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Plant a Seed, Read!

Join our 2026 Summer Reading Program filled with reading, prizes, crafts, animals, dragons, and more for ages 0-18!

May 22 - July 31

  • Yarns (Evening)
    Yarns (Evening)
    Wed, May 20
    May 20, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
    Western District Library, 1111 4th St, Orion, IL 61273, USA
    Bring your current project and settle in for a relaxed time of crafting and conversation! Whether you knit, crochet, needlepoint, or just want to learn, all skill levels are welcome. New to yarn crafts? We’re happy to help you get started. Come hang out, create, and connect!
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  • Children's Summer Reading Program Starts!
    Children's Summer Reading Program Starts!
    Fri, May 22
    May 22, 2026, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
    Western District Library, 1111 4th St, Orion, IL 61273, USA
    Join us for our 2026 Summer Reading Program! Pick up your reading log at the library or print it off from our website! Make sure to join us throughout the summer at our super fun children's events!
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  • Yarns (Afternoon)
    Yarns (Afternoon)
    Wed, May 27
    May 27, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
    Western District Library, 1111 4th St, Orion, IL 61273, USA
    Bring your current project and settle in for a relaxed time of crafting and conversation! Whether you knit, crochet, needlepoint, or just want to learn, all skill levels are welcome. New to yarn crafts? We’re happy to help you get started. Come hang out, create, and connect!
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  • Bloom & Grow Flower Workshop
    Bloom & Grow Flower Workshop
    Sat, Jun 06
    Jun 06, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Western District Library, 1111 4th St, Orion, IL 61273, USA
    REGISTRATION REQUIRED! Create a colorful flower craft using pipe cleaners, beads, and more! Please contact or visit the library to sign up.
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  • Quad Cities Botanical Center Workshop (Ages 0-8)
    Quad Cities Botanical Center Workshop (Ages 0-8)
    Wed, Jun 10
    Jun 10, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
    Methodist Church Activity Center, 1111 4th St, Orion, IL 61273, USA
    REGISTRATION REQUIRED! (Ages 0-8) 10:00–10:30 AM (45 child limit) 10:30–11:00 AM (45 child limit) Hands-on plant and nature exploration with the Quad Cities Botanical Center. Please contact or visit the library to sign up.
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  • QC Botanical Center Discovery Bus (Ages 9+)
    QC Botanical Center Discovery Bus (Ages 9+)
    Wed, Jun 10
    Jun 10, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Methodist Church Activity Center, 1111 4th St, Orion, IL 61273, USA
    REGISTRATION REQUIRED! 11:00 AM–12:00 PM (3 sessions of 15 participants) Interactive mobile learning experience inside the Discovery Bus. Please contact or visit the library to sign up.
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  • Will Stuck's M.E.S.S.
    Will Stuck's M.E.S.S.
    Wed, Jun 17
    Jun 17, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
    Methodist Church Activity Center, 1111 4th St, Orion, IL 61273, USA
    A high-energy interactive show featuring music, stories, education, and science fun!
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  • Paws & Pages
    Paws & Pages
    Fri, Jun 19
    Jun 19, 2026, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
    Orion, 1111 4th St, Orion, IL 61273, USA
    It's always a great time when QCCAN (Quad Cities Canine Assistance Network) comes to the library! Join us and read to a dog!
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  • Do Art Productions Assembly
    Do Art Productions Assembly
    Wed, Jun 24
    Jun 24, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
    Methodist Church Activity Center, 1111 4th St, Orion, IL 61273, USA
    Discover creativity and digital art in this engaging presentation.
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  • Do Art Productions Digital Art Workshop
    Do Art Productions Digital Art Workshop
    Wed, Jun 24
    Jun 24, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
    Western District Library, 1111 4th St, Orion, IL 61273, USA
    REGISTRATION REQUIRED! Beginner-friendly digital art workshop. Limited to 10 participants unless bringing your own iPad with Procreate or GIMP. Please contact or visit the library to sign up.
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  • River Explorers!
    River Explorers!
    Wed, Jul 08
    Jul 08, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
    Methodist Church Activity Center, 1111 4th St, Orion, IL 61273, USA
    Explore the Upper Mississippi River, wildlife, trade, and the lives of early explorers.
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  • Dragon Training Academy
    Dragon Training Academy
    Wed, Jul 22
    Jul 22, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
    Methodist Church Activity Center, 1111 4th St, Orion, IL 61273, USA
    Train to become a dragon expert in this high-energy, interactive fantasy adventure featuring animatronic dragons!
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  • Ocean Odyssey
    Ocean Odyssey
    Wed, Jul 29
    Jul 29, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
    Methodist Church Activity Center, 1111 4th St, Orion, IL 61273, USA
    Meet live ocean animals and experience a live stingray touch encounter.
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  • End of Summer Reading Program
    End of Summer Reading Program
    Fri, Jul 31
    Jul 31, 2026, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
    Western District Library, 1111 4th St, Orion, IL 61273, USA
    Last day to turn in all reading logs!
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