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
Our newest e-reader app is here, The Palace Project! Brought to you for free by your local library.
Why We Celebrate: Black History
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
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
We will be open Wednesday, December 31 9am-noon, Closed Thursday, January 1, and reopening Friday, January 2 9am.
Closed for Christmas
We will be closed Wednesday, December 24, and Thursday, December 25, for Christmas. We will reopen at 9am on Friday, December 26. Happy Holidays from Talcott Free Library!
Adopt-A-Book 2025
Give. Share. Read. November 28 thru December 20 Create a unique holiday gift by purchasing a book for Talcott’s Collection. Stop by our Adopt-A-Book display and choose a book to donate to the library as gift for a loved one. You will receive an official certification of adoption to present to them and a bookplate will be placed in the … Read More
December Board Meeting Canceled
The Talcott Free Library board meeting is canceled for December 15, 2025. The next board meeting is January 19, 2026 at 7pm
Holiday Used Book Sale
Stock up on gently used books and DVDs! Friday, December 5, 9am-5:30pm; Saturday, December 6, 9am-3pm; Monday, December 8, 9am-8pm.
