LIBRARY CLOSES AT 3 PM

Sherrard Library is closed in observance of Halloween.

Afternoon Book Club PR

Afternoon group meets on the 1st Monday of the month at 1:30 pm.Join us in the Program Room and join the conversation!All selections depend upon availability. Please contact the library for book details and to reserve a book.

Take a Book Break

TAKE HOME EVENT Take a Book Break Adult Book Bundle Ages 18 and up Pick up 10:00am-7:00pm day of event only, registrations can not be held past date & time of event. What is it? Enjoy librarian’s choice of 2 books, craft & sweet treat. You may need scissors, tape or ......More

TAKE HOME EVENT Take a Book Break Adult Book Bundle Ages 18 and up Pick up 10:00am-7:00pm day of event only, registrations can not be held past date & time of event. What is it? Enjoy librarian’s choice of 2 books, craft & sweet treat. You may need scissors, tape or glue at home. Library books are the only items to be returned to the library. Must have a SPLD card and live in the SPL District to register. Please register each participant separately with their name, address & email. Self-register via Facebook or website when possible. For tween & teens please register for our Tween & Teen Book Bundles. For kids please register for our Storytime Bags. Please read No Show policy below: If you cannot attend a program for which you are registered, you must notify the library to cancel.  Those that do not cancel their registration prior to the program will be considered a "no call, no show."  Three "no calls, no shows" for a household within close succession will result in suspension of program registrations for the following month.  This will also apply to those who excessively cancel registrations. To cancel your registration, you may call the library at 309-593-2178 and speak with a staff member. Registration Required (click here to register)

Little Explorers Baking Box

TAKE HOME EVENT Little Explorers Baking Box Ages 3-5 Pick up 10:00am-7:00pm day of event only, registrations can not be held past date & time of event. What is it? Each kit includes a mason jar of dry cookie ingredients, you will need to add the remainder, baking dire......More

TAKE HOME EVENT Little Explorers Baking Box Ages 3-5 Pick up 10:00am-7:00pm day of event only, registrations can not be held past date & time of event. What is it? Each kit includes a mason jar of dry cookie ingredients, you will need to add the remainder, baking directions, a small cookie sheet, spatula, chefs hat, apron with puffy paint to personalize, and other surprises and activities. Also included is a library book, the only item to be returned. Adult supervision required. Must live in the SPL District and have a SPLD card to register. Please register each participant separately with their name, age & address. Self-register via Facebook or website when possible. Visit our Instagram page, @sherrardpubliclibrarydistrict, for some examples of what is in a Little Explorer's Box! Must live in the SPL District and have a SPLD card to register. Please register each participant separately with their name, age & address. Self-register via Facebook or website when possible. Please read No Show Policy below: If you cannot attend a program for which you are registered, you must notify the library to cancel.  Those that do not cancel their registration prior to the program will be considered a "no call, no show."  Three "no calls, no shows" for a household within close succession will result in suspension of program registrations for the following month.  This will also apply to those who excessively cancel registrations. To cancel your registration, you may call the library at 309-593-2178 and speak with a staff member. Registration Required (click here to register)

Storytime Bags

TAKE HOME EVENT Kids Storytime Bags Toddler to age 9 Pick up 10:00am-7:00pm day of event only & registrations cannot be held past date & time of event. What is it? Enjoy a surprise, themed books, and craft. You may need scissors, tape or glue at home and some adult s......More

TAKE HOME EVENT Kids Storytime Bags Toddler to age 9 Pick up 10:00am-7:00pm day of event only & registrations cannot be held past date & time of event. What is it? Enjoy a surprise, themed books, and craft. You may need scissors, tape or glue at home and some adult supervision maybe required. Library books are the only items required to be returned to the library. Must have a SPLD card and reside in the SPL District to register. Please register each participant separately with their name,  age & address.  Self-register via Facebook or website when possible. For tween & teens please register for our Tween & Teen Book Bundles. For adults please register for our Take a Book Break Bundles. Please read No Show policy below: If you cannot attend a program for which you are registered, you must notify the library to cancel.  Those that do not cancel their registration prior to the program will be considered a "no call, no show."  Three "no calls, no shows" for a household within close succession will result in suspension of program registrations for the following month.  This will also apply to those who excessively cancel registrations. To cancel your registration, you may call the library at 309-593-2178 and speak with a staff member. Registration Required (click here to register)

Tween & Teen Book Bundle

TAKE HOME EVENT Tween & Teen Book Bundle Ages 10-18 Pick up 10:00aom-7:00pm day of event only & registrations can not be held past date & time of event. What is it? Enjoy librarian’s choice of books, and craft. You may need scissors, tape or glue at home. Library Boo......More

TAKE HOME EVENT Tween & Teen Book Bundle Ages 10-18 Pick up 10:00aom-7:00pm day of event only & registrations can not be held past date & time of event. What is it? Enjoy librarian’s choice of books, and craft. You may need scissors, tape or glue at home. Library Books are the only items to be returned to the library. Must have a SPLD card & teen must live in the SPL District to register.  Please register each participant separately with their name, age & address. Self-register via Facebook or website when possible. For toddlers to age 9 please register for Storytime Bags. For adults please register for our Take a Book Break Bundles. Please read No Show Policy below: If you cannot attend a program for which you are registered, you must notify the library to cancel.  Those that do not cancel their registration prior to the program will be considered a "no call, no show."  Three "no calls, no shows" for a household within close succession will result in suspension of program registrations for the following month.  This will also apply to those who excessively cancel registrations. To cancel your registration, you may call the library at 309-593-2178 and speak with a staff member. Registration Required (click here to register)

Warm Up Wednesday

Warm Up Wednesdays Adults 18+ only, infants are of course welcome! Drop In, no registration required What is it? A cozy Fall and Winter event! Join us in the Quiet Reading Room for a free warm beverage while you read the paper or a magazine. Drinks must stay in the Quie......More

Warm Up Wednesdays Adults 18+ only, infants are of course welcome! Drop In, no registration required What is it? A cozy Fall and Winter event! Join us in the Quiet Reading Room for a free warm beverage while you read the paper or a magazine. Drinks must stay in the Quiet Reading Room or at lobby tables, lids required at all times. Due to possible room reservations, event ends promptly at 11:00am.

Adult Take Home Craft: Paint Fall Coasters

Adult Take Home Craft Choose Your Painting Paint a set of 4 Fall Coasters Ages 18 and up Pick up 12:00pm-7:00pm day of event only, registrations can not be held past date & time of event. What is it? Paint 4 Fall themed coasters. Everything but the brushes are suppli......More

Adult Take Home Craft Choose Your Painting Paint a set of 4 Fall Coasters Ages 18 and up Pick up 12:00pm-7:00pm day of event only, registrations can not be held past date & time of event. What is it? Paint 4 Fall themed coasters. Everything but the brushes are supplied for this event, including stencils. Participant must reside in the SPL District to be registered. Please register each participant separately with their name and required information so that they will receive confirmation information and event reminder. Please register each participant separately with their name, email & address. Self-register via Facebook or website when possible. Please read the No Show policy below: If you cannot attend a program for which you are registered, you must notify the library to cancel.  Those that do not cancel their registration prior to the program will be considered a "no call, no show."  Three "no calls, no shows" for a household within close succession will result in suspension of program registrations for the following month.  This will also apply to those who excessively cancel registrations. To cancel your registration, you may call the library at 309-593-2178 and speak with a staff member. Registration Required (click here to register)

Kid Take Home Craft: Snowman Scarecrow

Kids Take Home Craft Snowman Scarecrow Ages 5-9 Pick up 12:00pm-7:00pm day of event only,  registrations can not be held past date & time of event. What is it: Everything but the brushes and hot glue are provided to make this cute snowman scarecrow! Child must resid......More

Kids Take Home Craft Snowman Scarecrow Ages 5-9 Pick up 12:00pm-7:00pm day of event only,  registrations can not be held past date & time of event. What is it: Everything but the brushes and hot glue are provided to make this cute snowman scarecrow! Child must reside in the SPL District to register. Please register each participant separately with their name, age & address. Self-register via Facebook or website when possible. No Show Policy: If you cannot attend a program for which you are registered, you must notify the library to cancel.  Those that do not cancel their registration prior to the program will be considered a "no call, no show."  Three "no calls, no shows" for a household within close succession will result in suspension of program registrations for the following month.  This will also apply to those who excessively cancel registrations. To cancel your registration, you may call the library at 309-593-2178 and speak with a staff member. Registration Required (click here to register)

Tween / Teen Take Home Craft: Fall Coasters OR Snowman Scarecrow

Tweens & Teens Take Home Craft Choose Your Craft when prompted. Ages 10-18 Pick up 12:00pm-7:00pm day of event only, registrations can not be held past date & time of event. What is it? Everything but the brushes and hot glue are provided. You choose either Paint 2 coa......More

Tweens & Teens Take Home Craft Choose Your Craft when prompted. Ages 10-18 Pick up 12:00pm-7:00pm day of event only, registrations can not be held past date & time of event. What is it? Everything but the brushes and hot glue are provided. You choose either Paint 2 coasters (4 stencils provided) or Snowman Scarecrow when asked below. Participant must reside in the SPL District to register. Please register each participant separately with their name, age & address. Self-register via Facebook or website when possible. NO SHOW POLICY: If you cannot attend a program for which you are registered, you must notify the library to cancel.  Those that do not cancel their registration prior to the program will be considered a "no call, no show."  Three "no calls, no shows" for a household within close succession will result in suspension of program registrations for the following month.  This will also apply to those who excessively cancel registrations. To cancel your registration, you may call the library at 309-593-2178 and speak with a staff member Registration Required (click here to register)