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Read the February/March 2025 Program Guide!

The library’s February/March 2025 Program Guide should be arriving in your mailbox soon. You can also read it online to see all the exciting programs we have planned for you! Registration opens Monday, Jan. 27.

Read the February/March Program Guide 

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2025 Illinois Readers' Choice Voting

Grades K-8
February 3-21
Read books from the 2025 Illinois Readers’ Choice lists and vote for your favorite for the Monarch, Bluestem and Caudill awards! The nominee list is posted on the kids page. Ballots are available at the Youth Services desk.
Monarch Voting (Grades K-3)
Read 5 books to vote
Bluestem Voting (Grades 3-5)
Read 4 books to vote
Caudill Voting (grades 4-8)
Read 3 books to vote

Visit the Kids page for more information

Taylor Swift trivia night

CLPL Social: Trivia Night (Taylor's Version)

Adult and Teen
Wednesday, Feb. 26
7-8:30 pm
Ames Room
Think you know Taylor Swift all too well? We’d be enchanted if you’d join us for this trivia night to prove it! We hope you’re ready for it. Registration required.

Register for CLPL Social: Trivia Night (Taylor’s Version)

Sophomore Success

Sophomore Success: Post-secondary Planning for 10th Grade Families

Grades 10-Adult
Thursday, Feb. 27
7-8 pm
Ames Room
This workshop will guide families through the essential steps students can take sophomore year to explore post-secondary pathways, optimize college admission and find their best college fit. Registration required.

Register for Sophomore Success