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Events
Mon, Apr 22Apr 22, 2024, 10:00 AM – Jun 01, 2024, 12:00 PMMaroa Public Library, 305 Garfield St, Maroa, IL 61756, USACelebrate Smokey Bear’s 80th Birthday. Join Smokey in learning about wildfires and the environment. Read books, take action, and have fun! Kids earn badges and prizes as they read and take action. Get started today!
Tue, May 07May 07, 2024, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PMMaroa Public Library, 305 Garfield St, Maroa, IL 61756, USARecreate the dimensional beauty of a geode using an unconventional art material - rock salt. For ages 12 and up. Participating students must be accompanied by an adult.
Wed, May 08May 08, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PMMaroa, 105 W Main St, Maroa, IL 61756, USAJoin us at Ryder's and be ready share about your most recent reads. $5 credit will be given to those who both RSVP and attend the event.
Thu, May 09May 09, 2024, 9:00 AM – May 11, 2024, 1:00 PMMaroa Public Library, 305 Garfield St, Maroa, IL 61756, USAStop in while you are out rummaging and help us clear out our sale carts! Bring your own bag and fill it for just $1!
Sat, May 18May 18, 2024, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AMMaroa Public Library, 305 Garfield St, Maroa, IL 61756, USAHeld monthly on the third Saturday. This month, we may move to the patio if the weather permits.
Tue, May 28May 28, 2024, 9:00 AM – Jun 01, 2024, 1:00 PMMaroa Public Library, 305 Garfield St, Maroa, IL 61756, USAProgramming runs from 6/1 through 6/27. This year will be similar to years past with weekly check-ins, parties, and prizes but with a new theme of conservation and biological diversity. Open to all ages!
Fri, May 31May 31, 2024, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PMMaroa Public Library, 305 Garfield St, Maroa, IL 61756, USAFeatured book will be "Ordinary Grace" by William Kent Krueger. Copies available inside and via Hoopla.
Tue, Jun 04Jun 04, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PMMaroa Public Library, 305 Garfield St, Maroa, IL 61756, USAWatch a magic show staring Sue & Zee the Elephant at 1pm. After, ask Sue to make your favorite animal balloon, play our special animal habitat game, and dig in to a sweet dirt treat!
Tue, Jun 04Jun 04, 2024, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PMMaroa Public Library, 305 Garfield St, Maroa, IL 61756, USACome listen to Assistant Research Scientist, Joy Scrogum, from the University of Illinois's Prairie Research Institute give a lecture on the UN Sustainable Development Goals and how we can contribute to a more sustainable environment (a 45 minute lecture with 15 minutes for questions).
Thu, Jun 06Jun 06, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PMMaroa Public Library, 305 Garfield St, Maroa, IL 61756, USADiscover some of the wildlife species that have come back from the brink of extinction through wise conservation practices. Emphasis on beavers, river otters, eagles, and turkeys.
Thu, Jun 06Jun 06, 2024, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PMMaroa Public Library, 305 Garfield St, Maroa, IL 61756, USAFresh water aquatic environments are often misunderstood. Let's learn together about the importance of this varied habitat.
Fri, Jun 07Jun 07, 2024, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PMMaroa Public Library, 305 Garfield St, Maroa, IL 61756, USATurn in your week #1 SR packet to enter for week 1 drawings, spin the treat wheel, and grab your week #2 SR packet. Can't make it Friday? Just bring your packet in any other day of week 1.
Tue, Jun 11Jun 11, 2024, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PMMaroa Public Library, 305 Garfield St, Maroa, IL 61756, USABring in at least 2 egg cartons (no eggs) to make a bright spring/summer wreath out of recycled egg cartons! This program is designed for our Summer Reading participants who are ages 12 and up. Participating students must be accompanied by an adult.
Wed, Jun 12Jun 12, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PMMaroa Public Library, 305 Garfield St, Maroa, IL 61756, USAFeaturing artwork by illustrator, Jason Chin, locate and learn about various endangered animals' habitats. Stay and read a story to your favorite endangered stuffy.
Thu, Jun 13Jun 13, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PMMaroa Public Library, 305 Garfield St, Maroa, IL 61756, USALearn about the habits and habitats of native owls.
Fri, Jun 14Jun 14, 2024, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PMMaroa Public Library, 305 Garfield St, Maroa, IL 61756, USATurn in your week #2 SR packet to enter for week 1 drawings, spin the treat wheel, and grab your week #3 SR packet. Can't make it Friday? Just bring your packet in any other day of week 2.
Tue, Jun 18Jun 18, 2024, 9:00 AM – Jun 22, 2024, 1:00 PMMaroa Public Library, 305 Garfield St, Maroa, IL 61756, USAUse thick cotton rope and colorful yarn to make a rainbow that will brighten up any room. Instructions provided via MPLD patron's CreativeBug account. Please limit to 1 kit per household. Restricted to MPLD Summer Read participants. Kits will be made available beginning 6/18.
Tue, Jun 18Jun 18, 2024, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PMMaroa Public Library, 305 Garfield St, Maroa, IL 61756, USAScoville Zoo will be introducing us to some of their animals at 1pm as the present "What Makes a Good Pet?" After, we'll have a sudsy time with foam, chalk, and popsicles.
On-Going Events
Storytime (Ages 0-5)
1st & 3rd Thursdays of the Month at 10:00am
Stories, Craft, and Snack
Adult Exercise
Most Wednesdays and Fridays 10am to 11am.
Seniors are always welcome to join.
You will be glad you did!
Senior Brain Games
It's never too late to join us for a mentally stimulating time! 2nd and 4th Wednesdays at 11am
Adult Sewing
Every Tuesday Morning 9:00am.
Start a new project or bring an existing. Enjoy conversation, good lighting, and plenty of table space to spread your materials out.
Adult Book Club
Last Friday of the month at 11:00am.
We will discuss this month's selection over yummy snacks with new and old friends.
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