Adult Program
Sarah Slater, the Missing Lincoln Conspirator
1st Floor Meeting RoomBob O'Connor is a historian, speaker, and author of Civil War books. He will be presenting his research on Sarah Slater. Mrs. Slater was a courier for the Confederate government, carrying messages three times to and from the Confederate Secret Service in early 1865. During those trips, she stayed overnight at the Surratt Boarding House […]
How To Find An Owl In Your Neighborhood
1st Floor Meeting RoomDo you ever see or hear an owl in your neighborhood and want to experience more of these beautiful birds? Well award-winning naturalist Mark H.X. Glenshaw aka "The Owl Man" is here to help. Mark has studied Great Horned Owls since 2005. He gives dozens of lectures on the owls all over Missouri and Illinois […]
Beginner’s Tech Classes
2nd Floor Conference RoomWant to use a computer, but don't know where to start? Come to the library for a series of classes on all of the beginner tips and tricks you need. Individual tutoring will be available between classes as well. Call 217-477-5228 to register. Tuesday, June 28 at 10:00 a.m. 2nd Floor Conference Room This Week: […]
An Evening with Michelle Zauner
Cozy Meeting RoomAn Evening with Michelle Zauner Crying in H Mart Michelle Zauner, the indie rock star of Japanese Breakfast fame, discusses her music career and her bestselling book Crying in H Mart. Her memoir about growing up Korean American, losing her mother, and forging her own identity was a New York Times notable book of […]