Program Registration

FALL 2026 REGISTRATION

All Ages Programming

Family Dinosaur Bingo

Get ready and ROAR at DINO BINGO! This special BINGO game uses pictures instead of numbers, so even our youngest players can participate.

Monday, November 30th at 5:30- 6:15 P.M. and 6:15- 7:30 P.M.

* Registration is Required! Space is limited!

* This program is FREE!

* Preference will be given to Adult Ida Public Library Card Holders due to space restrictions.

* If you later find that you are unable to attend, please call Ida Public Library at (815) 544-3838 to give others on the waitlist the opportunity to attend.

Thank you!

Halloween Duckorating

Get ready for some quack-tastic creativity in this duck decorating contest! Register below to let us know that you would like a duck! Ducks can be picked up at the lower-level circulation desk. Bring back your decked-out duck to be put on display in our contest!

Winners will be announced in the following categories: Youth, Family, Tween/Teen, and Adult so this event really fits every bill!

Duck Pick Up Begins October 1st
Drop off starts October 19th
Voting October 22nd – October 30th
Winners Announced November 2nd

Each participant needs to be registered separately.

* Registration is Required! Space is limited!

* This program is FREE!

* Preference will be given to Adult Ida Public Library Card Holders.

* 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.

Thank you!

Oaktober Tree Hike

Celebrate Oak-tober with us as we partner with the Boone County Conservation District for a tree hike

Wednesday, October 14th at 5:30pm

Make sure to wear appropriate attire for this family-friendly hike! Registration is not required, but is encouraged.

* This program is FREE!

* Preference will be given to Adult Ida Public Library Card Holders due to space restrictions.

* If you later find that you are unable to attend, please call Ida Public Library at (815) 544-3838 to give others on the waitlist the opportunity to attend.

Thank you!

Painting Pumpkins with Police

Join us for a fun fall event where community members can come paint pumpkins and spend time with local police officers. All pumpkins, paint, and painting supplies will be provided, so participants can simply bring their creativity and enjoy the activity.

This is a great opportunity to meet local police officers, connect with the community, and enjoy a fun fall afternoon. All ages are welcome to register to participate.

Wednesday, October 21st at 6pm

Ida Public Library Meeting Room on the Lower Level

*Registration is required. Space is Limited!

*This program is FREE!

* Preference will be given to Adult Ida Public Library Card Holders due to space restrictions.

* If you later find that you are unable to attend, please call Ida Public Library at (815) 544-3838 to give others on the waitlist the opportunity to attend.

Thank you!

Youth Programming

Builder’s Club

Join Ida’s Builders 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!

We meet in the Ida Public Library meeting room on the lower level.

NO SESSION IN OCTOBER DUE TO BOOK SALE
Wednesday, November 18th at 3:30pm – Dino-Dig Site

Each child must be registered separately.

* Registration is Required! Space is limited!

* This program is FREE!

* Preference will be given to Adult Ida Public Library Card Holders due to space restrictions.

* If you later find that you are unable to attend, please call Ida Public Library at (815) 544-3838 to give others on the waitlist the opportunity to attend.

Club Next

Join us for Club Next! Each month will be a different theme where we will have games, crafting materials, Chromebooks, Nintendo Switch Games, and activities for teens to do at the library.

This program is designated for youth (2nd-5th grade)

Sessions are the 4th Tuesday of the Month at 3:30PM

We meet in the Ida Public Library meeting room on the lower level

October 27th – Video Game Villans
November 24th – Dinosaurs

Each child needs to be registered separately.

* Registration is Required! Space is limited!

* This program is FREE!

* Preference will be given to Adult Ida Public Library Card Holders due to space restrictions.

* If you later find that you are unable to attend, please call Ida Public Library at (815) 544-3838 to give others on the waitlist the opportunity to attend.

Dino Tea-Rex Party

Welcome little friends! Join us for a fun Dino-tea-Rex party filled with tiny treats, dinosaur smiles, songs, games and roaring adventures. Let’s sip, snack, play, and have a Dino-mite time together!

Monday, November 23rd at 5:30pm

* Registration is Required! Space is limited!

*Each participant must register separately!

* This program is FREE!

* Preference will be given to Adult Ida Public Library Card Holders due to space restrictions.

* If you later find that you are unable to attend, please call Ida Public Library at (815) 544-3838 to give others on the waitlist the opportunity to attend.

Thank you!

Fall for Fine Arts Youth Take Home Kits

Crafting from the comfort of your own home with our Adult Take Home Kits. Crafting is a great way to relieve stress and feel accomplished after a long day. Sign up and give it a try!

Available to pick up the 1st – 15th of each month at the lower-level circulation desk!

November – Dino Clothespin Puppets

These Take Home Kits are for ages 6-11!

*Registration Required. One registration form per person.

Thank you!

Monster Mash

Stop by for a not-so-spooky monster mash! There will be music, toys, and other fun activities for you and your little pumpkin or pumpkins, ages 2 and under. Costumes are not required, but encouraged!

Thursday, October 29th at 10:30am

Ida Public Library Meeting Room on the Lower Level

*Registration is required. Space is Limited!

*This program is FREE!

* Preference will be given to Adult Ida Public Library Card Holders due to space restrictions.

* If you later find that you are unable to attend, please call Ida Public Library at (815) 544-3838 to give others on the waitlist the opportunity to attend.

Thank you!

Paleontologist Night

Young dinosaur fans gather for a fun night of discovery! They learn how paleontologists dig up fossils, study dinosaur bones, and uncover secrets from millions of years ago. With hands-on activities and exciting stories, kids become junior explorers and discover the amazing world of dinosaurs.

Monday, November 9th at 5:30pm

* Registration is Required! Space is limited!

*Each participant must register separately!

* This program is FREE!

* Preference will be given to Adult Ida Public Library Card Holders due to space restrictions.

* If you later find that you are unable to attend, please call Ida Public Library at (815) 544-3838 to give others on the waitlist the opportunity to attend.

Thank you!

Story Sprouts

Join us for Story Sprouts! This weekly program is perfect for your preschool-age (3-5 years old) reader to engage in stories, activities, and crafts!

This program meets Wednesdays at 10:30AM

There will be NO sessions October 7th & 14th and November 11th

We are having some special guests coming to read with us this September!

Ida Public Library Meeting Room on the Lower Level

Each child needs to be registered separately.

* Registration is Required! Space is limited!

* This program is FREE!

* Preference will be given to Ida Public Library Card Holders due to space restrictions.

* 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 amandab@idapubliclibrary.org to give others on the waitlist the opportunity to attend.

Thank you!

Tiny Tales/Open Play

Tiny Tales & Open Play is for Ida’s tiniest readers to socialize, Play and engage in early literacy! Tiny Tales Story Time is designed for babies from newborn to 2 years and their caregiver(s)!

Tiny Tales happens on the 2nd & 4th Thursdays of the month at 10:30am.

Open Play happens on the 1st, 3rd & sometimes the 5th Thursdays of the month at 10:30am.

There will be NO sessions October 8th, 15th & 29th; November 26th

Each child needs to be registered separately.

*Registration is Required! Space is limited!

* This program is FREE!

* Preference will be given to Adult Ida Public Library Card Holders due to space restrictions.

* Ida Public Library Meeting Room on the Lower Level. 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.

Thank you!

Teen Programs (Ages 12-18)

Create and Chill Teen Take Home Kit

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.

Available to pick up the 1st – 15th of each month at the lower level circulation desk!

November – Mini Dino Paintings

These Take Home Kits are for ages 12-18 only!

*Registration Required. One registration form per person.

Thank you!

Teen Craft Night

Join us this fall for Teen Craft Nights at the library. Try out fun, hands-on crafts, get creative, and hang out with friends in a relaxed, welcoming space. No experience or artistic skills are needed—just bring your creativity!

This program is for Teens 12-17

We meet the 2nd Thursday of each month at 6pm:

November 5th – Anything But a Paintbrush Night – No paintbrush? No problem! Come and create a painting using anything but a paintbrush! This can include string, popsicle sticks, forks, cotton swabs, or any other object that you can think of! We will provide basic paintbrush alternatives but bringing your own supplies is encouraged!

* Registration is Required! Space is limited!

* These programs are FREE!

* Preference will be given to Adult Ida Public Library Card Holders due to space restrictions.

* If you later find that you are unable to attend, please call Ida Public Library at (815) 544-3838 to give others on the waitlist the opportunity to attend.

Thank you!

Teen Treasure Totes

Stop by the library to check out our Teen Treasure Totes that include a surprise box with books, snacks, and trinkets! We will assemble the boxes and you will be able to check them out using your Ida Public Library card! The books and box will need to be returned but the goodies inside are yours to enjoy!

Available for ages 12-17!

* Registration is Required! Space is limited!

* This program is FREE!

* Preference will be given to Adult Ida Public Library Card Holders due to space restrictions.

* If you later find that you are unable to attend, please call Ida Public Library at (815) 544-3838 to give others on the waitlist the opportunity to attend.

Thank you!

Adult Programming

Adult Craft Night

First Tuesday of every month at 6:00PM

NO MEETING IN OCTOBER DUE TO THE BOOK SALE

Let’s get Crafty!

November 3rd – Book Edge Decorating – Bring your own book or choose one of ours, then create beautifully decorated book edges at this fun adult craft night.

Ida Public Library Meeting Room on the Lower Level

* Registration is Required! Space is limited!

* This program is FREE!

* Preference will be given to Adult Ida Public Library Card Holders due to space restrictions.

* If you later find that you are unable to attend, please call Ida Public Library at (815) 544-3838 to give others on the waitlist the opportunity to attend.

Thank you!

Adult Craft Take Home Kits

Crafting from the comfort of your own home with our Adult Take Home Kits. Crafting is a great way to relieve stress and feel accomplished after a long day. Sign up and give it a try!

Available to pick up the 1st – 15th of each month at the upper-level circulation desk.

November – Turkey Magnets

These Take Home Kits are for Adults Only!

*Registration Required. One registration form per person.

Thank you!

Adult Game & Card Hangout

Hang out with your adult friends or make new friends while you play board games or cards. Each month we will have 2 board games and 2 card games featured for you to play. We will meet in the Ida Public Library Meeting Room on the Lower Level at 6:00- 7:30.

Thursday, October 22nd
Tuesday, November 17th

*Registration is required. Space is Limited!

Each adult participating must register separately.

*This program is FREE!

* Preference will be given to Adult Ida Public Library Card Holders due to space restrictions.

* If you later find that you are unable to attend, please call Ida Public Library at (815) 544-3838 to give others on the waitlist the opportunity to attend.

Thank you!

Adult Self Defense 102

This session is an advanced continuation of the Adult Self Defense course held on July 23. You must have taken the Adult Self Defense course at Ida or at another location to sign up for this one.

Thursday, November 12 at 5pm

Ida Public Library Meeting Room on the Lower Level

*Registration is required. Space is Limited!

Each adult or family member participating must register separately.

*This program is FREE!

* Preference will be given to Adult Ida Public Library Card Holders due to space restrictions.

* If you later find that you are unable to attend, please call Ida Public Library at (815) 544-3838 to give others on the waitlist the opportunity to attend.

Thank you!

Chair Exercise for Adults

Start your Tuesday morning off right with Chair Exercise! This workout session is perfect for individuals of all different ages, stages, and physical ability. The stretching and breathing in this yoga inspired moves will help increase flexibility, mobility, and calming of the mind.

Every Week: Tuesdays at 10am

No Sessions October 6th, 13th & 20th!

Ida Public Library Meeting Room on the Lower Level

*Registration is required. Space is Limited!

Each adult participating must register separately.

*This program is FREE!

* Preference will be given to Adult Ida Public Library Card Holders due to space restrictions.

* 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.

Haunted Artifacts Expo

Join the Ida Public Library and the Boone County Museum of History to learn about haunted historical objects! Experts will gather to share their piece of the past. Local legends and spooky spirits are waiting to be discovered!

Do you own an object that you believe is haunted? We would love to hear about it! Submit your information on our website under Events!

Thursday, October 22, 6-8 pm

This program will take place at the Boone County Museum of History.

Admission is free; suggested donations welcome.

No library card needed but Registration is required.

Ida After Dark

For those who love a romance with a little spice, this one is for you! Every month we will be reading a new romance book and discussing the good, the bad, the spice, and everything in between.

Copies will be available upstairs at our circulation desk.

This book club is 18+

Sessions are the 2nd Wednesday of the month at 6pm

We meet in the Ida Public Library meeting room on the lower level

October 14th – Accidentally Amy by Lynn Painter
November 18th – At First Spite – Olivia Dade

* Registration is required. Space is limited!

* This program is FREE!

* Preference will be given to Adult Ida Public Library Card Holders due to space restrictions.

* If you later find that you are unable to attend, please call Ida Public Library at (815) 544-3838 to give others on the waitlist the opportunity to attend.

Mystery Book Club

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.

Sessions are the last Monday of the month at 10:30am

We meet in the Ida Public Library meeting room on the lower level

October 26th
November 30th

* Registration is Required! Space is limited!

* This program is FREE!

* Preference will be given to Adult Ida Public Library Card Holders due to space restrictions.

* If you later find that you are unable to attend, please call Ida Public Library at (815) 544- 3838 to give others on the waitlist the opportunity to attend.

Senior Craft Take Home Kit

Crafting from the comfort of your own home with our Senior Take Home Kits. Crafting is a great way to relieve stress and feel accomplished after a long day. Sign up and give it a try!

Available to pick up the 1st – 15th of each month at the upper-level circulation desk!

November – Pinecone Turkeys

*Registration Required. One registration form per person.

Thank you!

String Thing

It’s a STRING THING hangout! Once a month, string enthusiasts gather to work on their latest projects and chat with fellow crafters. Knitting, crocheting, quilting, embroidery, or any other string-based craft—this is the place to connect with like-minded makers.

Wednesday, September 30th at 6pm
Thursday, October 29th at 6pm
NO SESSION IN NOVEMBER

Ida Public Library Meeting Room on the Lower Level

* Registration is Required! Space is limited!

* This program is FREE!

* Preference will be given to Adult Ida Public Library Card Holders due to space restrictions.

* If you later find that you are unable to attend, please call Ida Public Library at (815) 544-3838 to give others on the waitlist the opportunity to attend.

True Crime Book Club

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.

Sessions are every 3rd Thursday of the month at 6pm

We meet in the Ida Public Library meeting room on the lower level

October 15th- A Gentleman and a Thief: The Daring Jewel Heists of a Jazz Age Rogue by Dean Jobb
November 19th- The Man No One Believed: The Untold Story of the Georgia Church Murders by Joshua Sharpe

* Registration is required. Space is limited!

* This program is FREE!

* Preference will be given to Adult Ida Public Library Card Holders due to space restrictions.

* If you later find that you are unable to attend, please call Ida Public Library at (815) 544-3838 to give others on the waitlist the opportunity to attend.

University of Illinois Extension Office Program-Bat Crazy

Join us for a discussion on what bats do for us and what we can do for bats.

Monday, October 26th at 6pm

Ida Public Library Meeting Room on the Lower Level

*Registration is required. Space is Limited!

*This program is FREE!

* Preference will be given to Adult Ida Public Library Card Holders due to space restrictions.

* If you later find that you are unable to attend, please call Ida Public Library at (815) 544-3838 to give others on the waitlist the opportunity to attend.

Thank you!

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