150th Celebration – Murder Mystery at the Library – March 25 at 6 p.m.
As part of the 150 anniversary celebration, you are invited to attend the Murder Mystery at the Library, a night of laughter, storytelling, and crime solving.
Once owned by the wealthiest family in Pinehorn, the 18th Century Devonshire Manor has fallen into disrepair after the last of the Devonshire line passed away. Now owned by the town, and said to still be inhabited by the lost Devonshires at night, the mayor of Pinehorn hopes to restore it to its former grandeur and has organized a fundraiser bash for the townspeople of Pinehorn. This is where your story will begin March 25at 6 p.m.
To be an actor in the mystery, call 309-852-4505 and ask for Gen or Heather.
Blazing a Trail to Congress: Historic Firsts for Women – Watch Party
Join the League of Women Voters March 10 at noon for an online lecture on the historic firsts for women. The founder of Washington Walks, the first full-fledged company to offer walking tours of the nation’s capital, Carolyn Crouch will provide an inspiring look at the women who achieved historic firsts in the United States Congress.
Illinois Libraries Present “9 to 5: The Story of a Movement” – Online
The award-winning documentary “9 to 5: The Story of a Movement” is available on-demand online March 21 through 23. The film highlights the creation of the 9 to 5 movement, which became the basis for the feature film starting Jane Fonda, Dolly Parton and Lily Tomlin.
In the early 1970s, secretaries in Boston decided to fight against humiliating, harassing, and illegal work environments. Their movement became national and is a largely forgotten story of U.S. twentieth-century history. Director Julia Reichert was an Academy Award and Emmy Award winning documentarian.
To register for this event, head to www.kewaneelibrary.org.
This event is made possible by Illinois Libraries Present (ILP), a statewide collaboration among public libraries offering premier events. ILP is funded in part by a grant awarded by the Illinois State Library, a department of the Office of Secretary of State, using funds provided by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services, under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act.
Young Adult Programming
The new Young Adult Book Club is geared toward patrons between 13 and 18. Each month the group will discuss books while enjoying snacks and meeting with people who love reading. The first meeting will be March 21 at 4:15 p.m. and then every other Friday.
Patrons interested in creating arts and crafts while hanging out with friends and meeting new people are invited to attend the new Young Adult Craft Club, which meets March 12 from 4 to 5:15 p.m. Each month, the club will craft a new project. Our March theme is paper mâché projects.
The first meeting of the Young Adult Homeschoolers Hobby Hangout will be at 3 p.m. March 31. Homeschooling students between the 13 and 18 are invited to join to share interests while improving various skill sets. Whether you’re interested in crocheting, chess or even have a service project that you need to work on, stop in and work alongside your friends.
Manga and anime aficionados can join the new Young Adult Manga Book Club. Those between 13 and 18 who are interested in graphic novels or manga, can join Saturday, March 15 and Saturday, March 29 between 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. to read and discuss favorite manga series.
On March 26 from 3:30 to 4:45 p.m. anyone between 13 and 18 can stop in to the Young Adult room on the lower level for snacks and a variety of games ranging from classic board games to card games and PS5 and Xbox One video games.
Each month, there will be a new young adult grab and go activity. This month, stop in for a kit containing everything you need to make a kalediocycle.
Movies at the Carnegie
Each month, the library will show a different movie. If you have a specific day of the week or time that works for you — or a specific movie you’d like to see — stop by the Information Services desk and let them know. In March, showings will be on the 13th at 2 p.m. and the 25th at 10:30 a.m.
Chapter Chasers Book Club – fourth through sixth graders – New Book Starting April 1
Students in fouth through sixth grades can join our new book club, Chapter Chasers. Returning on April 1, the club will meet Tuesdays at 4 p.m. in the youth room. Students will listen as youth staff member Chris reads How to Train Your Dragon by Cressida Cowell, and discusses the story as it progresses.
Students are welcome to bring drinks and snacks or just enjoy the snacks provided by the library. No registration is required.
Digital Literacy Class
Once again, available topics are Essential Computer Skills, which would be basic computer skills, Essential Software Skills, or office productivity skills, and Technology Tools in Daily Life, which will teach you practical computer skills. Those with specific computer questions can ask for help from library staff.
Classes are now by appointment, so call 309-852-4505 and ask for the Information Services desk to schedule a session.
Youth Programming
Baby and preschool storytime continues this month. Infants through preschool children and their adults are invited to Storytime Tuesdays at 11:15 a.m. and the Stay and Play sensory play time. Or they can catch the story time on Facebook at 1 p.m. the same day.
The music and movement storytime is Thursdays at 11:15 a.m. There is a slight change to the regular storytime schedule. Due to spring break, there will be no storytimes the week of March 24.
Preschoolers and their patrons may go to the library March 19, 20 or 21, all at 3:30 p.m., to make DIY leprechaun faces alongside library staff, or for caregivers and children who would like to work more independently, stop in Saturday, March 22 between 10 a.m. and noon.
Stop in throughout the month for a March Madness basketball goal grab and go. During spring break they can pick up a make and take craft. There will be a different one each day of the week.
Adult Book Club – Monday, March 17 at 2 and 6 p.m.
The club will discuss The Barbizon: The Hotel That Set Women Free by Paulina Bren. There will be meetings at 2 and 6 p.m. Those attending the evening meeting should enter the building through the elevator entrance on First Street. Copies of the book are available for checkout at the information services desk on the lower level.
Creativity at the Carnegie
Do you enjoy knitting, crochet, embroidery, cross stitch or quilting? This adult group meets in the community room on the second Tuesday of each month from 4 to 6 p.m. This group is sponsored by the Friends of the Kewanee Public Library for those who would like to enjoy the comradery of others while creating their own fiber projects. For more information, stop by or call at 309-852-4505.
For more information on any of these programs or to see what services are offered at the library, call 852-4505 or visit them at www.kewaneelibrary.org. Patrons can also email the library at reference@kewaneelibrary.org with any questions.
