Summer Reading Club starts June 2 for all ages. Stop by the library and sign up to participate. Watch for fun, FREE events for kids every Thursday during Summer Reading Club! Ends July 28.
Watch Your Flower Garden Grow
Special free presentation @ Talcott! Wednesday, May 23 6:30 pm -8:30 pm Learn how to prepare your flower beds, sleect and layout plants, how to prune perennials and much more. Get ready to enjoy your garden! Join us as Master Gardener, Michelle Cox shares her expertise. Free program for community. No registration required.
Friends Used Book Sale
Mark your calendar! Next Friends of Talcott used book sale: Saturday, May 19 9:00 am – 3:00 pm Monday, May 21 9:00 am-8:00 pm Tuesday, May 22 9:00-am 8:00 pm Get ready for summer reading! Stock up on gently used books, videos and DVDs at low prices and help support YOUR library!
Intro to Ancestry Library Edition
Wednesday, May 9 6:00-8:00 pm Where: Talcott Free Library This beginners’ course will show you how to use the new Ancestry Library Edition database now available to use at the library. Instructor Dave Johnson will walk you through how to search your genealogy with this hands-on demonstration. Bring a person of interest that would have been included in the 1930 … Read More
Looking for Ideas
Talcott Library Board will host a series of small group meetings to receive input from the community on library services that are currently being offered and those that you feel would be of benefit to the community. If you would like to participate, contact Bonnie Estrada at 815-624-7511
Celebrate National Library Week
Join us as we celebrate with daily “surprises” during April 9-14, 2012. We have something for everyone @ your library! Stop by and visit this week and help us celebrate libraries.
Getting started with a Windows Computer
Getting started with a Windows Computer Using your Windows computer to enjoy titles from your local library is easy. All you have to do is browse for a title you want, check it out, download, and enjoy. What you need An OverDrive-powered library website A Windows computer Your library card number How it works Install software Any format listed below … Read More
Getting started with a Mac
Getting started with a Mac Using your Mac to enjoy titles from your local library is easy. All you have to do is browse for a title you want, check out, download, and enjoy. What you need An OverDrive-powered library website A Mac computer Your library card number How it works Install software Any format listed below can be enjoyed … Read More
Getting started with MP3 players
Getting started with MP3 players Using MP3 players to listen to titles from your local library is easy. All you have to do is check out and download a title, then transfer it to your device using OverDrive Media Console. If you have an iPod, these articles may be more helpful: iPod: Getting started with an iPod iPod touch: Getting … Read More
