The Plano Public Library has announced its upcoming programming for families and adults.

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.

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 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.

Odell Public Library is celebrating National Library Lovers Month in February. Odell strives to serve Morrison by providing learning spaces, digital access, programs, opportunities to gather, and so much more.

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.

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.

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.