Program Registration

 

SPRING 2025 PROGRAMS!

Several of our Spring 2025 programs require registration.  To register, simply click the links below.

All Ages Programming

Family Book Bingo

Tuesday, April 29th at 6pm

Ida Public Library Meeting Room on the Lower Level

What better way to build your personal library at home than with Book BINGO for the whole family? Register for Family Book BINGO where the prizes are books that you get to keep!

Preference will be given to Adult Ida Public Library Card holders. 

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

Grown Up & Me with the Girl Scouts

  • K-2nd Grades session is on March 17th 
  • 3rd-5th Grades session is on May 14th

Join us at the library for Grown Up and Me Story and Craft with the Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois! In this program, we will read a story about how the Girl Scouts began and do a craft together. You can ask questions and get information on Girl Scout opportunities in the area.

If you are registering more than one grown up and youth, please register each youth separately.

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

Youth Programming

Choose Your Own Adventure Book Club

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

*No meeting in April due to Book Sale.

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 an 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

Club Next

Fourth Tuesday of the Month 3:00-4:00

Join us for Club Next! We will have different games, crafting materials, Hour of Code games, and activities for you to do while you hang out at the library!

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

Ida Public Library Meeting Room on the Lower Level

Each child needs to be registered separately. 

* Registration is Required! Space is limited!
* Preference will be given to Adult Ida Public Library Card Holders due to space restrictions.
* 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.
 
Thank you!

Builder’s Club 

Second Wednesday of Every Month at 3:30PM

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. 

* 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 or email our Youth Services Manager at daisym@idapubliclibrary.org to give others on the waitlist the opportunity to attend.
 
Thank you! 

March Story Sprouts

Wednesdays at 10:30am

Join us on Wednesday mornings on the lower level in the meeting room for Story Sprouts! This weekly program is perfect for your preschool-aged reader to engage in stories, activities, and crafts!

Ida Public Library Meeting Room on the Lower Level

Each child needs to be registered separately. 

* Registration is Required! Space is limited!
* Preference will be given to Adult Ida Public Library Card Holders due to space restrictions.
* This program is FREE 
 

April Story Sprouts

Wednesdays at 10:30am

Join us on Wednesday mornings on the lower level in the meeting room for Story Sprouts! This weekly program is perfect for your preschool-aged reader to engage in stories, activities, and crafts!

Ida Public Library Meeting Room on the Lower Level

Each child needs to be registered separately. 

* Registration is Required! Space is limited!
* Preference will be given to Adult Ida Public Library Card Holders due to space restrictions.
* This program is FREE 

May Story Sprouts

Wednesdays at 10:30am

Join us on Wednesday mornings on the lower level in the meeting room for Story Sprouts! This weekly program is perfect for your preschool-aged reader to engage in stories, activities, and crafts!

Ida Public Library Meeting Room on the Lower Level

Each child needs to be registered separately. 

* Registration is Required! Space is limited!
* Preference will be given to Adult Ida Public Library Card Holders due to space restrictions.
* This program is FREE
 

March Tiny Tales/Open Play

Thursdays at 10:30am

Tiny Tales is for Ida’s tiniest readers to socialize and engage in early literacy! Tiny Tales storytime is designed for babies from newborn to 2 years and their caregiver(s)!

Bring your little one to Open Play with us! On the first and third Thursday of the month at 10:30am to socialize, play, and learn!  

Ida Public Library Meeting Room on the Lower Level

Each child needs to be registered separately. 

* Registration is Required! Space is limited! 
* Preference will be given to Adult Ida Public Library Card Holders due to space restrictions. 
* 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. 
 

April Tiny Tales/Open Play

Thursdays at 10:30am

Tiny Tales is for Ida’s tiniest readers to socialize and engage in early literacy! Tiny Tales storytime is designed for babies from newborn to 2 years and their caregiver(s)!

Bring your little one to Open Play with us! On the first and third Thursday of the month at 10:30am to socialize, play, and learn!

Ida Public Library Meeting Room on the Lower Level

Each child needs to be registered separately. 

* Registration is Required! Space is limited!
* Preference will be given to Adult Ida Public Library Card Holders due to space restrictions.
* 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. 
 

May Tiny Tales/Open Play

Thursdays at 10:30am

Tiny Tales is for Ida’s tiniest readers to socialize and engage in early literacy! Tiny Tales storytime is designed for babies from newborn to 2 years and their caregiver(s)!

Bring your little one to Open Play with us! On the first and third Thursday of the month at 10:30am to socialize, play, and learn!

Ida Public Library Meeting Room on the Lower Level

Each child needs to be registered separately. 

* Registration is Required! Space is limited!
* Preference will be given to Adult Ida Public Library Card Holders due to space restrictions.
* 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.
 

Earth Day Take and Make Kit

Week of April 14th

Register for an Earth Day Take and Make Kit! Featuring a craft and coloring pages for Earth Day.

Once registered, you can pick up your kit at the Lower Level Circulation Desk starting Monday, April 14th.

Only one kit per adult or child. Must be present to pick up.

The kit may contain small pieces.

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

* Registration is Required!
* This take home kit is FREE
 

Mother’s Day Take and Make Kit

Week of May 5th

 

Register for a Mother’s Day Take and Make Kit! Featuring a craft and coloring pages for Mother’s Day!

Once registered, you can pick up your kit at the Lower Level Circulation Desk starting Monday, May 5th.

Only one kit per adult or child. Must be present to pick up.

The kit may contain small pieces.

We will send an email to 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

Teen Programming

Teen Hangout-Bucket List 

Saturday, May 10th 12:00PM- 2:00PM

Ida Public Library Meeting Room on the Lower Level

Teens! Come create your 2025 Summer bucket list with us! Want to go Camping? Have an all-nighter with your friends? Read that book that’s been on your shelf forever? Make your summer bucket list with us before this summer starts. All supplies will be provided. Registration 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. 
 

Adult Programming

Chair Yoga for Adults

Tuesdays @ 10am

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.
  

Ida After Dark Book Club

First Thursday of every month at 6:00PM 

April meeting will be moved to the 17th!

NEW!  For those who love a spicy romance, this ones for you! Each 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.

* 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 Libertyt@Idapubliclibrary.org  
 

Sips, SciFi, and Fantasy Book Club

 

Last Monday of the month at 6:00 pm at Coach’s Corners!

Stop by Coach’s Corner, at 622 S State St for Sips, Sci-Fi and Fantasy. Enjoy a drink as we discuss our book of the month and anything else we’ve been reading lately. Feel free to come even if you haven’t finished the book. Copies are available at the upstairs circulation desk. Our May meeting date will be on the 19th due to President’s Day being on the 26th. Our meeting time will always be at 6pm. Check our Facebook or Instagram page each month to learn about our next book.

You must be 21 or over to participate.

A Library Card is not required for this event, but if our reservation fills, preference will be given to card holders. 

 

Newspapers and the Library Workshop

Monday, May 12, at 6pm

At Ida, all patrons have access to over 150 years of local Belvidere newspapers through newspapers.com. Join our Local History Specialist in this interactive workshop on how to use the site and briefly discuss where to find newspapers published outside of Belvidere as well. This event will be held both in person and over Zoom.

Registration is required. Registrants will receive their Zoom link as we approach the event.

An email is required to receive a Zoom link.

A library card is not required for this event, but preference will be given to card holders if registration fills. There is no limit on the number of Zoom attendees.

 
 

Adult Trivia Night

Monday, May 5, at 6pm

Stop by for Adult Trivia Night and prove you really do know it all. Our theme will be “Popular Fiction Books”.

A cell phone is required to play this trivia game. 

Our trivia software allows up to five teams to participate. Please keep in mind that depending on the number of participants, you may have to join other teams.

 

Registration is required.

 
A library card is not required for this event, but preference will be given to card holders in the event registration fills. 
 

STRing Thing

NEW! It’s a STRING THING hangout!

Last Wednesday of the month at 6 pm

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.

Registration is Recommended.
* This program is FREE  
  
 

Adult Craft Nights

Once a month in the lower level meeting room.

March 11Macrame rabbits. Hopping around looking to add a new spring decoration for the house? Come and learn how to do a cute spring macrame decoration using just one knot. All materials provided

April 21Clay pot aging. Newer isn’t always better. Join us at this Adult Craft Night where we will turn boring new pots into the rustic vessels your plants deserve.

May 13Flower arranging. Create a floral masterpiece and learn some flower arranging tips from our Gardening Specialist, Sandie!

* Registration is Required! Space is limited!
* This program is FREE
* If program fills up, 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.
  

Garden Programs with the University of Illinois Extension Office

Once a month at 6 pm in our lower level meeting room

 
March 18Sumptuous Succulents.  Learn how to grow your own low maintenance succulents and cacti.  You will find these unique desert plants can add an “out of this world” component to your house plants.  Join Boone County Master Gardener Bobbi Burke for this presentation.
 
April 23Gardening with Wildlife. Do you enjoy watching nature outside your window? Deer, squirrels, rabbits, and other four-legged visitors to your garden can be entertaining as well as destructive.  Join Boone County Master Gardener Interns Tenley and Brianne for a chance to explore what you can do to enjoy the antics without the destruction.
 
May 20The Meaning of Flowers; Floriography. Should you send a red or white rose to the one you love?  Through the ages, various flowers and floral arrangements have taken on subtle and secret messages that allow us to express our unspoken feelings.  Join Boone County Master Gardener Intern Brianne Ambrose for a chance to learn how to send the most appropriate floral message to your friends
 
Please select the programs you would like to attend.
 
* Registration is Required! Space is limited!
* This program is FREE
* If program fills up, 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.
  

Helping the Past Reach the Future with Boone County Museum

Wednesday, April 30 at 2 pm; Ida Public Library meeting room

Ida Public Library and the Boone County Museum of History join together to help you make sure your past reaches the future. They will discuss what types of materials The Museum and The Library each accept as donations as well as methods for preserving items at home. This event will be held both in person and over Zoom.

Registration is required. Registrants will receive their Zoom link as we approach the event.

An email is required to receive a Zoom link.

A library card is not required for this event, but preference will be given to card holders in the event registration fills. There is no limit on the number of Zoom attendees.

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  

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