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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
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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
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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.

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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
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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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Family Field Trip: Hooked on Fishing Session 1

9:30am - 11:30am
Preschoolers, School-aged Children, Teens, Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Preschoolers, School-aged Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Out & About
Registration Required
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Join the library at Hooked on Fishing for a fun family outing! Everyone will get a chance to try their hand at fishing with a little training and a well-stocked pond.

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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.

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.

Family Field Trip: Hooked on Fishing Session 2

12:00pm - 2:00pm
Preschoolers, School-aged Children, Teens, Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Preschoolers, School-aged Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Out & About
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join the library at Hooked on Fishing for a fun family outing! Everyone will get a chance to try their hand at fishing with a little training and a well-stocked pond.

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.

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.

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!

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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.

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.

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Music in the Park with Goodnight Gracie

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.

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Alien Storytime

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

Do you wish for a supernatural friend? Have you ever looked up and wondered if there are any neighborly aliens floating on a spaceship nearby? This storytime is for you!

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. 

Back to School Picture Frame

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

Make a Back to School Picture Frame for that first day of school picture!

This is a drop in program, however, space is limited.

 

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. 

"My Best Friend's a Pirate!"

10:00am - 11:00am
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: Special Events
Event Details:

Explore the joy and magic of opera in the comedy performance "My Best Friend's a Pirate!" This interactive production features the music of Rossini, Mozart, Verdi, and many more.

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Music in the Park with Now and Zen

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

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Branches:
Fondulac District Library
Description:

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

LIBRARY CLOSED

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Branches:
Fondulac District Library
Description:

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

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

LIBRARY CLOSING AT 5 PM

5:00pm - 8:00pm
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All Day 11/27 - 11/28
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All Day 12/24 - 12/26
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All Day 12/31 - 1/1
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