Growing Ginger – Horticulture Series – December 5th 5pm
Join us December 5th at 5pm to learn how to grow ginger and learn about its benefits.
Christmas Movie Night Dec. 14th
Olney Public Library 400 W Main St., Olney, IL, United StatesJoin us for a movie and cookies. December 14th at 1pm.
Christmas Festival at the Library Dec. 19th 4-6pm
Olney Public Library 400 W Main St., Olney, IL, United StatesChristmas at the Library! Join us for story time, holiday crafts and refreshments.
Lego Club Dec. 26th 4-5pm
Olney Public Library 400 W Main St., Olney, IL, United StatesJoin us to build legos! December 26th 4-5pm
Lego Club January
Olney Public Library 400 W Main St., Olney, IL, United StatesJoin us to build legos! January 23rd 4-5pm. Kids ages 6-12 are invited to complete the monthly lego build or create their own build.
Matt Tavares
Olney Public Library 400 W Main St., Olney, IL, United StatesJoin us on February 6th at 5pm for an author talk with Matt Tavares, author of the beloved Dasher Christmas books, as well as Hoops and Red and Lulu. New York Times bestselling author-illustrator Matt Tavares was born in Boston, and grew up surrounded by books and reading. Years later, as a studio art major at Bates College, he rediscovered his love for picture books, and decided to try to make his own.
Rebecca Boone Reenactment
Olney Public Library 400 W Main St., Olney, IL, United StatesJoin us on February 10th at 5pm for an exciting reenactment by Angie Chute of the history of Rebecca Bryan Boone, wife of Daniel Boone.
Lego Club 2/20 4pm
Olney Public Library 400 W Main St., Olney, IL, United StatesCreative LEGO Building Event at Olney Public Library – Fun for Kids Ages 6-12! Join us at Olney Public Library for an exciting LEGO Building Challenge designed just for kids ages 6-12! This hands-on, creative event encourages young builders to explore their imagination, develop problem-solving skills, and have fun with friends while constructing unique LEGO masterpieces. 🎉 What to Expect: ✅ Tons of LEGO bricks to build with ✅ Fun challenges and free-build time ✅ Friendly, creative atmosphere ✅ A great opportunity for kids to enhance STEM skills No registration is required—just bring your creativity and get ready to build! This [...]
THE DULCIMER WORKSHOP 2/24 5pm
Olney Public Library 400 W Main St., Olney, IL, United StatesTHE DULCIMER WORKSHOP Ross’s workshops are a special treat for children, schools, and families. Developed twenty years ago as a way to introduce STEM concepts in elementary schools, there have been almost 20,000 dulcimers made and played since then.
Horticulture Talks: Getting Started with Fruit Trees March 10th 5pm
Olney Public Library 400 W Main St., Olney, IL, United StatesHorticulture Talks with Illinois Extension: Getting Started with Fruit Trees 📅 Date: March 10, 2024 ⏰ Time: 5:00 PM 📍 Location: Olney Public Library Dreaming of growing your own apples, peaches, or cherries? Join us at the Olney Public Library for "Getting Started with Fruit Trees," an informative horticulture talk presented by Illinois Extension. Whether you're a beginner or looking to improve your orchard, this session will cover essential tips to help you select, plant, and care for fruit trees in your home landscape. 🌳 Topics Covered: ✅ Choosing the right fruit trees for Illinois ✅ Proper planting techniques for healthy [...]