The Mills & Petrie Memorial Library in Ashton will host a chess tournament for grades K-12 on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025.

Here’s a list of activities taking place at the Henry C. Adams Memorial Library in Prophetstown in November.

The Streator Public Library is hosting a variety of events from Nov. 10 to Nov. 15 for all ages, featuring activities ranging from scavenger hunts to art and gaming.

The Yorkville Public Library Adult Services Department hosts variety of special events and programs in November.

After an 18-year delay, the final touch has been added to the Winifred H. Knox library in Franklin Grove.

In preparation for First Responders Day on Oct. 28, 2025, Rochelle youths were encouraged to color one square of two, 20-piece paper quilts honoring Rochelle’s police and firefighters.

The Mount Carroll library will host a job search workshop at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2025, in Mount Carroll.

This year, our Giving Tree will support the Recovery Community Center of Joliet (RCCJ), an organization dedicated to helping individuals and families affected by addiction find healing, stability, and hope.

After an 18-year delay, the final touch is added to the Winifred Knox Library in Franklin Grove.

O’Neill Middle School in Downers Grove has been awarded a $2,000 Feed Your Need Grant from the AISLE/LBSS Endowment Fund, one of only 26 schools in Illinois to receive this competitive, statewide award

Creston-Dement Library recently hosted 100+ Women Who Care of Ogle County for their quarterly October meeting.

The Yorkville Public Library Youth Services Department has released its November programming schedule.

The Reddick Public Library District, 1010 Canal St., Ottawa, will host several programs and events in November.

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

The Putnam County Public Library District will host a free screening of the PBS documentary “Poison Squad” at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 21, at the library’s Granville branch, 214 S. McCoy St.

The Putnam County Public Library District will hold a free screening of the documentary “The Herculaneum Scrolls” at 4 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 23, at the library’s Condit branch, 105 N. Center St.

Items on sale include various books, puzzles, comic books, and DVDs. The sale proceeds will support the library’s operations. Accepted methods of payment include cash.

The Putnam County Public Library District will host a free picture postcard presentation at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 21, online via Zoom.

A role-playing game club (Dungeons & Dragons) will meet every Monday starting Oct. 13 at the Prophetstown Library.

The Compeer Financial Fund for Rural America, Compeer Financial’s corporate giving program, recently donated $2,500 to the Utica Public Library, according to a library release.

During the event, visitors can browse and purchase a wide selection of books, DVDs, puzzles, and comic books. All sales are cash only.

Here is a list of upcoming events at the Oregon Public Library.

Mark your calendar now for the Joliet Public Library fall book sale. Expect to find hardcovers, paperbacks, audiobooks, movies, and music.

The Marseilles Public Library has a full slate of October activities for kids and the community.

The Putnam County Public Library District will host a fall craft activity at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 15, at the library’s McNabb branch, 322 W. Main St.

The Plano Public Library invites residents to help turn plastic shopping bags into sleeping mats for individuals experiencing homelessness on Saturday morning, Sept. 13.

There will be games, prizes and fun for all. The event runs from 6-7 p.m.

Odell Library’s annual Book and Bake Sale will be from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 1, 2025, at Odell Public Library.

Graves-Hume Public Library in Mendota is inviting local middle schoolers to join a lineup of engaging October activities designed just for “Tweens,” kids in fifth through eighth grades.

The Putnam County Public Library District will hold a family-friendly art workshop called “Moonlit Guardians” at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 7, at its Granville Branch, 214 S. McCoy St.

The Putnam County Public Library District will host a free screening of the NOVA documentary “Great Mammoth Mystery” at 4 p.m. on Thursday, October 9, at the Condit Branch, 105 N. Center St.

Reddick Public Library in Ottawa has announced a week of free activities and programs from Monday, Oct. 6, through Saturday, Oct. 11.

The Marseilles Public Library is set to host a variety of free events in October, including preschool story times, after-school programs and Halloween-themed activities.

The Putnam County Public Library District will host a free screening of the documentary “Banned Together: The Fight Against Censorship” at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 7, at its Granville Branch, 214 S. McCoy St.

Join fellow Scrabble players for an afternoon of games and socializing at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2025, in the program room at the Odell Library, Morrison.

The United Way of Kankakee and Iroquois Counties is expanding the Dolly Parton Imagination Library program into all Kankakee County school districts.

Putnam County Library will hold two special events on Thursday, Oct. 9, at different branches.

The Putnam County Public Library District will host a special screening of “8 Days: To the Moon and Back” at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 30, at its Granville Branch.

The Putnam County Public Library District invites families to the Granville Branch for “Moon Quest: Explore, Create, Celebrate” at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 30.

The Reddick Public Library District in Ottawa is hosting a variety of free events for all ages the week of Sept. 28 through Oct. 4.

Participants can decorate their own autumn-themed fruit baskets using markers or colored pencils, celebrating the season with a hands-on creative activity.

The Whiteside Forum will kick off a new season with a presentation on “The History of Pizza” by guest speaker Wolf Koch at 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025, in the Community Room of the Odell Public Library. The library is located at 307 S. Madison St. in Morrison.

The Streator Public Library will host a week of free events and activities from Monday, Oct. 6, through Saturday, Oct. 11, featuring art programs, book clubs, scavenger hunts and more.

The workshop runs from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the library, 1401 W. Main St. No library card is needed to attend, but registration is required.

Friends of the Mokena Public Library will hold its fall book sale this weekend. The first 30 minutes each day are exclusive to Friends of the Library members.

It has been a wonderful summer at the library! We have finished with all of our summer programming and moved right into fall.

The Plano Library is holding an going drive to collect items to assist homeless individuals now through Dec. 15.

A limited selection of gently used evening bags, designer bags, and jewelry boxes will also be available. The White Oak Library District has branches in Crest Hill, Lockport and Romeoville.

From September 22 through 27, the Streator Public Library invites residents of all ages to join a week packed with creative and engaging activities, including a special Lord of the Rings-themed scavenger hunt.

Participants will create playful paper squirrels holding 3-D acorns, perfect for celebrating the season. All materials will be provided.