100 S. Washington St.Byron, IL 61010815-234-5107

Fax: 815-234-5582www.byron.lib.il.us

 

HoursMonday 9 - 8Tuesday 9 - 8Wednesday 9 - 8Thursday 9 - 8Friday 9 - 5Saturday 9 - 5

MANGA ETCETERA

March 203:00-4:00 p.m.6th-8th gradeCome to the library to discuss your favorite manga and for a fun Japanese-inspired activity.Pick up your copy of Hikaru no Go, Vol. 1 at the circulation desk.

Senior TriviaFirst & Third Friday of Each Month

9:30 – 11:00 a.m.

90 minutes of fast paced trivia!

Join a team and win prizes for your trivia knowledge.  

When: Monday, March 22Time: 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.Who: Adults 21 and over

 

Speed Scrabble

Library Bridge ClubMondays 1-3pm

Beginners and lifelong bridge players:

Get together with other card enthusiasts to learn and practice.

Write and illustrate your

own story! Who:

1st – 5th gradersWhen:

Saturday, March 20

Time: 10:00am—11:30am

 

Young Authors

Jude McCanse, local Rockford author will make an appearance at Young Authors to talk

about her new children’s book, “The Disappearance of Dawn”.

Children’s Author Signing

Saturday, March 2010:00-11:00 am

Art AcademyWednesdays

4:00-5:00March 10-March 24

Grades K – 2

New session starts in March!

To register your child please call:Byron Public Library District

815-234-5107

K – 4th gradersMarch 6

10:00-11:30

5th – 8th gradersMarch 20 12:30-2:00

Saturday Scraps

To register, please call:Byron Public Library District

815-234-5107

If you enjoy Lego's and want to see more, join us on a Spring Break trip to the suburbs. We will

visit Lego Land Discovery Centre at the Streets of Woodfield and have a late lunch at Moretti’s

before heading home.

Lego Land Trip Schaumburg, IL

March 30 9:00am-4:00pm$25 per person (Lunch not included)

March Story HoursMarch 11, 18, 25

ThursdaysToddlers ages 24 – 36 months9:30 – 10:15 am, 11:00 – 11:45

Preschool ages 3 – 59:30 – 10:30, 11:00 – 12:00,

& 1:00 – 2:00

Baby BoogiesPlaytime for babies ages 7 – 23 months

March 9-23Tuesdays

10:30am – 11:15amRegistration Required

*Ages will vary: class is designed for babies who are crawling or walking.

ChessMarch 6th and March 27th

2:00 – 3:00pmFor adults,

children and

families. Learn from experts or just play!

Toy & Stuff DriveSkip the garage sale!

Drop your stuff off at the library! We are looking for the following things to

incorporate in our programs:

• Gently used toys with washable surfaces (balls, blocks, musical toys or noisy toys)

• Recyclables/ Craft Supplies• Stuffed monsters, scary animals,

mad scientist stuff for our summer reading program.

Getting Your Garden ReadyLearn gardening

techniques from a Master! Margo Ackland, a U of I Extension Master Gardener, will help you determine what kind of garden is best for you and the plants that will

thrive there.

March 27th

10:00-11:00

Cartoons & CerealSaturday morning cartoons

and cereal…all ages welcome!

March 27th

9:30 – 11:00

Boy’s Book ClubApril 76:30-7:30p.m.3rd-5th grade Not your typical book club… an hour of hands-on activities that relate to the book.Pick up your copy of Dragonwings at the circulation desk.

 Saturday, March 13

1:00-2:00 pmGrades 3-5

Mother-DaughterBook Club

Mother-Daughter Book ClubSaturday, March 13

2:00-3:00 p.m.Grades 6-8

Wednesday, March 17, 20106:30-7:30 p.m.

Wednesday Night Readers

Photo PreservationWednesday, March 31st

6:30-7:30

Tips and tricks for preserving film or

digital photos!

Heart Smart For Women

February 9 – April 28Tuesdays, 12:00- 1:00

A 12-week program that provides information and support for women of all ages to increase and maintain physical activity, make dietary

improvements, and overcome obstacles.

Mouse SkillsFriday, March 12

10:00-11:00 Learn how to do basic functions using the mouse.

Read to a Lab!

Did you know that dogs like books too? Come and show off your reading skills with friendly black labs. Call to reserve your dog.

Thursday, March 11th

5:00-6:001st—4th grades

Recipe ClubFriday, March 12

12:00-1:30

Come with a dish and the recipe, try new foods, and learn about food blogging.

Starlight StoriesMonday, March 15

6:45-7:30

A family story time with sing-along songs and finger plays. Children age 2-5 and families welcome.

E-mail BasicsTuesday, March

16 1:30-2:30

Learn how to set up and manage your

email account.

Computer Basics• Wednesday, March 24

1:30 – 3:00 p.m.

• Sign up required.

• Learn computer functions and manage files and folders.

The Princess and The Frog

Wednesday, March 17 6:00-7:30

Come in and watch it on our big screen.

Refreshments served. All ages welcome.

Lucky Library Reading Club

March 17- April 14

For adult readers: Starting St. Patrick’s Day, read 3 books in 4 weeks and enter the drawing for prizes. Tons of small prizes awarded to our Lucky Readers!

Fancy Nancy Party

Ooh la la! Join us for a splendiferous time making

gorgeous tiaras and monogrammed accessories.

R.S.V.P. please.

Friday, March 19 3:30-4:30

Grades K-2

Stamping

When: Thursday, March 18

Time: 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Call to registerAll Supplies Provided

Easter & Spring cardsMake a homemade card to give to someone

special.