Kewanee Public Library District

10/15/2026

👾 Get Creative at the Pool Noodle Monster Lab! ✂️👀Looking for a fun, silly craft project for the kids? Join us to create your very own custom pool noodle monsters! We’ll supply the pool noodles, googly eyes, pipe cleaners, and all the monster-making fun.

🗓️ Dates & Times: October 21–23: 2:00 PM – 5:30 PM Saturday, October 24: 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM

Drop in anytime during session hours to build your spooky (or goofy!) companion. See you at the lab!

10/15/2026

Finding a new job can be challenging, but you don't have to do it alone! Let IDES show you the way. 🤝

Our upcoming session, "Using Community Resources to Assist with Your Job Search," will give you practical tips and introduce you to supportive local networks.

🗓️ When: Tuesday, October 20th
⏰ Time: 2:00 PM
📍 Where: In The Community Room

Empower your search and get hired sooner. See you on the 20th!

10/14/2026

Join Ms. Sara for a fun-filled owl-themed story time in celebration of autumn!

Enjoy a short story time with Ms. Sara from the KPLD Youth Departme...

10/14/2026

🎃 It’s Time for Storybook Pumpkins at Kewanee Public Library!

📚✨Families are encouraged to get into the Halloween spirit with us! Decorate a pumpkin based on your favorite children’s book character and bring it in to show off your creativity.

📍 Where to bring it: Children’s Room at Kewanee Public Library

📅 Drop-off Dates: October 12 – October 17

🗓 Display Dates: On display through October 31

🎁 Bonus: Every participating family will be entered into a drawing for a special family Halloween prize! The drawing takes place on Monday, October 19.

Keep an eye on our page to see photos of your pumpkin on display! ⚠️ Important

Rules: No carved pumpkins, please! Pumpkins will not be sent home after display because they mold easily in our warm library.

We can’t wait to see your favorite book characters come to life! Which storybook character will your family pick? 🎨👇

10/13/2026

🕯️ Cinema at the Carnegie: Practical Magic 🧹✨Join us for movie night featuring snacks, crafts, and everyone's favorite witchy sisters!

📅 Friday, October 23 🕒 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM

🎟️ Rated PG-13 (Runtime: 1h 44m). Snacks and craft materials provided. See you there! 🍿🎨

10/13/2026

👻 Looking for Halloween fun for the family? 🎃Mark your calendars for the Kewanee Public Library District Halloween Open House!

📅 Date: Saturday, October 24
🕒 Time: 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM

📍 Where: Kewanee Public Library District We'll have trick-or-treating throughout the building, plus special crafts and goodie bags waiting in Youth Services. Stop by and celebrate with us! 🍭✨

10/13/2026

📜 Step back in time with local history! 📜The Henry County Genealogical Society presents "The Cady Family: An American Story 1776–2026".

Join former Henry County Sheriff Gib Cady alongside Dick Wells for a fascinating look into 250 years of family and regional history.

🗓️ Date: Monday, October 26
⏰ Time: 1:30 PM
📍 Location: The Community Room

10/13/2026

🎨 Get creative with us! Drop by the YA Room for DIY Sharpie Masks! Open to all junior high and high school students—come design, color, and customize your own unique mask using Sharpies.

📍 Where: YA Room
📅 When: October 19 & 20
⏰ Time: 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM

Bring a friend and let your inner artist loose! 🖍️✨

10/13/2026

It’s time to celebrate Dinovember! 🦕✨

Join us in the Youth Services department for a special craft with Karen from Do Art Productions! We're making our own Beaded Dinosaur Keychains—the perfect way to gear up for a month of dinosaur fun.

We’ll be making three different types of stegosaurs, as seen in the photo!

📅 When: Thursday, November 12th @ 4 PM
📍 Where: Kewanee Public Library - Youth Services
📝 Register: Sign-up starts Tuesday, October 29th at the Youth Services desk!

Don't wait! Spaces are limited. 🦖💖