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wicked movie promo with Elphaba and Glinda

Family Movie Matinee: Wicked

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 9:30am - 12:00pm
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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.

illustration of multiracial children singing, shouting and reading a book on a bright blue and purple background

Loud N' Proud Storytime

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 12:00pm - 12:45pm
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Library Branch: Fondulac District Library
Room: Story & Craft Room
Age Group: Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers, School-aged Children
Program Type: Storytimes
illustration of babies reading books

Babies and Books

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
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Library Branch: Fondulac District Library
Room: Story & Craft Room
Age Group: Children, Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Babies and their grown-ups are invited to a storytime just for them! We’ll read a short book, sing songs together, and have some sensory playtime too.

illustration of a toddler girl reading a book

Toddler Time

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
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Library Branch: Fondulac District Library
Room: Story & Craft Room
Age Group: Children, Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Toddlers up to 3 years old are invited to read, dance, and sing with us at storytime with tickles and giggles galore! This program will make sure everyone is ready for preschool. Every storytime will have some fun playtime afterwards!

beads and tissue paper flowers decorating a jar with a candle in it

Glass Votive Jars

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
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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.

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Fruit Loop Octopus

10:00am - 11:00am
Children, Preschoolers, School-aged Children
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Fondulac District Library
Room: Story & Craft Room
Age Group: Children, Preschoolers, School-aged Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

 Do you have a favorite ocean animal? Let's learn about the incredible octopus through story and play!  This fun & creative craft project uses Fruit Loops to mimic the suction cups on the octopus's legs. 

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. 

Open Food Present as Part of Program

Patrons will be handling open food as part of this program. The library intends to keep this event as safe as possible but cannot guarantee that food handled at this program has no allergens and has not come into contact with allergens. Please contact the library with any questions concerning potential allergens.

Storytime at Fon du Lac Farm Park

10:00am - 10:30am
Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers, School-aged Children
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers, School-aged Children
Program Type: Storytimes

Enjoy a family story time, craft, and a morning at Fon du Lac Farm Park on Wednesdays from 10-10:30 a.m. Fon du Lac Farm Park is located at 305 Neumann Drive, off of Meadows Avenue, in East Peoria. Show your library card before 10 a.m. to get in for $1.50 per person. Call 699-3917, ext. 1291 or 694-2195 to check on cancellations due to inclement weather.

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.

Happy Birthday America Storytime

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children, Preschoolers
Library Branch: Fondulac District Library
Room: Story & Craft Room
Age Group: Children, Preschoolers
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytimes
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Celebrate the 4th of July with stories, songs, and a craft!

Ages: 2-6

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. 

Music in the Park with Black Velvet

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers, School-aged Children, Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Fondulac District Library
Room: Levee Park
Age Group: Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers, School-aged Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Music & Movies
Event Details:

Grab a lawn chair or blanket, maybe even some dinner and join us for some great music in our lovely reading gardens.

LIBRARY CLOSED

All Day 7/4 - 7/5
Closing
Branches:
Fondulac District Library
Description:

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

LIBRARY CLOSED

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Fondulac District Library
Description:

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

Cool Cat Craft

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Children, School-aged Children
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Fondulac District Library
Room: Story & Craft Room
Age Group: Children, School-aged Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

We will make a cute cat-shaped planter, filled with special kitty grass.

You can customize your planter to look like your cat and plant a super snack.

Happy Munching!!!

Grades 3rd - 6th. 

 

 

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. 

Storytime at Fon du Lac Farm Park

10:00am - 10:30am
Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers, School-aged Children
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers, School-aged Children
Program Type: Storytimes

Enjoy a family story time, craft, and a morning at Fon du Lac Farm Park on Wednesdays from 10-10:30 a.m. Fon du Lac Farm Park is located at 305 Neumann Drive, off of Meadows Avenue, in East Peoria. Show your library card before 10 a.m. to get in for $1.50 per person. Call 699-3917, ext. 1291 or 694-2195 to check on cancellations due to inclement weather.

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.

Kids' Luncheon Showcase!

12:00pm - 1:30pm
Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers, School-aged Children, Teens, Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Fondulac District Library
Room: Civic Complex Room 111/112
Age Group: Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers, School-aged Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Special Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do your kids host magic show, talent shows, or just like to dance and sing around the house? This luncheon is a great opportunity to gather with other families to showcase all of the wonderful things that make our kids unique!

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. 

Open Food Present as Part of Program

Patrons will be handling open food as part of this program. The library intends to keep this event as safe as possible but cannot guarantee that food handled at this program has no allergens and has not come into contact with allergens. Please contact the library with any questions concerning potential allergens.

Blue's Clues Scavenger Hunt

11:00am - 12:00pm
Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers
Library Branch: Fondulac District Library
Room: Story & Craft Room
Age Group: Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytimes
Event Details:

Solve Blue’s Clues leading to fun activities!

Ages: 2-6

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. 

Junior Taskmaster

3:00pm - 4:30pm
Children, School-aged Children
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Fondulac District Library
Room: Civic Complex Room 111/112
Age Group: Children, School-aged Children
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do you have what it takes to impress the library's Taskmaster? Kids will compete in challenges based off those from the British comedy game show for a chance to win.

Paper Fan Craft

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Children, School-aged Children
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Fondulac District Library
Room: Story & Craft Room
Age Group: Children, School-aged Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

It’s the perfect craft for summer! Stay cool and learn how to make a paper fan.

LIBRARY CLOSED

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Fondulac District Library
Description:

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

Mini Skateboards

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children, School-aged Children, Teens
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Fondulac District Library
Room: Story & Craft Room
Age Group: Children, School-aged Children, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Technology, Computers, & Science
Registration Required
Event Details:

Combine STEM thinking with a crafty twist, as we create our very own mini skateboards! We will show you how to take common household items to make workable skateboard toys!

Make Your Own Board Game

2:00pm - 4:00pm
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: Arts & Crafts, Gaming
Event Details:

Let's make our own board games! We'll have lots of pieces to create with, so let your imagination soar! This program is presented with Cabbages and Kings Games.

Storytime at Fon du Lac Farm Park

10:00am - 10:30am
Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers, School-aged Children
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers, School-aged Children
Program Type: Storytimes

Enjoy a family story time, craft, and a morning at Fon du Lac Farm Park on Wednesdays from 10-10:30 a.m. Fon du Lac Farm Park is located at 305 Neumann Drive, off of Meadows Avenue, in East Peoria. Show your library card before 10 a.m. to get in for $1.50 per person. Call 699-3917, ext. 1291 or 694-2195 to check on cancellations due to inclement weather.

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.

Chalk Storytime and Drawing

9:30am - 10:30am
Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers, School-aged Children
Library Branch: Fondulac District Library
Room: Reading Garden
Age Group: Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers, School-aged Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytimes
Event Details:

We will start in the reading garden with some chalk storybooks - then we will learn to play hopscotch and have time for chalk drawing outside!

Music in the Park with James Herr Trio

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers, School-aged Children, Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Fondulac District Library
Room: Levee Park
Age Group: Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers, School-aged Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Music & Movies
Event Details:

Grab a lawn chair or blanket, maybe even some dinner and join us for some great music in our lovely reading gardens.

LIBRARY CLOSED

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Fondulac District Library
Description:

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

Storytime at Fon du Lac Farm Park

10:00am - 10:30am
Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers, School-aged Children
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers, School-aged Children
Program Type: Storytimes

Enjoy a family story time, craft, and a morning at Fon du Lac Farm Park on Wednesdays from 10-10:30 a.m. Fon du Lac Farm Park is located at 305 Neumann Drive, off of Meadows Avenue, in East Peoria. Show your library card before 10 a.m. to get in for $1.50 per person. Call 699-3917, ext. 1291 or 694-2195 to check on cancellations due to inclement weather.

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.

Explore Gravity!

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children, School-aged Children, Teens
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Fondulac District Library
Room: Story & Craft Room
Age Group: Children, School-aged Children, Teens
Program Type: Learn More! (Workshops & Presentations), Technology, Computers, & Science
Registration Required
Event Details:

Explore and learn about gravity through a series of real-world experiments! We will use VR, computer simulations, ladders, and even a human-powered gravity well to demonstrate how gravity works all around us! 

Summer Reading Final Party

10:00am - 1:00pm
Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers, School-aged Children, Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Fondulac District Library
Room: Library Lobby
Age Group: Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers, School-aged Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Gaming
Event Details:

Summer reading is almost over! Let's celebrate all the progress we've made with a gaming-filled library-wide party! Drop in for life-size games, crafts, virtual reality activities, a special scavenger hunt, raffles, and more!

LIBRARY CLOSED

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Fondulac District Library
Description:

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

Animals Around the World

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers, School-aged Children, Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Fondulac District Library
Room: Civic Complex Room 111/112
Age Group: Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers, School-aged Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Learn More! (Workshops & Presentations)
Event Details:

The Animals Around the World show presented by Incrediblebats, Inc. will take you on a journey by continent across the globe.

Disclaimer(s)

Animals Present

Animals will be present at this program. The library intends to keep this event as safe as possible. Please be mindful of your needs as the library can offer no guarantees concerning animal behavior and potential allergens.