Library Events

Join us for upcoming events, classes and programs at Sherrard Public Library District! Programs are free unless otherwise stated.
 Limit by audience:
 
Adult Take a Book Br
Tuesday, Apr. 23, 10:00am-7:00pm

Registration opens 3/15, 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.

Take Home Storytime
Tuesday, Apr. 23, 10;00am-7:00pm

Registration opens 3/15, 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, craft & snack. 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.
Use your time reading Storytime Books towards your Summer Reading goals! Register separately for Summer Reading.

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.

Tween & Teen Book Bu
Tuesday, Apr. 23, 10:00am-7:00pm

Registration opens 3/15, 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, craft & snack. 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.

In Person Storytime
Thursday, Apr. 25, 10:30am-11:30am

Registration opens 3/15, 10:00am
IN PERSON EVENT
Storytime
Toddler to age 5


What is it?
Join us for stories, art, sensory and imaginative group play. Light snack provided. 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.

In Person SPECIAL EV
Thursday, May 2, 6:00pm-7:00pm

Registration opens April 19th, 10:00am
IN PERSON
THIS EVENT IS NOT ON THE APRIL CALENDAR AND IS A SPECIAL POP-UP EVENT
Baby Chicks Visit the Library!
Toddler to age 9
Due to space, guests are limited to registered child/children and 1-2 adults per household.
What is it?

Program presented by Rollin Hills Ranch
Join us for an interative storytime, learn some fun chick facts and meet and greet baby chicks.

IMPORTANT NOTE:
Please stop at the public restrooms to wash your hands before event to keep our chicks healthy and after event to keep you healthy!
Participant must live in the SPL District to register & have library card.

Please no runny noses or coughs and be fever free for 24 hours.

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.

Afternoon Book Club
Monday, May 6, 1:30pm-2:30pm
Before She Disappeared
by Lisa Gardner

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.

 
Evening Book Club
Monday, May 20, 5:30pm-6:30pm
Weyward
by Emilia Hart

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.
 
Tuesday, Dec. 31, ENTER TIME

Registration opens XX/XX, 10:00am
IN PERSON EVENT
EVENT NAME
Ages X-X
Due to space, guests are limited to registered child/children and 1-2 adults per household.
Depending on weather we may be outside.

What is it?

ENTER DESCRIPTION

Participant must live in the SPL District to register & have library card.

Please no runny noses or coughs and be fever free for 24 hours.

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. 31, ENTER TIME

Registration opens xx/xx, 10:00am
IN PERSON EVENT
Storytime
Toddler to age 5

Due to space, guests are limited to registered child/children and 1-2 adults per household.
What is it?

Join us for stories, art, sensory and imaginative group play. Light snack provided. 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. 31, 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. 31, 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. 31, 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, craft & snack. 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.
Use your time reading Storytime Books towards your Summer Reading goals! Register separately for Summer Reading.

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. 31, 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. 31, 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. 31, 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, craft & snack. 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. 31, 1:00pm-5:00pm

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

Ages 18 and up

Pick up 1:00pm-5:00pm 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. 31, 1:00pm-5:00pm

Registration opens xx/xx, 10:00am
Kids Take Home Craft
name of craft
Ages 5-9
5 year olds, please choose between Kids Take Home Craft OR Little Explorer Box but not both to allow for moe kids to register.
Pick up 1:00pm-5:00pm 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. 31, 1:00pm-5:00pm

Registration opens xx/xx, 10:00am
Tween & Teen Take Home Craft
craft name
Ages 10-18
Pick up 1:00pm-5:00pm 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. 31, 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. 31, 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.
 
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