The Used Book Sale is happening this week at the library! October 12-17 during our open hours, you can find a wide selection of like-new used books that you can add to your personal collection for a low price. As always, we have a myriad of materials including a signed copy of Villa Coco by […]
Are you overdue for an adventure? Get ready to plan your Library Crawl! The Tolono Public Library District is excited to be a part of the 8th Annual IHLS Library Crawl. This is a fun time of visiting other public libraries and discovering their wonderful collections and building spaces. Did you know that if you […]
Want to be a part of the Tolono Library Family? The Tolono Public Library District is looking for individuals interested in running for a seat on the library board. The Board meets on the second Tuesday of every month. The library will have five trustee positions open. We are looking for individuals who reside within […]
There’s lots to do at the Tolono Library this week. On Friday, we have our usual baby/toddler Story time and Sensory play at 10:00, and then later that day kids ages 6-11 can join clerk, Josi in making a unique craft from 3:30-4:30. On Saturday, September 19, clerk Megan is leading a youth art class […]
National Grandparents’ Day is Sunday, and we are celebrating this Saturday, September 12 from 12:30-2:00 with a Grandparents’ Garden Party! Grandparents and grandchildren are welcome to join us behind the library for a picnic style celebration. The library will provide light refreshments but feel free to pack a picnic lunch. We will have tables set […]
The Teen “Booked for Fall” BINGO reading challenge kicked off earlier this week. The Bingo card can be found in our Beanstack app, and it runs through November 30th. All teens who achieve a bingo will receive one entry into our grand prize raffle drawing for a Movie Basket which includes a mini wireless projector, […]
September is National Library Card Sign Up Month, and the Tolono Public Library is celebrating in a big way! Throughout the month of September, Tolono Library Card holders can present their physical card at five different local businesses and save on their product or service. Best Life Therapies is offering $10 off of a 60 […]
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School started this week and we have all of the after-school programs for your school aged children. Every Wednesday, teens can join us for the Teen Make Lab. This program is a designated space for teens (grades 6-12) to express themselves through art and creation. We provide the tools, and teens can use the time […]
On August 1st we held our first annual End-of-Summer Block Party, and it was a rousing success. We want to thank everyone who came out to support the library. The Friends of the Library raised over $400 with their bake sale; they will be putting that money towards their goal for a bookmobile and towards […]
As summer winds down, it may be getting hard to keep the kids busy at home! Bring them to the library this Friday for some fun activities! Birth to Five Illinois will be back this Friday, August 7 for a story time and craft for the little ones. For kids 6-11, stop by in the […]