You have been selected for a special assignment. There are (2) sessions available to complete your secret agent training. Please register for one. You will be asked to dodge lasers, throw with accuracy, test your stealth mode, and puzzle solving skills in order to earn your secret agent badge.

Max of 20 participants in each session.

You have been selected for a special assignment. There are (2) sessions available to complete your secret agent training. Please register for one. You will be asked to dodge lasers, throw with accuracy, test your stealth mode, and puzzle solving skills in order to earn your secret agent badge.

Max of 20 participants in each session.

Presented by Raymond Benson

Everything you want to know about James Bond 007, straight from Raymond Benson, the third official continuation author – and first American – commissioned by the Ian Fleming Estate to write original Bond novels (between 1996-2002). This slideshow presentation covers the life of Ian Fleming, history of the novels and the films, and Benson’s own experience as a Bond author.

William Pack goes beyond the myth and brings to life the true stories of Harry Houdini, an American icon. See this amazing show before it's retired at the end of 2023!

Poetry springs hilariously to life as soon as Matt Sandbank's shadow puppets hit the screen! Matt Sandbank is a nationally-touring shadow puppeteer based in Durham, NC.

Join Agatha Christie in Beit Agatha as she reminisces with you about her childhood, her life as a writer and adventurer, and contemplates beginning her autobiography- a project that took nearly 20 years.

Oh no, we're lost in time! Work together to find relics and fix the T.I.M.E machine before you end up as dino chow. There are (8) 30-minute time slots with a maximum of 5 per group.

Call 815-784-2627 or come in the library to register your group!

Dr. Amanda Vicary of Illinois Wesleyan College will discuss her research on true crime and why women, in particular, are so drawn to it. Dr. Vicary will be joining us live in the Event Room via Zoom.

Join us for a Summer Reading Pool Party!

Generously sponsored by the Yang Family of China Wok Chinese Restaurant in Genoa.

Help! Something bad has happened and we need your deductive drawing to solve this case! Help cartoon the clues, sketch the suspects, and puzzle out the pictures to find out… whodunit!

Max of 30 participants.

Calling all aspiring cake decorators! Decorate a cupcake for judging.

All materials provided.

Max of 20 participants

Explore the history of the America's favorite teen sleuth, including the mystery of who was "Carolyn Keene" and why this series, more than other girls' book series, has captivated generations of readers.

Generously sponsored by the Yang Family of China Wok Chinese Restaurant in Genoa.