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Zen Garden

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children, School-aged Children
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Fondulac District Library
Room: Story & Craft Room
Age Group: Children, School-aged Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

Create a peaceful mini Zen Garden at the library. Choose different elements to include in your personalized garden. Supplies will be provided.

Butterfly Craft

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Children, Preschoolers, School-aged Children
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Fondulac District Library
Room: Story & Craft Room
Age Group: Children, Preschoolers, School-aged Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Join us in learning more about caterpillars and butterflies! This program will have a storytime followed by a butterfly craft.

LIBRARY CLOSED

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Fondulac District Library
Description:

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

EPWC Art Show

All Day 4/21 - 4/27
School-aged Children, Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Fondulac District Library
Room: Civic Complex Atrium
Age Group: School-aged Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Special Events
Event Details:

Enjoy an eclectic display of art during the East Peoria Woman’s Club Art Show. The judged exhibit showcases the art of East Peoria Central Jr. High and East Peoria Community High School students. Winners are awarded ribbons.

Loud N' Proud Storytime

12:00pm - 12:45pm
Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers, School-aged Children
Library Branch: Fondulac District Library
Room: Story & Craft Room
Age Group: Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers, School-aged Children
Program Type: Storytimes

A great storytime for all the energetic kids out there! We will dance, sing, let the kids shout, and of course find some time for a couple stories! Every storytime will have a fun theme that is always accompanied by a game or activity at the end!

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. 

Family Movie Matinee: Wicked

9:30am - 12:00pm
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: 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 Wicked! This movie is rated PG.

Loud N' Proud Storytime

12:00pm - 12:45pm
Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers, School-aged Children
Library Branch: Fondulac District Library
Room: Story & Craft Room
Age Group: Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers, School-aged Children
Program Type: Storytimes

A great storytime for all the energetic kids out there! We will dance, sing, let the kids shout, and of course find some time for a couple stories! Every storytime will have a fun theme that is always accompanied by a game or activity at the end!

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. 

Glass Votive Jars

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers, School-aged Children
Library Branch: Fondulac District Library
Room: Story & Craft Room
Age Group: Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers, School-aged Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Decorate a jar with tissue paper flowers and colored beads - perfect for a battery operated votive candle.  Makes a sweet spring gift.  A drop-in program for all ages - but an adult should stay to assist younger children.

Pokémon Club Session #1

4:00pm - 5:00pm
School-aged Children
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Fondulac District Library
Room: Story & Craft Room
Age Group: School-aged Children
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Do you want to be the very best? Stop by for some Pokémon Trading Card Game fun. Kids are encouraged to bring their TCG cards to battle and trade with other trainers. New players welcome!

Pokémon Club Session #2

10:00am - 11:00am
School-aged Children
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Fondulac District Library
Room: Story & Craft Room
Age Group: School-aged Children
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Do you want to be the very best? Stop by for some Pokémon Trading Card Game fun. Kids are encouraged to bring their TCG cards to battle and trade with other trainers. New players welcome!

Free Comic Book Day Workshop!

2:30pm - 4:30pm
School-aged Children
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Fondulac District Library
Room: Story & Craft Room
Age Group: School-aged Children
Program Type: Learn More! (Workshops & Presentations)
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

Celebrate Free Comic Book Day with Do Art Productions! Learn how to design the artwork and illustrations to create your own six panel comic. Bring your creative energy and ideas, we will provide the rest!

LIBRARY CLOSING AT 5 PM

5:00pm - 8:00pm
Closing
Branches:
Fondulac District Library, Off Site
Description:

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

LIBRARY CLOSING AT 5 PM

5:00pm - 8:00pm
Closing
Branches:
Fondulac District Library, Off Site
Description:

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

LIBRARY CLOSING AT 5 PM

5:00pm - 8:00pm
Closing
Branches:
Fondulac District Library, Off Site
Description:

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

LIBRARY CLOSING AT 5 PM

5:00pm - 8:00pm
Closing
Branches:
Fondulac District Library, Off Site
Description:

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

LIBRARY CLOSING AT 5 PM

5:00pm - 6:00pm
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

10:00am - 10:30am
Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers, School-aged Children, Teens, Adults
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

10:30am - 12:30pm
Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers, School-aged Children, Teens, Adults
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. 

Kids Game Night

5:00pm - 7:00pm
Children, School-aged Children
Library Branch: Fondulac District Library
Room: Story & Craft Room
Age Group: Children, School-aged Children
Program Type: Gaming, Technology, Computers, & Science
Event Details:

Stop by the library and play our Nintendo Switch, board games, or even VR with your friends and family! We will be playing Beat Saber on our Meta Quest 3. All kids under 10-years-old must be accompanied by an adult.

Secret Gardens

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Children, School-aged Children
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Fondulac District Library
Room: Story & Craft Room
Age Group: Children, School-aged Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Create your own secret garden! We'll use all sorts of small trinkets to turn our mint tins into a lush wonderland you can carry in your pocket. Participants will be using hot glue guns during this program - adult assistance is welcome.

Our Virtual World

5:30pm - 7:00pm
Children, School-aged Children, Teens, Adults
Registration Open
Registration
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
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 34
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.

Cup Stacking Challenge

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children, School-aged Children
Registration
Library Branch: Fondulac District Library
Room: Story & Craft Room
Age Group: Children, School-aged Children
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:

Stack plastic cups into mega towers and take them down faster than anyone else. Are you up for the challenge?

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. 

Family Movie Matinee: Mufasa

9:30am - 11:30am
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: 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
Closing
Branches:
Fondulac District Library
Description:

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