The Whiteside Forum’s annual book discussion will be led by crowd-favorite Professor Jessica Roisen of St. Ambrose University on the topic of parenting at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 22, in the Community Room of the Odell Public Library.

Looking for a good book? You now have plenty of options in Will and Grundy counties.

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 La Salle Public Library, 305 Marquette St., will host several programs and events in February.

We love reading! Reading is an important part of our lives. Reading makes the mind work and encourages us to use our vivid imaginations.

Plano Public Library’s winter programs include writer's group, yoga, book club, painting class and more.

The Graves-Hume Public Library will host several events to celebrate the start of the 2026 Winter Olympics.

The Putnam County Library District’s Hennepin branch will host an OSF OnCall King Care-A-Van from 9 a.m. to noon on Friday, March 27.

The Friends of the Yorkville Public Library's book sale will feature gently used books, DVDs, Blu-rays, audiobooks, and puzzles.

The Earlville Public Library is hosting a Lego club for kids from 3:30-4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb 4. Children from kindergarten through fifth grade are welcome.

Itzel Huerta of Plainfield was crowned Miss Eco Teen International 2025 at the pageant, which was held in Egypt. But now her real work begins.

Here's a list of upcoming events planned for February at the Polo library.

The Will County Clerk's office has announced the locations of vote by mail dropboxes for the 2026 primary election, including a new drop-off location at the New Lenox Village Hall.

The Putnam County Public Library District’s McNabb Branch invites the public to “Splash of Color: Watercolor Workshop,” at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 11.

The Putnam County Public Library District’s Condit Branch will screen “Mr. Civil Rights: Thurgood Marshall and the NAACP” at 4 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 12.

Stop by the Erie Public Library through Feb. 14 to take advantage of the DIY Valentine station.

The Putnam County Public Library District’s Granville Branch will host a hands-on craft workshop at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 10 to design and decorate their own tote bag.

The Putnam County Public Library District’s Granville Branch will hold a free screening of “Fannie Lou Hamer’s America” at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 10.

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 Putnam County Public Library District will partner with Neighborhood Forest to hold its third annual tree giveaway as part of its “America250: Our Shared History” program.

Odell Public Library offers story times, Lego and Pokémon clubs and game sessions that include chess and Scrabble.

The Reddick Public Library District in Ottawa will host several programs and events in February.

The Putnam County Public Library District’s McNabb Branch will host “Bird Snack Station” at 4 p.m. on Wednesday.

The Putnam County Public Library District’s Granville Branch will host a free craft workshop at 4 p.m. Tuesday.

The Putnam County Public Library District’s Condit Branch will screen “Chocolate Road” at 4 p.m. Thursday as part of its Docs & Dialogue series.

Here's a list of upcoming events at Julia Hull District Library in Stillman Valley.

The Putnam County Public Library District’s Granville Branch will screen “A Promise to My Father” at 1 p.m. Tuesday in observance of Holocaust Remembrance Day.

The Putnam County Public Library District will launch its 2026 youth book club series “Chapter 250: Reading America’s Story Together” at 5 p.m. Thursday at the Condit Branch.

The Putnam County Public Library District will launch its 2026 teen book club series “Chapter 250: Reading America’s Story Together” at 5 p.m. on Wednesday at the McNabb Branch.

Explore all the U.S. has to offer and challenge yourself to read a book set in each of the 50 states in 2026.

The Putnam County Public Library District’s Granville Branch will host a genealogy presentation by the Daughters of the American Revolution at 6 p.m. Tuesday.

The Plano Public Library presents its upcoming schedule of programs - from children through adults - for January and February .

The Streator Public Library will host a variety of programs for children, teens and adults from Jan. 26 through Feb. 1.

This month’s family fun Escape Adventure is ready at the Yorkville Public Library. Use the clues to unlock the boxes before the next group comes in. You only have 30 minutes.

Odell Public Library patrons have access to thousands of e-books and audio books, all available from the comfort of home.

The Flagg-Rochelle Public Library in conjunction with Ogle County Master Gardeners will be hosting a seed library kick-off event Saturday, Jan. 31.

The free, in-person Wits Workout sessions will be offered at the Mills & Petrie Memorial Library on Mondays, starting March 2, and will continue for 12 consecutive weeks.

Putnam County Public Library District will offer health screenings and a historical presentation in early February.

The Granville branch of the Putnam County Library will host documentaries, craft workshops and a community book club throughout February.

The Putnam County Library in Hennepin will host a variety of programs throughout February, including crafts, educational events and community activities.

Bestselling author R.L. Stine will discuss his illustrious career in horror writing at 7 p.m. Feb. 17 at the Putnam County Library.

Putnam County Public Library District’s Granville branch will offer health screenings and a historical presentation in early February.

Here's a look at upcoming events at the Julia Hull District Library in Stillman Valley.

The first half hour of the sale each day will be for Friends of the Library members only.

The Putnam County Public Library District will launch its 2026 book club series “Chapter 250: Reading America’s Story Together” at 5 p.m. Jan. 20 at its Granville branch.

The Putnam County Public Library District will host a reading program with a therapy dog at 10 a.m. Jan. 24 at its Granville branch.

The Putnam County Public Library District will host a free screening of “Secrets of Stonehenge” at 1 p.m. Jan. 20 at its Granville branch.

The Putnam County Public Library District will host a hands-on art workshop at 4 p.m. Jan. 22 at the Condit Branch.

Here's a list of upcoming events at Bertolet Memorial Library.

Utica Public Library announces its upcoming free events for 2026