Lacon Public Library District

09/02/2026

The seeding saving program for tomorrow Thursday September 3rd with the Illinois Extension has been cancelled due to low registration. Thank you!

08/31/2026

A reminder this event is on Thursday Sept 3rd, so far there is only 1 person signed up, there needs to be a minimum of 5 for this event to take place. Thank you!

Interested in saving seeds from your garden? Effective seed saving involves more than just collecting seeds at the end of the season. Learn the principles of open pollination, variety isolation, harvesting, and storage that help gardeners save seeds with confidence. Register online at go.illinois.edu/SeedSavingLacon

08/29/2026

The Lacon Public Library is closed today as we are participating in the Old Settlers Parade. Thank you for your understanding.

08/25/2026

ALA is heartbroken at the passing of country music legend, cultural icon, and champion of literacy Dolly Parton.

Dolly’s award-winning Imagination Library initiative, inspired by her father’s inability to read or write, has put hundreds of millions of free books into the hands of children across America and was considered by her to be one of her greatest achievements.

“We’re giving books to kids who wouldn’t have a chance to get them otherwise,” she told American Libraries in a 2018 interview. “A lot of people think this is just for poor children—it’s for all children. It’s important to get books into the hands of any child that we can.”

ALA was proud to confer Dolly with an honorary lifetime membership, the Association’s highest honor, in 2023 for her lasting impact on librarianship, libraries, and the communities they serve.

Dolly was also part of ALA’s Celebrity READ campaign, in which she holds a copy of 'The Little Engine That Could.'

“I’ve always related to that book because I’m the little engine that did!” she said.

Thank you, Dolly. ❤️

08/10/2026

Hello everyone,
We have one more surprise for our summer readers, Wednesday and Friday during open hrs if you stop in you get a popsicle and one last summer reading surprise! We have enjoyed having all of you for each program and hope you all have a great 2026 school year!

08/05/2026

Summer Reading Party 2026! We had an absolute great time even if plans changed. If anyone got pictures of today please share them with us! A big thank you to those that helped and set up at the party!

08/05/2026

The summer reading party 10-12. is being moved to the library instead of Johnson’s grove due to unpredictable weather. See you there. 🫶 Face paint and unique twist will be available 10:30 -11:30. Feeling Fizzy is there 10 - 12.

08/04/2026

A big thank you to the Illinois Extension for presenting the Bat-astic Illinois program!

07/31/2026

These stuffed animals seemed to have a crazy fun time during their library sleep over. Be sure to check the comment section for 2 entertaining videos we received from the stuffies.

07/29/2026

Stop in the library and talk to Morgan with Tricounty Opportunities for Early Head Start/Head Start.