Used Book Sale Wednesdays

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Friends of the library used book sale Read more. Spend less. Wednesday. 9am-8pm Great books are waiting–at prices you’ll love. Every purchase supports your library. Please note: Used book donations cannot be accepted during sale days. Thank you for your cooperation.

National Library Week: April 19-25

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Rockton Businesses are celebrating with us! Show your Library Card at participating stores below for a special discount! After the Vine…10% off bottle purchases Buckets n Blooms…$10 off a $40 or more houseplant purchase in store Dairyhaus…10% off quarts Frosted Farmhouse…Free gift with purchase Inkwell…20% off  and/or buy a new book get a used book of choice for free Jr … Read More

Explore More Illinois

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Plan your next adventure with your library card! Explore More Illinois Local Attractions: Anderson Japanese Gardens-Rockford Buy 1 get 1 free on weekdays Discovery Center Museum-Rockford Buy 1 get 1 free (up to two) Historic Auto Attractions-Roscoe Buy 1 get 1 free Tinker Swiss Cottage-Rockford $1 off Admission Chicago Attractions: Chicago Botanic Garden 4 free Tickets plus parking includes Grand … Read More

The Palace Project App

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Our newest e-reader app is here, The Palace Project! Brought to you for free by your local library.

Why We Celebrate: Black History

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Wednesday, February 11, 6pm This series begins with a look at Black History Month, exploring how it began, how it has evolved, and why it remains important today. The lecture will be presented by Stanley Arnold, Associate Professor of History at Northern Illinois University. A Q&A session will follow the presentation. About the Presenter: Stanley Arnold earned his BA in … Read More

Stateline Honors Finalist

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Talcott Free Library is a finalist for a Stateline Honors Award! Voting is open from January 14 through January 28. Please visit the Stateline Chamber website for information and to vote for your library!

New Years Hours

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We will be open Wednesday, December 31 9am-noon, Closed Thursday, January 1, and reopening Friday, January 2 9am.