The Friends of the Mahomet Library Spring Book Sale will be April 14-16. Thursday, April 13, 5:00 – 8:00 pm (preview night for Friends members only; you can join at the door)Friday, April 14, 9:00 am – 6:00 pmSaturday, April 15, 9:00 am – 5:00 pmSunday, April 16, 1:00 – […]
By Isabella Zarate Kate Smith has been an “indispensable member” of the Mahomet Public Library team for a long time now and according to Library Director, John Howard, “she’s just so damn good at her job.” Originally, Smith was hired in 2009, by then Director Lynn Schmitt, as the project […]
By Isabella Zarate Kate Smith has been an “indispensable member” of the Mahomet Public Library team for a long time now and according to Library Director, John Howard, “she’s just so damn good at her job.” Originally, Smith was hired in 2009, by then Director Lynn Schmitt, as the project […]
Some people say that libraries are the heart of the community. The Mahomet Public Library board and staff certainly hope so. Even as COVID-19 mitigation measures continue to be in place, circulation numbers are up, and residents are eager to engage with library programming. This is why Director John Howard […]
The Mahomet Public Library will reopen its doors after being closed for 84 days on June 8. The library board met in special session Wednesday to approve plans for a re-opening with reduced hours and services. “Our plans are designed to reduce the risk to our staff and patrons as […]
BY BROGAN HENNESY The Mahomet Public Library will reopen some of their services through the Covid-19 pandemic. The library will begin to answer questions via phone support this week. Blocks from 9:00 am-12:00 pm, and 2-5 pm on the weekdays and 1-4pm on the weekends have been established for patrons […]
BY DANI TIETZdani@mahometnews.com Mahomet-Seymour senior Seth Honnigford is looking forward to making a difference in the community while also giving teens an opportunity to have fun. As part of his Eagle Scout project, Honnigford will host a Super Smash Brothers Tournament on March 8 at the Mahomet Public Library to […]
BY DANI TIETZdani@mahometnews.com The Mahomet Public Library Board voted unanimously Monday night to support the 12-year East Mahomet TIF extension. In order for a TIF district to be extended beyond its initial 23-year life, all taxing bodies must agree to the extension, and it must be approved by the State […]
BY DANI TIETZdani@mahometnews.com The world is a book. Those who read, travel to many places, both near and far. But, those who visit only one library may be missing out. The Illinois Heartland Library System with host its second annual Library Crawl to encourage readers to visit nearby libraries to […]
BY DANI TIETZdani@mahometnews.com Without additional volunteers, the Mahomet Public Library is in danger of losing the AARP Foundation Tax-Aide service which offers tax preparation assistance to seniors and low-to-moderate-income households. For years, the Mahomet Public Library has been able to offer the service to a large number of people who […]
