Stories about local library programs
The Putnam County Public Library District’s Granville Branch invites the public to join a Citizen Science project, “Do NASA Live – Cloudspotting on Mars,” at 1 p.m. Thursday, April 2.
The Putnam County Public Library District’s Granville Branch invites the public to attend a free screening of “Radioactive: The Women of Three Mile Island” at 1 p.m. Tuesday, March 31.
The Putnam County Public Library District’s Granville Branch will hold its monthly hybrid meeting of “Chapter 250: Reading America’s Story Together” at 5 p.m. Tuesday, March 31.
Cookbook Club, Lego Club, Open Studio and hydroponics and microgreens sessions among other events offered at the Erie Public Library.
Here's a list of upcoming events at Bertolet Memorial Library.
Here is a list of upcoming events at the Byron Public Library.
Jerry DeCaire will chat about his decades-long experience in the industry while creating artwork at the Joliet Public Library, which will be given away to attendees at this free event.
Yorkville Public Library Hour is open Monday through Saturday, The library is hosting these special events in April.
The Putnam County Public Library District’s Granville Branch hosts a local history presentation, “Gunmakers of Illinois: A History of Craftsmanship and Community,” at 6 p.m. Tuesday, March 24.
Amanda Burger, director of the Henry C. Adams Memorial Library in Prophetstown, wants to sharpen the knowledge of local residents.
The Putnam County Public Library District’s Condit Branch will host a hybrid book club meeting for youth on Thursday, March 26, at 5 p.m.
The Putnam County Public Library District’s Granville Branch will screen a documentary about Elvis Presley’s role in establishing a memorial to the USS Arizona on Tuesday, March 24, at 1 p.m.
The Putnam County Public Library District’s McNabb Branch will host a hybrid book club meeting for teens on Wednesday, March 25, at 5 p.m.
The Putnam County Public Library District’s Hennepin branch, 214 N. Fourth St., recently announced three events and programs it will host during the fourth week of March.
The Ogle County Master Gardeners invite community members to a free educational program offered Wednesday, March 25, at the Mt. Morris Public Library.
The La Salle Public Library will host several programs and events in March.
Nathan Petrie's words in his dedication of the Mills & Petrie Memorial Library in Ashton in 1936 define the mission the library director continues to carry out 90 years later.
See what's happening at the Erie Public Library.
Join Master Gardeners as they delve into the world of herb gardening.
Yorkville Public Library is open Monday – Thursday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Curbside service is available.
The Friends of the Plano Library Book Sale will be held Saturday, March 21 through Saturday, March 28.
The Streator Public Library recently announced its upcoming events and programs for the third week in March.
The Putnam County Public Library District’s Granville Branch invites the public to attend a free art workshop, “Colorful Shamrocks: Chalk Pastel,” at 4 p.m. Tuesday, March 17.
The Putnam County Public Library District’s Granville Branch invites the public to attend a free screening of “News Matters" at 1 p.m. Tuesday, March 17.
The Putnam County Public Library District’s Condit Branch invites the public to attend a free craft workshop, “Decorative Bird Houses,” at 4 p.m. Thursday, March 19.
The Sterling Public Library, from the 1905 original Carnegie Library to the two additions in 1985 and 1995, continues to serve the changing needs and meet the reading demands of its patrons.
The Whiteside Forum will host Bucky Halker and his presentation of “This Land is Your Land: The Folksongs of Woody Guthrie” on Sunday, March 22, in Morrison.
The Putnam County Public Library District invites the public to a free screening of “Blue Carbon” on Thursday, March 12, at 4 p.m. at the Condit Branch.
The Putnam County Public Library District’s Granville Branch invites the public to attend a free art workshop, “Crayon Chic: Wearable Art,” on Tuesday, March 10, at 4 p.m.
The Putnam County Public Library District invites the public to a free craft workshop on Wednesday, March 11, at 4 p.m. at the McNabb Branch.
Here's a list of upcoming events at the Byron Public Library.
The Plano Public Library has announced its upcoming programming for families and adults.
The Putnam County Public Library District’s Granville Branch invites the public to attend a free screening of “Her War, Her Story: Women of World War II” on Tuesday, March 10, at 1 p.m.
The Putnam County Public Library District invites the public to a free screening of “Triangle Fire” on Wednesday, March 11, at 5 p.m. at the McNabb Branch.
The Putnam County Public Library District’s Hennepin branch recently announced several programs and events it will host in March.
The Putnam County Public Library District recently announced programs and events that will be held at the district’s Hennepin and Standard branches in March.
Registration encouraged for all events. To register for any of these events, call 815-538-5142.
The Streator Public Library recently announced its upcoming events and programs for the second week in March.
The Putnam County Public Library District has been awarded a Project Next Generation Grant from the Illinois State Library of $33,892.
The free program will take place in the Community Room at Odell Public Library from 6:30-7:30 p.m.
The Putnam County Public Library District will screen of “American Stories: A Reading Road Trip” at 5 p.m. Wednesday, March 4 at the McNabb branch.
The Putnam County Public Library District invites the public to a free indie lens pop-up screening of “The Inquisitor” at 4 p.m. Thursday, March 5 at the Condit branch.
The Putnam County Public Library District’s Granville branch will hold a free art workshop, Book Page Butterflies, at 4 p.m. Tuesday, March 3.
The Putnam County Public Library District’s Granville branch will hold a free screening of “After Selma: The Fight for the Right to Vote Continues” at 1 p.m. Tuesday, March 3.
The Reddick Public Library District in Ottawa will host several programs and events in March.
Yorkville Public Library Hour is open Monday through Saturday, Curbside service is available for those who prefer not to enter the library. The library will be closed on Feb. 16.
The Streator Public Library, 130 S. Park St., recently announced its upcoming events and programs for March.
The workshop will allow participants to explore the science of flight by designing and testing a simple paper helicopter in a hands-on wind tunnel.