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Game-Changing Women
Celebrate Women's History Month with two new games that help us discovery herstory!
Game-Changing Women
Celebrate Women's History Month with two new games that help us discovery herstory!
Springtime Tea Party
Join us for a Springtime Tea Party! We will have an assortment of kid-friendly drinks including tea and juices as well as various treats. For entertainment, we will provide music, games, and activities like cupcake decorating. Please register using this link: https://forms.gle/ZJwAgBjPF98ev6CX7or by calling the library at (815) 646-4511 Facebook Event
Summer Reading Kickoff!
It's time for the Summer Reading Program, and Tiskilwa Public Librarying is kicking things off in a big way! Join us for an interactive science show on June 3rd, 2024. The event begins at 2:30pm, but the show will begin at 3pm. All ages may come and enjoy the wonder of science as well as […]
Peoria Zoomobile visits TPL!
The Peoria Zoo is coming to you in this event hosted by Tiskilwa Public Library! Please join us to learn about various different animals and their roles in our ecosystem from the awesome folks over at the Peoria Zoo. Facebook Event Link
End of Summer Concert & Party!
Join us for a party to celebrate the end of a wonderful Summer Reading Program! The Main Event: "Sing, Sing a Song" with Laura Doherty Nationally touring children's artist Laura Doherty acoustically rocks your kid’s world with breezy folk-pop tunes from her five Parent’s Choice award-winning albums, which feature her adorable puppet friends Jazzasaurus, Muddy […]
Lego Day
Calling all Master Builders for a Lego day! Since school is out, come to the library and enjoy Legos and other activities!
Sit & Stitch
Bring in your needlework project for a change of environment while you work on it. Some instruction may be offered to young patrons, if requested
Valentines for Seniors Card Drive
From now through February 6th: Visit the library and make a Valentine's card for senior citizens as part of this state-wide event! Tiskilwa Public Library will have printed cards available for coloring, but patrons are invited to create their own cards if desired.
Sit & Stitch
Bring in your needlework project for a change of environment while you work on it. Some instruction may be offered to young patrons, if requested
Resume Workshop
Join Mr. Ethan Kelly for TPL's Resume Workshop!
Let’s Read Together!
Come in to the library and read inside or outside for an hour to earn prize tickets!
Whimsical Wednesday!
Create, play, sing, dance, and much more each Wednesday with library staff in order to earn prize tickets!
Comic Creator’s Club!
Earn prize tickets and create your own comic strips with Miss Becca!
TCA Movie at East Park
Beach theme! Please call for information about which movie will be screened. (815) 646-4511
Make it Monday!
Come in to the library to earn prize tickets for participating in self-led activities that involve creation!
Let’s Read Together!
Come in to the library and read inside or outside for an hour to earn prize tickets!
Friday Flicks!
Join us for movies and free popcorn! We will show one movie at 11am and one at 2pm. Please call for information about which movies we will be showing. (815) 646-4511
Whimsical Wednesday!
Create, play, sing, dance, and much more each Wednesday with library staff in order to earn prize tickets!
Friday Flicks!
Join us for movies and free popcorn! We will show one movie at 11am and one at 2pm. Please call for information about which movies we will be showing. (815) 646-4511
Monday Movie Matinee!
Join us for a movie and free popcorn! Please call for information about which movie we will be showing. (815) 646-4511
Let’s Read Together!
Come in to the library and read inside or outside for an hour to earn prize tickets!
Whimsical Wednesday!
Create, play, sing, dance, and much more each Wednesday with library staff in order to earn prize tickets!
Comic Creator’s Club!
Earn prize tickets and create your own comic strips with Miss Becca!
Make it Monday!
Come in to the library to earn prize tickets for participating in self-led activities that involve creation!
Let’s Read Together!
Come in to the library and read inside or outside for an hour to earn prize tickets!
Whimsical Wednesday!
Create, play, sing, dance, and much more each Wednesday with library staff in order to earn prize tickets!
Early Book Worms Story Time!
Grab your toddler and join us for a St Patrick's themed story, snack, and craft! Participants will earn prize tickets
Make it Monday!
Come in to the library to earn prize tickets for participating in self-led activities that involve creation!
Let’s Read Together!
Come in to the library and read inside or outside for an hour to earn prize tickets!
Whimsical Wednesday!
Create, play, sing, dance, and much more each Wednesday with library staff in order to earn prize tickets!
Comic Creator’s Club!
Earn prize tickets and create your own comic strips with Miss Becca!
TCA Movie at East Park
Pets theme! Please call for information about which movie will be screened. (815) 646-4511
Make it Monday!
Come in to the library to earn prize tickets for participating in self-led activities that involve creation!
Let’s Read Together!
Come in to the library and read inside or outside for an hour to earn prize tickets!
Whimsical Wednesday!
Create, play, sing, dance, and much more each Wednesday with library staff in order to earn prize tickets!
Monday Movie Matinee!
Join us for a movie and free popcorn! Please call for information about which movie we will be showing. (815) 646-4511
Let’s Read Together!
Come in to the library and read inside or outside for an hour to earn prize tickets!
TCA Movie at East Park
Cops & Robbers Theme! Please call for information about which movie will be screened. (815) 646-4511
TCA Movie at East Park
Movie begins at dusk Facebook Event
Movie Matinee: Banned Together
In honor of Banned Books Week, please join us for a screening of Banned Together, a documentary about censorship and its effects on libraries.
STEAM Club/ After-School Enrichment
Join us each Wednesday for alternating activities! We may do something STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) related, or we may watch a movie, build with Legos, etc.
Sew Day – STEAM Club
Join us each Wednesday for alternating activities! We may do something STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) related, or we may watch a movie, build with Legos, etc. This Wednesday is special because it's "Teach the World to Sew" day. So, TPL will have various sewing activities for all ages and skill sets!
Halloween Movies
In honor of Halloween, we will be playing kid-friendly Halloween movies starting at 1pm! Call the library for more details: (815) 646-4511
STEAM Club/ After-School Enrichment
Join us each Wednesday for alternating activities! We may do something STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) related, or we may watch a movie, build with Legos, etc.
Family Reading Night 2025
*While supplies last* Any family who checks out 5 or more books on November 19th and 20th will receive a bookish goody-bag in honor of Family Reading Night!
Let’s Read Together!
Join us for “Let’s Read Together” where we will spend an hour inside the library or outside in the fresh air while enjoying quiet reading time with others. Bring your own book or check one out from the library. Reading during this time can help earn points toward Summer Reading Program prizes. Come relax, read, […]
Daisy Garden Planting Activity
The Girl Scouts of Central Illinois are coming to Tiskilwa Public Library! Join us for a planting activity and short stories about gardens on Monday, June 8th at 1pm. Participants do not have to be girl scouts to join!
Make It Monday
“Make it Mondays” where you can stop in to create a fun craft or project to take home. All supplies and materials will be provided and ready to use. After finishing their project, kids are invited to stay and read, explore, imagine, and play in our new dramatic play areas like the Farmers Market and […]
“Planting a Rainbow” Story Time & Craft with 4-H
Join us for special programs with the University of Illinois Extension 4-H! Children will enjoy a story, group discussion, and hands-on activity planned by 4-H leaders. Each book and activity is specially geared around our Summer Reading theme, “Plant a Seed, READ!”, helping children explore nature, farming, gardening, growth, and the world around them through […]
Let’s Read Together
Join us for “Let’s Read Together” where we will spend an hour inside the library or outside in the fresh air while enjoying quiet reading time with others. Bring your own book or check one out from the library. Reading during this time can help earn points toward Summer Reading Program prizes. Come relax, read, and grow […]
Wild Wednesday!
“Wild Wednesday” where every session is a new adventure! From painting and games to dancing, exploring, hands-on learning, and discovering exiting things inside and outside, there’s always something fun waiting. Come use your imagination, get creative, make friends, and discover all the WILD possibilities this summer!
Make It Monday
“Make it Mondays” where you can stop in to create a fun craft or project to take home. All supplies and materials will be provided and ready to use. After finishing their project, kids are invited to stay and read, explore, imagine, and play in our new dramatic play areas like the Farmers Market and Down on […]
“Lola Plants a Garden” Story Time & Activity with 4-H
Join us for special programs with the University of Illinois Extension 4-H! Children will enjoy a story, group discussion, and hands-on activity planned by 4-H leaders. Each book and activity is specially geared around our Summer Reading theme, “Plant a Seed, READ!”, helping children explore nature, farming, gardening, growth, and the world around them through stories and creativity. […]
Make It Monday
“Make it Mondays” where you can stop in to create a fun craft or project to take home. All supplies and materials will be provided and ready to use. After finishing their project, kids are invited to stay and read, explore, imagine, and play in our new dramatic play areas like the Farmers Market and Down on […]
Wild Wednesday!
“Wild Wednesday” where every session is a new adventure! From painting and games to dancing, exploring, hands-on learning, and discovering exiting things inside and outside, there’s always something fun waiting. Come use your imagination, get creative, make friends, and discover all the WILD possibilities this summer!
Let’s Read Together
Join us for “Let’s Read Together” where we will spend an hour inside the library or outside in the fresh air while enjoying quiet reading time with others. Bring your own book […]
Wild Wednesday!
“Wild Wednesday” where every session is a new adventure! From painting and games to dancing, exploring, hands-on learning, and discovering exiting things inside and outside, there’s always something fun waiting. Come […]
Make It Monday
“Make it Mondays” where you can stop in to create a fun craft or project to take home. All supplies and materials will be provided and ready to use. After finishing their […]