Streator library to host laser tag, New Years countdown, tea party

Laser tag will be returning Friday, Jan. 3, to the Streator Public Library.

The event from 5 to 6 p.m. is geared for children. Registration is required at https://www.streatorpubliclibrary.org/

The library, 130 S. Park St., will continue its party hat scavenger hunt the week of Dec. 30.

The library will celebrate New Years with a countdown party for children 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 31. Ring in the New Year at noon at the library for children who don’t stay up until midnight.

For more information on library events, go to https://www.streatorpubliclibrary.org/ or call 815-672-2729.

1 to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31: New Years Movie Matine, “How the Grinch Stole Christmas,” public.

Wednesday, Jan. 1: Library closed for New Years Day.

10 to 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 2: Playful pages, for children 4 and younger. A toddler playdate hosted in the library.

4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 2: Link Up, teens. A teen outlet/discussion group that covers everything from comedy, trivia and pop culture. Talk about your favorite topics and learn about some new ones.

6 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 2: Painting Academy, teens/adults. Learn the basics of drawing with artist Nate.

1 to 2 p.m. Friday, Jan. 3: Tech Talk, public. An open opportunity for patrons to come in and ask tech based questions to tech savvy people.

3 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 4: Masquerade Tea party, public. The library is hosting a fancy masquerade tea party. Dust off your best clothes and find a cool mask. Bring a guest and enjoy some tea, cookies and party games.