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.
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.
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)
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
Adult Craft Nights
Once a month in the lower level meeting room.
March 11–Macrame 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 21–Clay 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 13– Flower arranging. Create a floral masterpiece and learn some flower arranging tips from our Gardening Specialist, Sandie!
Garden Programs with the University of Illinois Extension Office
Once a month at 6 pm in our lower level meeting room
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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