Streator library to host interactive dinosaur activities Jan. 18

The Streator Public Library is celebrating dinosaurs the week of Jan. 13, including a Saturday afternoon full of dinosaur-themed activities.

There will be interactive activities, crafts and a dinosaur petting zoo Saturday, Jan. 18.

From 2:30 to 3:30 p.m., there will be sensory friendly dino activities with lowered lights and minimal background noise. Guests can move between activities at their own pace.

Then from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., there will be a dino video background and sound effects to help visitors imagine they are in a prehistoric dinosaur adventure. Multiple interactive activities will be open.

Additionally, the library will host a dinosaur scavenger hunt the week of Jan. 13. Search the library at 130 S. Park St. and find all of the hidden items. The theme changes weekly.

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

4 to 5 p.m. Monday, Jan. 13: Arts and crafts, young children. Come to the library to create cute and fun projects to take home.

10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 14: Library Book Club, adults. The book club explores various genres. Inquire at the front desk about the current book.

4 to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 14: Little’s Art Time, ages 3 to 9. Get creative with friends in the library. Learn how to draw or have fun with paint.

5 to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 14: Dino storytime, young children.

1 to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 15: Cozy Mystery Book Club, adults. This book club specializes in cozy mysteries. Inquire about the current book at the front desk.

3 to 4 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 15: Game Time, ages 10 through teens. Video games, board games, puzzles and more.

5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 15: Let’s Talk: True Crime, teens/adults. Are you intrigued by true crimes? Love the thrill of solving the case? Then you’ll love this club! Join the library to chat about some of the craziest true crimes to happen

10 to 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 16: Playful pages, children 4 and younger. A toddler playdate hosted in the library.

4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 16: 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. 16: Painting Academy, teens/adults. The library invites you to come out for a night full of colors.

1 to 2 p.m. Friday, Jan. 17: Tech Talk, public. An open opportunity for patrons to come in and ask tech based questions to tech savvy people.