Upcoming Events

Local authors Jim Jacobs and Susan Van Kirk will read from their most recent books and host a conversation with the audience about writing. 

Join us for this monthly club to learn about animals with other animal enthusiasts. Pick up a free take-home explorer kit, then meet to share info on the animal of the month. For kids in grades K-3.

Local Author fair

Meet local authors, browse their books, buy signed copies. Free gift wrapping!

Books for all ages! 

(Some authors may not take credit cards, so we recommend bringing cash or checks.)

As we see in Freya Sampson’s novel Nosy Neighbors, nothing brings neighbors together like someone else’s secret.

As we see in Freya Sampson’s novel Nosy Neighbors, nothing brings neighbors together like someone else’s secret.

In Fluke by Christopher Moore, marine mammal biologist Nathan Quinn has spent his life looking for the message in the song of humpback whales. Now he may have found it. And it appears to be a warning. 

Independent readers in grades 4-6 are invited to join our Children’s Librarians for this monthly club. Enjoy talking about fun novels with other readers your age.

Sign up in the Children’s Room, or by calling 309-343-6118.

Join us for this monthly club to learn about animals with other animal enthusiasts. Pick up a free take-home explorer kit, then meet to share info on the animal of the month. For kids in grades K-3.

Let's read, sing, and play together in English and Spanish. For kids ages 6 and under with an adult. 

Independent readers in grades 4-6 are invited to join our Children’s Librarians for this monthly club. Enjoy talking about fun novels with other readers your age.

Sign up in the Children’s Room, or by calling 309-343-6118.