Happy Holiday!

The library will be closed on Thursday, November 28, Thanksgiving Day, but will be open regular hours, 12-5 on Friday, November 29.

Happy Thanksgiving to all!

Memorial Donations

The library has received many donations in memory of Ed Eagleson and wishes to thank the Eagleson family and all the generous donors:  Kathy Eagleson, Lloyd & Ruby Allen, Lois Arends, Steven & Connie Arnold, Norma Birkner, Keith & Lois Brucker, Roy & Joni Brucker, Steve & Cindy Busick, James & Jan Causey, John & Joan Cole, Joe & Nancy Dewey, Larry & Donna Dueringer, Jim & Lynn Duke, Jim & Betty Ford, Roger Ford, Jr., Jean Fox, Jane Froidcoeur, Betty Goembel, Ted Kendrick, William & Jean Kerchenfaut, Bruce & Amy Killian, Kathy Lawless, Jerome & Durlene Lawless, Dennis & Donna Lee, Robert Martensen, Thomas & Susan McCabe, Ed & JoAnn Milligan, Ben Reep, Alberta Thieben, Susan Timmons, Brad & Kelly Tompkins, Paul & Margie Vetter, Bonnie Wurmnest and Bob & Beverly Zebarth.

More New Books

Check out another fine series by beloved author Beverly Lewis, Home to Hickory Hollow.  The four books in the series are The Fiddler, The Bridesmaid, The Guardian and The Secret Keeper.

Also new is Gone, the next book in the Detective Michael Bennett series by bestselling author James Patterson.

New Books

Four new Rock Harbor mysteries, a series by author Colleen Coble, have recently been added to the library's collection. The titles include Without a Trace, Beyond a Doubt, Into the Deep and Cry in the Night.

eRead Illinois

Do you read ebooks?  The library is considering participation in a grant to increase access to digital material in Illinois libraries.  The project is called eRead Illinois and the goal is to expand existing programs like MyMediaMall which currently provides digital content to our patrons.  Stay tuned for more information!

Affordable Care Act

If you have questions regarding the Affordable Care Act stop by the library for a brochure about the new program and how it affects Illinois consumers.  It includes explanations of the insurance marketplace and application program and the timeframe for enrollment.  Or visit the Illinois website at Illinois Health Insurance Marketplace.

New Books

Author Beverly Lewis has released a new series, Home to Hickory Hollow, and all four books, The Fiddler, The Bridesmaid, The Guardian and The Secret Keeper are available to check out at Melvin Public Library.