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X-WR-CALNAME:CalDiscovery - champaign-il BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Baby Storytime DTSTART:20260908T143000Z DTEND:20260908T145000Z DTSTAMP:20260815T113038Z UID:10002038-1788859800-1788861000@mahometpubliclibrary.org CATEGORIES:family DESCRIPTION:Bring your baby to the Library for a fun storytime featuring l ap bounces\, songs\, rhymes\, and books! \nThis storytime is designed esp ecially for our littlest library lovers (ages 0-18 months) and their careg ivers! \nNo Baby Storytime on November 3\, due to Election Day. LAST-MODIFIED:20260815T113038Z URL:https://mahometpubliclibrary.org/event/baby-storytime-fall26/2026-09-0 8/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Mahomet Public Library X-SOURCE-URL:https://mahometpubliclibrary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Toddler Storytime DTSTART:20260908T151500Z DTEND:20260908T154500Z DTSTAMP:20260815T113038Z UID:10002067-1788862500-1788864300@mahometpubliclibrary.org CATEGORIES:family DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Library for a storytime specifically designed f or toddlers (ages 18 months to 3 years) and their caregivers\, featuring s ongs\, rhymes and books! \nNo Toddler Storytime on November 3\, due to Ele ction Day. \nPLEASE NOTE: Toddler Storytime has a NEW TIME! Storytime will run from 10:15-10:45 am. LAST-MODIFIED:20260815T113038Z URL:https://mahometpubliclibrary.org/event/toddler-storytime-fall26/2026-0 9-08/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Mahomet Public Library X-SOURCE-URL:https://mahometpubliclibrary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Tuesday Night Book Club DTSTART:20260908T233000Z DTEND:20260909T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260815T113038Z UID:10002192-1788892200-1788897600@mahometpubliclibrary.org CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:Join us for thoughtful conversation and good company at our mo nthly Tuesday Night Book Club! We read a mix of popular fiction and stando ut titles across genres\, with an emphasis on stories that spark meaningfu l discussion. New members are always welcome. No registration is required. Copies of each month’s selection are available at the Library. \nDates and Books:\nSeptember 8: The Lion Women of Tehran by Marjan Kamali \nOctob er 13: North Woods by Daniel Mason \nNovember 10: Hamnet by Maggie O’Fa rrell \nDecember 8: Holiday/End of the Year Party \nAdults. No registrati on required. \n  \nWondering what books we’ve previously read for Tuesd ay Night Book Club? Check out our Tuesday Night Book Club Picks list! LAST-MODIFIED:20260815T113038Z URL:https://mahometpubliclibrary.org/event/tuesday-book-club-fall26/2026-0 9-08/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Mahomet Public Library X-SOURCE-URL:https://mahometpubliclibrary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Preschool Storytime DTSTART:20260909T150000Z DTEND:20260909T153000Z DTSTAMP:20260815T113038Z UID:10002097-1788948000-1788949800@mahometpubliclibrary.org CATEGORIES:family DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a fun-filled storytime designed for preschool-aged child ren (3-5 years) and their caregivers! \nMPL storytimes feature a fun mix of songs\, rhymes\, and books! \nNo storytime on November 25\, due to Than ksgiving Break. LAST-MODIFIED:20260815T113038Z URL:https://mahometpubliclibrary.org/event/preschool-storytime-fall26/2026 -09-09/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Mahomet Public Library X-SOURCE-URL:https://mahometpubliclibrary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Elementary Explorers DTSTART:20260909T203000Z DTEND:20260909T213000Z DTSTAMP:20260815T113038Z UID:10002115-1788967800-1788971400@mahometpubliclibrary.org CATEGORIES:arts,family DESCRIPTION:Join us every Wednesday for a fun\, one hour after school prog ram! Activities will rotate monthly. We’ll usually meet from 3:30-4:30 p m\, but we’ll move it up to 1:30-2:30 pm on early dismissal days. \nSept ember: Art Club \n\nSeptember 2\, 9\, 23\, 30: regular time (3:30-4:30 pm) \nSeptember 16: early dismissal (1:30-2:30 pm)\n\nOctober: Pokémon Club \ n\nOctober 7\, 21\, 28: regular time (3:30-4:30 pm)\nOctober 14: early dis missal (1:30-2:30 pm)\n\nNovember: Maker’s Club \n\nNovember 4\, 18: reg ular time (3:30-4:30 pm)\nNovember 11: early dismissal (1:30-2:30 pm)\nNov ember 25: no meeting\n\nDecember: LEGO Club \n\nDecember 2: regular time ( 3:30-4:30 pm)\nDecember 9: early dismissal (1:30-2:30 pm)\nDecember 16\, 2 3\, 30: no meeting\n\nGrades K-5. No registration required. LAST-MODIFIED:20260815T113038Z URL:https://mahometpubliclibrary.org/event/elementary-explorers-fall26/202 6-09-09/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Mahomet Public Library X-SOURCE-URL:https://mahometpubliclibrary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Lessons for Living: Gardening on a Budget DTSTART:20260910T150000Z DTEND:20260910T160000Z DTSTAMP:20260815T113038Z UID:10002200-1789034400-1789038000@mahometpubliclibrary.org CATEGORIES:education,outdoors DESCRIPTION:Learn how to start a container garden that nourishes your body and wallet. Starting a container garden can benefit your budget and be a fruitful hobby that satisfies your taste buds. Learn about the start-up ex penses for a container garden and plan your produce to supplement your bud get. \nLessons for Living is a free webinar series from the U of I Extensi on. Attendees will meet at the Library and watch the webinar together. \n   \nThere are four programs in this series: \nAugust 11: What’s In My F ood? Decoding Chemicals and Safety \nSeptember 10: Gardening on a Budget \ nOctober 13: Fur Real Companionship \nNovember 12: Become a Dementia Frien d \n  \nAdults. Registration required. LAST-MODIFIED:20260815T113038Z URL:https://mahometpubliclibrary.org/event/lessons-for-living-gardening/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Mahomet Public Library X-SOURCE-URL:https://mahometpubliclibrary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Preschool Playdate DTSTART:20260911T150000Z DTEND:20260911T160000Z DTSTAMP:20260815T113038Z UID:10002166-1789120800-1789124400@mahometpubliclibrary.org CATEGORIES:community,family DESCRIPTION:Children (ages 2-5) and their caregivers are welcome to join u s on Friday mornings for open-ended playtime! \nEach session will feature a different assortment of toys and activities. \nAges 2-5 and caregivers. Younger siblings welcome. No registration required. No playdate on Octobe r 16 due to the Book Sale or November 27 due to Thanksgiving Break. LAST-MODIFIED:20260815T113038Z URL:https://mahometpubliclibrary.org/event/playdate-fall26/2026-09-11/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Mahomet Public Library X-SOURCE-URL:https://mahometpubliclibrary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Stomp\, Roar\, Explore! Dinosaur Party DTSTART:20260912T150000Z DTEND:20260912T163000Z DTSTAMP:20260815T113038Z UID:10002203-1789207200-1789212600@mahometpubliclibrary.org CATEGORIES:community,family DESCRIPTION:Get ready to stomp\, roar\, and explore at our Dinosaur Party! Young paleontologists are invited to join us for a prehistoric adventure featuring a dinosaur-themed scavenger hunt\, trivia\, and crafts! Whether you’re a fan of the towering T. rex\, gentle giants\, or speedy raptors\ , this program is sure to be a roaring good time for kids and their caregi vers! \nAll ages. No registration required. LAST-MODIFIED:20260815T113038Z URL:https://mahometpubliclibrary.org/event/stomp-roar-explore-dinosaur-par ty/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Mahomet Public Library X-SOURCE-URL:https://mahometpubliclibrary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Teen D&D Club DTSTART:20260913T183000Z DTEND:20260913T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260820T183354Z UID:10002208-1789306200-1789315200@mahometpubliclibrary.org CATEGORIES:gaming DESCRIPTION:Library staff member\, Ty\, will lead a group of 6th-12th grad ers through a 4-part Dungeons and Dragons campaign. The group will meet on ce every three weeks and play through an extended campaign full of adventu re and magic. \nGrades 6-12. Registration required. Please note: Your regi stration is for all the sessions together\, and you are expected to attend each session. \nDates and Times: \nSeptember 13\, 1:30-4:00 pm \nOctober 4\, 1:30-4:00 pm \nOctober 25\, 1:30-4:00 pm \nNovember 15\, 1:30-4:00 pm LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T183354Z URL:https://mahometpubliclibrary.org/event/teen-dd-fall26/2026-09-13/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Mahomet Public Library X-SOURCE-URL:https://mahometpubliclibrary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Teen Genre Book Club: Realistic Fiction DTSTART:20260914T210000Z DTEND:20260914T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260820T183354Z UID:10002212-1789401600-1789405200@mahometpubliclibrary.org CATEGORIES:community,literary DESCRIPTION:Are you a teen who loves reading but hates being told what to read? Our Teen Genre Book Club is just the thing for you! Each month\, we will pick a new genre to feature. Participants are invited to choose a boo k that fits into the selected genre and be prepared to talk about it and t he genre while we enjoy snacks and refreshments. \nDates and Genres: \nSe ptember 14: Realistic Fiction \nOctober 12: Horror \nNovember 16: Fantasy \nHaving trouble finding a book that fits the theme? Ask a Librarian or vi sit our website to browse our Teen Categories! \nGrades 6-12. Registration required. LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T183354Z URL:https://mahometpubliclibrary.org/event/teen-genre-book-club-sept26/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Mahomet Public Library X-SOURCE-URL:https://mahometpubliclibrary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Baby Storytime DTSTART:20260915T143000Z DTEND:20260915T145000Z DTSTAMP:20260815T113038Z UID:10002039-1789464600-1789465800@mahometpubliclibrary.org CATEGORIES:family DESCRIPTION:Bring your baby to the Library for a fun storytime featuring l ap bounces\, songs\, rhymes\, and books! \nThis storytime is designed esp ecially for our littlest library lovers (ages 0-18 months) and their careg ivers! \nNo Baby Storytime on November 3\, due to Election Day. LAST-MODIFIED:20260815T113038Z URL:https://mahometpubliclibrary.org/event/baby-storytime-fall26/2026-09-1 5/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Mahomet Public Library X-SOURCE-URL:https://mahometpubliclibrary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Toddler Storytime DTSTART:20260915T151500Z DTEND:20260915T154500Z DTSTAMP:20260815T113038Z UID:10002068-1789467300-1789469100@mahometpubliclibrary.org CATEGORIES:family DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Library for a storytime specifically designed f or toddlers (ages 18 months to 3 years) and their caregivers\, featuring s ongs\, rhymes and books! \nNo Toddler Storytime on November 3\, due to Ele ction Day. \nPLEASE NOTE: Toddler Storytime has a NEW TIME! Storytime will run from 10:15-10:45 am. LAST-MODIFIED:20260815T113038Z URL:https://mahometpubliclibrary.org/event/toddler-storytime-fall26/2026-0 9-15/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Mahomet Public Library X-SOURCE-URL:https://mahometpubliclibrary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Adult Crafternoon: Book Bedazzling DTSTART:20260915T180000Z DTEND:20260915T193000Z DTSTAMP:20260815T113038Z UID:10002215-1789477200-1789482600@mahometpubliclibrary.org CATEGORIES:arts,family DESCRIPTION:Spend a relaxed afternoon creating a new craft! Each month we focus on a different project. No experience is needed and all supplies are provided.\nRegistration is required due to limited materials. \nDates and Crafts:\nSeptember 15: Book Bedazzling\nTurn a book into a sparkling work of art by embellishing the cover with rhinestones. Bring your own book or choose from a selection of provided books. \nOctober 20: Silhouettes\nCre ate a timeless silhouette portrait using simple tracing and cutting techni ques to profile images. If you would like to make a silhouette of someone else\, please bring a clear side-profile photograph of that person. \nNove mber 17: Dried Orange and Cinnamon Garland\nCraft a fragrant seasonal garl and using dried orange slices\, cinnamon sticks and other natural material s for a cozy decoration. \n  \nCan’t make the afternoon craft session?  We now offer a Craft Night session making the same craft! \nAdults. Regi stration required. LAST-MODIFIED:20260815T113038Z URL:https://mahometpubliclibrary.org/event/crafternoon-sept2026/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Mahomet Public Library X-SOURCE-URL:https://mahometpubliclibrary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Preschool Storytime DTSTART:20260916T150000Z DTEND:20260916T153000Z DTSTAMP:20260815T113038Z UID:10002098-1789552800-1789554600@mahometpubliclibrary.org CATEGORIES:family DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a fun-filled storytime designed for preschool-aged child ren (3-5 years) and their caregivers! \nMPL storytimes feature a fun mix of songs\, rhymes\, and books! \nNo storytime on November 25\, due to Than ksgiving Break. LAST-MODIFIED:20260815T113038Z URL:https://mahometpubliclibrary.org/event/preschool-storytime-fall26/2026 -09-16/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Mahomet Public Library X-SOURCE-URL:https://mahometpubliclibrary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Elementary Explorers DTSTART:20260916T183000Z DTEND:20260916T193000Z DTSTAMP:20260815T113038Z UID:10002142-1789565400-1789569000@mahometpubliclibrary.org CATEGORIES:arts,family DESCRIPTION:Join us every Wednesday for a fun\, one hour after school prog ram! Activities will rotate monthly. We’ll usually meet from 3:30-4:30 p m\, but we’ll move it up to 1:30-2:30 pm on early dismissal days. \nSept ember: Art Club \n\nSeptember 2\, 9\, 23\, 30: regular time (3:30-4:30 pm) \nSeptember 16: early dismissal (1:30-2:30 pm)\n\nOctober: Pokémon Club \ n\nOctober 7\, 21\, 28: regular time (3:30-4:30 pm)\nOctober 14: early dis missal (1:30-2:30 pm)\n\nNovember: Maker’s Club \n\nNovember 4\, 18: reg ular time (3:30-4:30 pm)\nNovember 11: early dismissal (1:30-2:30 pm)\nNov ember 25: no meeting\n\nDecember: LEGO Club \n\nDecember 2: regular time ( 3:30-4:30 pm)\nDecember 9: early dismissal (1:30-2:30 pm)\nDecember 16\, 2 3\, 30: no meeting\n\nGrades K-5. No registration required. LAST-MODIFIED:20260815T113038Z URL:https://mahometpubliclibrary.org/event/elementary-explorers-3/2026-09- 16/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Mahomet Public Library X-SOURCE-URL:https://mahometpubliclibrary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Medicare 101 DTSTART:20260916T233000Z DTEND:20260917T003000Z DTSTAMP:20260815T113038Z UID:10002221-1789583400-1789587000@mahometpubliclibrary.org CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Learn the basics of how Medicare works\, what the different pa rts cover\, and how to choose the right plan for your needs. Perfect for t hose approaching age 65\, already on Medicare\, or helping a loved one nav igate their options. \nPresented by 360 Benefits Group (a firm with over 4 0 years of combined experience across underwriting\, consulting\, and acco unt management\, created to bring transparency\, strategy\, and year-round support back into insurance.) \nAdults. Registration required. LAST-MODIFIED:20260815T113038Z URL:https://mahometpubliclibrary.org/event/medicare-sept2026/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Mahomet Public Library X-SOURCE-URL:https://mahometpubliclibrary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Little Groovers: Music and Movement DTSTART:20260917T150000Z DTEND:20260917T153000Z DTSTAMP:20260815T113038Z UID:10002184-1789639200-1789641000@mahometpubliclibrary.org CATEGORIES:family,music DESCRIPTION:Your littles are invited to wiggle\, giggle\, and groove their way to fun while engaging their imaginations\, enhancing motor skills\, a nd building social connections! \nWe’ll explore rhythm\, sound\, and mov ement with a fun selection of songs and dances. \nAges 2-5 and caregivers. No registration required. LAST-MODIFIED:20260815T113038Z URL:https://mahometpubliclibrary.org/event/little-groovers-fall26/2026-09- 17/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Mahomet Public Library X-SOURCE-URL:https://mahometpubliclibrary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Wonder Club: Books (Early Afternoon Session) DTSTART:20260917T180000Z DTEND:20260917T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260825T003214Z UID:10002222-1789650000-1789653600@mahometpubliclibrary.org CATEGORIES:education,family DESCRIPTION:Curious students in grades 2-5 are invited to join us for Wond er Club! At each monthly session\, we’ll explore a different question an d complete a hands-on activity to put learning into practice! \nSession To pics:\n\nSeptember: How are books made?\nOctober: What are stars made of?\ nNovember: How do animals communicate?\n\nRegister for ONE session each mo nth:\n\nSeptember 17 at 1:00 pm OR 4:00 pm\nOctober 22 at 1:00 pm OR 4:00 pm\nNovember 19 at 1:00 pm OR 4:00 pm\n\nPlease Note: There will be TWO se ssions with the same topic and activities each month. Please register for ONE session. \nGrades 2-5. Registration required. LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T003214Z URL:https://mahometpubliclibrary.org/event/wonder-club-books-1pm/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Mahomet Public Library X-SOURCE-URL:https://mahometpubliclibrary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Wonder Club: Books (After School Session) DTSTART:20260917T210000Z DTEND:20260917T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260825T003214Z UID:10002223-1789660800-1789664400@mahometpubliclibrary.org CATEGORIES:education,family DESCRIPTION:Curious students in grades 2-5 are invited to join us for Wond er Club! At each monthly session\, we’ll explore a different question an d complete a hands-on activity to put learning into practice! \nSession To pics:\n\nSeptember: How are books made?\nOctober: What are stars made of?\ nNovember: How do animals communicate?\n\nRegister for ONE session each mo nth:\n\nSeptember 17 at 1:00 pm OR 4:00 pm\nOctober 22 at 1:00 pm OR 4:00 pm\nNovember 19 at 1:00 pm OR 4:00 pm\n\nPlease Note: There will be TWO se ssions with the same topic and activities each month. Please register for ONE session. \nGrades 2-5. Registration required. LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T003214Z URL:https://mahometpubliclibrary.org/event/wonder-club-books-4pm/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Mahomet Public Library X-SOURCE-URL:https://mahometpubliclibrary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Cookbook Club: Of Course It's Good! DTSTART:20260917T233000Z DTEND:20260918T003000Z DTSTAMP:20260815T113038Z UID:10002228-1789669800-1789673400@mahometpubliclibrary.org CATEGORIES:community,food DESCRIPTION:Join us at the library\, to explore new recipes\, share cookin g tips\, and enjoy delicious food together! This program is intended for a dults who enjoy cooking and sharing food together. All experience levels a re welcome. \nEach Cookbook Club will feature a selected cookbook and atte ndees will bring a dish from the book to share. Copies of the cookbook wil l be available one month in advance at the library’s circulation desk. \ nDates and Cookbooks:\nSeptember 17: Of Course It’s Good! by Jessica Sec rest\nNovember 12: Baking Yesteryear by B. Dylan Hollis \nAdults. Registra tion required. LAST-MODIFIED:20260815T113038Z URL:https://mahometpubliclibrary.org/event/cookbook-club-sept2026/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Mahomet Public Library X-SOURCE-URL:https://mahometpubliclibrary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Preschool Playdate DTSTART:20260918T150000Z DTEND:20260918T160000Z DTSTAMP:20260817T003008Z UID:10002167-1789725600-1789729200@mahometpubliclibrary.org CATEGORIES:community,family DESCRIPTION:Children (ages 2-5) and their caregivers are welcome to join u s on Friday mornings for open-ended playtime! \nEach session will feature a different assortment of toys and activities. \nAges 2-5 and caregivers. Younger siblings welcome. No registration required. No playdate on Octobe r 16 due to the Book Sale or November 27 due to Thanksgiving Break. LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T003008Z URL:https://mahometpubliclibrary.org/event/playdate-fall26/2026-09-18/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Mahomet Public Library X-SOURCE-URL:https://mahometpubliclibrary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Weekend Storytime DTSTART:20260919T150000Z DTEND:20260919T153000Z DTSTAMP:20260819T003310Z UID:10002230-1789812000-1789813800@mahometpubliclibrary.org CATEGORIES:family,literary DESCRIPTION:Start your weekend off strong with stories\, songs\, and smile s at our monthly Weekend Storytime! Children ages 0-6 and their caregivers are invited to join us for a fun-filled program featuring engaging books\ , music\, and movement that promote early literacy skills and are sure to spark a love of reading. \nDates:\n\nSeptember 19\nOctober 10\nDecember 12 \n\nAges 0-6. No registration required. No Weekend Storytime in November d ue to the Stuffed Animal Sleepover. LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T003310Z URL:https://mahometpubliclibrary.org/event/weekend-storytime-fall2026/2026 -09-19/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Mahomet Public Library X-SOURCE-URL:https://mahometpubliclibrary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:First Chapter Fight Club: Grades K-3 DTSTART:20260921T203000Z DTEND:20260921T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T183834Z UID:10002237-1790004600-1790006400@mahometpubliclibrary.org CATEGORIES:family,literary DESCRIPTION:Don’t judge a book by its cover! Judge it by its first chapt er! Listen to Ms. Becca read the first chapters of several different books \, then pit them against each other in a battle of the books to decide the winner! \nEach month\, we’ll focus on a different genre: \nSeptember: Survival and Adventure Stories \nOctober: Mysteries \nNovember: Historical Fiction \nGrades K-3. No registration required. \nPlease Note: This progr am session is geared toward students in grades K-3. Students in grades 4-6 are welcome to join us for the later session at 4:30 pm. LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T183834Z URL:https://mahometpubliclibrary.org/event/fcfc-grk-3-fall2026/2026-09-21/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Mahomet Public Library X-SOURCE-URL:https://mahometpubliclibrary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:First Chapter Fight Club: Grades 4-6 DTSTART:20260921T213000Z DTEND:20260921T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T183834Z UID:10002243-1790008200-1790010000@mahometpubliclibrary.org CATEGORIES:family,literary DESCRIPTION:Don’t judge a book by its cover! Judge it by its first chapt er! Listen to Ms. Becca read the first chapters of several different books \, then pit them against each other in a battle of the books to decide the winner! \nEach month\, we’ll focus on a different genre: \nSeptember: Survival and Adventure Stories \nOctober: Mysteries \nNovember: Historical Fiction \nGrades 4-6. No registration required. \nPlease Note: This progr am session is geared toward students in grades 4-6. Students in grades K-3 are welcome to join us for the earlier session at 3:30 pm. LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T183834Z URL:https://mahometpubliclibrary.org/event/fcfc-gr4-6-fall2026/2026-09-21/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Mahomet Public Library X-SOURCE-URL:https://mahometpubliclibrary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Baby Storytime DTSTART:20260922T143000Z DTEND:20260922T145000Z DTSTAMP:20260902T183829Z UID:10002040-1790069400-1790070600@mahometpubliclibrary.org CATEGORIES:family DESCRIPTION:Bring your baby to the Library for a fun storytime featuring l ap bounces\, songs\, rhymes\, and books! \nThis storytime is designed esp ecially for our littlest library lovers (ages 0-18 months) and their careg ivers! \nNo Baby Storytime on November 3\, due to Election Day. LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T183829Z URL:https://mahometpubliclibrary.org/event/baby-storytime-fall26/2026-09-2 2/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Mahomet Public Library X-SOURCE-URL:https://mahometpubliclibrary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Toddler Storytime DTSTART:20260922T151500Z DTEND:20260922T154500Z DTSTAMP:20260903T003520Z UID:10002069-1790072100-1790073900@mahometpubliclibrary.org CATEGORIES:family DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Library for a storytime specifically designed f or toddlers (ages 18 months to 3 years) and their caregivers\, featuring s ongs\, rhymes and books! \nNo Toddler Storytime on November 3\, due to Ele ction Day. \nPLEASE NOTE: Toddler Storytime has a NEW TIME! Storytime will run from 10:15-10:45 am. LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T003520Z URL:https://mahometpubliclibrary.org/event/toddler-storytime-fall26/2026-0 9-22/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Mahomet Public Library X-SOURCE-URL:https://mahometpubliclibrary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Truth & Beauty: Telling Our Stories in Writing that Moves & Matter s DTSTART:20260922T233000Z DTEND:20260923T003000Z DTSTAMP:20260903T183726Z UID:10002246-1790101800-1790105400@mahometpubliclibrary.org CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:In this interactive presentation and workshop\, we will talk a bout reading\, writing\, traveling\, listening\, and imagining\, all as wa ys to freshen and widen our perspectives. Connections to one another throu gh stories\, poems\, and conversation will help us determine what we mean by truth in a moment when the notion and the word are contested. Together\ , we will explore poetic/philosophical truth along with “objective truth \,” and make mini wonder books\, lists of questions\, and ways to approa ch those questions through writing. We will examine how art and writing ca n be fueled not by what we know\, but by what we ask. We will keep our wor ld views – and expressions of our experiences – kaleidoscopic. \nParti cipants will write something – anything from a single line or list to a poem or scene – that feels beautiful and therefore true\, or true and th erefore beautiful. \nPresented by Rachel DeWoskin\, award winning author o f five novels\, a memoir\, and two poetry collections. \nPart of the Road Scholar Program\, funded by Illinois Humanities. \nFor adults and high sch ool students. Registration required. \n  \nAbout Rachel DeWoskin (Chicago \, IL):\nRachel DeWoskin is the award-winning author of five novels: Somed ay We Will Fly (Penguin Random House\, 2019)\; Banshee (Dottir Press\, 201 9)\; Blind (Penguin Random House\, 2015)\; Big Girl Small (FSG\, 2011)\; R epeat After Me (The Overlook Press\, 2009)\; the memoir Foreign Babes in B eijing (WW Norton\, 2005)\, and two poetry collections: Two Menus (Univers ity of Chicago Press\, 2020)\, and Absolute Animal (University of Chicago Press\, 2023). \nHer awards include a National Jewish Book Award\, a Sydne y Taylor Book Award\, the American Library Association’s Alex Award\, an d the Academy of American Poets Award. \nThree of her books\, Foreign Babe s in Beijing\, Someday We Will Fly\, and Banshee\, are being developed for feature film or television. \nDeWoskin’s poems\, essays\, and articles have appeared in journals and anthologies including The New Yorker\, Vanit y Fair\, The Baffler\, Ploughshares\, and New Voices from the Academy of A merican Poets. DeWoskin has been a professor at Boston University\, New Yo rk University\, and the University of Chicago. She is the curator of Theat er For One’s Poetry For One project\, the founder of the Illinois 900 Mi llion Poem Project\, and a member of the national steering committee of Wr iters for Democratic Action (WDA). LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T183726Z URL:https://mahometpubliclibrary.org/event/truth-beauty-writing-workshop/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Mahomet Public Library X-SOURCE-URL:https://mahometpubliclibrary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Preschool Storytime DTSTART:20260923T150000Z DTEND:20260923T153000Z DTSTAMP:20260904T003544Z UID:10002099-1790157600-1790159400@mahometpubliclibrary.org CATEGORIES:family DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a fun-filled storytime designed for preschool-aged child ren (3-5 years) and their caregivers! \nMPL storytimes feature a fun mix of songs\, rhymes\, and books! \nNo storytime on November 25\, due to Than ksgiving Break. LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T003544Z URL:https://mahometpubliclibrary.org/event/preschool-storytime-fall26/2026 -09-23/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Mahomet Public Library X-SOURCE-URL:https://mahometpubliclibrary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Elementary Explorers DTSTART:20260923T203000Z DTEND:20260923T213000Z DTSTAMP:20260904T003544Z UID:10002116-1790177400-1790181000@mahometpubliclibrary.org CATEGORIES:arts,family DESCRIPTION:Join us every Wednesday for a fun\, one hour after school prog ram! Activities will rotate monthly. We’ll usually meet from 3:30-4:30 p m\, but we’ll move it up to 1:30-2:30 pm on early dismissal days. \nSept ember: Art Club \n\nSeptember 2\, 9\, 23\, 30: regular time (3:30-4:30 pm) \nSeptember 16: early dismissal (1:30-2:30 pm)\n\nOctober: Pokémon Club \ n\nOctober 7\, 21\, 28: regular time (3:30-4:30 pm)\nOctober 14: early dis missal (1:30-2:30 pm)\n\nNovember: Maker’s Club \n\nNovember 4\, 18: reg ular time (3:30-4:30 pm)\nNovember 11: early dismissal (1:30-2:30 pm)\nNov ember 25: no meeting\n\nDecember: LEGO Club \n\nDecember 2: regular time ( 3:30-4:30 pm)\nDecember 9: early dismissal (1:30-2:30 pm)\nDecember 16\, 2 3\, 30: no meeting\n\nGrades K-5. No registration required. LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T003544Z URL:https://mahometpubliclibrary.org/event/elementary-explorers-fall26/202 6-09-23/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Mahomet Public Library X-SOURCE-URL:https://mahometpubliclibrary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Teen Game Corner DTSTART:20260924T210000Z DTEND:20260924T223000Z DTSTAMP:20260904T183629Z UID:10002249-1790265600-1790271000@mahometpubliclibrary.org CATEGORIES:community,gaming DESCRIPTION:Tired of trying to get together with friends to play games but having no space to do so? Look no further than the library! We have snack s\, board games\, and a Switch\, now all we need is YOU! \nDates:\nSeptemb er 24 \nOctober 29 \nNovember 12 \nGrades 6-12. No registration required. LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T183629Z URL:https://mahometpubliclibrary.org/event/teen-game-corner-fall2026/2026- 09-24/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Mahomet Public Library X-SOURCE-URL:https://mahometpubliclibrary.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR