The St. Joseph Township-Swearingen Memorial Library announces its Summer Used Book Sale. The book sale will begin Monday, August 2nd and end Thursday, August 26th. Paperbacks are 25¢ and hardbacks are 50¢. There will be adult fiction, non-fiction, mysteries, science fiction, fantasy, horror, romance, adventure, biographies, crafts and cookbooks as well as children’s fiction, non-fiction picture books and picture books. There will also be DVDs, videos, audiobooks and large print books. The sale will run during normal library hours, which are: Mondays & Wednesdays 3 pm to 8 pm; Tuesdays & Thursdays 9 am to 6 pm; Fridays 1 pm to 7 pm; Saturdays 9 am to 3 pm. We are NOT accepting donations until August 3rd by appointment only. Please call to set up a time to bring in donations. For more information please call 469-2159.
Marshall Public Library invites you to attend a Late Summer Author Series on two more Thursday evenings this summer. Join us for a book talk by each author, conversation, and a chance to purchase a signed copy of his or her book.
On August 12, at 6:30 PM, Author Mike Lunsford of rural Parke County, Indiana, will make a return appearance at the library to talk about his second book, Sidelines: The Best of Basketball Stories, released last fall. The book is a compilation of 65 of the best basketball stories Mike has written for the Terre Haute Tribune-Star since he started his regular column in 1995. Walk with Mike back to a time when small-town coaches, away-game caravans, and cracker box gyms were king.
The final author in the series will be JG (Jo) Edwards, of Marshall, on August 19 at 6:30 PM. Her first novel, The Chronicles of the Light: The Dawn was recently published.
Authors John Kilgore and Shane Moore appeared at the library in July to discuss their books.
Please call the library at 217/826-2535 for more information or to register for any of these programs. Marshall Public Library, 612 Archer Avenue, Marshall, Illinois, is handicapped accessible. Kindly allow 48 hours notice if special arrangements are needed.
The Mortenson Center For International Library Programs at the University of Illinois recently conducted training programs for a group of associates from a variety of African nations. Below is a photograph of the 2010 Mortenson Associates.
Jan Ison, LTLS executive director, was one of the experts on hand to share information with the group.
Kids – it’s time to “Read Down your Library Fines” again!
Hey, Kids! Anyone 18 years of age or under may come to Marshall Public Library from August 2-31, and “read down” their late materials fines. This is a great way to have your library borrowing record cleared so you can check out materials again. Just come to the library and sign in at the circulation desk. You must actively read in the library where the staff can see you. For every 15 minutes you read silently in the library, you will have your fine reduced by $1.00. Lost materials charges are not eligible for this program.
For more information about this program, please call the library or visit us online at www.marshallillibrary.com. The library is handicapped accessible. Kindly allow 48 hours notice if special arrangements are needed.
Come meet author Jennifer Weiner, praised for taking popular "chick
lit" to a higher level with her bestselling novels including "In Her
Shoes" and "Good in Bed." A book signing, open to the general public,
will start at 3 pm, following her free presentation. Free tickets for
the presentation are available to Champaign residents. (Update: As of
Mon., July 19, tickets to see the program at the library via live video
feed are still available.) Tickets must be picked up in person; limit 2
per person. On July 21, tickets will be released to the general public.
Copies of Weiner's books are for sale at our Checkout Desk and in our
FriendShop (during regular shop hours); proceeds benefit the library.
Arrangements for the appearance of Jennifer Weiner made through Greater
Talent Network, Inc., New York, NY. Her Champaign visit is sponsored by
the Library Friends.
Mission:
The
Homer Community Library facilitates the education and
entertainment of library patrons through materials owned by the library
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those provided by the interlibrary loan system.
Marshall Public Library invites you to our Late Summer Author Series on three more Thursday evenings this summer. Join us for a book talk by each author, conversation, and a chance to purchase a signed copy of his or her book.
Next in the series is Author Shane Moore of Central Illinois, who will appear at the library on July 22 at 6:30 PM. After serving in the Navy, playing semi-pro football, and finally working in law enforcement for several years, Moore retired in 2008 to write full-time. In August 2009, Shane released book five in his fantasy series, Abyss Walker, with the debut appearance of a character modeled after Peter Mayhew (“Chewbacca” from Star Wars.) Moore has written seven books and works with several talented artists to provide excellent graphics. All fantasy readers will want to meet Mr. Moore and hear about his writing journey.
Please call the library at 217/826-2535 for more information or to register for any of these programs. Marshall Public Library, 612 Archer Avenue, Marshall, Illinois, is handicapped accessible. Kindly allow 48 hours notice if special arrangements are needed.
The Friends of the Danville Public Library will hold its Summer Used Book Sale on Saturday, July 24, at the Danville Public Library. The sale will be held from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the first floor meeting room of the library, located at 319 N. Vermilion Street. The sale includes thousands of books for children and adults, magazines, collectible books, and audiovisual materials. All inventory must go in order to make room for future donations. Any libraries or groups interested in taking the remaining inventory should contact Cathy Reardon, Executive Director, Danville Library Foundation, at 477-5223, ext. 114. Volunteers interested in helping with the set-up on Friday, July 23, or the sale on July 24, may sign up at the library’s Checkout Desk or call the library at 477-5220. Volunteers will receive one free book for every hour worked. All proceeds from the sale are used to broaden and enhance library services and to promote educational and cultural opportunities for families in our community.
Marshall Public Library invites you to our Late Summer Author Series on three more Thursday evenings this summer. Join us for a book talk by each author, conversation, and a chance to purchase a signed copy of his or her book.
Next in the series is Author Shane Moore of Central Illinois, who will appear at the library on July 22 at 6:30 PM. After serving in the Navy, playing semi-pro football, and finally working in law enforcement for several years, Moore retired in 2008 to write full-time. In August 2009, Shane released book five in his fantasy series, Abyss Walker, with the debut appearance of a character modeled after Peter Mayhew (“Chewbacca” from Star Wars.) Moore has written seven books and works with several talented artists to provide excellent graphics. All fantasy readers will want to meet Mr. Moore and hear about his writing journey.
