Interested in supporting the Library? Join the Friends of the Library at their next meeting on Monday, February 3 at 6PM and learn how you can show your library love! The group is responsible for coordinating book sales and hosting the annual Tea Party to raise funds for library programs. Registration is not required. All […]
Illinois Libraries Present James McBride, an award-winning author, musician, and screenwriter. His landmark memoir, The Color of Water, was published in 1996 and is considered an American classic, read in schools and universities across the United States. His 2013 novel, The Good Lord Bird, won the National Book Award for Fiction and was adapted by […]
Love to build with Legos? Come to the library for a fun evening with a new building challenge each month. All ages are welcome. This event is free; a library card is not required to participate. Register by clicking the RSVP button. Call 815-943-4671 for more information.
Join us with Harvard native Lon Haldeman, who will present a program at the Library about his long and unique bicycling career. Lon has raced and toured across the United States over 100 times in the past 44 years. His fastest time of 7 days, 14 hours, at almost 400 miles per day, still stands as […]
The Library will be closed today in honor of Presidents' Day. Regular hours resume Tuesday, February 18.
National Humanities Medal winner and bestselling author of The Joy Luck Club, Amy Tan joins us to share on her body of work and reflect on the wonder of slowing down and savoring the quiet moments. Her connection to nature is captured in her latest, The Backyard Bird Chronicles, a collection of sketches and essays […]
Before the exhibit leaves the Library, join us with exhibit host Jason Rehorst, Geologist and Paleontologist from the Virtual Museum of Geology to learn about Minerals, Fossils, & Crystals! Learn about the science of Geology and the hobby of rock collecting. Jason will cover the differences between these types of stones, how to build a […]
Get the latest backyard gardening tips on site selection, starting seeds, purchasing plants, pest prevention and plant care from local farmers Rob and Sarah Thompson of Bramblewood Farm in Harvard. They'll share their expertise gained from growing produce for their own family as well as local farmers markets. Register by clicking the RSVP button. This […]
