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Creating a Weather Emergency Plan -Hosted by The Walnut Library Instructed by Adam Lind Director of the Bureau County Emergency Management Agency Objectives Learn how to make an Emergency PlanAssessing your needs Identifying information sources Learning about sheltering and evacuation Discuss the components of an emergency kit Discuss creating a support network Discuss common severe […]
Is it an insect, bug, or arachnid? COME FIND OUT AND JOIN US AT THE WALNUT PUBLIC LIBRARY Tuesday, March 17th 10:30-11:30 Activities • Listen to a book about these animals • Check out books • Build an Arachnid • Create an Insect • Use a key to determine if the animal is an insect, […]
Tech Classes at the Walnut Library!! Instruction Ryan Carlson is returning to teach more TECH! Registration is required! Bring your own device or use on of ours...Library computers are limited, so REGISTER NOW! Call or Stop by the Walnut Library to sign up! Register HERE! March 24th @ 10AM Get creative with Canva! Learning Canva […]
WALNUT PUBLIC LIBRARY PRESENTS EASTER TODDLER TIME WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25, 2026 AT 10:00AM Story Time Music & Movement with Mr. Larkin Easter Bunny's Workshop Play Area Carrot Patch Sensory Bin Bunny Trail Easter Craft and more...
Book Club March 26 @ 7pm The Book Club for Troublesome Women by Marie Bostwick is a historical fiction novel about four suburban housewives in 1960s Virginia who form a secret book club, reading The Feminine Mystique, which sparks their feminist awakening and leads to self-discovery, new careers, and lasting sisterhood amidst a changing world. […]
Take an Illinois Valley road trip this spring! Visit participating libraries from April I to 30. See what unique collections they offer and the different services available at local librarys. Have your passport stamped at each library, then turn in your passport at your home library to be entered into a prize drawing!
SAFESITTER Learn the skills to be a Safe, Prepared and Fun Babysitter! The Walnut Public Library is offering a SAFESITTER course on Monday, April 6th from 9:00-3:00 This course teaches students in 6-9 grades the skills every sitter should know, including pediatric first-aid and CPR. Class size is limited/Registration Required by March 18th! Class Fee: […]
Register here! Alzheimer’s Association caregiver support groups, conducted by trained facilitators, are a safe place for caregivers, family and friends of persons with dementia to: Develop a support Exchange practical information on caregiving challenges and possible solutions. Talk through issues and ways of coping. Share feelings, needs and Learn about community resources Visit alz.org/Illinois to […]
Listen to a book about what makes a rainbow Practice recognizing colors Blend colors together to see what happens Make a rainbow sun catcher Play and sort using scarves, pom poms, pool noodles, and balls Enter a rainy day in the dramatic play area See a big rainbow
Tech Classes at the Walnut Library!! Instruction Ryan Carlson is returning to teach more TECH! Registration is required! Bring your own device or use on of ours...Library computers are limited, so REGISTER NOW! Call or Stop by the Walnut Library to sign up! Register HERE! April 11th @ 10AM Learn to create online documents and […]