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Adult Programs

Registration Opens: Saturday, November 15th at 7:00am

Chess Horizons

Tuesday, December 2, 2025

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. 


Handmade Journal - Butterfly Stitch

Wednesday, December 3, 2025

5:30pm - 7:30pm

This program teaches participants how to create a personalized handmade journal by binding pages together with the decorative butterfly stitch.  Register here.

Winter Wonderland Terrarium Kit

Friday, December 12, 2025 

Kit Pick-Up

Add some warm and cozy vibes to your winter decor with this Winter Wonderland Terrarium kit! No registration required. First come, first served. While supplies last!

Wriggle into Vermicomposting

Wednesday, December 17, 2025

1:00pm - 2:00pm

Turn those kitchen scraps into nutrient rich gold for your houseplants and garden! Join Illinois extension educator Bruce Black for a fun and informative demonstration.  Register here.

Merry Makers: Crafts, Wraps, & Flicks

Thursday, December 18, 2025

11:00am - 7:00pm

Get into the holiday spirit at the Byron Public Library! Make your own festive holiday card and ornament, wrap up your gifts in style, and relax with classic holiday movies at our cocoa bar. All supplies and materials are provided - just bring your holiday spirit and gifts you need to wrap. No registration required!

Library Closed - Thanksgiving

November 26th, 27th, & 28th

Closing @ 5:00pm, Closed, & Closed

The library will be closing at 5:00pm on Wednesday, November 26th and will remain closed on Thursday, November 27th and Friday, November 28th in observation of Thanksgiving. We want to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving and wonderful holiday season.



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, December 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!  Dec. 5th / Dec. 19th 

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Wednesday Night Readers

3rd Wednesday / Every Month

6:30pm - 7:30pm

This month's book is 'The Happiest Man on Earth' by Eddie Jaku. 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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