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Sunday. 15 June, 2025 - Saturday. 21 June, 2025
Week 25
Tuesday. 17 June, 2025
10:00 am

WPL Preschool Story Time - Shadows

Watseka Public Library

Join Ms. Maddie for Preschool Story Time! This week's theme is "Shadows". Older siblings can come for a STEAM activity running at the same time. No library card required to attend. Participating in Preschool Story Time will earn you extra points towards your Summer Reading Challenge!

Wednesday. 18 June, 2025
10:00 am

WPL Preschool Story Time - Shadows

Watseka Public Library

Join Ms. Maddie for Preschool Story Time! This week's theme is "Shadows". Older siblings can come for a STEAM activity running at the same time. No library card required to attend. Participating in Preschool Story Time will earn you extra points towards your Summer Reading Challenge!

1:00 pm

Watercolor at Willowhaven

Bradley Public Library

Meet us under the pavilion at Willowhaven Park & discover the joy of watercolors! Beginners are encouraged to attend and will learn the basics of landscape painting in a supportive environment. Local artist (and BPL staff member!) Christina Loraine will be your instructor. Choose a session that works for you, or attend them all!

Ages 18 and up.
No registration required!
All materials will be provided.

3:00 pm

Storytime and Crafts with Mrs. Basham: Dice

Gilman-Danforth District Library

Join Mrs. Basham on Wednesday, June 18th @ 3:00-4:00PM or Thursday, June 19th at 11:00AM-12:00PM for Story and Craft Hour: Dice. There will be fun-filled books read and an exciting activity to go with the theme!

3:00 pm

Preschool Storytime with Mr. Cole: Dragons

Gilman-Danforth District Library

Join Mr. Cole on Wednesday, June 18th at 3:00PM-4:00PM or Thursday, June 19th @ 11:00AM-12:00PM for Preschool Story Time: Dragons. There will be fun-filled books read and an exciting activity to go with the theme! Ages 2-5 are welcome. See you there!

3:00 pm

Teen Book Club with Ms. Tara

Ms. Tara will lead a book club. The book is Wolf Hollow. Each week, you will discuss the books while doing activities/crafts. There will be snacks provided.

 

Thursday. 19 June, 2025
11:00 am

Storytime and Crafts with Mrs. Basham: Dice

Gilman-Danforth District Library

Join Mrs. Basham on Wednesday, June 18th @ 3:00-4:00PM or Thursday, June 19th at 11:00AM-12:00PM for Story and Craft Hour: Dice. There will be fun-filled books read and an exciting activity to go with the theme!

11:00 am

Preschool Storytime with Mr. Cole: Dragons

Gilman-Danforth District Library

Join Mr. Cole on Wednesday, June 18th at 3:00PM-4:00PM or Thursday, June 19th @ 11:00AM-12:00PM for Preschool Story Time: Dragons. There will be fun-filled books read and an exciting activity to go with the theme! Ages 2-5 are welcome. See you there!

Friday. 20 June, 2025
9:00 am

Giant Board Games at the Gilman-Danforth District Library

Gilman-Danforth District Library

The Gilman-Danforth District Library will have giant board games available to play during open hours: 9:00AM - 4:00PM.

Saturday. 21 June, 2025
12:00 am

Chebanse - Culpepper and Merriweather Circus

Chebanse American Legion Park

The circus is coming to Chebanse June 21 and 22! Tent raising & tour is at 9:30a, Saturday, June 21 only.  Midway opens at 1pm and circus performance 2p and 4:30p on both days.  Purchase tickets ahead of time at a discounted rate!  Tickets can be purchased at various locations including Winterroth Hardware and Federated Bank of Chebanse.  You can also purchase tickets by using the QR code on the flyer. 

7:30 am

Watseka Family Festival- A salute to first responders

Homestead Venue

We're excited to invite all first responders and their families to "A Salute to First responders" A specia levening of appreciation, music, and community. Band is open to the public!

1:00 pm

ICARe Ice Cream Social

Event location is 109 S Second St in Watseka.