Book Sale

• Thursday, March 26th: 4-7pm

DVDs/CDs/Paperback/Children’s: 50¢

Audiobooks/Hardcover Books: $1



• Friday, March 27th: 9-6pm

DVDs/CDs/Paperback/Children’s: 50¢

Audiobooks/Hardcover Books: $1

• Saturday March 28th: 9-1pm

Bag Sale: $3 per bag



• Sunday, March 29th: 1-4pm

Donation

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Ask Megan

Welcome to the new monthly column with Megan Lopez, the Circulation and Technical Services Librarian here at APLD where everything tech related will be discussed. If you have ever wondered why your phone isn’t working, why that DVD that you checked out skips or why your e-resource apps aren’t working with your library card, this is the place to check out. These questions and many more will be answered. Also, feel free to send me an email with any tech related question at techservices@allertonpubliclibrary.org and the question and answer will be featured in my monthly column. Until next time, happy reading!  

ADULT PROGRAMMING

Allerton Library Yoga

Tuesday, March 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, and 31st at 9:30am

Hannah Batchelder from the Dewitt-Piatt Bi-County Health Department will be here to lead a yoga class in the program room.



*There is no Yoga at 1:00pm in February.

BYOB: Bring Your Own Book

Tuesday, March 3rd from 6:00pm to 7:30pm

Every month join fellow readers for BYOB (bring your own book) club. There is NO assigned reading; we will discuss books that we are currently reading. Light snacks and drinks will be provided. Until meeting time, happy reading!

Adult Bingo

Monday, March 9th at 2:00pm

Join us for Bingo the second Monday of the month from 2-3pm.  



Adults only program 

Cherry & Jerry

Wednesday, March 18th at 5:30pm  

Step back in time with the great music of the ragtime era! The popular duo Cherry and Jerry will bring you well known songs such as The Entertainer, Alexander’s Ragtime Band, and St. Louis Blues as well as some rarely heard but wonderful music. Fun for the whole family, they focus on ragtime, blues, jazz and popular music from about 1900-1920. If you haven't heard the music before, it's the perfect time to get an introduction!

The St. Louis duo has toured music of the ragtime era throughout the region, appearing at libraries, museums, pubs and restaurants, special events, and more. Appearances include the Illinois State Fair, DuQuoin State Fair, the George Washington Carver National Monument, the Cole Porter Festival in Peru, Indiana, and the Missouri History Museum. 



All Ages Program

March Crafternoon: Easter Spring Basket

Thursday, March 19th

from 2:00pm to 3:00pm

Come and make a festive Easter Spring Basket! Perfect to use as a gift for friends or family or a fun decoration at home!  

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED  

Illinois Libraries Present: Beyond the Page with Percival Everett

Thursday, March 19th at 7pm

Industrious, irreverent, humble–though he may deny the accusation–Percival Everett, like his fiction, defies categorization. His most recent novel, James, earned both the Pulitzer Prize for fiction and the National Book Award, and his 2001 novel Erasure inspired the film American Fiction, which received the Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay in 2024. Brandis Friedman will moderate the event. Friedman is a writer and anchor for WTTW’s Chicago Tonight and Chicago Tonight: Black Voices, and also serves as a champion for libraries.

Virtual Program 

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED 

Participants must register by 5pm on March 19th! 

This event is intended for adults

Non-Fiction Book Group

Thursday, March 26th from 6:00pm to 7:15pm 

Come and join us as the group discusses, "On the Hippie Trail" by Rick Steves.

KIDS PROGRAMMING

Super Saturday: Read to Cats with PCAS

Saturday, March 7th from 10:00am to 11:00am 

Join us in the program room on Saturday, March 7th from 10am to 11am for a Read to Cats event with the Piatt County Animal Shelter!  

PCAS is an all-volunteer no-kill shelter supported by private donations and fundraisers. They hope to break ground on a new building, this spring, that will better support the needs of the shelter animals and our community. 

Recommended for families of all ages 

DROP IN PROGRAM

NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Board Game Cafe

Monday March 2nd, 9th, 23rd & 30th from 4:00pm to 4:45pm

Drop by the library on Mondays this March for Board Game Cafe! This is an excellent opportunity for kids to practice critical thinking, teamwork, and good sportsmanship in a relaxed environment. 

DROP IN PROGRAM

For ages 5-11 (K-5th Grade)

Lap Time

Lap Time will take place Wednesday, March 4th, 11th, and 25th starting at 9:30am. Lap Time is filled with fingerplay, books, and songs. Note: There is no Lap Time on March 18th.



Recommended for 0-2 years old.

Story Time

Story time will take place Thursday, March 5th, 12th, and 26th starting at 10:00am. Story time is filled with books, songs, instruments, and play. Note: There is no Story Time on March 19th.



Recommended for 3-5 years old.

Play Time

Play Time will take place Friday, March 6th and 13th from 10:00am to 12:00pm. Join us for free play in the program room and socialize with other families! Note: There is no Play Time on March 20th or 27th.

Recommended for 0-5 years old.

TEEN PROGRAMMING

Tween and Teen: D&D Group B

Thursday, March 5th from 4:00pm to 6:30pm  

Grab a friend and don't forget to register for the one of two campaigns! Dive into the ultimate collaborative game with Dungeons & Dragons for ages 11-18! Practice problem solving, communication, and critical thinking skills while building community. Whether you're a seasoned veteran or completely new to rolling a D20, come sharpen your strategy, boost your creativity, and make new friends! Adventure awaits!  

Group A meets February 5th & April 2nd 

Group B meets March 5th & May 7th

5 per group MAX

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED

For ages 11-18 (grades 6th-12th) 

APRIL HIGHLIGHTS

Library Closed

The library will be closed Sunday, April 5th in observance of the holiday. We will reopen Monday, April 6th at 9:00am.

Sit & Stitch

Sunday, April 12th and April 26th from 2:00pm to 4:00pm

Unwind, create, and connect! Whether you’re halfway through a chunky knit sweater, finishing a delicate cross-stitch, or just starting to learn how to crochet, Sit & Stitch is your biweekly space to craft in good company. There are no formal lessons and no pressure—just a dedicated time to work on your personal projects while chatting with fellow makers. It’s the perfect way to turn a solo hobby into a social highlight.

Nature Detectives

Mondays in April from 4:00pm to 4:45pm

Register for each week as we explore a new topic about the great outdoors! Mondays in April from 4:00pm to 4:45pm. 

For ages 5-11 (K-5th Grade)

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED



• Monday, April 6th: Edible Bird Feeders (NOTE: The craft we will be doing involves peanut butter) 
• Monday, April 13th: Intro to Wildlife Tracking
• Monday, April 20th: Intro to the Night Sky
• Monday, April 27th: Butterflies & Moths  

Matter of Balance

Mondays April 6th, 13th, 20th, and 27th from 10:00am to 12:00pm & Wednesdays, April 8th, 15th, 22nd, and 29th from 12:00pm to 2:00pm.

Many older adults experience concerns about falling and restrict their activities. "A Matter of Balance" is an award-winning program designed to manage falls and increase activity levels. This program emphasizes strategies to manage falls.

REGISTRATION IS REQURIED.

To register please contact Carol Logan at 217-428-3458 ext. 231 or Logan_dec@cc.dio.org   

The Orphan Train

Monday, April 20th starting at 2:00pm 

From New York to the Heartland: The Orphan Train Experience

In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, a remarkable and heart-wrenching chapter of American history unfolded as thousands of children embarked on a journey from the crowded streets of New York City to new lives in rural communities across the nation. This was the Orphan Train Movement, a unique initiative that left a lasting impact on the children themselves, as well as on the communities that welcomed them. The movement would last for 75 years and impact an estimated 250,000 children. We will explore the beginnings of this movement, the organizations involved and the journeys taken by the children, and then take an in-depth look at the lives of a handful of orphan train riders.