Closed Staff Training
Closed – Staff Training
Friday, September 20th
All Putnam County Public Library Branches are closed for Staff Training. We will reopen Saturday, September 21st.
All Libraries
Please view each of our locations’ programs below. Call us with questions or concerns.
Closed – Labor Day
All Putnam County Public Library Branches are closed for Labor Day. We will reopen Tuesday, September 3rd.
Coloring Contest
Coloring Calendar Contest
Starting Monday, July 22nd Kids 12 and under will be able to participate in coloring pages in our calendar. There will be a selection of pages to color. You can pick up at your local branch. Please place name and branch on the back. Enjoy coloring!
Hennepin
#MeToo Movement
Thursday, September 5th @ 6:30 P.M.
Freedom House will be here to discuss the#MeToo movement. Learn the cultural impact, sexual impact, abuse, harassment, media stories, and what is being done in our society to heal.
Mary Todd Lincoln
Thursday, September 5th @ 6:30 P.M.
Mary Todd Lincoln will be at the library discussing her life with her husband President Lincoln and the years in the White House. Megan Baznik will be playing Mary Todd Lincoln.
Hennepin Story Time
Every Friday @ 10:30am
Join us for story time in Hennepin. For children 2 – 5 years of age.
Granville
Genealogy for Beginners
Tuesday, September 17th @ 6:00 – 8:00 P.M.
Barb Kessler will be here to discuss how to get started to find out your family history.
Let’s Make Slime
Saturday, September 7th @ 10:00 A.M.
Make slime at the library. Each participant will get to take some slime home with them.
Book Discussion Group
Meets 1st & 3rd Monday of every month. No assigned book to read.
Group directed. Instead share your own insights, opinions, and views.
Make recommendations. Please join us and share!
Preschool Story Times
Every Tuesday @ 11:00 A.M.
Stop in for stories, crafts, activities and more!
For children 2 – 5 years of age.
Wee Ones
Every Thursday at 10am
30 minutes of stories and songs!
Ideal for little ones under 3 years of age.
Putnam
Wood Carving
Saturday, September 21st @ 10:30 A.M.
Leon Gass will be teaching the art of wood carving.
Magnolia
Homework Helpers
Every Tuesday & Thursday 3:30 – 4:30 P.M.
Kids have the opportunity to do their homework at the library with others during the school year.
McNabb
Movie Night
Wednesday, September 18th @ 5:30 P.M.
Watch a movie every third Wednesday of the month. This month’s movie is Wizard of Oz. Snacks will be provided.
STEM Demonstrations
Saturday, September 7th @ 4:00 – 6:00 P.M.
At the McNabb Car show general demonstration of STEM activities including aerospace stomp rockers, robotics, 3D printing, and more! Brought to you by the University of Illinois Extension Office and 4-H.
Friends of the Library
Wednesday, September 4th @ 6:00 P.M.
Are you interested in supporting the library in a meaningful way? Create funding opportunities for your branch.
Homework Helpers
Every Wednesday 3:30 – 4:30 P.M.
Kids have the opportunity to do their homework at the library with others during the school year.
Expired: Monarchs on the Move Activity
Wednesday, August 7th @3:30pm
Come and learn about one of our favorite beneficial insects, the monarch butterfly.
Books and Brunch
Second Saturday of the month.
A morning gathering to enjoy coffee and
a light breakfast with fellow readers.