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Adult Programs

Registration Opens: Wednesday, April 15th at 7:00am

Comics Giveaway Day

Saturday, May 2, 2026

9:00am - 12:00pm

Stop by the library anytime between 9:00am-noon and pick up your free comic books! We have comics for ALL ages. Come early to guarantee the best selection. It will be in the downstairs lobby by the fireplace. No registration is needed-just show up!

Fancy Fold Cards

May 4 / May 5

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

You'll get to make 3 fancy fold cars while trying out a few new techniques. We will work with foil transfer sheets, alcohol markers and wax seals to add some special touches to each card. Same program offered both days, please only register for one.  May 4th / May 5th

The Story of Maxwell Street

Tuesday, May 5, 2026

2:00pm - 3:30pm

Join Crossroads Blues Society as they present the movie Cheat You Fair: The Story of Maxwell Street. This documentary details the history of Chicago's Maxwell Street community, including the rise and fall of the Maxwell Street Market.  Register here. 

Patriotic Mini Table Topper 

May 6 / May 8

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

Get ready to celebrate America's 250th Birthday by creating this patriotic mini table topper. Once you learn how simple this project is, you'll want to create it for different holidays and celebrations. Same program offered both days, please only register for one. May 6th / May 8th

Summer Beach Loom Wreath

Monday, May 11, 2026

6:00pm - 7:30pm

Create a bright and breezy summer beach loom wreath using simple weaving techniques and coastal‑inspired accents. It’s an easy, creative way to bring a touch of the shoreline into your home.  Register here.

Mini Terra Cotta Pot Bee Bath

Friday, May 22, 2026

Kit Pick-Up 

Support local pollinators with this DIY Bee Bath Kit! Perfect for gardens, this kit helps bees safely collect water to keep their hives cool! No registration required. First come, first served. Limit 1 kit per person. No holds. While supplies last!  

Wheel of Fortune

Friday, May 29, 2026

10:00am - 11:00am

It's time to spin the wheel! Join Beth for another enjoyable morning playing Wheel of Fortune. The coffee will be on! 

Register here.

Library Closed - Memorial Day

Monday, May 25, 2026

Library Closed

The library will be closed on Monday, May 25, 2026 in observance of Memorial Day. We will reopen on Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 9:00am. 

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, May 1st & 15th 

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!  May 1st / May 15th 

Māori Islander Man Using Tablet

Wednesday Night Readers

3rd Wednesday / Every Month

6:30pm - 7:30pm

This month's book is 'The Frozen River' by Ariel Lawhon. 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

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