Streator Public Library

Join our discussion of James by Percival Everett! When Jim overhears that he is about to be sold to a man in New Orleans, separated from his wife and daughter forever, he runs away until he can formulate a plan. Meanwhile, Huck has faked his own death to escape his violent father. As all readers of American literature know, thus begins the dangerous and transcendent journey by raft down the Mississippi River toward the elusive and unreliable promise of the Free States and beyond.

Settle in with fellow readers to discuss charming whodunits over tea and treats. Book available for check out at the front desk.

We will be CLOSED for the Fourth of July

The Frozen River is a historical mystery set in 1789 Maine. When a man accused of assault is found dead in the frozen Kennebec River, midwife Martha Ballard investigates the death while seeking justice for the victim of the assault. Drawing on Martha's real-life diary, the novel explores truth, power, and women's roles in a society that often dismisses their voices.

Calling all readers and writers! Nicole Swartz, local author, is releasing an adult fiction "dark fantasy" book called the Hand of Fate and will be doing a book release and signing at the library!

Join Susan Glassman, a Food and Nutrition Educator from Illinois Extension, for some new ideas on outdoor grilling, and summertime salads. Get the research to make your outdoor grilling a success this summer. We will talk about grilling benefits, marinades, health risks, and grilling safely.

Listen to local historian and storyteller, David Reed, will speak about the Cherry Mine Disaster of 1909.

Grown ups love dinosaurs too! Join us to talk about the book Dinos at the Dinner Party and learn little known facts about dinosaurs.

Settle in with fellow readers to discuss charming whodunits over tea and treats. Book available for check out at the front desk.