Events

Thu, May 21
Storytime
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May 21, 2026, 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM
Maroa Public Library, 305 Garfield St, Maroa, IL 61756, USA
Read stories, sing songs, make a craft, and meet new friends.
Fri, May 22
School's Out! Popsicle Party
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May 22, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Maroa Public Library, 305 Garfield St, Maroa, IL 61756, USA
Drop by the library on the last day of school for a free popsicle (and sign up for summer read).
Tue, May 26
Plant a Seed, Read - summer read sign up week!
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May 26, 2026, 9:00 AM – May 30, 2026, 1:00 PM
Maroa Public Library, 305 Garfield St, Maroa, IL 61756, USA
Plant a Seed, Read this summer at the Maroa Public Library. Please follow this link to the Google registration form- https://forms.gle/MxgiMskvnuUsESSV7. When you sign up, you will receive a t-shirt sponsored by Scott State Bank and a seed packet to get growing!
Wed, May 27
Brain Games
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May 27, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Maroa Public Library, 305 Garfield St, Maroa, IL 61756, USA
Excercise your mental muscle with awesome challenges, wacky logic puzzles, optical illusions, and brain-busting riddles.
Fri, May 29
Book Club - May
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May 29, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Maroa Public Library, 305 Garfield St, Maroa, IL 61756, USA
The Little Book of Hygge: Danish Secrets to Happy Living (The Happiness Institute Series) Pick-up a copy today for the May 29th discussion.
Tue, Jun 02
Take and Make Book Flower
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Jun 02, 2026, 9:00 AM – Jun 06, 2026, 1:00 PM
Maroa Public Library, 305 Garfield St, Maroa, IL 61756, USA
We will pack up all the supplies you need (minus the hot glue gun) for this sweet summertime flower garland made out of recycled book pages.
Tue, Jun 02
ICASH Event
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Jun 02, 2026, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Maroa Public Library, 305 Garfield St, Maroa, IL 61756, USA
Find your money!
Tue, Jun 02
Thrifted Art Makeover
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Jun 02, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Maroa Public Library, 305 Garfield St, Maroa, IL 61756, USA
Bring in a thrift shop picture that you want to add pizazz to! We will have the supplies and creativity you need to redo any boring piece of art!
Multiple Dates
Thu, Jun 04
Spice Girls Book Club
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Jun 04, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Maroa Public Library, 305 Garfield St, Maroa, IL 61756, USA
If you're into romance that sizzles, characters that smolder, and plotlines that leave you blushing, you’re in the right place. Each month, we dive into a bold, steamy read and come together to gush, giggle, and get a little scandalous (in the best way). Open minds and open hearts welcome.
Fri, Jun 05
"Ready, Set, Grow!" Presented by MCCD
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Jun 05, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Maroa Public Library, 305 Garfield St, Maroa, IL 61756, USA
Explore the parts of a plant and learn what makes them so important. Each child will receive a germinated seed to plant and take home.
Fri, Jun 05
Youth Activities- Bug Motel
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Jun 05, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Maroa Public Library, 305 Garfield St, Maroa, IL 61756, USA
After MCCD presentation, Ms. Erin will help everyone build homes for our pollinators, and catch and identify bugs! Kids below second grade will need an adult present.
Thu, Jun 11
Lawn Chairs At The Library
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Jun 11, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Maroa Public Library, 305 Garfield St, Maroa, IL 61756, USA
Jim May is an Emmy award-winning storyteller, teacher, and author of the critically acclaimed “Farm On Nippersink Creek” and a children’s picture book, “The Boo Baby Meets The Ghost of Mable’s Gable”.
Fri, Jun 12
Native American Lifeways Presented by MCCD
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Jun 12, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Maroa Public Library, 305 Garfield St, Maroa, IL 61756, USA
What was life like for Native Americans who inhabited Illinois 200 years ago? What natural resources were available and how did they use them? Take a trip back to a different time and culture. Play traditional games!
Fri, Jun 12
Youth Activities- Native American Tribes
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Jun 12, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Maroa Public Library, 305 Garfield St, Maroa, IL 61756, USA
Learn about some Native American tribes, fun facts, and a craft! Kids below second grade will need an adult with them.
Thu, Jun 18
Lawn Chairs At The Library
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Jun 18, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Maroa Public Library, 305 Garfield St, Maroa, IL 61756, USA
The Amazing Dudley will be performing a magic show for the whole family, bring your lawn chairs and get ready to be amazed!
Fri, Jun 19
Youth Activities- Movie, snacks, puzzles, coloring!
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Jun 19, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Maroa Public Library, 305 Garfield St, Maroa, IL 61756, USA
During the movie and snacks there will also be coloring pages and puzzles for kids to work on. Anyone below second grade needs to have an adult with them.
Fri, Jun 26
"Illinois Grow" Presented by MCCD
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Jun 26, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Maroa Public Library, 305 Garfield St, Maroa, IL 61756, USA
Where does our food come from and why is Illinois such a hot spot for farming? Learn the history of agriculture in Illinois and make a seed bomb to take home!
Fri, Jun 26
Youth Activities- Farm Equipment
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Jun 26, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Maroa Public Library, 305 Garfield St, Maroa, IL 61756, USA
John will bring some farming equipment for the kids to look at and ask questions about!