Library Events

Join us for upcoming events, classes and programs at Sherrard Public Library District! Programs are free unless otherwise stated.
 Limit by audience:   
 
F E A T U R E D   E V E N T
Farm Fresh Summer Re
Monday, Jun. 9, 10:00am-9:59am (June 9 thru July 19)

Registration opens May 16th, 10:00am
IN PERSON EVENT
PLEASE NOTE, ADULTS DO NOT NEED TO ENTER AGE OR GRADE

All ages Summer Reading!
June 9th through July 19th

Prevent the “summer slide” in reading skills win prizes and grand prize entries pair with book bundles and other events for max fun & chances to win!
What is it?
This program is for patrons ages infant to adults! Pre-register and pick up your reading logs starting June 9th, 10:00am to begin your Farm Fresh Reading! Readers register according to age and earn prizes along the way. Completed logs also earn chances to with Grand Prizes! Last day to collect prizes is July 19th, closing day! Complete participation information at log pick.
Participant must reside in the SPL District to register and have a SPLD card.
Register each participant separately with their name, age and address.

Self-register each child via Facebook or website when possible.

Evening Book Club
Monday, May 19, 5:30pm-6:30pm
The Husbands
by Holly Gramazio

Drop in, in person event, no registration required.
You are welcome to call or stop in and order your book for this or any other upcoming book club meeting.
Can't do Evening Book Club? Want to try an afternoon book club too?
Try our Afternoon Book Club that meets the 1st Monday of each month at 1:30 pm. 
We also have take home, no discussion, Adult Take a Book Break Bundles twice a month that include 2 books, librarian's choice, a small craft and sweet treat. These events do require registration. You can find more info on our Facebook page, Website and monthly newsletter.
 
Evening Book Club
Monday, Jun. 16, 5:30pm-6:30pm
Alice I Have Been
by Melanie Benjamin

Drop in, in person event, no registration required.

Try new authors and genres, and join the conversation!  Book Club titles are selected by our Librarians and Book Club members will have a library copy automatically requested under their library card account.  The next month’s title will be ready at each Book Club meeting!  Just make sure to bring your library card.
Meetings are facilitated by membership and typically last one hour.  Afternoon Book Club meets the first Monday of each month at 1:30 PM, and Evening Book Club meets the third Monday of each month at 5:30 PM.  Stop by the library to be added to Membership!
Can’t attend meetings, but want to read along?  Let us know! 

We also have take home, no discussion, Adult Take a Book Break Bundles twice a month. These include 2 books, librarian's choice, a small craft and sweet treat. These events do require registration. You can find more info on our Facebook page, Website and monthly newsletter.
 
Afternoon Book Club
Sunday, Jun. 22, 1:30pm-2:30pm
Defending Alice
by Richard Stratton

Drop in, in person event, no registration required.


Try new authors and genres, and join the conversation!  Book Club titles are selected by our Librarians and Book Club members will have a library copy automatically requested under their library card account. The next month’s title will be ready at each Book Club meeting!  Just make sure to bring your library card.

Meetings are facilitated by membership and typically last one hour.  Afternoon Book Club meets the first Monday of each month at 1:30 PM, and Evening Book Club meets the third Monday of each month at 5:30 PM.  Stop by the library to be added to Membership!
Can’t attend meetings, but want to read along?  Let us know! 

We also have take home, no discussion, Adult Take a Book Break Bundles twice a month. These include 2 books, librarian's choice, a small craft and sweet treat. These events do require registration. You can find more info on our Facebook page, Website and monthly newsletter.
 
Tuesday, Dec. 30, ENTER TIME

Registration opens xx/xx, 10:00am
IN PERSON EVENT
Name:
Ages:

What is it?

Participant must reside in the SPL District to register and have a SPLD card.
Register each participant separately with their name, age and address.

Self-register each child via Facebook or website when possible.

Please no runny noses or coughs and be fever free for 24 hours.
Please read No Show policy below:
If you cannot attend a program for which you are registered, you must notify the library to cancel.  Those that do not cancel their registration prior to the program will be considered a "no call, no show."  Three "no calls, no shows" for a household within close succession will result in suspension of program registrations for the following month.  This will also apply to those who excessively cancel registrations. 
To cancel your registration, you may call the library at 309-593-2178 and speak with a staff member.

Tuesday, Dec. 30, 10:00am-7:00pm

Registration opens xx/xx, 10:00am
TAKE HOME EVENT
Ages 3-5

PLEASE NOTE CHANGE TO AGE REQUIREMENT: Ages 3-5
Pick up 10:00am-7:00pm day of event only, registrations can not be held past date & time of event.
5 year olds please register for EITHER Little Explorer Box OR Kid's craft, but not both to allow for more kids to register.

What is it?
Each activity box is filled with sensory items to explore and experience to encourage imaginative play.  Kit includes a craft, activity, snack & book (the only item to be returned). Adult supervision required.
Must live in the SPL District and have a SPLD card to register.
Please register each participant separately with their name, age & address.
Self-register via Facebook or website when possible.
Visit our Instagram page, @sherrardpubliclibrarydistrict, for some examples of what is in a Little Explorer's Box!

Must live in the SPL District and have a SPLD card to register.
Please register each participant separately with their name, age & address.

Self-register via Facebook or website when possible.
Please read No Show Policy below:

If you cannot attend a program for which you are registered, you must notify the library to cancel.  Those that do not cancel their registration prior to the program will be considered a "no call, no show."  Three "no calls, no shows" for a household within close succession will result in suspension of program registrations for the following month.  This will also apply to those who excessively cancel registrations. To cancel your registration, you may call the library at 309-593-2178 and speak with a staff member.

Tuesday, Dec. 30, 10:00am-7:00pm

Registration opens xx/xx, 10:00am
TAKE HOME EVENT
All ages welcome to register.
One registration per household.

Pick up is 10:00am-7:00pm day of event only and registrations can not be held past date and time of event.
What is it?
Enjoy a movie night on us!

Each To-Go bag will include two movies, selected by our librarians & popcorn! 

You will be asked in a different field for movie rating preference.
Must live in the SPL District and have a SPLD card to register.
Self-register via Facebook or website when possible.

Please read No Show policy below:
If you cannot attend a program for which you are registered, you must notify the library to cancel.  Those that do not cancel their registration prior to the program will be considered a "no call, no show."  Three "no calls, no shows" for a household within close succession will result in suspension of program registrations for the following month.  This will also apply to those who excessively cancel registrations. 
To cancel your registration, you may call the library at 309-593-2178 and speak with a staff member.

Tuesday, Dec. 30, 10:00am-7:00pm

Registration opens xx/xx, 10:00am
TAKE HOME EVENT
Kids Storytime Bags

Toddler to age 9
Pick up 10:00am-7:00pm day of event only & registrations cannot be held past date & time of event.

What is it?
Enjoy a surprise, themed books, and craft. You may need scissors, tape or glue at home and some adult supervision maybe required. Library books are the only items required to be returned to the library.

Must have a Sherrard Public Library card to register.
Child must reside in the SPL District to register.

Please register each participant separately with their name,  age & address. 
S
elf-register via Facebook or website when possible.

For tween & teens please register for our Tween & Teen Book Bundles.
For adults please register for our Take a Book Break Bundles.

Please read No Show policy below:
If you cannot attend a program for which you are registered, you must notify the library to cancel.  Those that do not cancel their registration prior to the program will be considered a "no call, no show."  Three "no calls, no shows" for a household within close succession will result in suspension of program registrations for the following month.  This will also apply to those who excessively cancel registrations. 
To cancel your registration, you may call the library at 309-593-2178 and speak with a staff member.

Tuesday, Dec. 30, 10:00am-7:00pm

Registration opens xx/xx, 10:00am
TAKE HOME EVENT
Ages 6-9
Pick up 10:00pm-7:00pm day of event only, registrations can not be held past date & time of event.

Please register for EITHER STEAM Box OR Kid's craft, but not both to allow for more kids to register.
What is it?

Did your kiddos age out of the Little Explorer Boxes? This is a fun next step to try! Each box contains 2 - 5 kits that cover one or more of the core STEAM subjects; Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math.  These kits include easy to complete activities, a snack and a library book (the only item to return). Adult supervision required.

Must live in the SPL District and have a SPLD card to register.
Please register each participant separately with their name, age & address.

Self-register via Facebook or website when possible.

Please read No Show Policy below:

If you cannot attend a program for which you are registered, you must notify the library to cancel.  Those that do not cancel their registration prior to the program will be considered a "no call, no show."  Three "no calls, no shows" for a household within close succession will result in suspension of program registrations for the following month.  This will also apply to those who excessively cancel registrations. To cancel your registration, you may call the library at 309-593-2178 and speak with a staff member.

Tuesday, Dec. 30, 10:00am-7:00pm

Registration opens xx/xx, 10:00am
TAKE HOME EVENT
Take a Book Break
Adult Book Bundle

Ages 18 and up

Pick up 10:00am-7:00pm day of event only, registrations can not be held past date & time of event.
What is it?

Enjoy librarian’s choice of 2 books, craft & sweet treat. You may need scissors, tape or glue at home. Library books are the only items to be returned to the library.
Use your book bundle reads towards Summer Reading goals. Register for Summer Reading separately.

Must have a Sherrard Public Library card & live in the SPL District to register.
Please register each participant separately with their name, address & email.

Self-register via Facebook or website when possible.
For tween & teens please register for our Tween & Teen Book Bundles.
For kids please register for our Storytime Bags.

Please read No Show policy below:
If you cannot attend a program for which you are registered, you must notify the library to cancel.  Those that do not cancel their registration prior to the program will be considered a "no call, no show."  Three "no calls, no shows" for a household within close succession will result in suspension of program registrations for the following month.  This will also apply to those who excessively cancel registrations.
 To cancel your registration, you may call the library at 309-593-2178 and speak with a staff member.

Tuesday, Dec. 30, 10:00am-7:00pm

Registration opens xx/xx, 10:00am
TAKE HOME EVENT
Tween & Teen Book Bundle

Ages 10-18

Pick up 10:00aom-7:00pm day of event only & registrations can not be held past date & time of event.

What is it?
Enjoy librarian’s choice of books, and craft. You may need scissors, tape or glue at home. Library Books are the only items to be returned to the library.
Use your book bundle towards reading for Summer Reading! Register for Summer Reading separately.

Must have a Sherrard Public Library card & teen must live in the SPL District to register. 
Please register each participant separately with their name, age & address.
S
elf-register via Facebook or website when possible.

For toddlers to age 9 please register for Storytime Bags.
For adults please register for our Take a Book Break Bundles.

Please read No Show Policy below:
If you cannot attend a program for which you are registered, you must notify the library to cancel.  Those that do not cancel their registration prior to the program will be considered a "no call, no show."  Three "no calls, no shows" for a household within close succession will result in suspension of program registrations for the following month.  This will also apply to those who excessively cancel registrations. 
To cancel your registration, you may call the library at 309-593-2178 and speak with a staff member.

Tuesday, Dec. 30, 10:30am-11:00am

Registration opens xx/xx, 10:00am
IN PERSON EVENT
Storytime
Toddler to age 12
Homeschoolers welcome!


What is it?
Join us for stories, art and light snack. Leave with a goody bag and a library book, the only item to be returned to the library.

Participant must reside in the SPL District to register and have a SPLD card.
Register each participant separately with their name, age and address.

Self-register each child via Facebook or website when possible.

Please no runny noses or coughs and be fever free for 24 hours.
Please read No Show policy below:
If you cannot attend a program for which you are registered, you must notify the library to cancel.  Those that do not cancel their registration prior to the program will be considered a "no call, no show."  Three "no calls, no shows" for a household within close succession will result in suspension of program registrations for the following month.  This will also apply to those who excessively cancel registrations. 
To cancel your registration, you may call the library at 309-593-2178 and speak with a staff member.

Tuesday, Dec. 30, 11:00am-1:00pm

Registration opens xx/xx, 10:00am
Adult IN PERSON Craft
craft name
Ages 18 and up

TIME: 

What is it?
description
Participant must reside in the SPL District to be registered.

Please register each participant separately with their name and required information so that they will receive confirmation information and event reminder.

Please register each participant separately with their name, email & address.
Self-register via Facebook or website when possible.

Please read the No Show policy below:
If you cannot attend a program for which you are registered, you must notify the library to cancel.  Those that do not cancel their registration prior to the program will be considered a "no call, no show."  Three "no calls, no shows" for a household within close succession will result in suspension of program registrations for the following month.  This will also apply to those who excessively cancel registrations. To cancel your registration, you may call the library at 309-593-2178 and speak with a staff member.

Tuesday, Dec. 30, 12:00pm-7:00pm

Registration opens xx/xx, 10:00am
Adult Take Home Craft
craft name

Ages 18 and up

Pick up 12:00pm-7:00pm day of event only, registrations can not be held past date & time of event.

What is it?
description

Participant must reside in the SPL District to be registered.

Please register each participant separately with their name and required information so that they will receive confirmation information and event reminder.

Please register each participant separately with their name, email & address.
Self-register via Facebook or website when possible.

Please read the No Show policy below:
If you cannot attend a program for which you are registered, you must notify the library to cancel.  Those that do not cancel their registration prior to the program will be considered a "no call, no show."  Three "no calls, no shows" for a household within close succession will result in suspension of program registrations for the following month.  This will also apply to those who excessively cancel registrations. To cancel your registration, you may call the library at 309-593-2178 and speak with a staff member.

Tuesday, Dec. 30, 12:00pm-7:00pm

Registration opens xx/xx, 10:00am
Kids Take Home Craft
name of craft
Ages 5-9
Pick up 12:00pm-7:00pm day of event only,  registrations can not be held past date & time of event.
What is it:
description

Child must reside in the SPL District to register.

Please register each participant separately with their name, age & address.
Self-register
via Facebook or website when possible.

Please read No Show policy below:
If you cannot attend a program for which you are registered, you must notify the library to cancel.  Those that do not cancel their registration prior to the program will be considered a "no call, no show."  Three "no calls, no shows" for a household within close succession will result in suspension of program registrations for the following month.  This will also apply to those who excessively cancel registrations.
 To cancel your registration, you may call the library at 309-593-2178 and speak with a staff member.

Tuesday, Dec. 30, 12:00pm-7:00pm

Registration opens xx/xx, 10:00am
Tween & Teen Take Home Craft
craft name
Ages 10-18
Pick up 12:00pm-7:00pm day of event only, registrations can not be held past date & time of event.

What is it?

description

Participant must reside in the SPL District to register.
Please register each participant separately with their name, age & address.
Self-register via Facebook or website when possible.

Please read No Show policy below:
If you cannot attend a program for which you are registered, you must notify the library to cancel.  Those that do not cancel their registration prior to the program will be considered a "no call, no show."  Three "no calls, no shows" for a household within close succession will result in suspension of program registrations for the following month.  This will also apply to those who excessively cancel registrations. To cancel your registration, you may call the library at 309-593-2178 and speak with a staff member.

Tuesday, Dec. 30, 1:30pm-2:30pm
book title
author

Drop in, in person event, no registration required.

You are welcome to call or stop in and order your book for this or any other upcoming book club meeting.
Can't do Afternoon Book Club? Want to do an evening book club too?
Try our Evening Book Club that meets the 3rd Monday of each month at 5:30 pm. 
We also have take home, no discussion, Adult Take a Book Break Bundles twice a month that include 2 books, librarian's choice, a small craft and sweet treat. These events do require registration. You can find more info on our Facebook page, Website and monthly newsletter.

 
Tuesday, Dec. 30, 5:30pm-6:30pm
BOOK TITLE
AUTHOR

Drop in, in person event, no registration required.

You are welcome to call or stop in and order your book for this or any other upcoming book club meeting.
Can't do Evening Book Club? Want to try an afternoon book club too?
Try our Afternoon Book Club that meets the 1st Monday of each month at 1:30 pm. 
We also have take home, no discussion, Adult Take a Book Break Bundles twice a month that include 2 books, librarian's choice, a small craft and sweet treat. These events do require registration. You can find more info on our Facebook page, Website and monthly newsletter.
 
Wednesday, Dec. 31, 10:00am-7:00pm
Warm Up Wednesdays
Adults 18+ only, infants are of course welcome!
Drop In, no registration required
What is it?
A cozy Fall and Winter event!

Join us in the Quiet Reading Room for a free warm beverage while you read the paper or a magazine.
Drinks must stay in the Quiet Reading Room or at lobby tables, lids required at all times.
Due to possible room reservations, event ends promptly at 11:00am.
Wednesday, Dec. 31, 5:30pm-6:30pm

Registration opens xx/xx, 10:00am
IN PERSON EVENT
Name:
Ages:


What is it?


Participant must reside in the SPL District to register and have a SPLD card.
Register each participant separately with their name, age and address.

Self-register each child via Facebook or website when possible.

Please no runny noses or coughs and be fever free for 24 hours.
Please read No Show policy below:
If you cannot attend a program for which you are registered, you must notify the library to cancel.  Those that do not cancel their registration prior to the program will be considered a "no call, no show."  Three "no calls, no shows" for a household within close succession will result in suspension of program registrations for the following month.  This will also apply to those who excessively cancel registrations. 
To cancel your registration, you may call the library at 309-593-2178 and speak with a staff member.

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