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June 29, 2025
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Make homemade jewelry July 3 at the Granville library

The Putnam County Public Library District will host a creative arts program at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 3 at the Granville Branch, 214 S. McCoy St.

By Tom Collins●
June 28, 2025 at 3:46 pm CDT

Putnam County libraries offer Independence Day crafts

Putnam County libraries offer Independence Day crafts

The Putnam County Public Library District will host Independence Day Windsock Craft, a hands-on activity that honors the spirit of the Fourth of July.

By Tom Collins●
June 26, 2025 at 11:17 am CDT

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2025 Putnam County tentative multiplier announced

Putnam County has been issued a tentative property assessment equalization factor of 1.0208, according to David Harris, director of the Illinois Department of Revenue.

By Tom Collins●
June 26, 2025 at 5:38 am CDT

Putnam Co. Community Center to hold golf cart raffle July 18

Putnam Co. Community Center to hold golf cart raffle July 18

Putnam County Community Center celebrates its 50th anniversary year and will raffle off a golf cart Friday.

By Tom Collins●
June 25, 2025 at 1:30 pm CDT

Master Gardeners mark 50 years with community projects and tours

Master Gardeners mark 50 years with community projects and tours

Locals are invited to explore community gardens and enjoy expert-led inspiration during the Northwest Region Garden Tours on Saturday, June 29. This event is free and open to the public.

By Maribeth M. Wilson●
June 25, 2025 at 1:30 pm CDT

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See a patriotic musical July 1 at the Granville library

The Putnam County Public Library District invites the public to view a Tony Award-winning musical at 1 p.m. Tuesday, July 1 at the Granville Branch, located at 214. S. McCoy.

By Tom Collins●
June 25, 2025 at 6:46 am CDT

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Princeton Historical Society to host veteran for spring program

Raymond Torres of Sterling will speak about his experiences in Vietnam and his return after the war.

By Kevin Solari●
June 23, 2025 at 3:20 pm CDT

Learn foil art June 12 at the Granville library

Learn foil art June 12 at the Granville library

Putnam County Public Library District will host an art workshop, “Foil Fun: Embossed Art,” at 11 a.m. Thursday, June 12, at the Granville Branch, 214 S. McCoy St.

By Tom Collins●
June 01, 2025 at 11:00 am CDT

Learn about abstract art June 11 at McNabb library

Learn about abstract art June 11 at McNabb library

The Putnam County Public Library District will host an art workshop, “Tape It Up! Abstract Art,” at 4 p.m. Wednesday, June 11, at the McNabb Branch, 322 W. Main St.

By Tom Collins●
June 01, 2025 at 8:00 am CDT

Learn about the oceans June 10 at the Granville library

Learn about the oceans June 10 at the Granville library

The Putnam County Public Library District will screen a documentary, “Soul of the Ocean,” documentary at 1 p.m. Tuesday, June 10 at the Granville Branch, 214 S. McCoy St.

By Tom Collins●
May 31, 2025 at 8:00 am CDT
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Bureau County Farm Bureau to hold Australia, New Zealand trip meeting June 27

The Bureau County Farm Bureau will hold an informational meeting for its upcoming trip to Australia and New Zealand at 10 a.m. Friday, June 27, at the Farm Bureau office, 1407 N. Main St., Princeton.

By Kate Santillan●
May 31, 2025 at 6:00 am CDT
Earn tickets to Peoria Rivermen games by summer reading

Earn tickets to Peoria Rivermen games by summer reading

Putnam County Public Library District and the Peoria Rivermen offer local children a free or discounted ticket to a Rivermen game through summer reading.

By Tom Collins●
May 30, 2025 at 3:00 pm CDT

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