Upcoming Events

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Steel Appeal

Learn and jam with us on steel drums at 1:30 pm at the Lions Club. Fun for all ages! Check them out here.

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Wednesday Summer Art for Kids

Kids 5 and up can come Wednesday mornings from 10 am till noon during June and July to work on some art projects.

Thursdays Summer STEM Programs (June and July)

Kids 5 years and up can come to the library from 10 am to noon on Thursdays in June and July to participate in fun STEM learning projects.

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Summer Chess Club

Friday mornings during June and July is Chess Club at the library, featuring new boards and competitive learning! Come from 10 am until noon to play…

Event at Bement Public Library on the Orphan Train Movement, detailing its history, impact, and experiences of relocated children.

From New York to the Heartland: The Orphan Train Experience in Illinois

In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, a remarkable and heart-wrenching chapter of American history unfolded as thousands of children embarked on…

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Fiber Arts Night at the Library: on summer break, resuming in September.

Starting in September (we are taking a summer break), we will resume hosting a monthly Fiber Arts Night at the Library from 5-7 pm every second…

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LEGO Club

Stop by the library Tuesdays and Fridays from 3:00 -4:45 pm and enjoy free play in our giant lego collection, just bring your imagination!

Saturday Kids Club

For children ages 5-12, stop by the library Saturdays from 10-12 for a variety of activities, including Legos, crafts, building projects, movies…

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Chair Yoga for Adults

We provide the chairs and yoga mats.
Wednesdays at 1:00 pm in the Library.

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Senior Coffee Hour

Every Tuesday we open the library early from 10 am until noon for a special time for Senior Citizens to enjoy the library. A fun group of seniors play cards and dominos, check out books, and laugh a lot. Join us for a great time each week!

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Food for Fees

You can reduce your library fines/fees by $1 per item by donating an unexpired nonperishable item to the Bement Food Pantry. We have a collection barrel at the circulation desk. All donated items must be received by a staff person to get credit for the donation.

Do NOT leave items in the drop box or at the door.

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