Dwight’s library reschedules events

Prairie Creek Public Library in Dwight recently rescheduled several events, which were postponed originally due to severe weather conditions. These events are free and open to the public. However, due to limited space, registration is required. To register for any of the programs, please call 815-584-3061 or find a sign-up link on the library’s Facebook page or website, prairiecreeklibrary.org.

Our Perfect Pairing at Perfect Blend will be from 4-6 pm Thursday, June 25, at Perfect Blend, 100 E. Main Street. Sample books of different genres, check out the ones you want (with your library card), and then pair it with the drink recommended for the mood of that genre.

A new book group is starting! Join us for Thirsty Thursday Book Group beginning at 6:30 pm Thursday, June 25 at the Country Mansion next door to the library. You are not required to read a certain book. Instead, we will have tables for different genres. Participants will select a genre that interests them, and the table will have a discussion about books they have read and recommend. The Mansion’s bar will be open with drinks available for purchase. The Mansion will be hosting live music, which guests may enjoy on the patio after the discussion.

The next True Crime Discussion will be at 6:30 pm Thursday, June 25. This event also will be held at the Country Mansion. Participants will research on their own and bring their findings and theories to the group to discuss. This month, the group will focus on Jodi Arias, who was convicted of the 2008 murder of her ex-boyfriend, Travis Alexander. She claimed self-defense and said Alexander was abusive, but she stabbed him nearly 30 times while he was in the shower.

To accommodate these changes, the Walt Disney lecture will be bumped up to 5:30 pm. Thursday, June 25.

Puppy Playtime for children will be on Tuesday, June 23. K9 Connect will provide puppies for kids to enjoy. Please register for a 15-minute timeframe beginning at 11 am.

Puppy Yoga for grade school students through adults will be at 1 pm Tuesday, June 23. After a brief nap, the puppies will return for yoga led by Jennifer Connor. Please bring a beach towel instead of a traditional yoga mat.

Exploring Neurodiversity for adults will be held at 6 pm Monday, July 6. Today’s education system recognizes neurodiversity in students. However, many adults grew up in an era that often did not diagnose ADHD, people on the spectrum, or various forms of OCD. Learn about the types of neurodiversity and what can be done to best accommodate them.

For a complete list of other upcoming programs, please stop in the library for an events packet.