For the second year in a row, the Tolono Public Library has been awarded the Libraries Transforming Communities Grant from the Association of Small and Rural Libraries. Last year, this grant led to, among other things, our automatic front doors. On Thursday, July 30th you will have two chances to share your thoughts on how […]
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News Updates for July 23-29, 2026
As our Summer Reading Challenge winds down, don’t forget to log your minutes in the Beanstack App! There is a grand prize for each age group, and everyone who completes the challenge of reading 1,000 minutes is entered into the drawing to win the grand prize. But also, have you received any activity badges for […]
News Updates for July 16-22, 2026
We often hear about the “Founding Fathers” of our nation, but rarely do we learn about the stories of the women who most certainly played a role in the birth of the United States. We still see the effects of their influence today. From soldiers to artists, to spies, women were pivotal for our county’s […]
News Updates for July 9-15, 2026
On Tuesday, June 30, the Tolono Public Library welcomed Chris Vallillo, a singer/songwriter and scholar. Mr. Vallillo presented his show on “The Power of Song in Democracy” in a crowded meeting room. Using five different guitars, a banjo, and various other instruments, he took the audience on a journey through the birth and development of […]
News Updates for July 2-8, 2026
The library will be closed this Saturday to celebrate the 250th Independence Day! But we have plenty of programs to keep you occupied on the other days coming up this week. Test your knowledge of our country at Stars and Stripes Trivia on Thursday, July 2 from 5:30-7:00PM. This trivia event is for all ages! […]
New Updates for June 25-July 1, 2026
Reading is Revolutionary! You’ll see this theme on our float during the FunDay Parade this Saturday, June 27. Be sure to wave as Benjamin Franklin, the founder of public libraries as we know them today, and Thomas Jefferson, who believed books were “vital” to his “education and well-being” drive by. After the parade, be sure […]
News Updates for June 18-24, 2026
Did you know that you can earn badges throughout the Summer Reading Challenge by attending programs at the library? This week we have several programs coming up that will help you meet your reading challenge goals. First, this Thursday, June 18 from 4:00-5:00 we will be hosting the Terre Haute Children’s Museum for their Interactive […]
News Updates for June 11-17, 2026
The Summer Reading Challenge is underway at the library, but you can still sign up to track your reading minutes and win prizes along the way! The Challenge is open to ALL AGES and we have grand prizes for three different age groups: kids, teens, and adults. You can sign up for the Summer Reading […]
News Updates for June 4-10, 2026
As our sights turn to the celebration of America’s 250th birthday, we are excited to welcome back the Champaign County Forest Preserves with their program on Historical Toys and Games. Children are invited to take a look back at how kids of the past entertained themselves without screens or any of the modern conveniences that […]
News Updates for May 28-June 3, 2026
You are officially invited to the Tolono Public Library’s Summer Reading Program Kickoff Party on Saturday, May 30 from 11:30-1:30. Our theme this year is Plant a Seed, Read! This theme is rooted in the concept of farm-to-table. A farm grows food that nourishes our bodies; a library grows ideas that nourish our minds. Both […]