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ALPLM SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTFree Admission for Illinois Students Through May. At a time when many families face financial hardships, the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum is offering a bit of relief by letting Illinois students visit for free. “As the … Continue reading →

Congratulations to Joan Young!!  I am excited to announce that she is the winner of the quilt raffle.  One of the Jr. High students was kind enough to pull a name for me when the group visited the library today.  … Continue reading →

The 25th Anniversary Quilt Raffle drawing scheduled for January 15th has been postponed until March 1st.  Unfortunately, Covid-19 has put a damper on many of our community’s festivities and this is another one.  The library director is currently under quarantine … Continue reading →

GERMANTOWN PUBLIC LIBRARY CURBSIDE AND APPOINTMENT ONLY SERVICE: With the increasing numbers of COVID-19 in our area we have decided to limit library service to Curbside pick up and appointment only service for entry to the building.  These changes will … Continue reading →

Family reading night- Thursday, November 19.  Book Bingo – Grab Bags – Story – Turkey Craft.  Watch the Storytime video on the Germantown Public Library Facebook page on November 19th which will include a story and instructions for a turkey craft.  … Continue reading →

The library will be closed on Tuesday, November 3rd for Election Day.

Rend Lake College is running a scholarship contest through Q106 radio station. New students wanting to try for a full ride, should text “full ride” to 618-439-4100.

Thursday evenings in October will be craft night at the Library from 5 pm – 7 pm.  Stop by for a Grab n’ Go craft kit.  Each craft has a fall theme.  You may need some supplies of your own … Continue reading →

We’re trying something new since we are not able to have group story time. Come by and try the Story Walk. It is posted in the windows on the north side of the library. Let us know you participated by … Continue reading →

Are you interested in helping our library continue to grow and improve?  Consider running for the Library Board of Trustees in the April 2021 election.  Candidates may begin circulating nominating petitions for signatures on September 22nd.  Application must be filed … Continue reading →