Library Programs

Join us for upcoming events and programs at Taylorville Public Library! All events are free and open to the public.

YOUTH AND ALL AGES PROGRAMS

PRESCHOOL LAB

THURSDAY NOVEMBER 7 @ 11 AM and

THURSDAY NOVEMBER 21 @ 11 AM

It’s toddler time in the children’s section for Preschool Lab, usually on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of every month. Have some fun with a cute craft, a snack and Miss Emily’s wonderful story time session.

HOMESCHOOL HANGOUT

MONDAY NOVEMBER 4 @ 11 AM and

MONDAY NOVEMBER 18 @ 11 AM

Join us in the community room twice a month to participate in a program aimed providing a gathering space, art and educational materials for homeschoolers of all ages and their parents/guardians/teachers. Miss Erin will have optional lessons/activities for different age groups and will participate or be available to help if needed. Snacks are provided. Call or email Miss Erin at programming@taylorvillelibrary.org

with questions or suggestions.

COMING SOON 2025: 3D PRINTER AND NEW MAKERSPACE

FREE EVENT AGES 3& UNDER

WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 20 @ 1 PM

Thanksgiving themed activity hosted by the Regional Office of Education #3

In the Community Room

Simple craft and snacks provided

FAMILY READING NIGHT

THURSDAY NOVEMBER 21 @ 5-7 PM

Celebrate Family Reading night with volunteer THS students and Miss Erin for story times, simple crafts and snacks. All Ages. In the TPL Children’s section. Sponsored by IL Secretary of State, IL State Library, IL Center for the Book in cooperation with iREAD, a program of the Illinois Library Association.

SPECIAL FAFSA EVENT

THURSDAY NOVEMBER 21 @ 5:30 PM

FINANCIAL AID PROCESS PRESENTATION

ALL AGES

With Alex Gudgel- ISAC Corps

(Illinois Student Assistance Commission)

Free presentation with information and help understanding and applying for financial aid for college. Open to students, parents

and any adults interested. Refreshments provided.

*FAFSA APPLICATION COMPLETION WORKSHOP

TO FOLLOW IN JANUARY 2025*

FAMILY & FRIEND GAME DAYS

FRIDAY NOVEMBER 22 @ 3 PM - 5 PM &

SATURDAY NOVEMBER 23 @ 1 PM - 3 PM

Let’s get together to celebrate International Games Month with people from around the world and The American Library Association. Gather in the Community Room with friends and family for board games, puzzles and snacks!

ADULT PROGRAMS

BOOK CLUB

TUESDAY NOVEMBER 26 @ 2-3 PM &

NEW evening session 5:30-6:30 PM

Astor: The Rise and Fall of an American Fortune

by Anderson Cooper Katherine Howe

A NPR Best Book of the Year. The number one New York Times bestselling authors of Vanderbilt return with another riveting history of a legendary American family, the Astors, and how they built and lavished their fortune. The story of the Astors is a quintessentially American story—of ambition, invention, destruction, and reinvention." Amazon

If you are interested in joining our Book Club, or if you simply want to read along, you may pick up a copy of the book and the discussion questions at the front circulation desk. Extra books are provided on a first come, first served basis.)

THERE IS NO BOOK CLUB FOR DECEMBER BUT WILL RETURN JANUARY 2025

PAINT NIGHT 15+ Small group

TUESDAY NOVEMBER 21 @ 5-7 PM

Ages 15 and up with limited tickets

in the Community Room.

Special Guest instructor Katarina will guide us in making a simple, seasonal, original work of art using watercolor pencils with water on watercolor paper. Supplies and refreshments provided. Limited free tickets available through EventBrite link to be posted on TPL Facebook and through this link below.

Contact Erin Crommett-Programming & Outreach Manager

for info- programming@taylorvillelibrary.org

EVENTBRITE LINK