Program Registration

 

WINTER 2024 PROGRAMS!

Several of our Winter 2024 programs require registration.  To register, simply click the links below.

All Ages Programming

Make Your Own Time Capsule 2025

Monday, Jan 6 @ 6 pm

 

Ring in the new year with us by creating your own 2025 time capsule. We will provide the decorations; you provide as much memorabilia as you can fit in a shoebox. Registration is required.

Warm Up With Family Zumba

Saturday, Jan 11th @ 11 am

Come warm up with Family Zumba with Cecila from Cecila’s Zumba Fitness! Get active, have fun, and spend time with family in this no cost Zumba class! Registration Required.

Family Money Smarts

Tuesday, Jan 28 @ 6 pm

Join us for FDIC Family Money Smarts with the experts at Rockford Community Bank! This workshop is perfect for families looking to learn about money and finances in an age-appropriate way. Registration is required. 

K9 Unit Demonstraton

Thursday, February 27th @ 6 pm

 
All ages are welcome to join us for a Boone County Sheriff’s Department with their incredible K-9s!  Space is limited; Registration is required.
 
*Please register the entire number of people in your party.
* Due to space limitations, strollers will not be allowed. 
 

Youth Programming

Choose Your Own Adventure Book Club

2nd Tuesday of the Month (3:30-4:30)

Ida Public Library Meeting Room on the Lower Level

Choose Your Own Adventure Book Club! This is a read-aloud style book club where a new book is read each session, and the adventurers decide which path the group should take! After we read the book, we will do a activity. Collect all of your adventure stamps along the way to earn a prize! This CYOA Book Club is designed for readers (3rd-6th Grade)

* Registration is Required! Space is limited!
* This program is FREE

New Year’s Eve Take Home Kit

Beginning December 28th

Whether you’re celebrating at 12 pm or 12 am, register to get a New Years Eve Take Home Kit! One kit per child. Registration is required.

We will email you when the kits are ready for pick up at the lower level circulation desk.

* Registration is Required!
* This take home kit is FREE
* If you later find that you are unable to attend, please call Ida Public Library at 815 – 544 -3838 or email our Youth Services Manager at daisym@idapubliclibrary.org to give others on the waitlist the opportunity to attend.

Snowy Steam

Thursday, Jan 23, 3:30-4:30

What better way to warm up than some indoor Snowy STEAM? Register to join us for wintery STEAM activities! This program is designed for youth ages preschool to 2nd grade. Registration is Required. 

Candyland Coding

Thursday, Jan 30, 3:30-4:30

Can you code your way through Candyland? Spots are limited so register early! This program is designated for youth between the ages of 3rd – 6th grade. Registration is Required. Space is Limited.   

Little Sweetheart Dance for Babies and Toddlers

 

Thursday, February 6th at 10:30am OR 4:30pm

Ida Public Library Meeting Room on the Lower Level

Dance your heart out at our Little Sweetheart Dance for Babies and Toddlers! This dance is designed for youth ages 0-3. We will have music, dancing, a photo op, and toys to play with! Space is limited. Registration is required.

Each child needs to be registered separately. 

* Registration is Required! Space is limited!
* This program is FREE
* If you later find that you are unable to attend, please call Ida Public Library at 815 – 544 -3838 or email our Youth Services Manager at daisym@idapubliclibrary.org to give others on the waitlist the opportunity to attend.

Preschool Valentine’s Party

Wednesday, February 12th at 10:30am or 5:30pm

Ida Public Library Meeting Room on the Lower Level

Join us for a special Valentine’s Day Party for Preschoolers! We will have a photo op, a craft, dancing and more. All materials will be provided. Space is limited. Registration is required.

Each child needs to be registered separately. 

* Registration is Required! Space is limited!
* This program is FREE
* If you later find that you are unable to attend, please call Ida Public Library at 815 – 544 -3838 or email our Youth Services Manager at daisym@idapubliclibrary.org to give others on the waitlist the opportunity to attend.

Teen Programming

December Teen Hangout

Saturday, December 28th @ 1 pm-2:30 pm

Ida Public Library Meeting Room on the Lower Level

New Years means new intentions and goals. New routine, New hobbies, new style? Come create your 2025 vision board to help you manifest the new you! Registration is required.

This program is for ages 13 and Up!

* Registration is required! Space is limited!
* This program is FREE
* If you later find that you are unable to attend, please call Ida Public Library at 815 – 544 -3838 or email our Youth Services Manager at daisym@idapubliclibrary.org to give others on the waitlist the opportunity to attend.

January Teen Hangout

Thursday, January 9th @ 6 pm

Ida Public Library Meeting Room on the Lower Level

New year New Tote! Everyone loved our fall paint a tote so come on back for more! Decorate a brand new tote to help carry all your new years hobbies. Registration is required.

This program is for ages 13 and Up!

* Registration is required! Space is limited!
* This program is FREE
* If you later find that you are unable to attend, please call Ida Public Library at 815 – 544 -3838 or email our Youth Services Manager at daisym@idapubliclibrary.org to give others on the waitlist the opportunity to attend.

Paying for Educaton and Training

Thursday, January 23rd @ 6 pm

 

Ida Public Library Meeting Room on the Lower Level

Hosted by Rockford Community Bank, Prepare for your future Education and Training with this workshop! Explore the benefits, costs, and differences of post-high school education and training. Registration Required

* Registration is Required! Space is limited!

* This program is FREE
* If you later find that you are unable to attend, please call Ida Public Library at 815 – 544 -3838 or email our Youth Services Manager at daisym@idapubliclibrary.org to give others on the waitlist the opportunity to attend.

Valentine’s Teen Hangout

Tuesday, February 11th @ 5:30 pm

Ida Public Library Meeting Room on the Lower Level

Valentine’s Day is here! Decorate a personalized charm bracelet for your valentine or as a gift to yourself. We will have charms and chains for you to choose from with a valentines romcom playing in the background.

This program is for ages 15 and Up !

* Registration is required! Space is limited!
* This program is FREE
* If you later find that you are unable to attend, please call Ida Public Library at 815 – 544 -3838 or email our Youth Services Manager at daisym@idapubliclibrary.org to give others on the waitlist the opportunity to attend.

Living on Your Own

Thursday, February 13th @ 6 pm

Ida Public Library Meeting Room on the Lower Level

Hosted by Rockford Community Bank, Join us at the library for a workshop about Living on your Own for teens and young adults! This workshop will help you figure out what you need and what your housing options are. Registration Required

* Registration is Required! Space is limited!

* This program is FREE
* If you later find that you are unable to attend, please call Ida Public Library at 815 – 544 -3838 or email our Youth Services Manager at daisym@idapubliclibrary.org to give others on the waitlist the opportunity to attend.

Adult Programming

Chair Yoga for Adults

Tuesdays @ 10 am

Ida Public Library Meeting Room on the Lower Level

Start your Tuesday morning off right with Chair Yoga at Ida Public Library at 10am! 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.

Registration is Recommended. 

Each adult participating must register separately. 

* This program is FREE
* If you later find that you are unable to attend, please call Ida Public Library at 815 – 544 -3838 or email betsye@idapubliclibrary.org to give others on the waitlist the opportunity to attend.
 
 

Adult Craft Night-Macrame Hanging Jar

Wednesday December 18th at 6pm

Ida Public Library Meeting Room on the Lower Level

Join us for a beginner friendly macrame project! We will be making a macrame hanging jar perfect for a tealight or plants. Registration is required. 

This craft is for adults only and all supplies will be provided. 

Each adult participating must register separately. 

* Registration is required
* This program is FREE
* If you later find that you are unable to attend, please call Ida Public Library at 815 – 544 -3838 or email our Youth Services Manager at daisym@idapubliclibrary.org to give others on the waitlist the opportunity to attend.

Intro to Zumba for Adults

Tuesday, January 7th at 10am
 
 
Ida Public Library Meeting Room on the Lower Level
 
Are you looking to try something new this year? Join Cecila from Cecila’s Zumba Fitness at the library for an Adults only Zumba class at no cost to you! Registration is required.

Each adult participating must register separately.

* Registration is required
* This program is FREE
* If you later find that you are unable to attend, please call Ida Public Library at 815 – 544 -3838 or email our Youth Services Manager at daisym@idapubliclibrary.org to give others on the waitlist the opportunity to attend.

Adult Craft Night-Library Winter Window Cling

Monday, Jan 13 @ 6pm

Need some simple, themed décor for your home this winter? Come make a Library themed window cling to show off for the holidays. All supplies will be provided, just bring yourself.

Alzheimer’s Lowdown

Tuesday, Jan 14 @ 6 pm

Learn about the social, medical, and legal issues of Alzheimer’s with representatives from the Alzheimer’s Association and Prairie Legal Services.  Topics include Ten Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s; Treatments; Power of Attorney; Guardianship; and plenty of resources.  Registration Required.

Writer Workshop with Author Donna Kathryn Kelly

Wed, Jan 22 @ 6 pm 

Author Donna Kathryn Kelly presents “Cross-Examination, Closing Argument, & Credibility: How to Write Compelling Fiction & Poetry.” Geared toward fiction writers, the program also includes tips for poetry writing and a writing exercise dealing with dialogue and character development.  The library will provide pen and paper. 

Donna Katrhyn Kelly spent years as a criminal defense prosecutor in McHenry County and Northern Illinois and now devotes her time to fiction.  She is the author of the Cheyton Manning series,  a collection of suspense novels featuring an Illinois public defender turned amateur sleuth.  

Registration required*

Valentine’s Cookie Decorating

Monday, Feb 3rd@ 6 pm  

 
Erika from EK Cakery is here again this year for the fabulous Valentine’s Cookie Decorating program. If you missed it the past few years, now is the time to sign up! Each participant gets a pack with 3 Valentine’s cookies, icing, decorations and shares her tips and techniques to help you create sweet Valentine’s treats!
 
Registration limited to 30; sign up soon!

Adult Craft Night-Wine Glass Painting

Tuesday, Feb 4th @ 6 pm

Our popular wine glass painting craft is back in time for Valentine’s Day!  Participants will be supplied with one wine glass to paint for yourself or for a gift along with paints and ribbon. You supply the creativity! 

Registration required.

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