Program Registration
WINTER 25/26 PROGRAMS!
Several of our Winter programs require registration. To register, simply click the links below.
All Ages Programming
Chess Knights
First Wednesday of the month at 6:00PM
- Wednesday, December 3rd
- Wednesday, January 7th
- Wednesday, Febuary 4th
Ida Public Library Meeting Room on the Lower Level
Open middle school to adult
Do you find yourself dreaming of chess Knight and Day? Are you the second coming of Bobby Fisher? Bored of playing against the computer? Then drop in to Chess Knights, a fun, social meet up to sharpen your skills. We will have a limited number of chess boards to use, but feel free to bring a favorite board and pieces.
Christmas Loteria
Ven jugar la lotería, un conocido juego de cartas tradicional mexicano, se parece al bingo en cierto modo. Es un juego de ritmo rápido: el locutor saca rápidamente una tarjeta y grita el nombre de una imagen.Va ser tematico Navideño. Este juego va ser en Español.
Family Feud
Ida Public Library Meeting Room on the Lower Level
It’s time to play…FAMILY FEUD! Guess the most common answer to not so common questions. The more popular your answers are, the more points you will earn for your team. Who decides what a popular answer is? The wonderful staff here at Ida have graciously answered a survey of questions just for you! Sign up now!
*Registration is Required! Space is Limited!
Family Trivia-Holiday Movies
Monday, December1st at 6:00PM
Finally! All those years of holiday movie marathons are paying off! Sign up for our Holiday Movie Trivia Night and show off your festive faculties. Everything from Home Alone, to The Grinch, to Frozen is fair game. Don’t miss your chance to prove your movie know-how.
Ida Public Library Meeting Room on the Lower Level
*Registration is Required! Space is Limited!
*This Program is FREE!
Holiday Spanish Movie
Tuesday, Dec 16 at 6 pm
Ven disfrutar una película navideña! Estaremos viendo la película The Grinch en español.
Come watch a Christmas movie! We will be watching The Grinch in Spanish.
*Registration is Required! Space is Limited!
*This Program is FREE!
Winter Wonderland Bingo
Tuesday, December 30th at 1:00PM
Tuesday, December 30th at 5:30PM
Ida Public Library Meeting Room on the Lower Level
Warm up with Winter Wonderland BINGO! This BINGO game will contain winter related images instead of numbers, making it fun and accessible for all ages.
Youth Programming
Builder’s Club
2nd Wednesday of the Month at 3:30PM
- Wednesday, December 10th- Build a Snowman
- Wednesday, January 14th- Build the Tallest Tower
- Wednesday, February 11th- Only Use One Color
Ida Public Library Meeting Room on the Lower Level
Join Ida’s Builder’s Club where you can show off your creativity by building with LEGOs! We will have different challenges, themes, and contests along the way in this once a month Builders Club!
Each child must be registered separately.
Club Next
4th Tuesday of the Month at 3:30PM
- Tuesday, December 23rd- Winter Wonderland
- Tuesday, January 27th- Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
- Tuesday, February 24th- Sports
Ida Public Library Meeting Room on the Lower Level
Join us for Club Next! Each month will be a different theme where we will have different games, crafting materials, Chromebooks, Nintendo Switch Games, and activities for you to do while you hang out at the library. This program is designated for youth (2nd-5th grade).
Each child needs to be registered separately.
Create and Chill Take Home Kits
Teens (Ages 14-16)
December 15- Air Dry Clay Ornament
January 15- Paint Your Own Bookmark
February 12- DIY Paper Lanterns
Attention all teens! We have a crafty kit just for you! Each kit includes all the materials and easy-to-follow instructions needed for a unique DIY craft project.
Kits are available for pick up at the lower level circulation desk about 15th of the month and must be picked up before the last day of the month.
Registration Required. One registration form per person.
Free Build Fridays
- Friday, January 2nd at 11:00AM
- Friday, February 13th at 11:00AM
Join us for Free Build Friday on the lower level of the library. Come free build with LEGO bricks with us!
Ida Public Library Meeting Room on the Lower Level
Each child must be registered separately.
New Year’s Times Square Dance for Babies and Toddlers
Wednesday, December 31st at 10:30am
Ida Public Library Meeting Room on the Lower Level
Get ready for the new year with this fun party for your little ones! We will have toys, music, and other activities to enjoy. Fancy attire is not required, but is appreciated.
Each child needs to be registered separately.
Story Sprouts
Wednesdays at 10:30AM
Ida Public Library Meeting Room on the Lower Level
Join us on Wednesday mornings on the lower level in the meeting room for Story Sprouts! This weekly program is perfect for your preschool-age (3-5 years old) reader to engage in stories, activities, and crafts!
Each child needs to be registered separately.
Tiny Tales/Open Play
Thursdays at 10:30AM
Ida Public Library Meeting Room on the Lower Level
Tiny Tales is for Ida’s tiniest readers to socialize and engage in early literacy! Tiny Tales Story Time is designed for babies from newborn to 2 years and their caregiver(s)! This story time happens on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month.
Bring your little one to Open Play with us! On the first, third, and occasionally the 5th Thursday of the month at 10:30am to socialize, play, and learn!
Each child needs to be registered separately.
Winter Whimsy Youth Take Home Kits
Kits are available for pick up on the first of the month and must be picked up before the 15th of the month.
December: Decorate a Foam Picture Frame
January: Paint Your Own Keychain
February: Valentine’s Butterfly Card
Cozy up with a fun craft for those slow snow days! Pick up a Winter Whimsy Workshop Make & Take Kit, filled with instructions and supplies you’ll need to make some fun crafts in the comfort of your own home!
Registration is required.
Please fill out a separate registration form for each child!
Young Adult Programming (Ages 17-21)
Young Adult Take Home Craft Kits
Dec 15 to 20-Paint Your Pet Mini Portrait
Jan 12 to 17-Mini Macrame Wall Hangings
Feb 9 to 14-Pipe Cleaner Key Chains
We know how busy you are so this winter we will be featuring take home craft kits to encourage your creativity and lessen your stress levels. A different kit will be offered the second week of each month. You just register, pick up the kit, and have fun crafting. Kits can be picked up at the upper level circulation desk
This program is for Young Adults, Ages 17-21.
Young Adult Valentine’s Glow Painting
Thursday, Feb 8, 6 pm
Registration is Required! Space is limited!
Adult Programming
Adult Craft Nights
Tuesday, December 2nd- Tuesday, December 16th: Take Home Kit-DIY Christmas Card
Tuesday, January 6th at 6:00PM: Mason Jar Snow Globes
Tuesday, February 3rd at 6:00PM: Valentine’s Button Heart
Ida Public Library Meeting Room on the Lower Level
Adult crafting is a great way to destress, reduce anxiety, and promote overall well-being! Relax and register for one or all of our adult crafting events led by one of our Ida staff members.
* Registration is Required! Space is limited!
Bring Your Own Book Club
Last Monday of the month at 3:00PM
- Monday, December 29th
- Monday, January 26th
- Monday, Febuary 23rd
Ida Public Library Meeting Room on the Lower Level
Chair Yoga for Adults
Tuesdays at 10:00AM
Ida Public Library Meeting Room on the Lower Level
Start your Tuesday morning off right with Chair Yoga! This workout session is perfect for individuals of all different ages, stages, and physical ability. The stretching and breathing in these yoga inspired moves will help increase flexibility, mobility, and calming of the mind.
Each adult participating must register separately.
Friday Focus
- Friday, December 19th
- Friday, January 16th
- Friday, February 20th
End your week with clarity and calm. Friday Focus is a guided meditation program to help you release the mental clutter of the week and realign with your goals and values. Different mediation hangouts including journaling prompts and breathing exercises will be available to get your journey started.
Ida After Dark Book Club
- Wednesday, December 17th
- Wednesday, January 21st
- Wednesday, Febuary 18th
Ages 18 and over
Mulled Wine Take Home Kit
Pick up December 15th – December 31st
We will send an email to you when the kits are ready for pick up at the lower level circulation desk.
Mulled wine is a centuries old Nordic/Germanic tradition. Its origins can be traced back to at least the 2nd century, in the Roman Empire. Pick up a mulled wine kit and see why it continues to be a winter favorite.All kits include a recipe card, spice packet, and a brief history of mulled wine.
Wine is not included. For a non-alcoholic option, grape or cranberry juice works perfectly.
Registration open to Adult Ida Public Library card holders only
Mystery Book Club
- Monday, December 29th
- Monday, January 26th
- Monday, February 23rd
Ida Public Library Meeting Room on the Lower Level
Do you love a good mystery? Each month we will meet to give our thoughts and choose next month’s read. Books will be available to check out at the upper level circulation desk.
String Thing
Second Wednesday of the month at 6:00PM
- Wednesday, December 10th
- Wednesday, January 14th
- Wendesday, February 11th
Ida Public Library Meeting Room on the Lower Level
It’s a STRING THING hangout! Attention all string addicts-bring your latest string projects and hang out with other string addicts once a month to work on them and chat. Knitting, crocheting, quilting, embroidery, or whatever your string thing is, you are sure to find like-minded stringers to socialize with.
Science Fiction/Fantasy Book Club
Last Monday of the month at 6:30PM
- Monday, December 29th
- Monday, January 26th
- Monday, February 23rd
Ida Public Library Meeting Room on the Lower Level
Escape into another world with us on the last Monday of every month, at 6:30pm, as we discuss a different Sci-Fi/Fantasy novel. Whether or not that world is any better than our own is for you to decide. Books will be available to check out at the upper level circulation desk.
Winter Book Selections:
- December: Hogfather/Terry Pratchett
- January: Shroud/Adrian Tchaikovsky
- February: The Long Way to a Small Angry Planet/ Becky Chambers
True Crime Book Club
Ida Public Library Meeting Room on the Lower Level
Are you a True Crime junkie? If so, join our book club! Every month we will get together to discuss a True Crime book & share our thoughts on the case! Books will be available to check out at the upper level circulation desk
Ages 18 and over
University of Illinois Extension Office Programs
6:00 pm in Lower Level Meeting room
Monday, Dec 8-Houseplant Propagation
Tuesday, Dec 9-Pollinator Gardening
Monday, Jan 12-Winter Sowing
It may be cold and wintry, but there are still garden tasks to be done! Learn what you can do over the winter from the University of Illinois Extension Office.
Dec 8th-Houseplant Propagation-Discover how to create a vibrant garden that supports bees, butterflies, and other essential pollinators!
Dec 9th-Pollinator Gardening-Join us for a session all about houseplant propagation, where you’ll learn the best techniques for taking cuttings, dividing plants, rooting in water or soil, and caring for new starts.
Jan 12-Winter Sowing-Learn how to start seeds outdoors all winter long! Join us and discover how simple containers, cold weather, and a little planning can give you hardy seedlings ready for spring.
Jane Austen High Tea
Thursday, December 11th, 2:30-4:30
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