The world is a book.

Those who read, travel to many places, both near and far. But, those who visit only one library may be missing out.

The Illinois Heartland Library System with host its second annual Library Crawl to encourage readers to visit nearby libraries to explore something new.

Over 25 libraries associated with the Illinois Heartland Library System will participate in the crawl. Members of local libraries are encouraged to visit their home library to pick up a passport before visiting at least five other participating libraries between Jan. 10 and 27 to get the passport stamped.

The passport will list the name and address of each participating library.

“Many libraries are handing out small prizes to all those who stop in and get their passport stamped,” Homer Community Library Librarian Christine Cunningham said.

Participants can bring their passport with five stamps back to their home library to be entered into a drawing for a prize provided by their home library.

Because the libraries listed on the passport are part of the Illinois Heartland Library System, guests can check out materials from the library with their valid library card, then return them at their home library before the due date.

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Tuesdays Drop-In Crafts: 10 to 11 a.m.

For Children ages 3 and up. Stop by anytime between 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. to do a craft project. Most crafts take 10-15 minutes.

Wednesdays 6 to 7 p.m.: Adult Coloring

Do you enjoy coloring? Are you age 18 or older? If so, consider joining us at the St. Joseph Township-Swearingen Memorial Library, 201 N. Third, St. Joseph, IL, for a time of coloring for adults only. We will be hosting a coloring hour for adults only at the library. We will provide the picture and the coloring supplies. If you want to use your own coloring supplies, feel free to bring them. For more information, please contact us at 217-469-2159 or stjosephtownshiplibrary@gmail.com.

Thursdays 10 to 11:30 a.m.: Quilting Group

Bring your quilting project and join the quilting ladies at the library to work on your projects.

Thursdays 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.: Sidewalk Chalk

Weather permitting!

Be artistic! The library will host a time of drawing with sidewalk chalk outside the library.

June 20, 9:00am – 5:30pm: Stuffed Animal Sleepover

The library is hosting a sleepover for stuffed animals only. Sheba, Susan’s White Tiger, will be hosting the sleepover for children’s stuffed animals on Thursday, June 20th. Who knows what the animals will do while the library is closed? Check the Bulletin Board in the Meeting room or the library’s Facebook page on Friday, June 21st to see! Bring a stuffed animal to the library on Thursday, June 20th by 5:30 p.m. You’ll sign in your animal with Susan, Christine or Abigail.

June 14 and June 28, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.: Summer Concerts

Bring a blanket or a chair and enjoy some music on the Library’s south lawn.

Marita Booker’s piano, vocal and guitar students will be providing the music on June 14 and Guitar Goons will perform June 28.

If it is raining, the concert is cancelled.

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