Event List

Filters
Age Group

LIBRARY CLOSING AT 5 PM

Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Fondulac District Library, Off Site

The library will close at 5 p.m. May 5 through 9 for building maintenance.The library's online services are always available 24/7 at fondulaclibrary.org. Stream a movie or mus...

Closing
Branches:
Fondulac District Library, Off Site
Description:

The library will close at 5 p.m. May 5 through 9 for building maintenance.

Zen Zone

Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Kolb Memorial Conference Room at Fondulac District Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

This program is cancelled due to the library's closing at 5:00 p.m.

Cancelled
Library Branch: Fondulac District Library
Room: Kolb Memorial Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

This program is cancelled due to the library's closing at 5:00 p.m.

LIBRARY CLOSING AT 5 PM

Friday, May 9, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Fondulac District Library, Off Site

The library will close at 5 p.m. May 5 through 9 for building maintenance.The library's online services are always available 24/7 at fondulaclibrary.org. Stream a movie or mus...

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

Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
OTHER- Please see event description. at Fondulac District Library
Program Type:
Special Events
Age Group:
Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers, School-aged Children, Teens, Adults
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 mig...

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

Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
OTHER- Please see event description. at Fondulac District Library
Program Type:
Special Events
Age Group:
Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers, School-aged Children, Teens, Adults
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 mig...

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. 

Friends of the Library Meeting

Monday, May 12, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Kolb Memorial Conference Room at Fondulac District Library
Program Type:
Friends of the Library
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Friends of the Library meet every quarter, for their business meeting. Past as well as upcoming events are discussed and planned. All Friends members are welcome, and if you would ...

Library Branch: Fondulac District Library
Room: Kolb Memorial Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Friends of the Library
Event Details:

Friends of the Library meet every quarter, for their business meeting. Past as well as upcoming events are discussed and planned. All Friends members are welcome, and if you would like to join, you are welcome as well.

spool of thread & ball of yarn

Sit & Stitch After Dark

Monday, May 12, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Study Room 207/208 at Fondulac District Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Sit & Stitch…at NIGHT!  Tonight we are in the 2 large study rooms on the 2nd floor!One Monday night each month, share ideas and skills while making new friends. ...

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!

Sit & Stitch

Sit & Stitch (2nd Wednesdays)

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Kolb Memorial Conference Room at Fondulac District Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
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, knittin...

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

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Civic Complex Room 112 at Fondulac District Library
Program Type:
Learn More! (Workshops & Presentations)
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
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. 

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. 

Grown Up Video Game Night

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Teen Space at Fondulac District Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Adults
Grown-Up Video Game Night:

Adults ages 20+ are invited to play the library's video gaming systems upstairs.

Library Branch: Fondulac District Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Gaming

Adults ages 20+ are invited to play the library's video gaming systems upstairs.

Our Virtual World

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Civic Complex Room 111/112 at Fondulac District Library
Program Type:
Learn More! (Workshops & Presentations), Technology, Computers, & Science
Age Group:
Children, School-aged Children, Teens, Adults
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 virtua...

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
Required
Seats Remaining: 40
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.

spool of thread and ball of yarn

Sit & Stitch (3rd Sundays)

Sunday, May 18, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Kolb Memorial Conference Room at Fondulac District Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
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, knittin...

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

Adult Book Club

Monday, May 19, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Kolb Memorial Conference Room at Fondulac District Library
Program Type:
Book & Author Events
Age Group:
Adults
Adult Book Club:

Fondulac District Library’s Adult Book Club meets at 1:30 p.m. on the third Monday of each month in the library’s meeting room. The club is open to all area adults who are interest...

Event Details:

Jayber Crow by Wendell Berry

Library Branch: Fondulac District Library
Room: Kolb Memorial Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book & Author Events
Event Details:

Fondulac District Library’s Adult Book Club meets at 1:30 p.m. on the third Monday of each month in the library’s meeting room. The club is open to all area adults who are interested in reading fiction and non-fiction of all types. New members are always welcome, and copies of the club’s current selection are usually available at the library’s circulation desk. Club members work together in selecting titles for the group and in leading discussion.

Jayber Crow by Wendell Berry

Library Board Meeting

Monday, May 19, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Kolb Memorial Conference Room at Fondulac District Library
Program Type:
Library Board Meetings
Age Group:
Adults
Library Board Meeting:

Please visit the Board of Trustees page for more information, including agendas.

Library Branch: Fondulac District Library
Room: Kolb Memorial Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Library Board Meetings

Please visit the Board of Trustees page for more information, including agendas.

Resin pendants with beads and charms embedded inside.

Resin Pendants

Monday, May 19, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Story & Craft Room at Fondulac District Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Create a unique pendant or keychain charm using clear UV-curing resin & resin coloring agents.  Participants will have the option to include embellishments in their creati...

Required
Library Branch: Fondulac District Library
Room: Story & Craft Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

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

quicksilver

Book Club After Dark

Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Kolb Memorial Conference Room at Fondulac District Library
Program Type:
Book & Author Events
Age Group:
Adults
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 roma...

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.

mufasa movie promo

Family Movie Matinee: Mufasa

Saturday, May 24, 2025 at 9:30am - 11:30am
Story & Craft Room at Fondulac District Library
Program Type:
Music & Movies
Age Group:
Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers, School-aged Children, Teens, Adults
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.“Mu...

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
Fondulac District Library

The library's online services are always available 24/7 at fondulaclibrary.org. Stream a movie or music, download eBooks and audiobooks, access your account to place holds or ...

Closing
Branches:
Fondulac District Library
Description:

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

Technology

Appy Hour

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adult Services Department at Fondulac District Library
Program Type:
Technology, Computers, & Science
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Come explore your digital library! Stop by to get help accessing digital content on your device through our library apps or searching our catalog.  Meet with a librarian for o...

Library Branch: Fondulac District Library
Room: Adult Services Department
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology, Computers, & Science
Event Details:

Come explore your digital library! Stop by to get help accessing digital content on your device through our library apps or searching our catalog.  Meet with a librarian for one-on-one tech help.

Family Field Trip: Peoria Riverfront Museum

Thursday, May 29, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Out & About
Age Group:
Children, Preschoolers, School-aged Children, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Let's take a peek behind the scenes of the Peoria Riverfront Museum! We'll be able to take a look at the technology of the planetarium, explore the workshop where they design exhib...

Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children, Preschoolers, School-aged Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Out & About
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Let's take a peek behind the scenes of the Peoria Riverfront Museum!

Disclaimer(s)

Offsite Program

This program is not taking place at the library. Please see the program description for an address. Patrons must provide their own transportation to this program.

Robot Invasion

Saturday, May 31, 2025 at 12:30pm - 4:30pm
Civic Complex Atrium at Fondulac District Library
Program Type:
Technology, Computers, & Science
Age Group:
Children, School-aged Children, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

FIRST robotics is taking over the library! The robots have a puzzle for you. Can you crack the BINARY code to release the key to the treasure? Come explore the world of FIRST robot...

Library Branch: Fondulac District Library
Room: Civic Complex Atrium
Age Group: Children, School-aged Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Technology, Computers, & Science
Event Details:

FIRST robotics is taking over the library! The robots have a puzzle for you. Can you crack the BINARY code to release the key to the treasure? Come explore the world of FIRST robotics and what it has to offer.

LIBRARY CLOSED

All Day
Fondulac District Library

The library's online services are always available 24/7 at fondulaclibrary.org. Stream a movie or music, download eBooks and audiobooks, access your account to place holds or ...

Closing
Branches:
Fondulac District Library
Description:

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

Family Movie Matinee: PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie

Saturday, June 7, 2025 at 9:30am - 11:30am
Story & Craft Room at Fondulac District Library
Program Type:
Music & Movies
Age Group:
Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers, School-aged Children, Teens, Adults
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 PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie! This movie is rated...

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 PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie! This movie is rated PG.

LIBRARY CLOSED

All Day
Fondulac District Library

The library's online services are always available 24/7 at fondulaclibrary.org. Stream a movie or music, download eBooks and audiobooks, access your account to place holds or ...

Closing
Branches:
Fondulac District Library
Description:

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