The Streator Public Library recently announced its upcoming events and programs for February.
- PJ Mask Scavenger Hunt!: Tuesday, Feb. 17, through Saturday, Feb. 21. Participants can search the library for hidden items. The scavenger hunt will be themed.
- Lego Club: Tuesday, Feb. 17, through Saturday, Feb. 21. Attendees can play with Legos. The club is intended for children ages newborn to five. A parent must accompany children.
- Afternoon Watercolor: 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 17. Participants will be able to create watercolor paintings. The program is open to children ages 10 and older.
- President Storytime: 6 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 17. Attendees can listen to stories about past American presidents and play president bingo. The story time is intended for children ages newborn to five.
- Game Time: 3 to 4 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 18. Participants will be able to play classic and modern games. The program is open to teens ages 10 and older.
- Murder Mystery Meetup: 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 18. Attendees can play a murder mystery game, discuss whodunits, and research true crime. The meetup is intended for teens and adults.
- Mother Goose Club: 11 to 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 18. Participants will be able to learn basic social skills through interactive Mother Goose nursery rhymes. The club is open to children ages newborn to four.
- Theater and Special Effects Sound: 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 19. Attendees can learn about stage sound effects. The event is intended for children ages eight and older.
- Evening Acrylic: 6 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 19. Participants will be able to create acrylic paintings. The program is open to children ages 10 and older.
- PJ Mask Playtime: 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 20. Attendees can participate in a PJ Masks-themed story and play session. The play time is intended for children.
- Lego Derby: 1 to 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 21. Participants will be able to build and race a Lego car.
- The Poundstone Flag: David Reed, Pres.: 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 21. Attendees can learn about the Poundstone Civil War flag and its library installation. Participants will be able to learn about Sergeant George Poundstone and the Streatorland Historical Society’s project to raise funds for a Poundstone burial site historical marker. The event will be led by historian David Reed.
