July 20: Children's Wonder Garden Club. Weekly gardening event for children and families. 9:30 -10:30 AM in the Howard Rutan Meeting Room. This program is made possible through a partnership with the University of Illinois Extension Office.

July 21: Teen Crafternoons. Tuesdays = your creative time. Hang out and make cool stuff. No sign-up, no stress. Just show up and create something awesome! This week: Watercolors - let your creativity flow with dreamy watercolor designs. While supplies last. 3:30 - 4:30 PM in the 2nd Floor Teen Space. Intended for ages 13 - 19.

July 21: Vermilion County Master Gardeners. Join Illinois Extension in the Native Garden for an inspiring tour of this beautiful native landscape. Participants will receive a garden map to use for notes and plant inspiration throughout the tour. 5:30 p.m. in the Howard Rutan Meeting Room. Please register to be notified of any weather cancellations at: go.illinois.edu/VCMGnativegarden

July 21: Wee Wigglers Story Time. Join us for action rhymes, stories, and songs for children ages 5 and under - Tuesdays at 10:00 AM in the Program Room.

July 22: Free Summer Movie. Join us for Free Wednesday Movies at the Library, hosted by our Children’s Department every Wednesday at 1:00 p.m. in June and July! Families can enjoy a kid-friendly movie together, with free snacks and a drink available while supplies last. It’s the perfect way to cool off and relax this summer! 1:00 PM in the Howard Rutan Meeting Room.

July 22: Teen Writing Club. We’ve got writing prompts and games to spark your imagination and snacks* to fuel your mind! *While supplies last. Come write, chill, and connect with other teen writers. No pressure, just good vibes, cool ideas, and a space to be creative. Wednesdays, 3:30 - 4:30 PM in the 2nd Floor Teen Space.

July 23: Garden and Grow. Join us for clay creations and veggie explorations. Kids will be able to create a garden veggie out of air-dry clay! 3:30 pm in the Program Room. Sign-up online! Ages 5-12.

July 25: Story Time. Have a great time listening, interacting to stories and making a fun craft! Saturdays at 11:00 AM in the Children's Department.