Yearly Archives: 2015

Holiday Closings

The library will be closed Dec. 24 and 25 to celebrate Christmas.  We will close again on Dec. 31 and Jan. 1 to celebrate the New Year.  Other than those dates, we will be open our regular hours. The Germantown … Continue reading

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Christmas Special

Just in time for Christmas, the Germantown Historical Society is having a sale on their book and DVD.  “Germantown” is a pictorial history of Germantown, brimming with photos, stories and interesting facts.  “A Community Built by Faith” DVD features voices of … Continue reading

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Learn to Knit

Our Nifty Knitter Spin Club class continues to meet at the library on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month.  We have a group of ladies, a gentleman and kids who are at all levels of knitting experience meeting … Continue reading

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Wise Words from a Trusted Man

“Whatever the cost of our libraries, the price is cheap compared to that of an ignorant nation.”                Walter Cronkite

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Family Reading Night

Tonight people all over Illinois celebrate Family Reading Night, a time set aside to turn off electronic devices and curl up with a good book.  Join us here at the library at 7pm as we’ll have stories around the campfire. … Continue reading

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Upcoming Author Visits

Next week, the library will be hosting 2 local authors reading from their newest works.  First up, on Monday, Nov. 16 at 7pm, Mary Jansen Parrent will read from stories and interviews she compiled for her latest work, “Lest We … Continue reading

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Veteran’s Day

The library will be closed Wed. November 11 for Veterans Day.  Whenever you see a vet, please take the time to thank them for their service.  If possible, we hope to see you at the Clinton County Veterans Parade in … Continue reading

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Happy Halloween!

From all of us here at Germantown Library, have a very happy and safe Halloween.  The library will be open Friday night til 6, so stop in for a treat, if you dare!

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Bookmarks!

Thanks to some creative 4th graders at Germantown Elementary, we have a slew of new bookmarks for anyone who would like one.  Mr. Glynn recently allowed his class to make bookmarks during art class to donate to us.  We thank … Continue reading

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Oct. 22 Publishing Workshop

Don’t forget, this Thursday, Oct. 22 at 7pm, local author Mary Jansen will lead a class here at the library to help answer your questions about how to get your written work published.  This informal workshop is open to all … Continue reading

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