Events Calendar

Enjoy a morning at Lakeside Waterpark without the big kids (zero-depth play feature ONLY)! If you have little ones at home and want to introduce them to the water, we have an hour set aside just for you! This is open to children up to age five and their parent/caregiver. The child is required to stay within arm's length reach of their parent/caregiver. 

Enjoy an afternoon of strategy, connection, and friendly competition at our Mahjong Meet-Up! This relaxed, peer-led group is perfect for both beginners and experienced players. Participants learn from one another, share tips, and build their skills together as they play. Whether you’re brand new to Mahjong or looking to sharpen your game, this is a welcoming space to ask questions, practice, and enjoy the social side of the game. Please bring your own Mahjong set if you have one.

A daring and reckless fighter pilot ✈️ Pete "Maverick" Mitchell (played by Tom Cruise 😎) comes from a family of legendary aviators 🎖️. He spends his days pushing the absolute limits of gravity and speed in the skies.
When Maverick is sent to the elite Miramar Naval Air Station 🏫, he faces a race against time. To protect his country, win the respect of his fierce rivals 🛩️, and earn the coveted "Top Gun" trophy, he must pull off the ultimate aerial maneuvers 💥 while flying dangerously fast into the danger zone 🚨.
Rating: 🟡 PG
📅 Event Details
Date 🗓️: Thursday, August 6th
Showtimes ⏰: 2:00 PM & 7:00 PM
Cost 🎟️: FREE! 🆓
Sponsored🦁: Generously brought to you by The Lions Club of Galesburg 🤝

Fresh produce, baked goods, food, crafts, entertainment, and more in Downtown Burlington, Iowa!

The Bright Ideas Junior Optimist Club is open to 3rd-to 6th-graders passionate about volunteering for the library and engaging with the community. Meetings include a Bright Idea for others, a Bright Idea for fun, and Bright Ideas for future meetings. Members can make new friends, learn the value of community service, and develop essential life skills.

Curious about throwing on the wheel and looking for a fun introduction to clay? This four-week mini-course will focus on the basic skills needed to create simple and sweet bowls and cups! Our focus during this program will center around the process of throwing, shaping, and trimming pots on a pottery wheel, while also exploring basic surface decoration and glazing techniques. Satisfy your curiosity and join this relaxing course geared towards students of all skill levels!
Join us and learn to create in a fun and supportive environment! Course fee includes clay, glazes, use of tools and brushes, bisque and glaze kiln firings, and weekly open studio hours.

Day: Thursday, August 6, 13, 20, 27
Time: 5:30 - 7:30 pm
Location: MPD Ceramics Studio located at 1406 N. Randolph in Macomb, IL. Studio entrance parking is located at the back of the building.
Deadline to register: August 5th

Session Fee: $68.00 for Macomb Park District Residents, $90.00 for Non-Residents
To register, visit Tinyurl.com/MPDregister, call 309-833-4562 or stop by the park office to register in person!

Get ready for a night where the colors are loud, and the bingo competition is louder!
Join us for Vendor Bingo – Tie Dye Edition and enjoy: Bingo with cash prizes, Delicious food, Drinks & Desserts, and Shopping with 20+ local vendors

Warning: Tie Dye may increase confidence and bingo enthusiasm

Bingo Prizes: $50 cash each round (Winning looks good on everyone)

Theme: Tie Dye - Break out your brightest, wildest, possibly homemade creations. The more colors, the better!

The best tie-dye look could snag an extra $50 cash prize

Bring your friends, embrace the chaos, and come get groovy with us. Because nothing says fun like daubers, desserts, and a little rainbow madness.

A daring and reckless fighter pilot ✈️ Pete "Maverick" Mitchell (played by Tom Cruise 😎) comes from a family of legendary aviators 🎖️. He spends his days pushing the absolute limits of gravity and speed in the skies.
When Maverick is sent to the elite Miramar Naval Air Station 🏫, he faces a race against time. To protect his country, win the respect of his fierce rivals 🛩️, and earn the coveted "Top Gun" trophy, he must pull off the ultimate aerial maneuvers 💥 while flying dangerously fast into the danger zone 🚨.
Rating: 🟡 PG
📅 Event Details
Date 🗓️: Thursday, August 6th
Showtimes ⏰: 2:00 PM & 7:00 PM
Cost 🎟️: FREE! 🆓
Sponsored🦁: Generously brought to you by The Lions Club of Galesburg 🤝

Come enjoy beautiful Lake Argyle while taking a relaxing morning pontoon boat ride on the lake as we watch for wildlife. Life jackets, binoculars, and field guides will be available, or you’re welcome to bring your own.
**Pre-registration is required, and space is limited to 6 participants. ** 
Please email Bridget.Hinchee@illinois.gov or call (309) 776-3422 for more information or to register.

In preparation for the “Americans and the Holocaust” exhibition coming to BPL this fall, join us to view episode 2 of Ken Burns documentary “The U.S. and the Holocaust"