Edwards River Public Library

06/01/2026

New month, new BookPage!

BookPage is a monthly magazine that highlights the best new books across all genres. Stop in and grab a free copy to discover your next great read.

06/01/2026

The 2026 Summer Reading Program is here! (June 1 – July 31)

Readers of ALL ages—stop by the library to pick up your reading map!

For every 10 days of reading, you’ll get to dive into the treasure chest of prizes and earn a ticket for a chance to win a grand prize.

Happy reading!

05/28/2026

Gatlin read 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten. Way to go, Gatlin! 🎉

05/28/2026

We're only one week away from our kickoff event! Ballet QC will be here for Dance Me A Story on June 4th @ 10 AM.

05/27/2026

Want the inside scoop on all our upcoming events? Visit the event calendar on our website to see what’s coming up!

Event Calendar May 2026 26 27 28 29Four Seasons of Unique Garden Tasks & Flowers in the Home Garden 30Storytime @ 10:30 AM 1New Take & Make 2 3 4 5 6 7Storytime @ 10:30 AM 8 9Pressed Flower Luminary 10 11 12 13 14Storytime @ 10:30 AM Book Club 15 16 17 18 19Coffee & Care with MercyOne 20 21Storytime...

05/26/2026

Absolute Science will be at the library June 25th for a Fire & Ice show!

You'll see fire light up in different beautiful colors. You'll see the freezing magic of Liquid Nitrogen. You'll even learn how to make smoke appear like a genie out of a bottle in this amazing show about chemical reactions!

05/25/2026

Join Senator Anderson’s Summer Reading Club!

The Summer Reading Club is a program that encourages students (1st - 12th) to read eight books over the summer. Participants who complete the challenge will be honored with a special recognition from the Illinois Senate.

You can complete the form online or pick up physical copies at the library.

https://senatorneilanderson.com/summerreading2026/

05/22/2026

Buckle Up for Read, Eat, Play - Library Road Trip!

Passports are ready for pickup!

We're excited to have you join us on this summer adventure! With 34 participating libraries and countless eateries, shops, and parks to discover along the way, you're in for a fantastic time!

Collect stamps or stickers from your home library (where your card was issued) and at least 9 others—that’s 10 total—to complete your Road Trip and be entered into a prize drawing.

Snap photos along the way and share your journey using

Don't forget to pack your library card. It's your ticket to fun this summer. Safe travels and happy reading!

05/20/2026

In observance of Memorial Day, we will be closed on Monday, May 25.

05/19/2026

Buckle Up for Read, Eat, Play - Library Road Trip!

Passports available at the library starting Friday, May 22, 2026.

We're excited to have you join us on this summer adventure! With 34 participating libraries and countless eateries, shops, and parks to discover along the way, you're in for a fantastic time!

Collect stamps or stickers from your home library (where your card was issued) and at least 9 others—that’s 10 total—to complete your Road Trip and be entered into a prize drawing.

Snap photos along the way and share your journey using

Don't forget to pack your library card. It's your ticket to fun this summer. Safe travels and happy reading!