Crab Orchard Public Library

06/23/2026

🌱📚 Did you know we have a community garden? 📚🌱

We're thrilled to announce the opening of our Community Garden!

This summer, we're celebrating our Summer Reading Program theme, "Plant a Seed, Read," by encouraging growth both in our gardens and in our imaginations. Just as a tiny seed can grow into something amazing, every book we read plants new ideas, knowledge, and inspiration.

Our community garden is a place where neighbors of all ages can connect with nature, learn about gardening, and watch the results of their hard work bloom throughout the season. We invite everyone to stop by, explore the garden, and see how reading and growing go hand in hand.

Whether you're planting vegetables, flowers, or the seeds of a new adventure through a great book, there's something for everyone this summer!

Join us as we grow, learn, and read together. 🌻📖

06/23/2026

Floral Suncatchers in our Adult Craft Hour today! Join us every Monday at 1pm for crafting fun!

06/19/2026

🧊❄️Popsicle storytime today! We learned about the invention of the popsicle, made popsicle chalk art, crafted a paper popsicle, and ended with enjoying a real popsicle treat! Storytime every Friday 11am and 4pm. 🧊❄️

06/19/2026

🦉Yesterday, we enjoyed learning all about being good stewards of our land with an interactive storytime led by our Shawnee National Forest Ranger, Vincent! 🦉

06/12/2026

We are officially live in Libby! Now is the perfect time to create your Libby account. https://libbyapp.com/ . If you have any questions or need assistance please don't hesitate to call or stop into the library!
We are trying to make the transition from Hoopla to Libby as seamless as possible! Hoopla will deactivate on June 30th, but you will still have access to anything you have checked out at the time of deactivation and you can always access your account and history.

06/12/2026

Thank you Burks Family Alpaca farm for the live entertainment at our little library! We had a great time feeding the Alpacas, petting them, and learning all sorts of fun Alpaca facts!

06/10/2026

We are excited to announce that we are switching to Libby! be patient with us during this transition. Call or visit us at the library if you have any questions! We have attached an FAQ for common questions that you may have! 🙂

06/09/2026

💸💵💰💳 Our Prosperity Project is launching TODAY! We are so excited for the opportunity to educate kids on best financial practices and creating healthy money habits! This is an opportunity you don't want to miss out on! We still have some spaces available for those interested in joining, call or message us to inquire! See you SOON! 💸💵💰💳

📚💰 Money Skills for Teens & Tweens! 💰📚

Level up your money smarts this summer at the library! As part of our Summer Reading Program, we’re hosting a Financial Literacy Class just for students in 5th–12th grade.

Learn the basics of budgeting, saving, and spending wisely—all in a fun, interactive way that makes real-life money skills easy to understand. 💡

🌟 Designed for grades 5–12
🌟 Free to attend
🌟 Hands-on activities & real-world tips

Start building smart habits now that will last a lifetime! Stop by or contact the library for more details!

06/09/2026

Today at Pittsburg City Hall! You can get a free $15 gas card