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Streator library plans axolotl-themed week of activities

Scavenger hunt, crafts and stories set Jan. 12-17

A Streator woman, Karis A. Maple, was cited for theft after taking a donation box from the Streator Public Library.

Streator Public Library will host an axolotl-themed week of activities from Jan. 12 to 17, featuring scavenger hunts, story times and craft programs for all ages.

Ongoing programs

  • Axolotl Scavenger Hunt: Participants search the library for hidden items with weekly changing themes.
  • LEGO Club: Building activities for kids ages 5 and younger (parents must be present)

Monday, Jan. 12: “I Saw It on Pinterest” DIY crafts from 6 to 7 p.m. for ages 10 and older

Tuesday, Jan. 13: Library Book Club from 10 to 11 a.m. for adults, discussing “Lillian Boxfish Takes a Walk” by Kathleen Rooney; Afternoon Watercolor from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. for ages 10 and older; Axolotls Storytime from 6 to 6:30 p.m. for ages 5 and younger

Wednesday, Jan. 14: Game Time from 3 to 4 p.m. for ages 10 and older; Murder Mystery Meetup from 6 to 7 p.m. for teens and adults

Thursday, Jan. 15: Mother Goose Club from 11 to 11:30 a.m. for ages 4 and younger; Theater and Special Effects from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. for ages 8 and older; Evening Acrylic from 6 to 7 p.m. for ages 10 and older

Friday, Jan. 16: Llama Llama Playtime from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. for children

Saturday, Jan. 17: Axolotl Antics from 2 to 4 p.m. for ages 5 and older, featuring games, crafts and stories

All programs are free and open to the public.

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