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In This Newsletter:
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Calendar of Events for November 2025
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December 2025 Highlights
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Check out our November events!
Stop by the library all month long and pick up your Take and Makes and the "Try Something Kit"; act fast as supplies are limited!
- Kid Take and Make: week of November 3rd
- Teen Take and Make: week of November 10th
- Adult Take and Make: week of November 17th
- Adult Try Something Kit: week of November 24th
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Library Closed
Thursday, November 27th & Friday, November 28th
The library will be closed Thursday, November 27th & Friday, November 28th in observance of the holiday. We will reopen Saturday, November 29th at 9:00am.
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Allerton Library Yoga
Tuesday, November 4th, 18th & 25th at 9:30am
Tuesday, November 18th at 1:00pm
Hannah Batchelder from the Dewitt-Piatt Bi-County Health Department will be here to lead a yoga class in the program room.
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BYOB: Bring Your Own Book
Tuesday, November 4th from 6:00pm to 7:30pm
Every month join fellow readers for BYOB (bring your own book) club. There is NO assigned reading; we will discuss books that we are currently reading. Light snacks and drinks will be provided. Until meeting time, happy reading!
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Adult Bingo
Monday, November 10th at 2:00pm
Join us for Bingo the second Monday of the month from 2-3pm.
Adults only program
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Read Watch Discuss!
Tuesday, November 11th from 2:00 to 3:00pm
Join us for our last meeting of Read Watch Discuss! Read The Light Between Oceans by M.L. Stedman before November 11th and then come watch the movie. Afterwards, stay and discuss the book versus the movie: likes, differences, thoughts, etc...
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John Goldsmith: Three Frenchmen & a Goat
Thursday, November 13th
at 2:00pm
John Goldsmith presents the story of three enterprising young men who founded a fraternal supply company in 1892 that today is one of the biggest manufacturers of marching band uniforms. It’s an entertaining tale of trick chairs, strength testers, graduation caps and gowns, and band uniforms.
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Illinois Libraries Present: Beyond the Screen: Kenji López-Alt: A Journey Through Food and Science
Tuesday, November 18th at 7pm
Join award-winning cookbook author, New York Times food columnist, and Serious Eats director J. Kenji López-Alt for an evening of cooking insights, techniques, and foodie exploration.
Chicago’s Billy Zureikat joins Kenji in conversation. Billy Z is a home cook and baker with a story as unique as the flavors he whips up in his kitchen. After being diagnosed with Muscular Dystrophy, sandwiches and pizza became his canvas, including the infamous "Tripping Billy" pizza. Billy has collaborated with more than 90 restaurants to raise $73,000 for Muscular Dystrophy, and he’s just getting started.
Virtual Program
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED
Participants must register by 5pm on November 18th!
This program is for adults
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Crafternoon: Paper Folding Craft
Thursday, November 20th from 2:00pm to 3:00pm
Join us in the program room to create a festive holiday decoration out of a book!
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED
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Non-Fiction Book Group
Thursday, November 20th
from 6:00pm to 7:15pm
Come and join us as the group discusses, "Everything You Wanted to Know About Indians but Were Afraid to Ask" by Anton Treuer.
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Magnet Monday
Mondays in November from 4:00pm to 4:45pm
Join us this November for hands on exploration with magnets!
Monday, November 3rd
Monday, November 10th
Monday, November 17th
DROP IN PROGRAM
For ages 5-11 (K-5th Grade)
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Super Saturday: Read to Dogs
Saturday, November 15th from 10:00am to 11:00am
PawPrint Ministries is back for a Read to Dogs program! Spend some time in the program room with some very good dogs, their handlers, and books for this Super Saturday Program!
Recommended for families of all ages
DROP IN PROGRAM
NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED
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Kids Movie
Tuesday, November 25th at 2:00pm
Join us in the program room for a showing of, Free Birds (2013) rated PG.
Two turkeys travel back in time to the first Thanksgiving in order to change the traditional menu and save their kind from being served with a side of cranberry sauce for the holiday.
Recommended for families of all ages
DROP IN PROGRAM
NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED
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Lap Time
Lap Time will take place Wednesday, November 5th, 12th, and 19th starting at 9:30am Lap Time is filled with fingerplay, books, and songs. No Lap Time on November 26th.
Recommended for 0-2 years old.
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Story Time
Story time will take place Thursday, November 6th, 13th, and 20th starting at 10:00am. Story time is filled with books, songs, instruments, and play. No Story Time on November 27th.
Recommended for 3-5 years old.
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Play Time
Play Time will take place Friday, November 7th, 14th, and 21st from 10:00am to 12:00pm. Join us for free play in the program room and socialize with other families! No Play Time on November 28th.
Recommended for 0-5 years old.
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Tween and Teen: Dungeons & Dragons
Thursday, November 6th from 4:30pm to 6:30pm
Learn How to Run a Dungeons & Dragons Game
If you've ever been curious about how to coordinate and run a D&D game, this is your opportunity! Join us in the program room to flex your creativity while socializing and learning some D&D basics. This is a great learning opportunity for those interested in building their own problem solving, teamwork, and communication skills.
DROP IN PROGRAM
For ages 11-18 (grades 6th-12th)
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Library Closed
Wednesday, December 24th & Thursday, December 25th; Wednesday, December 31st & Thursday, January 1st
The library will be closed Wednesday, December 24th & Thursday, December 25th in observance of the holiday. We will reopen Friday, December 26th at 9:00am.
We will also be closed Wednesday, December 31st & Thursday, January 1st in observance of the holiday. We will reopen Friday, January 2nd at 9:00am.
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2025 Winter Reading Program
Friday, December 19th, 2025
Are you Yeti for Winter Reading? The 2025 Winter Reading Program starts December 19th!
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Lego Group
Mondays in December from 4:00pm to 4:45pm
Drop by the program room on Mondays in December to craft, create, and build. We can't wait to see your amazing creations! No Lego Group on December 22nd or 29th.
DROP IN PROGRAM
For ages 5-11 (K-5th Grade)
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The Magic of a Christmas Carol
Tuesday, December 2nd at 2:00pm
Travel through time on a theatrical journey with The Ghost of Christmas Past, portrayed by historical presenter, Michelle Gibbons. The Ghost will awaken Charles Dickens to a lifetime of accomplishment, showing him all that was and all that could be. Dickens will learn of the bright and merry future he may have if he believes in the magic of the holiday season.
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Tween and Teen: D&D
Thursday, December 4th from 4:00pm to 6:30pm
Learn How to Run a Dungeons & Dragons Game
If you've ever been curious about how to coordinate and run a D&D game, this is your opportunity! Join us in the program room to flex your creativity while socializing and learning some D&D basics. This is a great learning opportunity for those interested in building their own problem solving, teamwork, and communication skills.
DROP IN PROGRAM
For ages 11-18 (grades 6th-12th)
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Super Saturday: Holiday Ornament
Saturday, December 13th from 10:00am to 12:00pm
Join us in the program room for our annual Super Saturday: Holiday Ornament Making from 10:00am to 12:00pm.
Recommended for families of all ages
DROP IN PROGRAM
NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED
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