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In This Newsletter:
- Calendar of Events for March 2025
- April 2025 Highlights
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Check out our MARCH events!
Stop by the library all month long and pick up your Take and Makes and the "Try Something Kit"; act fast as supplies are limited!
- Kid Take and Make: week of March 3rd
- Teen Take and Make: week of March 10th
- Adult Take and Make: week of March 17th
- Adult Try Something Kit: week of March 24th
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Book Care
Our staff has been noticing an increase in damaged books coming back to our library.
We understand accidents happen, but please be careful when library books are in your care. If you notice any damage, let a staff member know when you drop the book back off. This helps us to maintain our collection for the future.
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ANNUAL BOOK SALE!
CASH OR CHECK ONLY
Thursday, March 27th from 4-7pm
Friday, March 28th from 9-6pm
Saturday, March 29th from 9-1pm
Sunday, March 30th from 1-4pm
GREAT PRICES!
We have a HUGE selection of Adult Books, Young Adult Books, Children’s Books, CDs, and DVDs!
Proceeds benefit the library!
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Booklist Reader
We are excited to offer our patrons a digital version of Booklist Reader. Booklist Reader is Booklist’s library patron–facing magazine, featuring diverse readers' advisory recommendations, in print and in audio, for readers of all ages.
BOOKLIST READER
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Cherry & Jerry
Wednesday, March 19th from 2:00pm to 3:00pm
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, 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
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BYOB: Bring Your Own Book
Tuesday, March 4th from 6-7:15pm
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. Tell your friends and come check out this book club at APLD!
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IL Libraries Present: Explore Space with Coralie Adam
Tuesday, March 4th at 7pm
Get an inside look at the space industry with Illinois’ own Coralie Adam. She’ll be joined in conversation by Renae Kerrigan, Curator of Science and Director of the Dome Planetarium at Peoria Riverfront Museum.
This is a virtual program.
Registration is required.
REGISTRATION
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Super Sourdough
Thursday, March 6th at 2pm
Join us in the program room where the Dewitt Piatt Bi-County Health Department will be presenting about sourdough. Registrants will be able to take home a sourdough starter.
Only 20 spots available for this program.
REGISTRATION
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Adult Bingo
Monday, March 10th at 2pm
Join us for Bingo the second Monday of the month from 2-3pm.
Adults only program
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Crafternoon: Bee Flowerpot
Thursday, March 20th at 2pm
Join us in the program room on Thursday, March 20th from 2:00pm to 3:00pm to paint a bee design on a flowerpot.
Only 8 spots available
REGISTRATION
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IL Libraries Present- 9to5: The Story of a Movement
From Friday, March 21st at 2pm to Sunday, March 23rd at 11:59pm
When Dolly Parton sang “9 to 5,” she was doing more than just shining a light on the fate of American working women. Parton was singing the true story of a movement that started with 9to5, a group of Boston secretaries in the early 1970s. Their goals were simple—better pay, more advancement opportunities, and an end to sexual harassment—but their unconventional approach attracted the press and shamed their bosses into change. Featuring interviews with 9to5’s founders, as well as actor and activist Jane Fonda, 9to5: The Story of a Movement is the previously untold story of the fight that inspired a hit and changed the American workplace.
The recording can be viewed starting at 2pm, Friday, March 21 through 11:59, Sunday, March 23. Registrants will receive an email with a special link to the performance.
Registration will be limited to 3000 total.
This is a virtual event
REGISTRATION
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Super Saturday: Read to Cats
Saturday, March 22nd from 10-11am
Join us in the program room on Saturday, March 22nd 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.
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Kids Quick Craft
Mondays in March from 4-4:45pm
Drop in between 4:00pm and 4:45pm on March 3rd, 10th, 24th, and 31st for a kid friendly quick craft! *There is no Kids Quick Craft on Monday, March 17th.
Drop in program. No registration required.
Recommended for ages 5-11 (K-5th).
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Lap Time
Lap Time will take place Wednesday March 5th, 12th, 19th, and 26th starting at 9:30am. Lap Time is filled with fingerplay, books, and songs.
Recommended for 0-2 years old.
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Early Out Hangout
Wednesday, March 5th from 1:30pm to 3:30pm
On days when Monticello CUSD #25 has a scheduled early dismissal our program room will be open from 1:30-3:30pm for kids to drop in for a few hours of games.
Recommended for grades K-12.
Drop in event. No registration required.
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Story Time
Story time will take place Thursday March 6th, 13th, 20th and 27th starting at 10:00am. Story time is filled with books, songs, instruments, and play.
Recommended for 3-5 years old.
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Play Time
Play Time will take place Friday March 7th, 14th, and 21st from 10-12pm. Join us for free play in the program room and to socialize with other families! *There is no Play Time on Friday, March 28th.
Recommended for 0-5 years old.
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Tween and Teen Art Break
Tuesday, March 25th at 4:00pm
Join us once a month in the program room this spring as we talk about artists and practice skills.
For grades 6th-12th (ages 11-18).
All experience levels are welcome.
Only 16 spots available for this program
REGISTRATION
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Wits Workout
Tuesdays in April at 10:30am
Join us in the program room on Tuesday mornings from April 1st to April 29th starting at 10:30am for interactive activities designed to exercise the brain to maintain and enhance cognitive function and memory.
SPACE IS LIMITED
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR EACH CLASS
REGISTRATION CAN BE FOUND ON OUR EVENTS CALENDAR
Kids Storytelling
Join us in the program room with local storyteller Kim Sheahan Sanford on Mondays at 4pm in April. Each week we will be regaled with tales from around the world, animal tales, and even a fairy tale or two.
Drop in Program. No registration required.
Quilter's Show and Tell
Tuesday, April 8th at 4pm
Join us in the program room for a quilter's show and tell!
Crafternoon: Pressed Flower Lantern
Thursday, April 17th from 2:00pm to 3:00pm
Join us in the program room on Thursday, April 17th from 2:00pm to 3:00pm to create a pressed flower lantern.
Only 6 spots available.
REGISTRATION
Closed
Sunday, April 20th
The library will be closed Sunday, April 20th in observance of Easter.
Agatha Christie
Thursday, April 24th at 6:00pm
Join us for a one woman show by Historical Women of Letters. In the Spring of 1950, Agatha Christie accompanied her husband, archeologist Max Mallowan to Iran and the tells of Kalhu; the ancient city also known as Nimrud. Join Agatha Christie in Beit Agatha as she reminisces with you about her childhood, her life as a writer and adventurer, and contemplates beginning her autobiography- a project that took nearly 20 years.
No Registration Required
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