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Adult Programs

Registration Opens: Friday, May 15th at 7:00am

Beginner Sewing Machine Class

Wednesday, June 3, 2026

5:30pm - 7:30pm

Learn how to thread a sewing machine, wind a bobbin and practice sewing. This class utilizes the sewing machines in the Creative Studio at the Byron Public Library, so there is no need to bring your own machine.  Register here.


Spice Club

Saturday, June 6, 2026

Kit Pick-Up

Patrons can pick-up a free take and make spice kit. Each kit will highlight a new spice, herb or blend. Kits will include information on the featured spice, a couple of recipes and a small packet of the spice. June's spice is SMOKED PAPRIKA.

Beautiful Backgrounds Card Workshop

Tuesday, June 9, 2026

5:30pm - 7:30pm

In this workshop style card program, you will rotate to different stations to experiment with pan pastels, re-inkers with ink blending solution, and the baby wipe stamping technique.  Register here. 

Scented Candle Workshop

Thursday, June 18, 2026

6:00pm - 7:00pm

Join us for a hands-on candle making class where you'll craft a custom coconut soy wax candle from start to finish. Choose your favorite vessel, then set your wick and explore a curated selection of candle safe fragrances.  Register here.

Patriotic Bandana Banner Kit 

Friday, June 19, 2026

Kit Pick-Up

Celebrate summer with this Patriotic Bandana Banner DIY on the Fly Kit. No registration required. First come, first served. Limit 1 kit per person. No holds. While supplies last!

Summer Reading Challenge

Plant A Seed, Read!

May 26 - July 26

Our Summer Challenge begins May 26th & runs through July 26th. Read books to earn entries into a prize drawing. Register on the Beanstack App or at byron.beanstack.org, begining May 26th.

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, June 5th & 19th

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!  June 5th / June 19th 

Wednesday Night Readers

3rd Wednesday / Every Month

6:30pm - 7:30pm

This month's book is 'A Thousand Splendid Suns' by Khaled Hosseini. 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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