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.

Little Sprouts Storytime

IN PERSON EVENT Storytime Toddler to age 12 Homeschoolers welcome! What is it? Join us for stories, art and light snack. Leave with a goody bag and a library book, the only item to be returned to the library. Participant must reside in the SPL District to register ......More

IN PERSON EVENT Storytime Toddler to age 12 Homeschoolers welcome! What is it? Join us for stories, art and light snack. Leave with a goody bag and a library book, the only item to be returned to the library. Participant must reside in the SPL District to register and have a SPLD card. Register each participant separately with their name, age and address. Self-register each child via Facebook or website when possible. Please no runny noses or coughs and be fever free for 24 hours. 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)

Art Junk Journals

Adult IN PERSON Craft Art Junk Journals Ages 18 and up What is it? Are you a Junk Journal fan? Have you taken our Watercolor classes in the past? Do you have no idea what this is but want to be messy and creative? Give our Art Junk Journal class a try! Relax with a......More

Adult IN PERSON Craft Art Junk Journals Ages 18 and up What is it? Are you a Junk Journal fan? Have you taken our Watercolor classes in the past? Do you have no idea what this is but want to be messy and creative? Give our Art Junk Journal class a try! Relax with all the supplies you need to create pretty pages that you can either leave as is or add photos, recipe cards, diary entries or just fill with ephemeral “Junk”. We supply everything you need to get started including a small journal notebook, washi tape, stickers, papers and more. Feel free to bring supplies you may have such as favorite pens or markers, watercolor class art, and “junk” from home including, junk mail, cereal and snack boxes, to add to your Art Junk Journal. This class offers VIP follow up classes to help you further your skills. You will be notified of these follow up dates and times at your first class. 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)

Movie Night to Go

TAKE HOME EVENT All ages welcome to register. One registration per household. Pick up is 10:00am-7:00pm day of event only and registrations can not be held past date and time of event. What is it? Enjoy a movie night on us! Each To-Go bag will include two movies, sel......More

TAKE HOME EVENT All ages welcome to register. One registration per household. Pick up is 10:00am-7:00pm day of event only and registrations can not be held past date and time of event. What is it? Enjoy a movie night on us! Each To-Go bag will include two movies, selected by our librarians & popcorn!  You will be asked in a different field for movie rating preference. Must live in the SPL District and have a SPLD card to register. 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)

Board Meeting QRR

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.

Kid's Take Home Craft: Water Bead Slime

Kids Take Home Craft Water Beads Slime 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 you need, including a storage container to make this fun slime at home! Child must reside in the......More

Kids Take Home Craft Water Beads Slime 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 you need, including a storage container to make this fun slime at home! 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. 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)

Adult Take Home Craft: Floral Garden Box

Adult Take Home Craft Floral Garden Box 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? Everything you need to make this cute, small, floral box except for paint brush and hot glue. Supplie......More

Adult Take Home Craft Floral Garden Box 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? Everything you need to make this cute, small, floral box except for paint brush and hot glue. Supplies will vary. 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. 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)

Tweens & Teens Take Home Craft: Water Bead Slime

Tween & Teen Take Home Craft Water Bead Slime 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 you need, including a storage container to make this fun slime! Participant must reside i......More

Tween & Teen Take Home Craft Water Bead Slime 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 you need, including a storage container to make this fun slime! 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. 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)

LIBRARY CLOSED

Sherrard Library is closed in observance of President's Day.

Evening Book Club PR

Evening book Club meets on the 3rd Monday at 5:30 pm and the Afternoon group meets on the 1st Monday of the month at 1:30 pm. All selections depend upon availability. Please contact the library to reserve a book.

Evening Book Club QRR

Evening Book Club meets on the third Monday of the month at 5:30 pm.Join us in the Quiet Reading Room and join the conversation!   All selections depend upon availability. Please contact the library for book details and to reserve a book.

Tween & Teen Book Bundles

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)

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)

Adult 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)

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.

Beginner Friendly, All Level Crochet

IN PERSON EVENT Beginner Friendly, All Level Crochet Adult ages 18 and up What is it? All skill levels welcome. We supply everything you need to make an easy beginner project. Do you already crochet and have hooks and supplies that you would like to use? Bring them......More

IN PERSON EVENT Beginner Friendly, All Level Crochet Adult ages 18 and up What is it? All skill levels welcome. We supply everything you need to make an easy beginner project. Do you already crochet and have hooks and supplies that you would like to use? Bring them! Help us, help others learn to crochet! This class offers VIP follow up classes to help you further your skills. You will be notified of these follow up dates and times at your first class. Participant must reside in the SPL District to register and have a SPLD card. Register each participant separately with their name, age and address. Self-register each child via Facebook or website when possible. Please no runny noses or coughs and be fever free for 24 hours. 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)

Evening Book Club QRR

Evening Book Club meets on the third Monday of the month at 5:30 pm.Join us in the Quiet Reading Room and join the conversation!   All selections depend upon availability. Please contact the library for book details and to reserve a book.