The view from the Adult Services desk was quite lively this weekend because I got to catch up with an old friend and former co-worker, Marggie Samson. She’s now secretary for the Friends of the O’Fallon Public Library and was preparing to join the Friends in the O’Fallon City Fest Parade. “We support the library … Continue reading Friends of the Library and Events in Library News & Notes
On behalf of the library, I’d like to issue a huge thank you to everyone who donated items for the June Food Drive. We had three library carts full of food to take to the food pantry! The next charitable drive, which will run from July 1 through the 31, will be school supplies for … Continue reading July Events in Library News & Notes
The "Why do you love your library?" contest has ended and the four winners of the $25 Amazon gift cards have been notified. A big thank you to everyone who participated in the event! We received some excellent answers to the question, "Why do you love your library?" Here are a few of them: “I … Continue reading Winners of the “Why do I love the library?” Contest
Drumroll please: The O'Fallon Public Library's HUB grand reopening is tomorrow! Artwork on the wall of the Teen HUB. Teens ages 12 to 18 are invited to celebrate The Hub’s Grand Re-Opening, Tuesday, Dec 21, 2-8 PM. There will be snacks, games, art supplies, a craft you can take with you, and a drawing for … Continue reading The HUB for Teens Grand Re-Opening at O’Fallon Public Library
Welcome to the 3rd Annual Illinois Heartland Library System (IHLS) Library crawl! The free event runs from September 27 to October 17, 2021. We're very pleased to announce that O'Fallon Public Library is participating in this year's event. In total, there are 85 libraries from IHLS sharing in the joy of the 2021 Library Crawl. … Continue reading Third Annual Library Crawl at O’Fallon Public Library
Our newest book club is getting ready to launch (Tuesday, September 28) and it is called Fiction Addiction (Learn more and register HERE). This is not your ordinary run-of-the-mill book club. First, everyone can read a different book. For our first club we are all reading a fiction book, but in future clubs we will … Continue reading Fiction Addiction – Teens
We're excited to host Healthy Smoothie Power at the library, Saturday, April 9 from 2PM-4PM. This event will teach you tricks for making delicious and healthy smoothies that will benefit you and your family. We will have fun sampling healthy, nourishing homemade smoothies--without the guilt! Presented by First Fitness Nutrition Certified Wellness Coach, Carol Simpson. Since … Continue reading Healthy Smoothie Power, April 2016
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