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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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! […]
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 […]