Kewanee Public Library District

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Our brand-new Preschool Story Time schedule starts in late July! Whether you want to join us from the comfort of your li...
06/20/2026

Our brand-new Preschool Story Time schedule starts in late July! Whether you want to join us from the comfort of your living room or hang out with us in person, we have a fun-filled lineup ready for you.

Here is how you can join the fun starting July 21st:

📺 YouTube Tuesdays with Sara

When: Tuesdays @ 11:15 AM (Starting July 21st)

Where: Live on the KPLD Youth Story Time YouTube Channel

Link: https://www.youtube.com/

🏢 Story Time In-House

When: Thursdays @ 11:15 AM (Starting July 23rd)

Where: Right here at the Kewanee Public Library District (102 S Tremont St.)

What to expect: A wonderful morning of stories, rhymes, scarves, & shakers!

⚠️ Caregivers, please note our upcoming Thursday dates and scheduled days off:

In-House Dates: July 23, July 30, Aug 13, Aug 20, Aug 27, and Sept 3

Off Days (No In-House Story Time): August 6 & September 10

We can't wait to read, sing, and play together! 💖✨

Ever feel like your family history research has hit a brick wall? 🧱 Sometimes, the answers aren’t in the usual census re...
06/20/2026

Ever feel like your family history research has hit a brick wall? 🧱 Sometimes, the answers aren’t in the usual census records or birth certificates—they're hiding in the most unexpected places!

Join us at the Kewanee Public Library District for a fascinating presentation, "Unsought Resources: The Oddball Places Your Ancestors Turn Up," featuring Kathy Cuff, Archivist at Bishop Hill’s VASA Archive and Museum.

Come learn how to hunt down those elusive family stories and discover the quirky places your ancestors might have left a paper trail. 🕵️‍♂️📜

📅 When: Monday, June 22 at 1:00 PM
📍 Where: Kewanee Public Library District (In the Community Room)

Tag a friend who loves genealogy and local history! 👇

👀🌳 New Grab & Go Kits: Color Your Own Binoculars! 🌳👀Ready to do some exploring this summer? Get a closer look at nature ...
06/19/2026

👀🌳 New Grab & Go Kits: Color Your Own Binoculars! 🌳👀

Ready to do some exploring this summer? Get a closer look at nature by picking up our newest Grab & Go Kit for elementary-age children from the Kewanee Public Library District Youth Room!

With this kit, kids get a set of foldable binoculars that they can completely customize. Whether they want to draw rainbows, pirate skulls, or wild outdoor patterns, they can color it their way and then head outside to look for birds, bugs, and plants! 🦜🌸

📅 Available: June 15th – June 27th (while supplies last!)
📍 Where: Kewanee Public Library District Youth Room

Stop by the youth department to grab your kit and get ready for a backyard safari! 🗺️👇

🏛️📅 We Are Open on Juneteenth 📅🏛️The Kewanee Public Library District will be open regular hours on Friday, June 19, 2026...
06/19/2026

🏛️📅 We Are Open on Juneteenth 📅🏛️

The Kewanee Public Library District will be open regular hours on Friday, June 19, 2026.

Juneteenth commemorates the ending of slavery in the United States, marking a vital moment in our nation's history. We invite you to spend part of your day with us to reflect, learn, and community-build.

Whether you want to explore our history and non-fiction collections, find a great new read, or bring the family by to participate in our summer activities, our doors are open to everyone.

Drop by and see us!

🎬 Big News, Kewanee! Something exciting is coming to your screens this July! 🍿We are thrilled to announce that the Kewan...
06/18/2026

🎬 Big News, Kewanee! Something exciting is coming to your screens this July! 🍿

We are thrilled to announce that the Kewanee Public Library District will soon offer Kanopy—the premium, ad-free streaming service featuring "films that matter"—completely FREE with your library card!

Whether you are looking for critically acclaimed cinema, thought-provoking documentaries, foreign films, or quality children's programming on Kanopy Kids, there is truly something for everyone to enjoy.

📱 How It Works (Starting in July!): Getting set up is incredibly simple. Download the Kanopy app on your favorite device (available on the Apple App Store or Google Play) or visit kanopy.com. 📲 Enter your library card credentials to link your account. 💳Browse our titles to find your next great watch. 🔍Begin streaming instantly from your phone, tablet, computer, or Smart TV! 📺

Get your library cards ready, Kewanee! Stay tuned for the official launch date next month, and get ready to upgrade your movie nights. 🎉

📚💻 Road Scholar Online Lectures – June 2026 Lineup! 💻📚Expand your horizons this month with a fantastic lineup of live, o...
06/18/2026

📚💻 Road Scholar Online Lectures – June 2026 Lineup! 💻📚

Expand your horizons this month with a fantastic lineup of live, one-hour educational lectures! You can join us for a watch party in the Community Room to enjoy these programs with others, or sign up online to watch from the comfort of your own home. Each lecture features a live Q&A session at the end!

Here is what we have coming up this June:

🎖️ HONORING D-DAY: Echoes of Valor and Victory
📅 Wednesday, June 10th at 12:00 PM

🌱 AGE WELL: AGING WITHOUT CHILDREN – A Different Path to Fulfillment
📅 Thursday, June 18th at 1:00 PM

🛩️ IN SEARCH OF AMELIA EARHART: The Expedition to Nikumaroro
📅 Wednesday, June 24th at 3:00 PM

Whether you come down to the library's Community Room or stream from home, these sessions are a wonderful opportunity to learn something new. Scan the QR codes on the flier to register, or stop by the library for more details! 🌍👇

🍳 Recipe Round-Up: Package Treasures! 🍰Do you have a go-to dish that comes straight from the back of a chocolate chip ba...
06/18/2026

🍳 Recipe Round-Up: Package Treasures! 🍰
Do you have a go-to dish that comes straight from the back of a chocolate chip bag, a soup can, or a box of pasta? Some of the absolute best comfort foods are hidden right on the packaging!

Join us for our next Recipe Round-Up, where this month's delicious theme is "Recipes from the Back of the Package."

Here is how it works:

Cook or Bake: Whip up your favorite dish inspired by a recipe found on a food package or label.

Bring to Pass: Bring the dish to share with the group (potluck style!).

Share the Secret: Bring along copies of the recipe so everyone can take the instructions home.

It’s the perfect afternoon of great food, recipe swapping, and wonderful company!

📅 When: Tuesday, July 14 from 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM

📍 Where: 2nd Story Community Room

🍽️ What to bring: Your prepared dish and copies of the recipe to share!

We can't wait to see—and taste—what culinary classics you bring!

🥄 Splash into Fun with The Spoon Man! 💦Get ready for an action-packed, high-energy morning of music, comedy, and water f...
06/18/2026

🥄 Splash into Fun with The Spoon Man! 💦
Get ready for an action-packed, high-energy morning of music, comedy, and water fun! We are taking the library excitement outdoors, and you won’t want to miss a single second of this fantastic double-feature event.

📅 Event Details:
When: Tuesday, June 24th (Don't miss out!)

Where: Liberty Park (West Park)

Schedule:

11:00 AM: The Spoon Man Performance

Immediately After: Kewanee Park District Splash Pad Party!

🎵 Act 1: The Spoon Man
Kick things off with a hilarious, interactive, and totally unique musical comedy show. The Spoon Man offers a knee-slapping performance that will have the whole family laughing, clapping, and tapping their toes. It's clean, fast-paced fun for all ages!

🌊 Act 2: Splash Pad Party!
Once the show wraps up, the fun keeps rolling! Cool down with our awesome partners at the Kewanee Park District for an epic Splash Pad Party.

🎒 What to Pack: Don't forget your towels, swimsuits, sunscreen, and plenty of energy!

Bring the kids, bring a picnic blanket, and celebrate summer with us at the park. See you at Liberty Park at 11:00 AM! 👇

Ready to face off against your friends or try out some new games? Video Game Night is happening every single Friday in t...
06/18/2026

Ready to face off against your friends or try out some new games? Video Game Night is happening every single Friday in the YA Room! We are rotating consoles each week, featuring Xbox, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch.

📅 When: Every Friday (Started May 22nd)

⏰ Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

📍 Where: In the YA Room

👥 Who: Junior High and High School Students

Drop in, hang out, and show off your skills. Which console are you hoping is set up this week? 🏆

Address

102 S Tremont Street
Kewanee, IL
61443

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 6pm
Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 6pm
Saturday 9am - 1pm

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(309) 852-4505

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