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NPL Code Club

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
In-Person
Age Group:
Kids, Teens

Join our coding club and learn the skills to create websites, games, apps and more! We will use Fiero Code to build computer programming skills through a series of tutorials and projects.

Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Dungeons and Dragons Club

Monday, March 9, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Community Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
In-Person
Age Group:
Teens

Whether you’ve played Dungeons and Dragons before or not, you are welcome to join us in our ongoing campaign as we fight evil and explore fantasy realms. This event is for teens.

Registration is required and space is limited.

Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Tween/Teen Crafternoon

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Atrium at Main Branch
Age Group:
Kids, Teens

Come craft with us! We’ll provide the supplies, you provide the creativity. For ages 10-14.

March’s project: Painted wood slice keychains or charms

April’s project: Decorated mini flower pots

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Advisory Council

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
First Floor at Main Branch
Program Type:
In-Person
Age Group:
Teens

Join us in the teen area on the first floor for snacks, games, and a chance to share ideas for teen events and services at the library! 

Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

NPL Code Club

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
In-Person
Age Group:
Kids, Teens

Join our coding club and learn the skills to create websites, games, apps and more! We will use Fiero Code to build computer programming skills through a series of tutorials and projects.

Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Writers' Workshop

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
First Floor at Main Branch
Program Type:
In-Person
Age Group:
Teens

Join us in the new teen space on the first floor for writing exercises and games, prompts to help you get started or continue your writing, and a chance to share your work and provide feedback to others.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Dungeons and Dragons Club

Monday, March 23, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Community Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
In-Person
Age Group:
Teens

Whether you’ve played Dungeons and Dragons before or not, you are welcome to join us in our ongoing campaign as we fight evil and explore fantasy realms. This event is for teens.

Registration is required and space is limited.

Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Teens" group

Bad Art Night

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Community Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
In-Person
Age Group:
Teens

If you love crafting and creating, but think you’re no good at art, this is the art show for you.

Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Explore Art with ISU Art Education

Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Community Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
In-Person
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Explore art techniques with the help of Illinois State University Art Education students!

Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Design & Print

Sunday, March 29, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Tinker Studio at Main Branch
Program Type:
In-Person
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Calling all makers! Come learn how to create 3D models using the easy-to-use 3D design app TinkerCad. Each session you will be issued a challenge to use TinkerCad to create a 3D design. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

NPL Code Club

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
In-Person
Age Group:
Kids, Teens

Join our coding club and learn the skills to create websites, games, apps and more! We will use Fiero Code to build computer programming skills through a series of tutorials and projects.

Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Explore Art with ISU Art Education

Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Community Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
In-Person
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Explore art techniques with the help of Illinois State University Art Education students!

Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Tween/Teen Crafternoon

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Atrium at Main Branch
Age Group:
Kids, Teens

Come craft with us! We’ll provide the supplies, you provide the creativity. For ages 10-14.

March’s project: Painted wood slice keychains or charms

April’s project: Decorated mini flower pots

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Dungeons and Dragons Club

Monday, April 13, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Community Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
In-Person
Age Group:
Teens

Whether you’ve played Dungeons and Dragons before or not, you are welcome to join us in our ongoing campaign as we fight evil and explore fantasy realms. This event is for teens.

Registration is required and space is limited.

Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

NPL Code Club

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room West at Main Branch
Program Type:
In-Person
Age Group:
Kids, Teens

Join our coding club and learn the skills to create websites, games, apps and more! We will use Fiero Code to build computer programming skills through a series of tutorials and projects.

Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Writers' Workshop

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
First Floor at Main Branch
Program Type:
In-Person
Age Group:
Teens

Join us in the new teen space on the first floor for writing exercises and games, prompts to help you get started or continue your writing, and a chance to share your work and provide feedback to others.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Design & Print

Sunday, April 19, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Tinker Studio at Main Branch
Program Type:
In-Person
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Calling all makers! Come learn how to create 3D models using the easy-to-use 3D design app TinkerCad. Each session you will be issued a challenge to use TinkerCad to create a 3D design. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Advisory Council

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
First Floor at Main Branch
Program Type:
In-Person
Age Group:
Teens

Join us in the teen area on the first floor for snacks, games, and a chance to share ideas for teen events and services at the library! 

Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Poetry Slam/Open Mic Night

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
First Floor at Main Branch
Program Type:
In-Person
Age Group:
Teens

Celebrate National Poetry Month with a poetry slam! Join us in the teen space on the first floor to share your original work or a favorite poem, listen to others read and perform, and enjoy several other poetry-related activities.

Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Dungeons and Dragons Club

Monday, April 27, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Community Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
In-Person
Age Group:
Teens

Whether you’ve played Dungeons and Dragons before or not, you are welcome to join us in our ongoing campaign as we fight evil and explore fantasy realms. This event is for teens.

Registration is required and space is limited.

Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

NPL Code Club

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
In-Person
Age Group:
Kids, Teens

Join our coding club and learn the skills to create websites, games, apps and more! We will use Fiero Code to build computer programming skills through a series of tutorials and projects.

Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group

Kid Market

Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
In-Person
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults, Everyone

Join us for Kid Market, a vibrant marketplace run by kids for the community! Each booth is creatively designed and operated by young vendors, offering a delightful array of handmade crafts, artwork, toys, and other delights for sale.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Dungeons and DIY

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Community Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
In-Person
Age Group:
Teens

Add a little flair to your D&D games with these homemade projects, including travel character kits, dungeon master screens, dice towers, spell book journals, magical trinkets, and more!

Registration is required and space is limited.

Open
Registration Required