Closed Veteran’s Day
Monday, November 11th
We will be closed all day for Veteran’s Day. We will reopen Tuesday, November 12th @ 9:00 A.M.
All Libraries
Please view each of our locations’ programs below. Call us with questions or concerns.
Food For Fines
Monday, November 11th – Saturday 23rd
Participating libraries have been Peru, La Salle, Graves Hume, Richard A. Mautino, Princeton, Oglesby, Putnam County, and Jacobs Library at IVCC.
For Putnam County Libraries the locations are Putnam (Condit), Standard, Granville, Hennepin, McNabb, and Magnolia Branches.
During this time any of our patrons who come into any of the participating libraries with a non-perishable food item, their fine is waived at $1.00 per food item. Expired items are not acceptable
Closed Staff Meeting
Friday, October 18th @ 1:00 P.M.
We will be closed at 1:00 P.M. for a Staff Meeting for the remainder of the day. We will reopen Saturday, October 19th @ 9:00 A.M.
Hennepin
Fall Prevention/ Blood Pressure Checks
Wednesday, November 6th @ 2:00 P.M.
Liberty Village Hawthorne Inn Assisted Living of Peru will be here to do Fall Prevention and Free Blood Pressure Checks at the library.
Hands-on Science Sphero Sprk+
Thursday, October 24th @ 4:00 P.M. & 6:00 P.M.
Introduction to Sphero Sprk+ for kids of all ages interested in hands-on STEM and computer coding. This program is provided by the IEEE Chicago Section Grant.
Census Applicant Day
United States Census Bureau is seeking applicants in this area interested in getting the word out.
Tuesday, October 22nd
Hennepin Branch 2:00 – 3:30 P.M.
Granville Branch 4:00 – 5:30 P.M.
Hennepin Story Time
Every Thursday @ 3:30pm
Join us for story time in Hennepin. For children 2 – 5 years of age.
Read. Craft. Play.
Granville
Putnam County Sheriff’s Office: Scams
Tuesday, November 12th @ 6:00 – 8:00 P.M.
Putnam County Sheriff Office will be here to discuss the latest scams that are out there.
Census Applicant Day
United States Census Bureau is seeking applicants in this area interested in getting the word out.
Tuesday, October 22nd
Hennepin Branch 2:00 – 3:30 P.M.
Granville Branch 4:00 – 5:30 P.M.
Halloween Crafts
Saturday, October 19th @ 1:00 – 3:00 P.M.
You will be able to choose from paper plate spiders, ghosts in windows and cotton ball ghosts.
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
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.
Movie Night
Tuesday, October 29th @ 6:00 P.M.
Monster House will be playing. Monster cookies will be provided.
Fire Safety
Tuesday, November 5th @ 6:30 P.M.
Lime Lite fire and safety. Fire extinguisher training.
Story Hour
First Saturday of the month @ 10:00 A.M.
First Saturday of the month a guest reader comes in.
McNabb
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.
Books and Brunch
Second Saturday of the month.
A morning gathering to enjoy coffee and
a light breakfast with fellow readers.