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Marseilles Public Library announces August events

Bingo, crafts, story time all part of this month’s library agenda

Marseilles Public Library

The Marseilles Public Library announced a variety of events for the month of August, offering activities for all ages. The library is located at 155 E. Bluff St.

1 to 2 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 1: Back to School Bingo. Join the fun at this back-to-school-themed bingo event. Seating is limited, and registration is required.

12 to 1 p.m. Friday, Aug. 2: Book Signing and Reading. Rex and Paula Stacy will host a reading and signing of their children’s book, “The Teeniest Tiny Tiger.”

10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 6: Preschool Story Time. Miss Becky will share stories and lead a craft themed around baby animals. A small snack will be provided.

5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 11: Library board meeting. The public is welcome to attend this meeting in the Community Room.

10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 13: Preschool Story Time. Enjoy Winnie-the-Pooh stories and a themed craft with Miss Becky. A small snack will be served.

10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 20: Preschool Story Time. Join Miss Becky for stories and a craft about going back to school. A small snack will be provided.

10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 23: Adventurers Club. Junior high and high school students are invited for a free session of Dungeons & Dragons. A light snack will be served; participants may bring lunch if desired.

10 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 27: Special Story Time. Mr. Shaun Stevenson, the magician, will read stories and perform some magic. A small snack will be provided.

To attend any of these events, register ahead of time by calling the Marseilles Public Library at 815-795-4437.

Bill Freskos

Bill Freskos is a multimedia journalist based in the Illinois Valley. He covers hard news, local government, sports, business enterprise, and politics while contributing to Shaw Local Radio stations for Shaw Media across La Salle, Bureau, and Putnam counties.