
Wishing all our patrons and visitors the Happiest New Year and thanking you for all the support in 2010!
102 South Center Street, Melvin Illinois 60952
Welcome to the library's newest patron Briza Jaramillo! Just 2 months old and sister to Maria, age 3, Briza is the latest recipient of our Books for Babies program. All residents in the library's service area who have welcomed a new baby qualify for this gift so stop by or phone the library for more information.
Thanks to local author James R. Shearl for donating his new book Honoring an Era: A History of Illinois Crop Improvement Association, Inc. 1973-1997. Jim served as Ford County Extension Advisor from 1974-1978 at the office here in Melvin before becoming manager of ICIA. Several local residents served as staff members and field inspectors for ICIA and are also featured in this photo-filled book. Stop by and check it out soon.