Byron Public Library District Programs

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Youngsters at the Byron Public Library explored being a clown during a recent program.

Tween/Teen Scene
1:30 to 2:30 p.m.
Ages: 10-14 years
Each class requires a separate registration. Please visit Byron.evanced.info/signup or call 815-234-5107 to register.
Pizza Mania: Tuesday, July 16
Llama Mixed Media Art: Tuesday, July 23
Bilingual Kids
Session 2-Tuesdays: July 9-23
10 to 10:45 a.m.
Ages: Entering 1st and 2nd grade.
Bienvenidos! Listen to bilingual stories, play hands-on games, and learn the basics of Spanish. Session 1 participation is not required to attend session 2. Please visit Byron.evanced.info/signup or call 815-234-5107 to register.
ScribbleMonster Music Show
Monday, July 15
10 to 10:45 a.m.
Ages: All Ages
Jump and jam at a creative play music concert presented by ScribbleMonster! Please visit Byron.evanced.info/signup or call 815-234-5107 to register.
Cut Your Cable Cord
Monday, July 15
6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Michael Gershbein of Very Smart People will help you navigate the complex world of streaming video services and devices and show you how to cut the cable cord, or at least lower your monthly cable bill. Netflix, Hulu, Roku, Apple TV, Smart TVs, and more – discover which combination is right for you! A Roku is now available for checkout at the Byron Library. Please visit Byron.evanced.info/signup or call 815-234-5107 to register.
Matilda Mania
Monday, July 22
1 to 2 p.m.
Ages: 4 and up
It’s Matilda Mania at the Byron Public Library! Join the cast and crew from the Byron Civic Theatre’s production of “Matilda: the Musical” for games and activities! Come in any time between 1 and 2 p.m.! Drop ins are welcome but please register, if possible, so that adequate supplies are on hand. Register by visiting Byron.evanced.info/signup or calling 815-234-5107.
Rockford Original Women’s Ambulance Safety Patrol (W.A.S.P.) Discovered
Wednesday, July 24
1 to 2 p.m.
Veteran’s Memorial Hall and Museum Volunteer Mary Rose Fillip will present information researched from a scrapbook unearthed in the VMH archives to discover a Rockford “first.” On April 3, 1940, the women of Rockford founded W.A.S.P.; the first women’s ambulance program in the country. Within months, this effort swept nationwide! Please visit Byron.evanced.info/signup or call 815-234-5107 to register.
Mussels, Moonshine and Music
Monday, July 29
11 a.m. to Noon
This presentation and performance by Dennis Stroughmatt features Mississippi Valley migrant life in the early twentieth century. Learn about the often-unknown migrant work of the river-based mussel shellers, moonshiners, and musicians that worked across Illinois via artifacts, photos, oral histories and fiddle music. Please visit Byron.evanced.info/signup or call 815-234-5107 to register.
Scrapbooking Event/Craft Supply Swap
Saturday, Aug. 3
10 a..m. to 4 p.m.
Drop in or spend the entire day with Melanie working on your scrapbook project. Tables will be first-come, first-served. There will be special tools available such as the Cricut Expressions with cartridges, Cricut Air, and Big Shot with Folders. Also, there will be a swap table for all types of crafts; leave something you don’t need and pick up an item you could use. No registration required!
Enchanted Unicorn Forest – New Class Added!
Wednesday, Aug. 7
1:30 to 2:30 p.m.
Ages: 3-9 years (ages 3-5 with caregiver)
Create a magical indoor unicorn forest. Use glitter, twigs, feathers, paint, rocks, moss and a variety of crafting materials to complete your unicorn forest in a terracotta planter plate. Space is limited, so please visit Byron.evanced.info/signup or call 815-234-5107 to register.
Illinois I-Cash: Discover What’s Yours Today!
Thursday, Aug. 8
4 to 7 p.m.
Discover what money is waiting for you! Bonnie Jefferson from the Illinois Treasurer’s office will be available to meet with you and search for money owed to you by connecting you through the Illinois I-Cash program. Appointments available; drop-ins welcome based on availability. Visit Byron.evanced.info/signup or call 815-234-5107 to set up an appointment.
Crafting with Cathy: Glass Vases
Thursday, Aug. 8
6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Come decorate glass bottles for your summer flower décor. We will start out with a basic white and you can pick out your own accent colors. All supplies will be provided. Please visit Byron.evanced.info/signup or call 815-234-5107 to register.
Escape Room: Escape from the Pharoah’s Tomb
Friday, Aug. 9
9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Ages: 8 years and up
You are an archaeologist, and you have just uncovered a bone in an ancient Egyptian pharaoh’s tomb. As you lift the bone carefully from the dirt floor, the chamber door closes. You have 45 minutes to solve the clues and find the key to escape the tomb. Grab some friends or family members (ideal group size is 3-5 people) and register for a 45-minute time slot. There are only a couple spots left! Visit Byron.evanced.info/signup or call 815-234-5107 to register.
Please register for all programs by visiting byron.evanced.info/signup or by calling 815-234-5107.