Treasures we keep. Knowledge and wisdom we give.

Hours

Monday: 10:00am to 8:00pm

Tuesday: 10:00am to 5:00pm

Wednesday: 10:00am to 8:00pm

Thursday: Closed

Friday: 10:00am to 5:00pm

Saturday: 10:00am to 2:00pm

Sunday: Closed


Special Closings:

Friday, March 29th – Good Friday

 
Phone: 815-246-9543
Fax: 815-246-6391
E-mail: earlvillelibrary@yahoo.com
Address: 205 W. Winthrop St. Earlville, IL 60518

March 2024

Want to know what is new at the library? Check out our NEW RELEASES!

Game Night – CANCELLED 3/11/24

Ages High School and Up
March 2024
Monday Nights @ 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Due to unforeseen circumstances, Earlville Library District is cancelling tonight’s Game Night. Apologies for any inconvenience. We’ll pick back up again next Monday!

Have any questions? Come on in and ask a librarian or give us a call at 815.246.9543.


Game Night Schedule:
Monday, March 18th @ 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. (Herd Mentality)
Monday, March 25th @ 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. (Mystery Game)

 

February 2024

 

Want to know what is new at the library? Check out our NEW RELEASES!


Community Puzzle is BACK!

 

Our puzzle is BACK! If you find yourself with a few minutes to spare, grab a chair and enjoy some peaceful puzzling!


January 2024

Want to know what is new at the library? Check out our NEW RELEASES!

NOTICE:

Rookie Reader Club has been cancelled for this afternoon (1/23/24) due to weather. As a result of having to cancel three weeks in a row, we’ve decided to cancel this program entirely. We will reschedule the whole program for another time. We apologize for any inconvenience and hope everyone navigates this unpredictable Winter weather safely!

Questions? Ask a librarian – 815-246-9543

 

 

 

Rookie Reader Club has been cancelled for this afternoon (1/9/24) due to weather. See you next week! Questions? Give us a call – 815-246-9543


Yarn Craft Club was busy making festive trees in December!

December 2023

New Releases

November 2023

New Releases

 

 

 

 

Our jigsaw puzzle station is taking a break to make room for our new Community Diamond Art! Stop by when you have a few minutes and help us complete this community project! New to diamond art? Ask a librarian for help!

 

Explore More Illinois

Explore More Illinois is a cultural pass program that provides discounts at museums, visual and performing arts centers, park districts, and more around the state.

 

Adults 18 and older can login with a library card and PIN (last 4 digits of the library card number) and place reservations for attractions and specific dates.

 

Check out the catalog!

October 2023

 

October 16th, 2023: Adult Craft Night – Diamond Art

NEW MATERIALS

New eBook App!

Axis360 was replaced at the end of September by a new app called Boundless. Download the free Boundless app from your app store, login with your library card number and PIN, and all of your account information from Axis360 should transfer over and be available to you in Boundless. 

Questions? Ask a librarian!
815-246-9543

Last Month’s Adult Craft Program

Yarn Craft Club Makes 128 Hats to Donate!

September 2023

New Materials!

AUGUST 2023

NEW MATERIALS!

LAST CHANCE: Summer Craft Bags

We have a few craft bags leftover from our Summer series! Stop in today and grab some!

Enjoy our YouTube tutorials for adults and included written instructions for kids!

Questions? Ask a librarian!
815-246-9543

 

 

 

 

 

August Craft Kit

We’ve got new craft kits available that feature a DIY playing card bookmark! All of the supplies you need are provided in each kit so you can take you craft on the road OR, we’ve got space set up so you can make your craft right here. This craft is open to ALL AGES

Questions? Ask a librarian!
815-246-9543

 

 

 

 

 

Lego Club: K-5th Grades

Lego Club continues to meet once a month with leader and librarian Lacie Martin! Lego Club is open to kids in Kindergarten – 5th grades and requires NO SIGN UP. Walk-in on the first Wednesday of each month from 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. and enjoy our Lego stash and other fun activities! 

 

Next meeting:
Wednesday, August 2nd, 2023 @ 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

 

Questions? Ask a librarian!
815-246-9543

 

 

 

 

 

Story Time: Ages 3-5

Join Miss Nina with your 3-5 year old at the library on select Saturday mornings this Fall at 11:00 a.m. Read stories, play games, make crafts, and more! Registration is required and adults must accompany children. Extended schedules will be provided upon registration.

September Meetings:
Saturday, September 9th, 2023 @ 11:00 a.m.
Saturday, September 23rd, 2023 @ 11:00 a.m.

Questions? Ask a librarian!
815-246-9543

 

 

 

 

 

Rookie Reader Club: Grades K-5th

Rookie Reader, a program for Kindergarten – 5th graders is an hour-long program full of reading, snacks, and activities that will start in September and run for 6 weeks. Library staff along with community volunteers will perform an animated reading of The Mouse and the Motorcycle by Beverly Cleary. Participants will listen to a few chapters at a time and spend the rest of each day’s program on a craft or activity. 

 

September Meetings:
Tuesday, September 5th, 2023 @ 3:30 p.m.
Tuesday, September 12th, 2023 @ 3:30 p.m.
Tuesday, September 19th, 2023 @ 3:30 p.m.
Tuesday, September 26th, 2023 @ 3:30 p.m.

 

Questions? Ask a librarian!
815-246-9543

 

 

 

 

 

Yarn Craft Club: Adults

Yarn Craft Club:

Starting in May and running through September, Yarn Craft Club for adults will be meeting twice a month in effort to make hats with our yarn stash to donate this Fall. We’ll have the machines and all of the supplies available each meeting – or you can come just to enjoy the company and make whatever you like!

 

Wednesday, August 9th @ 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Wednesday, August 30th @ 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.


Check out our YouTube Channel and enjoy our many craft tutorials or reserve our knitting machines for use at the library so you can craft on your own schedule. 

www.YouTube.com/@earlvillelibrary

 

 

 

 

 

Summer Book Club: Adults

Book Club is back at the library for the Summer months for adults! Check out a copy of The London Seance Society by Sarah Penner and join us at the end of the month for a fun discussion! See any librarian for details.

 

Book Club Schedule:
Monday, August 28th, 2023 @ 6:30 p.m. The London Seance Society by Sarah Penner

 

 

 

 

 

Explore More Illinois

Explore More Illinois is a cultural pass program that provides discounts at museums, visual and performing arts centers, park districts, and more around the state.

Adults 18 and older can login with a library card and PIN (last 4 digits of the library card number) and place reservations for attractions and specific dates.

Check out the catalog!

 

 

 

 

 

Mendota Area Senior Services – MASS

A representative from Mendota Area Senior Services will be at the Earlville Library District on August 16th @ 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. to assist seniors or individuals with disabilities with Benefit Access, Medicare, Medicare D, and Public Aid. Seniors can also find guidance regarding agencies that can help allow individuals to remain as independent as possible.

Questions? Ask a librarian!
815-246-9543

 

 

 

 

Free eBook App

 

NOTE: The Axis360 app will retire at the end of September and be replaced by a new app. More details coming soon.

 

Download the free Axis360 app for your device and browse tons of great ebooks and audiobooks with your library card!

To login you’ll need your library card number and your PIN – the last four digits of your library card number.

 

Click here to browse the catalog from your desktop, laptop, or chromebook!

 

Questions? Ask a librarian! 815-246-9543