January 2025
Koala Hunt
New this month for adults! Come on in and explore the library to find our 3 hidden koalas in sweaters. When you find one, bring it up to a librarian for your prize!
No sign-up necessary; stop in any time during regular library hours.
Lego Club
There will be no Lego Club in January. Our next Lego Club will meet February 5th!
Historical Quilt Program:
The Earlville Library District is thrilled to welcome Illinois Humanities Road Scholar Speaker Connie Martin to a fascinating multimedia presentation this winter. Discover how pre-and-post-Civil War freedom seekers used coding woven into quilts to signal safe routes North.
This program will be held at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Earlville – 415 S East St. on February 4th, from 7:00 – 8:00 pm.
Board Meeting
Tuesday, January 21 at 6:00pm
Earlville Library District
205 Winthrop St.
Earlville, IL 60518
Mendota area senior services
M.A.S.S. is back! A representative from Mendota Area Senior Services visits the library monthly 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. January 15, 1-3pm
Contact MASS directly at: 815-539-9673
Dungeons & Dragons
Another special request! D&D is coming to the Earlville library for a 2-week run this February. Join Dungeon Master Mark Frechmann in an exciting role-playing quest filled with mystery and challenges! All supplies and materials provided. Please plan on attending both sessions!
Sign up here: 815-246-9543
February 1 and February 8 10:00am-1:30pm
Valentines Book Club:
You asked for it! Our summer book club at The Lounge was such a hit, we have added a winter meeting! Come on out on February 5th at 7pm to discuss the latest book, Bridgerton: The Duke & I By Julia Quinn. You’re sure to love it.
PRE-K CRAFT PACKETS
New pre-K craft packets will be available in February! But we have some leftover from Fall. Stop in and grab yours while supplies last!
K-5 Kids Craft Kit
Visit the children’s department this month and get creative with a fun craft! Kids can take a snowflake mobile kit to make at home. No sign up is required; simply stop in and pick up your kit while supplies last!
ONGOING Library resources:
Did you know your local library is about so much more than books? Here’s a little taste of what we have to offer:
- meeting room reservations
- Backpack activity checkout for pre-k
- Boundless phone app for e-books and audiobooks
- coloring and toy center for kids
- our secret door on the way down to the children’s area
- free recipe printouts upstairs across from the circulation desk
- Explore More Illinois cultural pass program