Library Love “Poetry Contest”

Talcott LibraryAdult, Children, Programs, YA

Get your brains writing! We will be having a poetry contest to celebrate National Library Week in April. Winners in each age group will win a prize. Your poem should include the themes Libraries or Reading. Turn them in at the library April 2-7. Open to all ages. Check our Facebook page for more details.  

Estate Planning Program

Talcott LibraryAdult, Programs

Monday, April 9 6:30-7:30 pm Learn how to protect your  legacy. We will explore the importance of estate planning and how to choose the best type of plan for you and your family.  

April Book Club

Talcott LibraryAdult, Programs

Thursday, April 5; at 6 pm   Monday, April 9;  at 1 pm Read a book about an Athlete from Illinois              

TUMBLE BOOKS AT HOME

Talcott LibraryChildren, FYI

Tumble Books – An online collection of animated, talking picture books which teach kids the joy of reading in a format they’ll love. Sign in with your Library Card Barcode and Pin number. If you have forgotten your pin you can call the library (815.624.7511) and we can set you up with a new one. You can also go to your account … Read More

WHAT TO READ NEXT

Talcott LibraryAdult, Children, FYI, YA

What to Read Next Best Children’s Books – a compilation of the best children’s books put together by teachers from across the nation. Book Spot – a free resource center that simplifies the search for the best book-related content on the Web. Goodreads – the world’s largest site for readers and book recommendations. Novelist – a helpful resource to help … Read More

GED, ACT, SAT: Resources, Online Databases, Testing.

Talcott LibraryWebsite Tips, YA

Talcott Free Library purchases access to these resources for the use of our patrons. To login to the databases from offsite, please have your library card barcode and PIN number available. See the help page if you do not have a PIN. A start-to-finish resource with all the information and support materials needed to make informed, confident decisions to shape … Read More

TAX TIME IS HERE. STARTING FEB 13

Talcott LibraryAdult, Programs

Volunteer Tax Assistance February 13 thru April 12 most Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays By appointment only This is a one-on-one AARP tax assistance program being offered by appointment only at Talcott Free Library. Call 815-624-7511 for your appointment today Library staff are not qualified to provide assistance. Talcott Free Library 101 E. Main Street Rockton, IL 61072 815.624.7511     … Read More

Attention 3-5 yr. olds, Story Time. Bring a Friend

Talcott LibraryChildren

Story time for 3-5 year olds is a fun, fun time. Get to make new friends, listen to a couple stories. Do and activity and a craft. Tell you friends, you don’t need a library card to join in on the fun, but you will want to after. Talk to a librarian at the front desk to set you up … Read More

TODDLER TIME EVERY MONDAY MORNING.

Talcott LibraryChildren

Bring your 1 and 2 year olds for a fun time with Miss Grace.  We sing, read short stories, fun activities and crafts. January 22 subject is “Book, Books” January 29 subject is “Moon & Stars” YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS IT.