Monday Night Movies Extra! Extra! January spotlights movies with journalistic settings! NOTE TIME CHANGE—EARLIER FOR WINTER!
January 5, 4:00 pm Newsies (Walt Disney Pictures, 1992) PG
January 12, 4:00 pm His Girl Friday (Columbia Pictures Industries, Inc., 1940) TV-G
January 26, 4:00 pm Broadcast News (Twentieth Century Fox, 1987) R
Please call the Circulation Desk if you would like more information about a particular movie night: 815-875-1331, ext 200. All movies are free and open to all.
Preschool Storytime/Craft
Tuesday, January 6, 10:30 am Winter Animals with fork painting (bear or mammoth)
Tuesday, January 13, 10:30 am Welcoming Strangers with black and white collage
Tuesday, January 20, 10:30 am Socks with shapeboard matching game activity
Tuesday, January 27, 10:30 am Music with egg shakers
NOTE: Wedneday, December 31, 2025 and Thursday, January 1, 2026 – CLOSED FOR NEW YEAR’S HOLIDAY
GARDENING GROUP will NOT meet until March.
READ WITH A DOG will begin again on January 9 (no visit on January 2).
Tuesday, January 6 Take-n-Make Gratitude Galaxy Jar Kits available starting January 6, while supplies last.
Wednesday, January 7, 6 pm Chicks with Sticks (and Roosters Too!) (Knitting and Crochet Group) Experienced and novice knitters and crocheters are welcome to join in this social crafting time.
Wednesday, January 7, 5:30–7:30 pm Chess Club with Erik Czerwin. All ages and levels welcome.
Thursday, January 8, 1–2:30 pm Princeton Caregiver Support Group Altzheimer’s caregiver support group
Thursday, January 8, 3:30–5:30 pm Youth Dungeons & Dragons Junior high and high school. Meets on 2nd and 4th Thursdays. New players are welcome–check at the Youth Services desk for player sheets and more information.
Thursday, January 8, 6–7:30 pm Page Turners Book Club will discuss The Jackal’s Mistress by Chris Bohjalian. If you would like to order a copy, you may place a hold on PrairieCat, call (815-875-1331, ext 200), or stop into the library.
Friday, January 9, 11 am–2:30 pm Starved Rock Bald Eagle Trolley Tour Start your year off right with Bald Eagle Tours in scenic Starved Rock! For just $25 per person (normally $40), you can join us on a trolley tour where we can see bald eagles, beautiful lakes, and snow-covered hills.This event will be hosted at Starved Rock and start at the main lodge. Call or email to reserve your spot!
Friday, January 9, 3:30–4:30 pm Read with a Dog Meet therapy dog Cash and choose a story to read with him! In the Youth Services area. (All ages welcome)
Wednesday, January 14, 5:30 pm Music Jam Musicians of all levels are invited to attend, or just come to enjoy the performance!
Wednesday, January 14, 5:30–7:30 pm Chess Club with Erik Czerwin. All ages and levels welcome.
Friday, January 16, 3:30–4:30 pm Read with a Dog Meet therapy dog Cash and choose a story to read with him! In the Youth Services area. (All ages welcome)
Wednesday, January 21, 6:30–7:30 pm Blood Pressure & Glucose Checks In Home Care Connections will be sponsoring free Blood Pressure & Glucose Checks in the Café.
Thursday, January 22, 3:30–5:30 pm — Youth Dungeons & Dragons
Wednesday, December 21, 5:30–7:30 pm Chess Club with Erik Czerwin. All ages and levels welcome.
Friday, January 23, 3:30–4:30 pm Read with a Dog Meet therapy dog Cash and choose a story to read with him! In the Youth Services area.
Tuesday, January 27, 3:30–6:30 pm ImpactLife Blood Drive REGISTER ONLINE HERE Walk-ins are also welcome.
Wednesday, January 28, 5:30–7:30 pm Chess Club with Erik Czerwin. All ages and levels welcome.
Friday, January 30, 3:30–4:30 pm Read with a Dog Meet therapy dog Cash and choose a story to read with him! In the Youth Services area. (All ages welcome)