The Library will be closed Monday, September 4th for Labor Day. September is National Library Card Sign Up Month! Now is the time to get signed up for a library card and discover all of the books, programs, and services that Tolono Public Library District has to offer. Get the word out about the library. […]
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Library Card Sign Up Month – it’s almost here! Since 1987, Library Card Sign-up Month has been held each September to mark the beginning of the school year. During the month, the American Library Association and libraries unite in a national effort to ensure every child signs up for their own library card. A library […]
The Red Cross would like your input. The Tolono Public Library is partnering with the Red Cross to hold a blood drive in the near future. Please take the survey to mark your interest and help make this possible. The survey is only eight brief questions and can be found HERE. A Message from our […]
The Page Turners book club will meet again! Join other readers at the Tolono Library to chat about a novel over light refreshments. No registration necessary. For September 2nd’s meeting we’ll be reading “Killers of the Flower Moon: the Osage Murders and the Birth of the FBI” by David Grann. The non-fiction book is being […]
We had wonderful attendance for our Storytime sessions with Cooper the therapy dog this summer. For two occasions, Cooper visited the Tolono Public Library for kids to take turns petting him and reading to him after Storytime. And this week, on August 1st, Cooper and his owner Sherri Harper led Storytime! We are grateful for […]
The Tolono Public Library’s annual Used Book Sale is coming up! This year’s sale is from August 3rd through August 6th. At this time, we are still accepting donations for Adult Fiction, Children’s, and Young Adult materials as well as media such as video games, CDs, and DVDs. Please make sure that all donated materials […]
The sky’s the limit! Come and see our new decorations for the children’s space – hot air balloons! Read board books or explore the play wall and look up to see the colorful balloons floating above. Also, don’t forget that the Summer Reading Program ends on Saturday, Aug 5th. Before the Library closes on Aug […]
Displays “Come on, Barbie. Let’s go party!” Our staff is psyched for the upcoming Barbie movie being released on July 21st. We had so much fun putting together a special Barbie-themed display full of pink books and women’s empowerment stories. The display also includes books on the history of the Barbie doll and children’s books […]
Have you signed up for the Summer Reading Program yet? There’s still time! You’ll receive a gift just for enrolling, and all participants have a chance to win the grand prize in their age group. Kids can win a karaoke machine, teens can win a backpack full of adventure supplies, and adults can win a […]
The Library will be closed Tuesday, July 4th for Independence Day. A Message from our Community Engagement Coordinator, Claire Quin: Dear Patrons, This fall we are starting a Lego Club that meets every other Wednesday. Kids ages 6+ and their siblings are encouraged to come in and get creative! After they complete their Lego builds, […]