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  • Friends of the Library Book Sale Saturday, December 6 at 8am to 2pm at Warren County Public Library, 62 Public Square, Monmouth, Illinois 61462
    Friends of the Library Winter Book Sale
  • Warren County Public Library December, January, and February Newsletter: What's Happening: Adults Book discussions: BYOB: Bring Your Own Book; a chance to socialize and connect with others over a love of books and reading, join us to talk about whatever you are currently reading! Friday, December 19 at 4pm, Skip January, and Thursday, February 26 at 5pm. Join the WCPL Book Discussion group for more updates: facebook.com/groups/wcplbookdiscussion. December: Attracting Winter Birds with Nahant Marsh: Thursday, December 4 at 5pm: Birds have many adaptations that help them survive the cold winter months. Learn which species stick around from the cold months and how you can attract them to your feeder. January: Programming Break: We'll see you in February! February: Sugar Cookie Decorating Workshop: Thursday, February 12 at 5:30 pm: Come decorate cookies with us for Valentine's Day!! Jen Cook will be here to teach us how to decorate sugar cookies with royal icing! Activity Packets: Monthly packets full of trivia and activities! Each packet includes a mix of info and activities such as crafts, recipes, coloring pages, and more! December: Christmas in North America February: Valentine's Day Trivia; Who Framed Santa? Escape Room: Thursday, December 11 at 4pm, Play with a group or join a group! Don’t miss out on this holiday mystery! All ages welcome! Programs: Thursday, December 4 at 5pm: Nahant Marsh: Attracting Winter Birds; Friday, December 5 from 5 to 8pm: Christmas on the Square: Christmas crafts and snacks inside the library! Special thanks to 4H and Legacy Estates! Thursday, December 11 at 4pm: Who Framed Santa? Escape Room (all ages!); Friday, December 19 at 4pm: Bring Your Own Book Discussion; Programming Break in January; Thursday, February 12 at 5:30pm: Valentine Cookie Decorating Workshop; Thursday, February 26 at 5pm: Bring Your Own Book Discussion Contact us! Phone: (309) 734-3166; email: wcpl@wcplibrary.org; Adult librarian: adult@wcplibrary.org. Stay informed and follow us on Facebook and Instagram: facebook.com/wcplibrary instagram.com/warrencountypubliclibrary Inset box: Library hours: Monday through Thursday from 8am to 8pm. Friday and Saturday from 8am to 5pm, Sunday Closed Closed on Wednesday, December 24 for Christmas Eve, Thursday, December 25 for Christmas Day, Wednesday, December 31 for New Year's Eve, and Thursday, January 1 for New Year's Day. Warren County Public Library District Main Branch (Monmouth) 62 Public Square, Monmouth, Illinois 61462 Phone: 309-734-3166 Roseville Branch 145 West Penn, Roseville, Illinois 61473, Phone: 309-426-2336 Alexis Branch 102 West Broadway, Alexis, Illinois, 61412, Phone: 309-482-6109
    Dec-Feb Adult Newsletter
  • Warren County Public Library December, January, and February 2025-2026 Newsletter What's Happening: Youth Events: Christmas on the Square: December 5 from 5 to 8pm: Christmas Karaoke, Crafts, Snacks, and more! Who Framed Santa Escape Room: December 11 at 4pm: Play with a group or join a group! Don't miss out on this holiday mystery! Stuffed Animal Sleepover: January 16 at 4pm: Bring a stuffed buddy for a sleepover adventure at the library! Stuffed animal storytime: January 17 at 10am: Hear a story with donuts and juice and see all the adventures your stuffed buddy was up to at the library! Safe Sitter Class and Hands-only CPR Class: January 19 from 9am-3pm: Bring a bagged lunch and bottle of water. Ages 6th grade and older. Learn babysitting skills and hands-only CPR and AED. Pre-registration required. Forms available at the library. Don't Judge a Book by Its Cover: Stop in during the month of February to pick a wrapped book based only by its description. You may find a new favorite book! Take and Make Kits: December: Snowman Snowball Shooters January: No Take and Make in January February: Friendship Bracelets New! Teen Book Bundles: Winter Book Bundle: Register on Beanstack to be one of ten to receive a book bundle for winter. You will receive a bag with a selected winter/Christmas themed library book to read. When you complete the boo, go on Beanstack and complete the form to earn a badge towards free books. Also in the bundles, you will get a seasonal craft and goodies to keep! Just return the book along with your review on Beanstack! Register now to reserve your spot at wcplibrary.beanstack.org! Starts November 24 and ends December 20. Library hours: Monday through Thursday from 8am to 8pm. Friday and Saturday from 8am to 5pm, Sunday Closed Closed on Wednesday, December 24 for Christmas Eve, Thursday, December 25 for Christmas Day, Wednesday, December 31 for New Year's Eve, and Thursday, January 1 for New Year's Day. Warren County Public Library District Main Branch (Monmouth) 62 Public Square, Monmouth, Illinois 61462 Phone: 309-734-3166 Roseville Branch 145 West Penn, Roseville, Illinois 61473, Phone: 309-426-2336 Alexis Branch 102 West Broadway, Alexis, Illinois, 61412, Phone: 309-482-6109
    Dec-Feb Youth Newsletter Back
  • Warren County Public Library December, January, and February 2025-2026 Newsletter What's Happening: Youth Storytime: Every Saturday at 10am (No January) Home School Fridays: The first Friday of every month, Homeschool families will meet at 10am to learn from local Programmers in our community! (No January) Ready Set Grow: Ages 0-5 years will meet at 10am on the first Friday of each month (No January) to hear stories, music, play, do activities, and more! Playgroup with the Regional Office of Education: The second Thursday of every month at 10am. Hear stories, play with toys, and socialize with other parents and children. Intended for young children 0 to age 3. (No ROE in May, June, and July). Family Literacy Night: Activity night for the family from 5:30 to 7pm on the third Tuesday of every month. (No ROE in December, January, May, June, and July). Special thank you to the ROE for hosting these events. Youth and Teen Club Events: Dungeons and Dragons: Wednesdays from 5-7pm Kids 7-12 years old: December 3 Teens and Adults (13 and up): December 10 December 17: All Ages Holiday Dungeons and Dragons Gathering Lego Challenge Build: Thursdays from 4-5pm, Ages 5 and up Pokemon Club: Quarterly Trading and Gaming and Crafts (December 9, March 10) from 5-6pm. Ages 7 and up. Library hours: Monday through Thursday from 8am to 8pm. Friday and Saturday from 8am to 5pm, Sunday Closed Closed on Wednesday, December 24 for Christmas Eve, Thursday, December 25 for Christmas Day, Wednesday, December 31 for New Year's Eve, and Thursday, January 1 for New Year's Day. Warren County Public Library District Main Branch (Monmouth) 62 Public Square, Monmouth, Illinois 61462 Phone: 309-734-3166 Roseville Branch 145 West Penn, Roseville, Illinois 61473, Phone: 309-426-2336 Alexis Branch 102 West Broadway, Alexis, Illinois, 61412, Phone: 309-482-6109
    Dec-Feb Youth Newsletter
  • Old Friends Talk Art Susan Van Kirk "Reading Between the Lines" 10am Wednesday, December 10 at the Warren County Public Library OFTA is sponsored by the Jim and Jan DeYoung Charitable Trust A picture of Susan Van Kirk is above the text, a kind, older lady with a smile and glasses The cover of the book is to the left of the text that says the title, Fabric of Lies, an Endurance Mystery, Susan Van Kirk
    Old Friends Talk Art: Susan Van Kirk
  • Who Framed Santa Claus? Escape Room (All ages!)
  • Warren County Public Library Bring Your Own Book Discussion Friday, December 19 @ 4pm Thursday, February 26 @ 5pm BYOBook to discussion and talk about what you're currently reading!
    Bring Your Own Book Discussion
  • Warren County Public Library Dungeons and Dragons Wednesdays 5-7pm Meeting in the kids room, Dice available for play Meetings begin on Wednesday, September 10 at 5pm
    Dungeons & Dragons: Wednesdays @ 5pm
  • Closed for the Holidays!
  • Library Hours Monday - Thursday 8am - 8pm Friday - Saturday 8am - 5pm Sunday Closed
    Fall/Winter Library Hours
  • A round table with a tea set, two candelabras, and picture of a faun as the centerpiece surrounded by votive candles. Under the table is a suitcase with brown paper-wrapped milk bottles draped over it next to brown paper-wrapped packages. To the left of the table is an armchair with more milk bottles draped over the back, a red scarf, and a giant Chronicles of Narnia book. To the other side of the chair is an electric fireplace with a decorative plaque and more votive candles on top. In the background are bookshelves with ornaments and garland across the top and a poinsettia plant.
    A Narnia Winter at WCPL 2024
  • The picture shows a table covered in white fabric and ribbon to depict snow drifts with books on top and felt icicles hanging off the edges. C.S. Lewis Narnia books decorate the snowscape as well as a handmade icicle crown like the Queen's in Narnia. On either side of the table are candy can striped poles in red and white and short Christmas trees. Above the table are a bunch of snowflakes and white baubles to depict falling snow. To the left of the table, on the left pole, is a warrant for Mr. Tumnus's arrest and next to the pole is a lamppost with felt icicles and a felt snow pile at the base. In the background are shelves of books and the youth librarian's desk.
    Winter Wonderland in the Children’s Room 2024