Halloween

Halloween is just around the corner and the library has a nice collection of books for this holiday.  Do you have your costume planned?  If not, check out one of our books with costume and face painting instructions.  We will also have treats for the youngsters so be sure to stop at the library during the village's 5 to 7 p.m. trick or treat hours before attending the Halloween party hosted by the Melvin Woman's Club to be held at Community Hall from 7 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, October 31.

Friends of the Library

Thanks to all the vendors, shoppers and supporters who attended the library's fundraising Fall Fling on Saturday, October 20.

We had great weather and a good turnout for this event which featured displays, raffles, drawings, breakfast snacks and lunch.  Many thanks to the Friends of the Library for making this event possible!

To join the library friends or volunteer for library events please call the library at 217-388-2421 or stop by and visit and ask about volunteer opportunities!

Fall Fling

The library's fundraising Fall Fling event is just around the corner!  Similar to the Spring Fling, which was so well received, the Fall Fling will also feature vendors and displays, raffles and drawings, muffins, coffee and a delicious and fun, themed lunch.  The Fall Fling will be held this Saturday, October 20, 2012 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Melvin Community Hall on Main Street in Melvin.  Hope to see you all there!

Library Fundraiser

Friends of the Library will be serving pie and drinks at the "Melody and the Message" free concert to be held Sunday, October 7, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. at the Melvin Community Hall on Main Street.

This event will be an evening of original Christian music featuring local musicians and composed by Melvin's own Allison Arends.