Putnam County Public Library District
Branch Locations and Hours

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Please view each of our locations’ programs below. Call us or email us with questions or concerns.

Illinois Libraries Presents: Experience Little Women: The Musical(2022)

Illinois Libraries Presents: Experience Little Women: The Musical(2022)

(Recording – virtual screening only)

An At Home Experience(in collaboration with Broadway HD) 2 hr 23 min | Musicals | 2022

Friday, December 20 -Sunday, December 22

https://bit.ly/ILP_LittleWomen

Louisa May Alcott’s classic story of four sisters growing up in 19th-century Massachusetts made its London premiere in this acclaimed production at Park Theatre. Originally presented on Broadway in 2005 starring Sutton Foster, Lydia White and Savannah Stevenson lead a talented cast in this beloved tale of family, self-discovery,and hope.

Library Closed

Friday, December 13th

Noon

Library will be closed at Noon for a Staff Meeting.

Illinois Libraries Presents: The Magic of Raina Telgemeier (Youth Program)

Illinois Libraries Presents: The Magic of Raina Telgemeier (YouthProgram)

Tuesday, December 10

7:00 PM

https://bit.ly/ILP_RainaTelgemeier

Join us for a night with critically acclaimed comic artist, Raina Telgemeier! Raina is the author and illustrator of the graphic novels Smile, Drama, Sisters, Ghosts, and Guts, all#1 New York Times bestsellers. She also adapted and illustrated four graphic novel versions of Ann M. Martin’s Baby-Sitters Club series, and has contributed short stories to many anthologies. New in 2024, The Cartoonists Club — a one-of-a-kind graphic novel from Raina and Scott McCloud.

Bake Your Way Through the Holidays (Virtual)

Bake Your Way Through the Holidays (Virtual)

Tuesday, December 10th, at 6:00 P.M.

Father Dominic Garramone, will present “Bake Your Way Through the Holidays.” In this program, Father Dominic will present recipes for three holidays, including Hanukkah Jelly Donuts, Fruited Sweet Potato Bread for Kwanzaa, and a variety of show-stopping breads for Christmas buffet. Register: https://2ly.link/20Iap

Holidays in Space

Holidays in Space

Tuesday, December 3rd

6:00 P.M.

Join us for NASA Solar System Ambassador James Joel Knapper for a presentation about celebrating the holidays in space. Ever wonder what astronauts do during the holidays? While they may not have a turkey to carve, many of the holiday traditions exist. In this program, James Joel Knapper will talk about how holidays are celebrated, and will explore the ways in which astronauts bring a little taste of home with them to enjoy in zero gravity. Register: https://2ly.link/20Iao

Library Closed

We will be closed November 28th & 29th for Thanksgiving. We will reopen. Saturday, November 30th.

ILP: Holiday Tips & Tricks with Chef Art Smith

ILP: Holiday Tips & Tricks with Chef Art Smith
Wednesday, November 20th 7:00 P.M.
Join Chef Art Smith to learn about his culinary journey and bring some culinary inspiration into your holiday season. A two-time James Beard Foundation award winner, Smith believes “The art of cooking, the act of feeding people, is the most engaging, most memorable way to connect with people. “This event will be recorded with permission to post for a limited time (30 days) https://bit.ly/ILP_ArtSmith

Community Comforts Drive

Community Comforts Drive
This year we are collecting for the Putnam County Food Pantry and Rotary Little Pantry personal items. We will be taking Shampoo/Conditioner, body wash, laundry soap, dish soap, paper towels, toilet paper, toothbrush/toothpaste, tampons/pads, deodorant, and personal care items. Only items sealed will be accepted.

Open eBooks…Books for Free, Read for Fun

Open eBooks…Books for Free, Read for Fun
Open eBooks is an eBook resource, made possible through First Book that provides access to a rotating catalog of thousands of popular and award-winning children and young adult titles. No library card is needed to access the collection; however, users will need to request a unique code/pin combination from staff. Stop by any of our branches to learn about this service.

Read 1000 Books before Kindergarten

Putnam County Public Library District will be offering a new service.
Read 1000 Books before Kindergarten.
Do you have a child between the ages of 0-5? We will be offering prizes for every 100 books that are read to your child until they reach 1000 books. For more information stop by any of our library branches to pick up your first logbook.

Hennepin

Harry Potter Holiday Party

Harry Potter Holiday Party

Friday, December 20th

12 and under 3:00 P.M.

13 up 6:30 P.M.

Stop by the library for a magical party at the library. We will have bingo, crafts, door prizes, photo scene, and a Harry Potter movie.

12 and under we will be showing Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone

13 and up will be Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix.

Winter Craft Workshop

Winter Craft Workshop

Christmas Oil Candle Lamp

Thursday, December 12th

Pick up and take home or make at library. All Ages.

Cricut Makerspace Workshop

Cricut Makerspace Workshop

December 9 -13

Come in to learn how to use the Cricut Maker Crafty Adults welcome! All Day event. Call ahead to schedule your appointment. Snow Filled Ornaments.

Spring Valley Is A Mining Town

Spring Valley Is A Mining Town

Thursday, December 5th@ 6:00 P.M.

Listen to Author Richard Joyce discuss the Spring Valley Coal Mining History.

His book will be available to purchase after “Spring Valley Is A Mining Town.”

Adult Gift Wrapping

Adult Gift Wrapping

Every Thursday leading up to Christmas.

9:00 – 7:00 P.M.

Recyclable Ornaments

Recyclable Ornaments

December 2nd – 23rd

Come decorate the tree with recyclable ornaments at the library. K-cups and egg cartons.

Lego Challenges

Lego Challenges
All Fall
Stop by pick up a new challenge card to build something new.

Putnam County Book Club

Putnam County Book Club
We meet 3rd Wednesday every month either at Hennepin or Granville Library at 6:30 P.M. Come join us and share your ideas. We choose books together and look forward to completing our list for the next year. Looking forward to sharing our enthusiasm for books. Follow us on Facebook.

Cricut MakerSpace

Cricut MakerSpace
June 10 – 14
Come in to learn how to use the Cricut Maker on select Thursdays and Fridays.
Crafty Adults and Teens Welcome! All Day event. Call ahead. This month is Patriotic Book Display.

Granville

George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker (Crafts/Movie)

George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker (Crafts/Movie)

Tuesday, December 17th@ 5:00 P.M.

Holiday movie and popcorn

Friday, December 27th

1:00 -3 ish P.M.

Join us at the Granville Library on Tuesday, December 17th at 5:00 p.m. to experience the wonder of New York City Ballet’s iconic holiday classic on the big screen! Tchaikovsky’s beloved melodies transport the young and the young at heart to the magical world where mischievous mice besiege a battalion of toy soldiers, and an onstage blizzard leads to an enchanted Land of Sweets.

George Balanchine’s “The Nutcracker,” based on the Alexandre Dumas version of E.T.A. Hoffmann’s tale,“The Nutcracker and the Mouse King,” (1816) is one of the most complex theatrical staged ballets in the New York City Ballet’s repertory. The film runs for 100 minutes and is geared to adults and youth ages eight and older.

Homework Helpers

Homework Helpers Granville
Wednesday, December 4⋅4:00 – 5:00pm
Weekly on Wednesday

Story Time

Story Time

Wednesdays @ 11:00 P.M.

book and accompanying activity.

Community Room Craft Time

Community Room Craft Time

First Tuesday of the month

Bring a craft to work on alone or with friends: 10:30-11:30 refreshments available.

Community Decorating

Community Decorating

Monday, December 2nd through Saturday, December 7th

Stop by the Granville Library during the first week of December to help decorate the Library Christmas tree! Refreshments will be available during the week for decorators.

Winter Photo Opportunity

Winter Photo Opportunity

All Month – December

Stop by the Granville Library during the month of December to create seasonal memories using a special winter themed professional photo backdrop. Make sure to bring a camera or a smartphone!

Winter Crafts

Winter Crafts

During the months ofDecember, January, and February, the community is invited to stop by the McNabbLibrary to make thematic crafts. The crafts that will be offered are asfollows:

·Snowy Wreath (December)

Puzzle swap

Puzzle swap
Tuesday, November 26th
10:00 – 6:00 P.M.
New and used puzzles will be available in our community room, come early for best selection. This is a free event. If you bring a puzzle to swap, your name will be entered in the drawing for a new roll-up puzzle mat!

Putnam

Books and Brunch

Books & Brunch
First Saturday of the month during library hours. Food, Books, and Friends.

Magnolia

Homework Helpers

Students are welcome to work on homework at the library during library hours on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Story Hour

Story hour in Magnolia
First Saturday of the Month @ 10:00 A.M.

Christmas Garland

Christmas Garland

Tuesday, December 10

For Kids during library hours.

McNabb

Winter Crafts

Winter Crafts

During the months of December, January, and February, the community is invited to stop by the McNabb Library to make thematic crafts. The crafts that will be offered are as follows:

·Snowy Wreath (December)

Colorful Greetings…

Colorful Greetings…
Turn your Art into Notecards
Create one of a kind art.. Assorted coloring pages will be available as well as colored pencils. If you would like your art turned into a set of notecards, please leave it, along with your name and phone number, with a staff member. You will be notified when your cards are ready for pick-up.

Design a bookmark at the library

Design a bookmark at the library
Stop by during open hours to pick up a “Design a Bookmark” form. After you complete your design, drop the form back off at the library and staff will scan it and print your designed bookmarks for library visitors.

Homework Helpers

Students are welcome to work on homework at the library during library hours on Wednesdays.

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A Novelist’s Christmas Carol: The Life of Charles Dickens

A Novelist’s Christmas Carol: The Life of Charles Dickens

Thursday, December 12th

12:30 P.M.

Bring the magic of “A Christmas Carol” alive. During the holiday

season, one can make the choice to either embrace the holiday spirit

of kindness and giving or to say “bah humbug” and be what others call,

“a Scrooge.” The greedy Ebenezer Scrooge and the kindhearted Bob Cratchit and Tiny Tim, all prove as life lessons during the holiday season. These lessons, originated in the novella. “A Christmas Carol.” by Charles Dickens,have been passed down from generation on to generation. Dickens has been said by many to be one of the greatest writers of the Victorian Era. In addition to“A Christmas Carol,” Dickens is most well-known for his fiction novels, “Oliver Twist,” “A Tale of Two Cities,” “Great Expectations” and more.

Travel through time on a theatrical journey with the Ghost of Christmas Past, portrayed by historical presenter, Michelle Gibbons.

Cuba!

Cuba

Thursday, February 20th

12:30 P.M.

Discover America’s next door neighbor. Explore the food, culture, government and the people in this unique island. Named Cuba from the Taino Language means “Great Place” or where fertile land is abundant. Mark Walczynski will be presenting this program.

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