Movie Matinee: Summoned: Francis Perkins and the General Welfare
Tuesday, August 26th, 1:00 P.M.
Discover the powerful story of Frances Perkins, the first woman to serve in a U.S. Cabinet. As Labor Secretary under President Franklin D. Roosevelt during the Great Depression. This 56-minute, PG-rated documentary is available through public performance rights by Kanopy.
Quick Fun Meals
Friday, August 22 @ 11:00 A.M.
University of Illinois Extension Office Susan Glassman
Movie Matinee: Fly Like a Girl
Tuesday, August 19th, 1:00 P.M.
Fly Like A Girl isn’t just a film—it’s a movement that invites you to dream big and challenge the status quo. In this inspiring 84-minute documentary (rated TV-14), you’ll hear powerful, real-life stories from girls and women who followed their passion for aviation, a field still largely led by men. Fly Like A Girl is made available through public performance rights by Kanopy.
Movie Matinee: The Sun Queen
Tuesday, August 12th, 1:00 P.M.
Step into the story of chemical engineer and inventor Mária Telkes, a brilliant mind who devoted her life to harnessing the power of the sun. You’ll learn how she designed and built the world’s first successfully solar-heated modern home and discovered a groundbreaking chemical capable of storing solar energy like a battery. This 52-minute, PG-rated film is available through public performance rights by Kanopy.
Sun Smart Science Challenge
Tuesday, August 12th, 4:00 P.M.
What does it take to protect yourself from the sun’s harmful rays and still enjoy summer fun? In this hands-on activity, you’ll test different materials with solar-sensitive beads to see which block UV light best. Then, use your beads to make your own Sun Safe armband. Get ready to explore and stay sun smart.
Tales with Tails
Saturday, August 9th, 10:00 A.M. (Granville)
Tuesday, August 19th, 5:00 P.M. (Granville)
Tuesday, August 26th, 5:00 P.M. (Granville)
Bring your favorite book from home—or pick one from our collection—and read aloud to a friendly, furry companion. This program gives you a fun and comforting way to practice your reading, boost your confidence, and become a more fluent reader in a relaxed, judgment-free setting.
Knot & Design: Textile Art
Thursday, August 7th, 11:00 A.M.
Ready to be creative with texture, color, and a touch of handmade charm? In this workshop, you’ll create your very own yarn wall hanging using simple lark’s head knots, a basic macramé technique that’s easy to learn. Whether you go bold and bright or soft and subtle, the design is totally up to you. Play with color, shape, and pattern to craft a piece that’s personal, stylish, and all your own.
End of Summer Ice Cream and cake
Friday August at the Library
1-2 P.M.
Vegetable Gardening in Raised Beds and Containers
University of Illinois Extension Office
Friday, June 6th
1:00 – 2:00 P.M.
Learn how to use above ground growing systems for safe and fruitful production of your favorite backyard vegetables REGISTER AT GO. ILLINOIS.EDU/GRANVEG
Stick Together: A Community Art Project
June through August
Join us for a fun, hands-on art activity that brings everyone together. Pick up a popsicle stick at your library and decorate it with bold colors, patterns, doodles, or inspiring messages, whatever speaks to you. Once you’re done, just drop it in the collection basket. At the end of the summer, your artwork will be part of a one-of-a-kind framed display created from everyone’s contributions.
