Children's Events

It’s our annual Gingerbread House extravaganza! We provide the gingerbread houses and the candy; you provide the creativity. Reserve a one-hour time slot between 2:00 and 7:00 PM. Cost is $5 per house and must be paid in person in the Children’s Department. For more information, call 309-343-6118.

Take your photo with Santa! Let the Teen Advisory Board warm your heart with their cheer station. Craft holiday cards for our friends in assisted living facilities. Linger in our library where loads of holiday books, films, and more are available for checkout with your library card!

Independent readers in grades 4-6 are invited to join our Children’s Librarians for this monthly club. Enjoy talking about novels with other readers your age, playing games, and more. Kids’ book club meets on the third Thursday of each month from September through April.

At our December meeting, we’ll be talking about Spy School: the Graphic Novel by Stuart Gibbs. Limited free copies are available in the Children’s Department while supplies last. Registration is required; please call 309-343-6118 or stop by the Children’s Room to sign up.

Join us for a nostalgic trip to the movies! We’ll show a favorite family film from decades past each morning, accompanied by a craft. Free and open to all ages.

Join us for a nostalgic trip to the movies! We’ll show a favorite family film from decades past each morning, accompanied by a craft. Free and open to all ages.

Join us for a nostalgic trip to the movies! We’ll show a favorite family film from decades past each morning, accompanied by a craft. Free and open to all ages.

JANUARY’S SELECTION: The Bad Batch Season 2

Stream the first episode of The Bad Batch season 2 at home on Disney+ on Wednesday, January 4, and then join a discussion in the Facebook GPL Online Discussion group on Thursday, January 5.

You will need to join the group to participate. Questions will be posted starting at 7:00 pm. Refresh your screen regularly to see new questions.

Note: this event was rescheduled from September 2022 because Disney rescheduled the Bad Batch season 2 release date.

Join us for a nostalgic trip to the movies! We’ll show a favorite family film from decades past each morning, accompanied by a craft. Free and open to all ages.

Join certified yoga instructor Alyssa Pacheco for an hour of movement and fun. Each adult/child pair will enjoy 30 minutes of stretching together followed by 30 minutes of post-practice crafts and activities. This program is suggested for children aged 5 and up, and all levels of yoga experience are welcome! Mats are encouraged but not required. Free and registration is requested in the Children’s Room.

Stories, songs, and movement for kids 18-36 months old. Storytimes last approximately 25 minutes and are followed by age-appropriate art or playtime.

Did you know that hearing stories and songs in two languages can give your brain a boost? Let’s read, sing, and play together in English and Spanish. Geared toward kids aged 5 and under with an adult.