Special Events in December to include The Misty River Music makers performing at the library

The Putnam County Public Library District has launched a Little Free Pantry at its Granville branch to support community members facing food insecurity or hardship.

The Streator Public Library will host a variety of programs from Sunday, Dec. 1, through Friday, Dec. 6.

The Putnam County Public Library District will host folk musician Lee Murdock for a Great Lakes-themed holiday concert at 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 11, at the Granville branch.

The Plano Library will close at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 26 and be closed all day on Thanksgiving, Thursday, Nov. 27.

The Grinch-mas Pajama Party will begin at 6 p.m. Monday, Dec. 22, and is for ages 5-9.

All families with children with autism and other special needs can enjoy the time-honored tradition of a visit with Santa in a more subdued and calm environment.

The Putnam County Public Library District’s Condit Branch will host a screening of “Lifeline: Pearl Harbor’s Unknown Hero” at 4 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 4.

Keep kids engaged during winter break with the Yorkville Public Library's December lineup of hands-on activities, storytimes, and creative programs.

The Putnam County Library will close for staff training on Dec. 5 and after noon on Dec. 12.

The Streator Public Library will host a variety of holiday-themed programs from Sunday, Nov. 24, through Friday, Nov. 29.

Bring your favorite little person for a fun, relaxed time of stories, games, crafts and making new friends.

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

Plano Library is collecting items to help people who are experience homelessness. A program at the library helps turn plastic shopping bags into sleeping mats for individuals experiencing homelessness.

Thanksgiving is a time when families and friends gather to share a meal together. It is a time of fellowship and reminds all of us to think about what we are grateful for.

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

DeKalb youth theater company Lightbeam Players will present its show “Secrets Lie Beyond” on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025.

A representative from state Sen. Sue Rezin’s office on Tuesday will assist constituents in navigating issues they face with any state or federal agency or program at Plano Library.

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.

"Grow Your Own Microgreens" sessions are set for Nov. 5 and Nov. 15 at the Bertolet Memorial Library in Leaf River. Participants will learn how to grow microgreens and explore creative ways to incorporate them into their diets through engaging hands-on classes.

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.

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.

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

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.

The program will provide free, high-quality, age-appropriate books each month to children from birth through age 5, mailed directly to their homes at no cost to families.

Here's a look at adult programs offered at the Plano Library in October.

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

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

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

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.

Yorkville Public Library is located at 902 Game Farm Road, Adult Services Department has announced its program schedule for October.

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.

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 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.

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

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.