Libraries made me - as a reader, as a writer, and as a human being." Laurie R. King Putnam County Public Library District An Illinois Pioneer Summer Issue June - August 2017 Book s Coming Soon June Camino Island John Grisham Templetons Hennepin 4th of July Playing at 4:00 P.M. Dangerous Minds Janet Evanovich The Love Story Karen Kingsbury July Down on a Dark Road Linda Castillo A Game of Ghosts John Connolly August Barely Legal Stuart Woods Charlatans Robin Cook Summer Lostant s Templetons will be playing Bluegrass, gospel, and old time music in Hennepin this year! Reading Program Starts June 1st
Presidential Pets The first families over the years have brought in some unique animals in to the White House. Come in to hear about all the unique animals that have walked around 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. Washington, DC. June 29th 12:00 P.M. Granville Library Branch at the Libraries Fantastic Food firsts Join Chef Alphonse Dente as he talks about how popcorn, cheeseburgers, pizza, and ice cream were first invented. June 29th 2:00 P.M. Hennepin Hennepin Library Branch Join Paula on select Thursday s this summer for crafts or movies Who knows what you will discover? S mores and More Thursday, July 20th 4 P.M. till??? Tye-Dye Party August 10 @ 4 P.M. Bring own T-Shirt to dye Accordion Music August 15th Music by Mike Basin Standard Library Branch @ 1 p.m. Granville Library Branch @ 2:30 p.m. Magnolia Library Branch June 13th Father's day Craft July 25th Movie Night August 8th & 15th story telling More on the way... McNabb Library Branch June 14th Father's day Craft July 5th Movie Night July 19th Craft More on the way... 2 Putnam County Public Library District
Animals in the Library Bethany Harrison s Petting Zoo She will be bringing her Farm Animal friends from Henry to our libraries this summer. Granville Library Branch Saturday June 3rd @ 10:30 A.M. (Summer Kick-Off) Putnam (Condit) Library Branch Saturday June 10th @ 10:30 A.M. BOW WOW Stories Read with Gigi at the Granville Library Branch Monday June 19th @ 10:30 A.M. IVAR (Illinois Valley Animal Rescue) They will discuss the adoption process from the moment they come in to the shelter to going to a rightful owner/family. Granville Library Branch Monday June 12th @ 10:30 A.M. Roxy Meet the Putnam County Sheriff s office dog Roxy. She will be meeting with the children and giving a demonstration of her job with the police department Granville Library Branch Monday, June 5th @ 10:30 A.M. Is coming to the Library. Scales, Feathers, and Furry animals oh my... Find out wvhat type of animals are stopping in Putnam County Libraries this June. They will be here Thursday, June 22nd Granville Library Branch 1:00 P.M. Hennepin Library Branch 2:30 P.M. Summer Issue June - August 2017 3
University of Illinois Extension Office Nutrionist: Susan Glassman She will be presenting two programs this summer at the Putnam County Public Library District. Gluten Free Diet and the benefits and drawbacks it has on the food we eat. Mindful Eating: Savor the taste and be mindful of what you are eating. Gluten Free Tuesday, June 6th in Magnolia Library Branch @ 6:00 P.M. Mindful Eating Thursday August 17th in Hennepin Library Branch @ 7:00 P.M. Geneaology for Beginners Presented by Susan Campbell Who are you? Come learn how to find out at McNabb Library Branch Wednesday, June 21st @ 6:00 P.M. Cory Leonard s Magic Show Comedy Magic & Illusions for the whole family Hennepin Library Branch July 13th @ 3:00 P.M. 4 Putnam County Public Library District
New Books YA coming to your library Caraval by Stephanie Garber Frostblood by Elly Blake Star-Touched Queen by Roshani Chokshi The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas Strange the Dreamer by Laini Taylor A Crown of Wishes by Roshani Chokshi A Study in Charlotte by Brittany Cavallaro Stranger Than Fanfiction by Chris Colfer The Last of August by Brittany Cavallaro Wintersong by S. Jae-jones Check out our new and improved website. Upcoming programs Social Media Branch Information Online libraries New: YouTube and Hoopla Hennepin Library Branch PC Help Call ahead at the library (815)-925-7020 Patrons are encouraged to bring their own laptop/device. Available during library hours. One-on-one support. No classes Books and Brunch Putnam (Condit) Library Branch Join us for Books & Brunch. A morning gathering to enjoy coffee and a light breakfast with pleasant people First Saturday of every month Summer Issue June - August 2017 5
July we kick off our STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) Programming at the Library starting off with two NASA programs from our Solar System Ambassadors. NASA Recoloring the Universe with Pencil Code presented by first year NASA Ambassador Ryan Deters Kids and Teens will be using NASA site chandra.si.edu to learn computer science and the cosmos. Wednesday, July 12 in Hennepin Library Branch @ 6:00 P.M. Animals in Space presented by NASA Ambassador James Knapper Learn what animals have gone into space and beyond! Thursday, July 20 in Magnolia Library Branch @ 6:00 P.M. Marshall-Putnam Counties local 4H Robotics Group will be coming through with three programs for us this summer. Demo Day July 27th in Hennepin Library Branch Where kids of all ages will learn and play with robotics, 3D printing, and everything with STEM. Starting @ 3 P.M. Demo Day August 2nd in McNabb Library Branch Where kids of all ages will learn and play with robotics, 3D printing, and everything with STEM. Starting @ 3 P.M. Demo Day Saturday, August 19th at Magnolia Days by the ballfield. Where kids of all ages will learn and play with robotics, 3D printing, and everything with STEM. Starting 11 A.M. 6 Putnam County Public Library District
Provided by Putnam County Public Library District MOVIES, FULL MUSIC ALBUMS, ebooks, eaudiobooks, and more now available at putnamcountylibrary.org Seed Library is open for its second year. This year we have opened up at all 6 branches in Putnam County. - A variety of heirloom fruits, vegetables, and flowers to pick from - Limited supply currently - We do accept donated seeds - We accept any kind of flower seeds More information at your local library Short History of Putnam County DVD Set is available at your local Putnam County Library Branch. Explore how the smallest county in the state was formed and how it changed not only the valley, but the nation. Walk the footsteps of Indian tribes, Father Hennepin, and Lincoln of the past. Listen to today s community leaders connect us today. Explore where the Old Mississippi meets the Illinois in this informative 4 DVD set on Putnam County. 2 years in the making with 70 interviews with never before seen footage of the smallest county in the state. Minimal $15 donation to Putnam County Public Library District Summer Issue June - August 2017 7
Putnam County Public Library District 214 N. Fourth Street, P.O. Box 199 Hennepin, IL 61327 Non-Profit US Postage PAID Hennepin, IL Permit No. 3 Postal Patron Phone & Fax: 815-925-7020 E-mail: info@putnamcountylibrary.org Web: www.putnamcountylibrary.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pcpld Twitter: https://twitter.com/putnamcountylib Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/ UC03NN_xDslIb9iy6u0FsqEw Weekly Library Happenings Wee Ones Join us at the Granville Branch Library on Thursday mornings at 10:00 a.m. for 30 minutes for stories and songs! This program is ideal for little ones under 3 years of age. Preschool Story times Stop in for stories, crafts, activities, and more! For children ages 3, 4, and 5 years. Fridays at 10:30 a.m. at the Hennepin Library. Granville Library starts in August. Story and Craft First Saturday mornings at 10:00 a.m. at the Magnolia Branch Library. Hennepin Headquarters 214 N. 4th St. (815) 925-7020 Granville Branch 214 S. McCoy St. (815) 339-2038 Magnolia Branch 112 N. Chicago St. (815) 869-3038 McNabb Branch 322 W. Main St. (815) 882-2378 Putnam (Condit) Branch 105 Center St. (815) 437-2811 Standard Branch 128 First St. (815) 339-2471