September grab ‘n go craft for adults
Fall macrame keychain kit
Available, while supplies last, on the lower level
September grab ‘n go craft for kids
Mini art gallery
Take home either a mini canvas (with paint) or some air-dry clay to create a special art project. If you’d like to display it at the Art Show from Oct. 8-15 just bring it to Youth Services before Oct. 8. Available, while supplies last, in the second-floor children’s room.
Preschool story time in-house
Every Thursday at 11:15 a.m. in the Children’s Room
Family Book Club
Pick up books starting Sept. 1. The group will meet on Oct. 6. and will be reading and discussing “Because of Winn-Dixie” by Kate DiCamillo.
Tuesday, Sept. 1
“Oh My Gosh, Murder.” 1980’s murder mystery
6:15 p.m., main floor. The mystery (and refreshments) begins after hours.
This hilarious retro interactive mystery is packed with pop stars, movie icons, outrageous fashion, suspicious secrets and a super gnarly murder during an exclusive album-release party.
Call or email today to claim a bodacious role to play, or just come watch the mystery unfold, join the fun, and solve a murder.
Wednesday, Sept. 2
Adult Tabletop Club
10 a.m., Community Room
Looking for a fun, low-pressure way to meet new people and play great games? Join the library’s new Adult Board Game Club at the library. Whether you’re a seasoned strategist or brand new to board games, this casual, social meetup is all about having fun and trying something new.
This program is intended for adults of all ages. Come solo or bring a friend — games and good company will be waiting.
Saturday, Sept. 5
Library closed
Friends of the Library Hog Days book sale from 7-11 a.m., Johnson Appliance parking lot
Monday, Sept. 7
Library closed for Labor Day
Tuesday, Sept. 8
Recipe Round-Up
Community Room, noon-2 p.m.
Bring a dish to pass and a copy of the recipe to share. Each month has a different theme. The Round-Up meets from May-December. September’s theme: Pasta
Tuesday, Sept. 8
Creativity at the Carnegie, Community Room, 4-6 p.m.
Calling all crafters. Bring your current work-in-progress and visit with us while we create. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
Sept. 9-11 and Sept. 12
Design your own shrinky dink backpack tag
Youth Services Department, 2-6 p.m.
Let your creativity shine. Kids will design their own colorful backpack tag using Shrinky Dink plastic. They’ll draw, color, and personalize their design before watching it shrink into a fun, durable tag they can proudly attach to their backpack. A creative hands-on activity perfect for elementary-aged artists.
Monday, Sept. 14
Cosmovision of the Andean Civilization, 2 p.m., Community Room
Join us for a free one-hour lecture and Q&A to explore the ancient Andean cosmovision.
Long before the rise of the Inca Empire, early Peruvians attuned themselves to the natural world around them. Join historian Oscar Oviedo Velasco as he journeys into the myths and cosmologies of ancient Andean culture, offering insights into how Indigenous Peruvians once interpreted the universe. Gain a new perspective on how Andean societies engaged with their world before the Spanish conquest altered their way of life.
Monday, Sept. 14
Kewanee Public Library District Board of Trustees Meeting
Community Room, 4 p.m. Meetings are open to the public.
Monday, Sept. 14
Friends of the Kewanee Public Library District Board of Trustees Meeting
Community Room, 5 p.m. Meetings are open to the public.
Tuesday, Sept. 15
Help for Job Seekers
Join us on the second floor of the library, in the Community Room for a job search workshop with IDES and American Job Center. This month’s workshop will focus on job searching for the older adult.
Friday, Sept. 18
Intro to Tinkercad
Community Room, 3:30 p.m.
Learn how to use this free online 3D modeling program. Use what you’ve learned to create a simple, but fun project. Registration is required.
Friday, Sept. 18
Video Game Afternoon
Lower Level, 4-6 p.m. Stop by the lower level to play console games. We will have one console set up, rotating through Xbox Series X, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch 2
Junior high and high school ages welcome.
Monday, Sept. 21
Page Turners Book Club
Community Room, 2 and 6 p.m.
The Page Turners Book Club meets on the third Monday of each month at 2pm and 6pm in the Community Room at KPLD. Adults of all ages are welcome. September’s book will be “How to Read a Book” by Monica Wood
Tuesday, Sept. 22
Honey and Health
Community Room, 2 p.m.
September is National Honey Month. Honey is a true superfood with unique characteristics and nutritional value. There are over 300 varieties of honey, each with unique flavor, color, and aroma profiles. The popularity of honey has continued to grow over the past decade due, in part, to its nutritional and therapeutic uses.
Illinois Extension Food and Nutrition Educator Kristin Bogdonas will show you how to maximize honey in the kitchen and enjoy taste tests of common and rare varieties.
September 23 and 24
Cupcake Liner Sunflowers
2-6 p.m., Youth Services
In-House Craft for Littles
Little artists will turn a simple cupcake liner into a cheerful sunflower. Children will decorate, glue, and create their own bright flower while practicing creativity and fine-motor skills. A fun, easy craft perfect for preschoolers.
Friday, Sept. 25
Library closed for staff enrichment day
Sept. 26, 2-6 p.m.
Cupcake Liner Sunflowers
Youth Services
In-house craft for littles
Little artists will turn a simple cupcake liner into a cheerful sunflower. Children will decorate, glue, and create their own bright flower while practicing creativity and fine-motor skills. A fun, easy craft perfect for preschoolers.
Saturday, Sept. 26
Dungeons & Dragons Club
Lower Level, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Stop by the lower level in the Young Adult Room to play console games. We will have one console set up, rotating through Xbox Series X, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch 2. Junior High and High School ages welcome.
Monday, Sept. 28
Henry County Genealogical Society meeting, 1:30 p.m., Community Room
The Henry County Genealogical Society meets on the fourth Monday of each month at 1:30 p.m. Meetings are open to the public. September’s topic TBD.
Tuesday, Sept. 29
Property Taxes & You
10 a.m., Community Room
Do you have questions about your property tax? Are you curious about property tax exemptions? Join Henry County Treasurer Kelly Vincent and Henry County Chief Assessor Tracey Vinavich and get all of your questions answered.
Wednesday, Sept. 30
Curious Minds Book Club
Community Room, 6 p.m.
We will meet the last Wednesday of every month at 6 p.m., pick up your copy today on the lower level. In September we will discuss “Revenge of the Tipping Point” by Malcolm Gladwell
