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Friends Holiday Basket Drawing

All Day 12/1 - 12/15
Library Branch: Fondulac District Library
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Friends of the Library
Event Details:

The Friends of Fondulac District Library sponsor an annual drawing for one of three gift baskets full of holiday fun for the whole family, including gift cards! Stop by FDL December 1 to 15 to enter. Winners will be selected December 16.

decorated gingerbread house

Gingerbread House Decorating Workshop

Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 9:30am - 3:30pm
Library Branch: Fondulac District Library
Room: Children's Department
Age Group: Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers, School-aged Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Learn More! (Workshops & Presentations)
Event Details:

It's time to decorate gingerbread houses again! We’ll have everything you need to be able to decorate your own gingerbread house to your personal sweet tooth!

photo of a brownie in a white mug on a red tablecloth

Brownie in a Mug

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Library Branch: Fondulac District Library
Room: Story & Craft Room
Age Group: Children, School-aged Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Make a quick and delicious brownie in a mug with simple ingredients for a fast treat for any time you crave something sweet and warm.

For Grades 2-5.

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Friends of Fondulac District Library Holiday Bake & Craft Sale

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 10:00am - 6:00pm
Library Branch: Fondulac District Library
Room: Civic Complex Atrium
Age Group: Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers, School-aged Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Friends of the Library, Special Events
Event Details:

Join the Friends of the Library for their annual Craft and Bake sale! They will have delicious homemade treats and craft items that make great holiday gifts.

illustration of cat and dog inside a colorful circle heart over their heads

Paws to Read Session 1

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Library Branch: Fondulac District Library
Room: Story & Craft Room
Age Group: Children, Preschoolers, School-aged Children
Program Type: Special Events, Storytimes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come join us as the Peoria Humane Society stops by the library with some furry friends! They will be bringing therapy dogs for kids to read with between 10:00am and 11:00am.

illustration of cat and dog inside a colorful circle heart over their heads

Paws to Read Session 2

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Library Branch: Fondulac District Library
Room: Story & Craft Room
Age Group: Children, Preschoolers, School-aged Children
Program Type: Special Events, Storytimes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come join us as the Peoria Humane Society stops by the library with some furry friends! They will be bringing therapy dogs for kids to read with between 10:00am and 11:00am.

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Gingerbread House Decorating Workshop

9:30am–3:30pm
Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers, School-aged Children, Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Fondulac District Library
Room: Children's Department
Age Group: Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers, School-aged Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Learn More! (Workshops & Presentations)
Event Details:

It's time to decorate gingerbread houses again! We’ll have everything you need to be able to decorate your own gingerbread house to your personal sweet tooth!

Disclaimer(s)

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.

Friends of Fondulac District Library Holiday Bake & Craft Sale

10:00am–6:00pm
Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers, School-aged Children, Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Fondulac District Library
Room: Civic Complex Atrium
Age Group: Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers, School-aged Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Friends of the Library, Special Events
Event Details:

Join the Friends of the Library for their annual Craft and Bake sale! They will have delicious homemade treats and craft items that make great holiday gifts.

Friends of Fondulac District Library Holiday Bake & Craft Sale

9:00am–1:00pm
Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers, School-aged Children, Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Fondulac District Library
Room: Civic Complex Atrium
Age Group: Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers, School-aged Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Friends of the Library, Special Events
Event Details:

Join the Friends of the Library for their annual Craft and Bake sale! They will have delicious homemade treats and craft items that make great holiday gifts.

Paws to Read Session 1

10:00am–10:30am
Children, Preschoolers, School-aged Children
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Fondulac District Library
Room: Story & Craft Room
Age Group: Children, Preschoolers, School-aged Children
Program Type: Special Events, Storytimes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come join us as the Peoria Humane Society stops by the library with some furry friends! They will be bringing therapy dogs for kids to read with between 10:00am and 11:00am.

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. 

Animals Present

Animals will be present at this program. The library intends to keep this event as safe as possible. Please be mindful of your needs as the library can offer no guarantees concerning animal behavior and potential allergens.

Paws to Read Session 2

10:30am–11:00am
Children, Preschoolers, School-aged Children
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Fondulac District Library
Room: Story & Craft Room
Age Group: Children, Preschoolers, School-aged Children
Program Type: Special Events, Storytimes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come join us as the Peoria Humane Society stops by the library with some furry friends! They will be bringing therapy dogs for kids to read with between 10:00am and 11:00am.

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. 

Animals Present

Animals will be present at this program. The library intends to keep this event as safe as possible. Please be mindful of your needs as the library can offer no guarantees concerning animal behavior and potential allergens.

FOLEPI Night at the Library: Storytime with Santa

6:00pm–7:00pm
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: Special Events
Event Details:

Join Santa for a special story and make sure to have your camera ready! All kids will get the opportunity for a visit and photo with Santa, Folepi the toy soldier, the Festival of Lights Queen, and other special guests!

LIBRARY CLOSED

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Fondulac District Library
Description:

The library will be closed December 18 for staff development.

The Interactive Polar Express

6:00pm–7:00pm
Children, Preschoolers, School-aged Children
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Fondulac District Library
Room: Story & Craft Room
Age Group: Children, Preschoolers, School-aged Children
Program Type: Special Events, Storytimes
Registration Required
Event Details:

For Children of All Ages! Who will receive the first gift of Christmas? Find out as we read "The Polar Express!" Receive your ticket to climb aboard and be a part of the story in this interactive experience.

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.

LIBRARY CLOSED

All Day 12/24–12/26
Closing
Branches:
Fondulac District Library
Description:

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

LIBRARY CLOSED

All Day 12/31–1/1
Closing
Branches:
Fondulac District Library
Description:

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

Favorite People Storytime

10:00am–10:45am
Preschoolers
Library Branch: Fondulac District Library
Room: Story & Craft Room
Age Group: Preschoolers
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

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

 

 

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. 

Favorite People Storytime

10:00am–10:45am
Preschoolers
Library Branch: Fondulac District Library
Room: Story & Craft Room
Age Group: Preschoolers
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

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

 

 

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. 

LIBRARY CLOSED

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Fondulac District Library
Description:

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

Favorite People Storytime

10:00am–10:45am
Preschoolers
Library Branch: Fondulac District Library
Room: Story & Craft Room
Age Group: Preschoolers
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

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

 

 

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. 

The Magic of Joel Shoemaker

10:00am–10:45am
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: Learn More! (Workshops & Presentations), Special Events
Event Details:

Local magician Joel Shoemaker will join us for a funny and fun-filled morning! He’ll even teach us how to do a magic trick of our very own.

Celebrate National Kazoo Day

6:00pm–7:00pm
Children, Preschoolers, School-aged Children
Library Branch: Fondulac District Library
Room: Story & Craft Room
Age Group: Children, Preschoolers, School-aged Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Celebrate National Kazoo Day by making some musical instruments. Join us for this craft program and make a kazoo, tambourine, maracas, and rain stick. Supplies are limited, first come, first served. Thank you for your understanding.

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. 

Favorite People Storytime

10:00am–10:45am
Preschoolers
Library Branch: Fondulac District Library
Room: Story & Craft Room
Age Group: Preschoolers
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

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

 

 

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. 

Valentine's Storytime

6:00pm–7:00pm
Children, Preschoolers, School-aged Children
Library Branch: Fondulac District Library
Room: Story & Craft Room
Age Group: Children, Preschoolers, School-aged Children
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Bring your special grown-up for a sweet storytime! We'll have songs, treats, and a special guest!

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. 

"Stay in PJ's Day" Storytime

11:00am–11:30am
Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers
Library Branch: Fondulac District Library
Room: Story & Craft Room
Age Group: Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Celebrate "Stay in PJ's Day"!

Bring your favorite stuffy and blanket and join us for a storytime. Listen to fun stories, songs, and rhymes during this fun-filled storytime. Pajamas are encouraged! For ages 0-5.

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. 

Science Fun with the Demo Crew

6:00pm–7:00pm
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: Learn More! (Workshops & Presentations)
Event Details:

No magic here, just fun science! Get excited for a hands-on demonstration with the Demo Crew! Learn about color-changing reactions, liquid nitrogen, combustion, and more!

Fairy Tale Storytime

6:00pm–6:30pm
Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers
Library Branch: Fondulac District Library
Room: Story & Craft Room
Age Group: Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Get ready for an enchanting storytime filled with fairy tales, crafts, and treats. 

For ages: 0-6

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. 

LIBRARY CLOSED

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Fondulac District Library
Description:

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

LIBRARY CLOSED

All Day 5/24–5/25
Closing
Branches:
Fondulac District Library
Description:

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

LIBRARY CLOSED

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Fondulac District Library
Description:

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

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