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 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.

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.

Join Master Gardeners as they delve into the world of herb gardening.

Fulton City Lodge No. 189 will hold a soup-and-sandwich supper from 4:30 to 7 p.m. March 19 at the Brunch House Restaurant.

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 Sterling Public Library will host a job search workshop at 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 10.

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

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.

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’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 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.

Here's a list of upcoming events at the Byron Public Library.

The Streator Public Library, 130 S. Park St., recently announced its upcoming events and programs for March.

The Putnam County Public Library District’s McNabb Branch invites the public to the “Bird Snack Station” on Wednesday, Feb. 25, at 4 p.m.

The Putnam County Public Library District invites families to “Tales with Tails – Read to Hobo” on Saturday, Feb. 28, at 10 a.m. at the Granville Branch.

The Putnam County Public Library District’s Granville Branch will host a free screening of “The Towering Task: The Story of the Peace Corps” on Tuesday, Feb. 24, at 1 p.m.

Putnam County Public Library District is launching a new teen book club focused on American history and civic engagement.

The Putnam County Public Library District will offer a free “Lock, Stock, and Liberty: The Story of the Kentucky Rifle” program for community members at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 17, online and at the library’s Granville branch, 214 S. McCoy St.

The Putnam County Public Library District will hold a free screening of the documentary “Free Renty: Lanier v. Harvard” at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 17, at the library’s Granville branch, 214 S. McCoy St.

The Putnam County Pubic Library District will hold a free screening of the documentary “How It Feels To Be Free” as part of its Docs & Dialogue series at 4 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 19, at the library’s Condit branch, 105 N. Center St., Putnam.

The Streator Public Library, 130 S. Park St., recently announced its upcoming events and programs for February.

Pinochle, Scrabble, chess and crafting are among events available weekly at the library in Morrison.

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.

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.