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Winter Reading Challenge – For The Love Of Reading

February 1, 2026 – February 28, 2026calendar-multiday

Baby Book Club

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Teen Hangout & Game Night – Kpop Demon Hunters

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Preschool Story Time – Skippyjon Jones

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Preschool Story Time – Skippyjon Jones

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Preschool Story Time – Construction

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Preschool Story Time – Construction

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History of American Pies…and Illinois is Well Represented

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Preschool Story Time – Springy

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Preschool Story Time – Springy

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The Friends of the Watseka Public Library are hosting Catherine Lambrecht’s “History of American Pies” on Thursday, March 12th at 6PM in the Watseka Public Library. Lambrecht will present the history of pies in America and Illinois and give a demo of making pie crust.

Please call the Library (815-432-4544) or visit us by March 6th to sign up to attend this event!

Poster for the History of American Pies event on March 12th at 6PM.

Visit the StoryWalk at Lakeview Park to experience a brand new story every six weeks. Library staff select a children’s book to go with the seasons or upcoming events. The next book is “‘The Snow Thief” by Alice Hemming and Nicola Slater.

Book cover of "The Snow Thief" by Alice Hemming and Nicola Slater.