THE LIBRARY WILL BE CLOSED ON MONDAY, APRIL 22

On the day of the closure ...

  • The Bookmobile will make all its stops.
  • Our book return drop box will be relocated to the area outside of the Olive Street entrance.

This closure will allow us to apply asphalt to our parking lot.
Prior to the closure, call 309.590.6120 or text 309.446.8398 with questions.

Tales for Tails

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Program Type:

In-Person Program

Age Group:

Child
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Registration is closed because no more seats are available.
Allowed Grades: Kindergarten to 5th Grade

Program Description

Tales for Tails

This program pairs trained and certified therapy dogs with children in Grades K-5 who want to practice reading aloud.

On the night of the program, there will be 4 time slots available for kids to meet and read to a pup in the Children's Story Room:

  • 6-6:10pm
  • 6:15-6:25pm
  • 6:30-6:40pm
  • 6:45-6:55pm

During the registration window for this program, registration can be completed online below, by calling 309.590.6155, or by visiting the Children's Services Desk at the Library and registering in person. Miss Alex will personally email those who register to assign them a time slot and introduce them to the dog they'll be meeting!