Today’s Hours: The library is open today from 9:00 am to 6:00 pmView all Hours

*Safe Sitter Class

The Dunlap Public Library will partner with Hult Center for Healthy Living's certified Safe Sitter instructors to provide a safe sitter class. Designed to prepare students to be safe when they're home alone, watching younger siblings, or babysitting. This instructor-led class is filled with fun games and role-playing exercises. Students even get to use manikins […]

Summer Reading Kickoff!

Visit the library for balloon animals from the artists at The Unique Twist,complimentary professional face painting from Wild Style Design Company, and a chance to see the 2024 President’s Cup trophy won by the Peoria Rivermen! Pick up your reading bookmarks and learn how to participate in our month-long challenge.

Teen Taxidermy

Create wacky art by mounting a stuffed animal head on a wood frame!

Craft: Make a Seed Bomb

Make a seed bomb out of recycled paper, clay, and wildflower seeds! For kids and teens and adults!!!

Rock Island Trial Bike Ride

Join us for this hour long bike ride on the Rock Island Trail led by the staff of Bushwhacker. We will meet in our library's parking lot. Bring your bike! A water bottle and helmet are suggested. Weather permitting. All ages. (Children under the age of 13 must be accompanied and directly supervised by a […]

Foam Party!

This party is going to be foam-tastic! Come run, dance, and play in the foam that will take over the library lawn! Wear a swimsuit or bring a change of clothes. Bring a towel and swim goggles!

Meditation

We'll begin this session by creating a simple meditation bracelet. Then we'll experience the peace, harmony and  joy of sitting still for 20 minutes. We will sit quietly, comfortably, and breathe and breathe more to experience what meditation is about. Ages 13 - Adult!

Summer Reading Grand Finale Party at Shore Acres Pool

Weather dependent. Our private party ends promptly at 11:30 am so the pool can prepare to open to the public. Sponsored by Chillicothe Park District. Any of our patrons are allowed to go to the party, as long as they have turned in a summer reading ticket.  (Parents and caregivers, accompanying your participating child is okay […]

Event Series TAB (Teen Advisory Board)

TAB (Teen Advisory Board)

Do you want a say in the materials and programs offered by the library? Join the Teen Advisory Board! Middle and high schoolers welcome. TAB meetings and activities count toward student volunteer hours. We will be meeting in person at the library.

Pizzapalooza!

Let's make pizza jewelry to wear and dessert pizza to eat! For tweens and teens.

Rock Painting

Kids and adults can all join in this fun activity where we paint rocks to form a giant library rock snake!

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