pm
Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers, School-aged Children, Teens, Adults
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.

Odds & Ends Jewelry Making: European Style Beads

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Teens, Adults
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Fondulac District Library
Room: Story & Craft Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

New to the inventory are large hole, European style beads.  There will also be compatible bracelet chains and keychains to use with the large format beads. As always, you can work on the project of your choice.

Floral Mod Podge Pots

5:00pm - 7:00pm
Teens, Adults
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Fondulac District Library
Room: Story & Craft Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Make these fun floral DIY mod podge terra cotta pots to add to your spring décor or to make as a perfect mother’s day gift.

Teen Tuesdays - Game Night & Book Club

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Teens
Library Branch: Fondulac District Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Book & Author Events, Gaming, Music & Movies

Join us on Teen Tuesdays to play games (video games and/or tabletop RPGs), drink soda, and discuss books or manga!

Glowforge Succulent Magnets (Rescheduled)

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Teens, Adults
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Fondulac District Library
Room: Story & Craft Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Technology, Computers, & Science
Registration Required
Event Details:

Create succulents that you can enjoy forever. Each participant will receive three magnets that we will color with Sharpies. Magnet backs will be provided. 

Sit & Stitch (1st Sundays)

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Fondulac District Library
Room: Kolb Memorial Conference Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Sit & Stitch with others at the library.  Share ideas and skills while making new friends.  Bring your own counted cross stitch, quilting, applique, knitting or crochet projects and supplies.  This is not an instr

LIBRARY CLOSING AT 5 PM

5:00pm - 8:00pm
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

5:00pm - 8:00pm
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

5:00pm - 8:00pm
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

5:00pm - 8:00pm
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

5:00pm - 6:00pm
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

10:00am - 10:30am
Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers, School-aged Children, Teens, Adults
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

10:30am - 12:30pm
Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers, School-aged Children, Teens, Adults
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. 

Sit & Stitch: Evening Edition

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Fondulac District Library
Room: Study Room 207/208
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Sit & Stitch…at NIGHT!  

Tonight we are in the 2 large study rooms on the 2nd floor!

Teen Tuesdays - Game Night & Book Club

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Teens
Library Branch: Fondulac District Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Book & Author Events, Gaming, Music & Movies

Join us on Teen Tuesdays to play games (video games and/or tabletop RPGs), drink soda, and discuss books or manga!

Sit & Stitch (2nd Wednesdays)

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Fondulac District Library
Room: Kolb Memorial Conference Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Sit & Stitch with others at the library.  Share ideas and skills while making new friends.  Bring your own counted cross stitch, quilting, applique, knitting or crochet projects and supplies.  This is not an instr

Healthy Cents: Saving Money and Eating Healthy

5:30pm - 7:30pm
Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Fondulac District Library
Room: Civic Complex Room 112
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Learn More! (Workshops & Presentations)
Event Details:

Healthy Cents is a curriculum for adults that covers topics such as saving money at the grocery store, food sampling, and making healthy food choices. 

Our Virtual World

5:30pm - 7:00pm
Children, School-aged Children, Teens, Adults
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Fondulac District Library
Room: Civic Complex Room 111/112
Age Group: Children, School-aged Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Learn More! (Workshops & Presentations), Technology, Computers, & Science
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us as we delve into the world of virtual reality and artificial intelligence. We will have pizza, a presentation, discussions, and opportunities to practice with AI and virtual reality.

Sit & Stitch (3rd Sundays)

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Fondulac District Library
Room: Kolb Memorial Conference Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Sit & Stitch with others at the library.  Share ideas and skills while making new friends.  Bring your own counted cross stitch, quilting, applique, knitting or crochet projects and supplies.  This is not an instr

Resin Pendants

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Teens, Adults
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Fondulac District Library
Room: Story & Craft Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Create a unique pendant or keychain charm using clear UV-curing resin & resin coloring agents.

Teen Tuesdays - Game Night & Book Club

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Teens
Library Branch: Fondulac District Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Book & Author Events, Gaming, Music & Movies

Join us on Teen Tuesdays to play games (video games and/or tabletop RPGs), drink soda, and discuss books or manga!

Family Movie Matinee: Mufasa

9:30am - 11:30am
Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers, School-aged Children, Teens, Adults
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 Mufasa: The Lion King! This movie is rated PG.

LIBRARY CLOSED

All Day 5/25 - 5/26
Closing
Branches:
Fondulac District Library
Description:

The library's online services are always available 24/7 at fondulaclibrary.org.

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