Library Events

Author Ken Zurski describes the 10 years since the release of his book The Wreck of the Columbia to his latest release in the Unremembered: Tales of the Nearly Famous & the Not Quite Forgotten series and his recent taping for the History Channel. He'll also talk about some of the "nearly famous and not quite forgotten" personalities covered in his Unremembered books. Books will be available for purchase and signing.

Create fun crafts to take home and enjoy! This months craft: Aromatherapy Stuffed Sock Bunnies! Ages 8+.

This class will cover tips and tricks for using a Gmail email account.
**If you want to sign up for a new email account or get help resetting your password for a current account, please make a 1-on-1 appointment with a staff member before the date of the class (call 309-274-2719).** Sponsored by PLA Digital Literacy Workshop Incentive, supported by AT&T.

This class will cover tips and tricks for using a Gmail email account.
**If you want to sign up for a new email account or get help resetting your password for a current account, please make a 1-on-1 appointment with a staff member before the date of the class (call 309-274-2719).** Sponsored by PLA Digital Literacy Workshop Incentive, supported by AT&T.

Learn about the science behind gardening and how you can plant, grow, and nourish your own garden! This months theme is starting seeds & what a plant needs to grow. Ages 7+. 

Expand your horizons—and your palate—as you learn about baking with sourdough and sample some recipes! Please register by April 8. Visit cpldcooking.weebly.com for recipes and photos from past programs.

NOW IN PERSON! Learn to measure and mix, then munch on snacks you make yourself! This months snack is Fruity Chia Pudding. Ages 8+.

Meet Susan Reising and Missy Shepler, author and illustrator of Lola and the Tree of Life, a new book that introduces children ages 4-8 to the circle of life. In this family-friendly event, they'll read from their book, answer questions about its themes and their writing process, and facilitate a leafy craft for all ages.

Learn some Latin dance styles in this free class with dance instructor Jon Young. Ages 16 & up. Singles and couples welcome. Sponsored by Young Dance Inc..

Join Angela Weck of Peoria Area World Affairs Council to watch and discuss the new Oscar-winning documentary, Navalny, which follows Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny through his political rise, attempted assassination, and search to uncover the truth.

Tacos provided for this special edition of Let's Taco 'bout It! Please RSVP below or call 309-274-2719. Sponsored by Taco Bell.

The film will also be available to stream from April 14-28 at bit.ly/3yJuQDX. If you prefer, you can watch the movie ahead of time and just come for the Q&A at 7 pm.

Life is complex and many-layered, kind of like a taco. Chew on some of the issues facing our world—and on actual tacos, too—in this discussion group for adults and teens.

Planning to attend? Please register here, so we can make sure there's a taco or two with your name on it. :)

Copies of each month's book are available to check out at the library and are often also available as e-books or e-audiobooks through one of the library’s digital platforms. More info at https://www.chillicothepubliclibrary.org/adult-family-events/taco-bout-it/.

Learn about the science behind gardening and how you can plant, grow, and nourish your own garden! This months theme is the life cycle of a plant with experiments on osmosis and photosynthesis. Ages 7+.

Expand your horizons—and your palate—as you learn about what there is to eat in Illinois before the corn is ripe, and sample some recipes! Please register by May 6. Visit cpldcooking.weebly.com for recipes and photos from past programs.

Learn East Coast Swing in this free class with dance instructor Jon Young. Ages 16 & up. Singles and couples welcome. Sponsored by Young Dance Inc..

This workshop is for those who are interested in safety online and want to protect themselves from fraudsters and scams. It will build participants’ confidence when they are visiting websites, creating passwords, and responding to email.

This workshop is for those who are interested in safety online and want to protect themselves from fraudsters and scams. It will build participants’ confidence when they are visiting websites, creating passwords, and responding to email.

Life is complex and many-layered, kind of like a taco. Chew on some of the issues facing our world—and on actual tacos, too—in this discussion group for adults and teens.

Planning to attend? Please register here, so we can make sure there's a taco or two with your name on it. :)

Copies of each month's book are available to check out at the library and are often also available as e-books or e-audiobooks through one of the library’s digital platforms. More info at https://www.chillicothepubliclibrary.org/adult-family-events/taco-bout-it/.

Learn how to create text-based documents using Microsoft Word, as well as how to complete simple actions like saving, opening, and printing documents.

Learn how to create text-based documents using Microsoft Word, as well as how to complete simple actions like saving, opening, and printing documents.