Monday Night Movies
June 1, 4 pm Darkest Hour (Focus Features, 2017) PG-13
June 8, 4 pm A Beautiful Mind (Universal Pictures, 2001) PG-13
June 15, 4 pm Frida (Miramax Films, 2002) R
June 22, 4 pm Milk (Focus Features, 2008) R
June 29, 4 pm I, Tonya (NEON Rated, 2018) 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, June 2, 10:30 am Big & Small with paper bead craft
Tuesday, June 9, 10:30 am Music with tambourine craft
Tuesday, June 16, 10:30 am Underground with craft TBD
Tuesday, June 23, 10:30 am Dirt with craft TBD
Tuesday, June 30, 10:30 am Fourth of July with Straw fireworks painting
Tuesday, June 2 Take-n-Make: Patriotic Bells Kits available starting June 2, while supplies last.
Wednesday, June 3, 5:30–7:30 pm Chess Club All ages and levels welcome.
Wednesday, June 3, 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.
Friday, June 5, 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)
Thursday, June 4, 5:30 pm PPL Gardening Group: Fossils of the Illinois Valley This engaging session will introduce participants to the remarkable fossils found throughout the region, with a special focus on the world-famous Mazon Creek fossil beds. Attendees will learn how these fossils formed, what they reveal about ancient ecosystems, and why the Illinois Valley remains a significant site for paleontological discovery. Come gather with other gardeners whether you are new to gardening or a master.
Wednesday, June 10, 5:30 pm Music Jam Musicians of all levels are invited to attend, or just come to enjoy the performance!
Wednesday, June 10, 5:30–7:30 pm Chess Club All ages and levels welcome.
Thursday, June 11, 1–2:30 pm Princeton Caregiver Support Group Altzheimer’s caregiver support group
Friday, June 12, 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)
Thursday, June 11, 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, June 11, 6–7:30 pm Page Turners Book Club will discuss Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer, 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, June 12, 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.
JUNE 15 – First Day of Summer Reading!
Tuesday, June 16, 6 pm PPL’s Historical Trivia Night We will have questions that cover the gambit from ancient civilizations to movies and music. Get a group of up to 5 of your cleverest friends and family members and see if you can come out on top. Contact the library to register.
Wednesday, June 17 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, June 18, 10:30 –11:30 am Summer Reading: Crafty Activities for Elementary and Junior High: Seed Mosaics Discover the ancient art of mosaics using seeds instead of glass or stone tiles.
Friday, June 19 LIBRARY CLOSED FOR JUNETEENTH HOLIDAY
Wednesday, June 24, 5:30–7:30 pm Chess Club All ages and levels welcome.
Thursday, June 25, 10:30 –11:30 am Summer Reading: Crafty Activities for Elementary and Junior High: Rock Painting Be it a friendship rock, a good luck stone, or just a friend to add to your garden, painting rocks is a perennial favorite summertime activity.
Thursday, June 25, 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.
Friday, June 26, 2-3 pm Princeton Summer Youth Band Performance Enjoy the musical efforts of our local young musicians under the direction of Steven and Megan Olson in the main circulation area—a summer reading tradition at PPL!
Friday, June 26, 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)
Tuesday, June 30, 3:30–6:30 pm ImpactLife Blood Drive REGISTER ONLINE HERE Walk-ins are also welcome.