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Adult Programs

Registration Opens: Monday, December 15th at 7:00am

Chess Horizons

Tuesday, January 6, 2026

5:30pm - 7:00pm

Come play chess with enthusiasts of all skill levels.  An experienced chess player is available to coach your gameplay upon request. Register here.



Sewing - Bowl Cozy

January 7 / January 23

5:30pm - 7:00pm / 10:00am - 11:30am

Join us for a fun, hands-on sewing workshop where you'll learn how to make a cozy fabric holder for your favorite bowl. Same program offered both days, register for one day only.

January 7th / January 23rd 

RRVBC Winter Blood Drive

Thursday, January 8, 2026

1:00pm - 6:00pm

Join the Byron Public Library as we host a community blood drive in partnership with Rock River Valley Blood Center. If you'd like to sign-up to donate please call us directly and ask to speak with Kim.

Birch Tree Painting Kit 

Friday, January 9, 2026

Kit Pick-Up

Create a beautiful, one-of-a-kind art piece to cherish for years to come! This is a great project for beginners and experts alike! No registration required. First come, first served. While supplies last!

Shaker Cards

January 12th / January 13th

12:30pm - 2:30pm / 5:30pm - 7:30pm

In this program, you will learn how to make three different kinds of shaker cards: a window shaker, a traditional foam shaker, and an envelope shaker.

January 12th / January 13th 


Grow Your Own Microgreens

January 13th / January 22nd

1:00pm - 2:00pm / 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Join Ogle County Health Department Grant Coordinator Joyce Lewis, for a hands-on growing microgreens program. Same program offered both days, register for one day only.

January 13th / January 22nd 

Wheel of Fortune

Friday, January 30, 2026

10:00am - 11:00am

Come spin the wheel for some morning fun at the library as we play the Byron Library's rendition of the game Wheel of Fortune. Coffee will be on! Register here.




Library Closing - New Years

December 31st & January 1st 

Closing @ 5:00pm & Closed

The library will be closing at 5:00pm on Wednesday, December 31st and will remain closed on Thursday, January 1st in observation of New Years. We want to wish everyone a Happy New Year and we look forward to another wonderful year with you all. 

Adult Cancellation Policy

"If you miss two reserved programs in a row without providing 24 hours notice or for a non-emergency, you will be unable to reserve a spot in a program the following month. If you have already reserved a spot for the following month, the staff has the right to cancel that reservation."

Repeating Monthly Programs

Friday Trivia

Friday, January 2nd & 16th

10:00am - 11:30am

From movies to books to useless information, that's what trivia is all about. Here is your chance to show what you know!  Jan. 2nd / Jan. 16th 

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Wednesday Night Readers

3rd Wednesday / Every Month

6:30pm - 7:30pm

This month's book is 'All the Colors of the Dark' by Chris Whitaker. Copies of the book will be available for check out at the library. Register here.

Questions? Contact: Cathy Rakowski, Adult Services Coordinator

cathyr@byronlibrary.org or (815) 234-5107

Byron Public Library District
100 S. Washington St.
Byron, Illinois 61010
(815) 234-5107

byronlibrary.org