Gilman-Danforth District Library

Gilman-Danforth District Library A public library serving Douglas and Danforth Townships.

Summer Reading 2026: Unearth a Story is underway at the Gilman-Danforth District Library. Week 1 is full of amazing prog...
06/01/2026

Summer Reading 2026: Unearth a Story is underway at the Gilman-Danforth District Library. Week 1 is full of amazing programs that you do not want to miss.

Preschool Age & Grade School Age: You can join Mr. Cole and Mrs. Basham for storytime on Tuesday, June 2nd at 3:00pm or Wednesday, June 3rd at 11:00am.

Teens: Ms. Ellie will lead fun activities and crafts for teens on Tuesday, June 2nd at 3:00pm.

Family events: Join us at the Gilman-Danforth District Library to see authentic dinosaur fossils and listen to tales from the amazing T-Rexplorers! Please note that registration may be required; kindly contact the Library for further information.

Join us at the Gilman-Danforth District Library to see authentic dinosaur fossils and listen to tales from the amazing T...
05/31/2026

Join us at the Gilman-Danforth District Library to see authentic dinosaur fossils and listen to tales from the amazing T-Rexplorers! Please note that registration may be required; kindly contact the Library for further information.

We have a brand new story, perfect for summer reading, called This is NOT a Dinosaur! by Barry Timms & Ged Adamson. Che...
05/30/2026

We have a brand new story, perfect for summer reading, called This is NOT a Dinosaur! by Barry Timms & Ged Adamson. Check it out!

Mr. Cole invited his partner in crime, Ms. Tara and their trusty sidekick Frankie for preschool storytime! The kids had ...
05/29/2026

Mr. Cole invited his partner in crime, Ms. Tara and their trusty sidekick Frankie for preschool storytime! The kids had a blast reading fun stories and coloring their own pets. Thank you for a wonderful morning!

The next book for Page One Book Club is The Diamon Eye by Kate Quinn. We'll meet at the Gilman-Danforth District Library...
05/28/2026

The next book for Page One Book Club is The Diamon Eye by Kate Quinn. We'll meet at the Gilman-Danforth District Library on Tuesday, June 16th at 6:00pm to talk about the book. Come join us!

On Friday, May 29th at 9:30 join Mr. Cole for a wonderful Preschool Storytime! There will be great stories and a fun act...
05/27/2026

On Friday, May 29th at 9:30 join Mr. Cole for a wonderful Preschool Storytime! There will be great stories and a fun activity to go with the theme. Plus, Mr. Cole's trusty sidekick, Frankie, might make an appearance...

Get ready for summer reading! Register now by clicking on this link https://forms.gle/E1KuMT9L5rPoE1Ky9 or visit our lib...
05/26/2026

Get ready for summer reading! Register now by clicking on this link https://forms.gle/E1KuMT9L5rPoE1Ky9 or visit our library. Registration is open from May 18th to June 1st.

05/26/2026

Harbor House and the Gilman-Danforth District Library are teaming up for a FREE “Roaring Big Feelings Story & Craft Time” on June 22 at 11 AM at the Gilman-Danforth District Library! Families will enjoy a dinosaur-themed story time featuring the book Roaring Mad Riley, all about handling big emotions and making positive choices, followed by a fun calming glitter jar craft to take home!

This family-friendly event is a fun way for children to explore feelings, practice calming skills, and enjoy some dino-sized fun together! We can’t wait to see you there! 🦕

Preschool storytime was out of this world! Mr. Cole and the kids had quite the adventure learning about space and it's m...
05/22/2026

Preschool storytime was out of this world! Mr. Cole and the kids had quite the adventure learning about space and it's many wonders. Thank you for an incredible morning! See you next time!

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Gilman, IL
60938

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 6pm
Tuesday 10am - 6pm
Wednesday 10am - 7pm
Thursday 10am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 2pm

Telephone

+18152657522

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