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
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
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)
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.
Snowy Steam
Thursday, Jan 23, 3:30-4:30
Candyland Coding
Thursday, Jan 30, 3:30-4:30
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.
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.
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!
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!
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!
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 !
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!
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.
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.
Intro to Zumba for Adults
Each adult participating must register separately.
Adult Craft Night-Library Winter Window Cling
Monday, Jan 13 @ 6pm
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
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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