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Teen Tuesday - Special Event! ChatGPT Game Design

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Teens
Library Branch: Fondulac District Library
Room: OTHER- Please see event description.
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Gaming, Special Events, Technology, Computers, & Science
Event Details:

At this special Teen Tuesday event, we'll be bringing out FDL’s collection of Chromebooks to experiment with ChatGPT. You’ll learn how to put in prompts to design your own board game, plus brainstorm ideas for your D&D campaigns! 

Teen Tuesdays - Game Night & Book Club

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Teens
Library Branch: Fondulac District Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Book & Author Events, Gaming, Music & Movies

Join us on Teen Tuesdays to play games (video games and/or tabletop RPGs), drink soda, and discuss books or manga!

Book Club After Dark

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adults
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.

Art Studio Jr.

10:00am - 11:30am
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:

Stop by the library and create something new! This program is a great opportunity for little kids to explore their artistic side with a wide variety of art supplies and resources at their disposal.

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. 

Art Studio

2:30pm - 4:00pm
Children, School-aged Children
Library Branch: Fondulac District Library
Room: Story & Craft Room
Age Group: Children, School-aged Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Stop by the library and create something new! This program is a great opportunity for kids to explore their artistic side with a wide variety of art supplies and resources at their disposal.

Paw Patrol "PAW"TY

10:30am - 12:00pm
Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers
Library Branch: Fondulac District Library
Age Group: Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytimes
Event Details:

Train like a Paw Patrol pup! Test your skills by completing tasks and become an honorary member of the Paw Patrol Crew! 

We’ll celebrate Ryder and his Adventure Bay pals with activities, a treat, and a craft. 

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. 

LIBRARY CLOSED

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Fondulac District Library
Description:

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

Fruit Loop Octopus

10:00am - 11:00am
Children, Preschoolers, School-aged Children
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: 15
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.

Teen Tuesdays - Game Night & Book Club

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Teens
Library Branch: Fondulac District Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Book & Author Events, Gaming, Music & Movies

Join us on Teen Tuesdays to play games (video games and/or tabletop RPGs), drink soda, and discuss books or manga!

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
Event Details:

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. 

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
Registration
Library Branch: Fondulac District Library
Room: Story & Craft Room
Age Group: Children, School-aged Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
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. 

Teen Tuesdays - Game Night & Book Club

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Teens
Library Branch: Fondulac District Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Book & Author Events, Gaming, Music & Movies

Join us on Teen Tuesdays to play games (video games and/or tabletop RPGs), drink soda, and discuss books or manga!

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
Registration
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
Seats Remaining: 50
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.

Sit & Stitch (2nd Wednesdays)

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Teens, Adults
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

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. 

Zen Zone

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Library Branch: Fondulac District Library
Room: Kolb Memorial Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

An adults-only oasis of relaxing activities such as coloring and calligraphy tracing (supplies provided). Enjoy the friendly conversation, or just focus on taking time for yourself.

Junior Taskmaster

3:00pm - 4:30pm
Children, School-aged Children
Registration
Library Branch: Fondulac District Library
Room: Civic Complex Room 111/112
Age Group: Children, School-aged Children
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
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.

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
Registration
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
Seats Remaining: 20
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!