2019 Awards Gala Finalists Announced Our 2019 Awards Gala is set for February 7th, and we now have our list of award finalists. This year’s Gala, brought in part by the generous help from our event sponsor, Blackhawk Bank, will be held at the gorgeous Pavilion at Orchard Ridge Farms. The semi-formal event will be a great night out for our community in … Read More
2019 February Book Club
Thursday, February 7 at 6 pm Read the book Lincoln’s Grave Robbers by Steve Scheinkin Monday, February 11 at 1 pm Read The Guernsey Literary & Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer & Annie Barrows
The Countdown Ends! Happy Birthday
Monday, December 3, 2018 3:30-4:30pm Come join the party and celebrate with us as Illinois turns 200 years old! Don’t miss your chance to mingle with the Lincoln’s, sing Happy Birthday to the state, and win some Illinois themed prizes. We will live-stream our final Bicentennial fact and sing Happy Birthday at 4pm.
December New Book Club
Tuesday, December 4 at 1 pm Read a book about Christmas Monday, December 10 at 1 pm Read a book about Black Hawk or other Illinois Indian Tribes
Gift of Reading-Adopt a Book
The Best Gift of all for Christmas. Adopt a Book in your Children’s name, or in Memory of someone special.
Department 56 Snow Village Collectibles
Silent Auction November 12 thru November 28 Department 56 Snow Village Collectibles. Place your bid for either the High Roller Riverboat Casino or Honeymooner Motel with it’s accessories. Funds collected go toward Talcott’s renovation. Talcott Free Library 101 E. Main Street Rockton, IL 61072
November Book Club
Monday, November 12 at 1 pm Read a book about Lewis and Clark or other Illinois Explorers
Vintage Reads Fundraiser
Saturday, November 24 9am-3pm Join us for a one day only fundraiser highlighting some of the gems of Talcott’s past. There will be something unique for everyone. Items offered include: timeworn books from the late 1800s & early 1900s; Life Magazine from 1937-2000; and National Geographic Magazine from 1909-2017. Support your library and find unique holiday gifts at the … Read More
November News 2018
NaNoWriMo Tuesdays 4-5 pm It’s National Novel Writing Month and we’re hosting a mini write-in for teens every week this month! Bring your computers, ideas, and friends. Spend an hour getting your 1,667 words in with other teen writers. Open to ages 12-19. Africa’s Gentle Giants Tuesday, November 13 6:30pm Come learn about the complex family structures of elephants, their … Read More
Book of Life Movie
Thursday, November 1 6pm (PG) In celebration of Dia de los Muertos {Day of the Dead}, join us for a FREE viewing for the whole family!
