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Adult Programs

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

Vinyl Layering Craft Demonstration

Monday, September 29th or October 6th

6:00pm - 7:30pm

After watching a vinyl demonstration, you will use the same technique to create your own spooky mummy cutting board.  September 29th / October 6th 

Beginner Sewing Machine Class

Wednesday, October 1, 2025

5:30pm - 7:30pm

Learn how to thread a sewing machine, wind a bobbin and practice sewing. This class utilizes the sewing machines at the Byron Public Library.  Register here.

A Salem Witch Faces Her Fate

Thursday, October 2, 2025 

6:00pm - 7:30pm

Come enjoy an evening with historian Michelle Gibbons. She will embody the voice of one of the countless women accused of witchcraft during the Salem Witch Trials.   Register here.

Chess Horizons 

Tuesday, October 7th & 21st

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.  October 7th / October 21st 


Full Moon Floral Shadow Box Kit

Friday, October 10, 2025

Kit Pick-Up

Let's celebrate all things spooky with this DIY on the Fly Kit! These kits will be available on a first come, first serve basis on Friday, October 10th at 9:00am.

Alcohol Ink Cards

October 13th / October 14th 

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

You will get to experiment with different ways to blend vibrant alcohol inks to create some stunning backgrounds for your cards. October 13th / October 14th 

Ogle County Dixie 6

Tuesday, October 14, 2025

2:00pm - 3:00pm

Join us for a special afternoon of music and community at the library! We're excited to welcome back a talented local band known for their Dixieland music. Register here.

Newspapers.com

Free with your library card!


The library has added Newspapers.com into the genealogy resources that we offer. This is a free service that the library is now offering and all you need to access it is your library card. Link.

Repeating Monthly Programs

Friday Trivia

Friday, October 3rd & 17th

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!  Oct. 3rd / Oct. 17th 

Māori Islander Man Using Tablet

Wednesday Night Readers

3rd Wednesday / Every Month

6:30pm - 7:30pm

This month's book is 'The Cemetery of Untold Stories' by Julia Alvarez. Copies of the book will be available for check out at the library. Register here.

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

byronlibrary.org