The Woodford County Extension Office in Eureka will present the Diabetes Clinic: Comfort Food Makeover on Thursday, Nov 17. (Photo courtesy of University of Illinois Extension)

NOV.  17

Family Reading Night Bingo

Thursday, 6 p.m.

Filger Library, 261 E. 5th St., Minonk

Free

Adults and children will enjoy an evening at the library playing Bingo. A family is defined as at least one adult and one child. For more information or to register, call (309) 432-2929.

Family Reading Night

Eureka Public Library

Thursday, 6:30 – 7:15 p.m.

202 S. Main St.

Free

Families with kids of all ages can take part in Family Reading Night.  Families should bring something to sit on and any current books they are reading, or can read books from the library. Family Reading Night is a cooperative venture with the Illinois State Librarian and libraries and schools throughout the state.  For more information, call (309) 467-2922.

Diabetes Clinic: Comfort Food Makeover

Thursday, 1:30-2:30 p.m.

Woodford County Extension Office, 109 E. Eureka Ave., Eureka

Free

The staff will makeover some favorite recipes so that those with diabetes can enjoy them. Everyone will take home a packet of recipes. For more information, call (309) 467-3789.

What’s New at the Library?

Thursday, 10 a.m.

Eureka Public Library, 202 S. Main St.

Free

The reader’s group known as Book Gossip will discover the library’s new books and learn about new authors and trends. For more information, call (309) 467-2922.

Writer’s Circle Meets at Mika’s

Thursday, 6:30 p.m.

Mika’s Coffee House, 112 S. Main St., Eureka

Free

If you’ve wanted to write but just never got the encouragement to begin, this group will help you. For more information, call (309) 467-2922.

No Guilt Desserts workshop

Thursday, 10 a.m.

Metamora Branch, Illinois Prairie District Library, 208 E. Partridge St.

Free

Consumer Economics Educator Jenna Smith will discuss delicious desserts that are not filled with high-calorie, high-fat ingredients. There will be food demonstrations, tastings, and recipes to take home. Register by calling (309) 367-4594.

NOV.   18

Rules of the Road Course at the Library

Friday, 9:30 a.m.

202 S. Main, Eureka

Free

The Secretary of State’s Office will present the Rules of the Road course for anyone applying for or renewing drivers’ licenses. For more information or to register, call (309) 467-2922.

NOV.   19

Festival of Lights Parade

Saturday, 5:45 p.m.

East Peoria’s Washington Street

Free

Amazing structures created with thousands of LED lights. For more information, visit cityofeastpeoria.com/festival-of-lights/.

NOV.  21

Popcorn & a Painting

Monday, 6-8 p.m.

Heart House, 300 Reagan Drive, Eureka

$8

All the materials will be supplied plus a popcorn bar for snacking. For more information, call (309) 467-3789.

NOV.   21-26

Eureka Public Library

Closed for Construction

The week of Nov. 21

202 S. Main St.

The library will be closed for the week so that the construction of the elevator can be completed. During the week, people can still return books to the book drop at the back of the building, and renewals can be made online. For more information, call (309) 467-2922.

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