The Mahomet Public Library Board will meet on Monday, August 12, 2019 at 6:15 p.m. in the Mahomet Public Library. [pdf id=315950] Mahomet Public Library Board Agenda 8.12.2019
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Want to help break a book domino record?
The Mahomet Public Library needs the help of all hands-on June 28 from 12:30 to 2 as they attempt to break the Illinois’ record for longest book domino line. The current record is held by Farmington Public Library. Mahomet’s library director, John Howard, worked in Farmington before taking his current […]
Mahomet Public Library Summer Programs
The Mahomet Public Library offers summer programs for children of all ages and abilities throughout June and July. Check out what is coming up! The Mahomet Public Library will continue their regularly scheduled storytimes throughout the summer months: Baby Storytime (0-2 years): Tuesdays, 9:30-9:50am Toddler Storytime (2-3.5 years): Wednesdays, 9:30-9:50am Preschool Storytime […]
Mahomet Public Library introduces Teen Book Box
BY DANI TIETZdani@mahometnews.com What will you read this summer? Maybe the Mahomet Public Library can help. In an effort to bridge the popular monthly subscription model some products use with the knowledge of the library staff, the Mahomet Public Library introduces the Teen Book Box program. Through registration for the […]
Mahomet Public Library to host App Authors Coding Club
Does your child want to learn how to code? The Mahomet Public Library will offer a seven-week course between June 6 and July 26 for students entering fifth and sixth grades to learn basic coding skills. Class will not meet on July 4. Through the course, which was developed at […]
Community invited to Avengers celebration at Mahomet Public Library
Mahomet, IL- The Mahomet Public Library staff is excited for the final chapter of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), and is preparing for it by testing the trivia knowledge of local residents and offering a “night-before” viewing of Avengers: Infinity War. Locals who can’t wait for Thursday’s opening of the […]
Extra Copies of Popular Books on Mahomet Library’s New “Lucky Duck Shelf”
How many times has this happened to you? You hear that a new John Grisham or Danielle Steel book has just been published. You hurry to the library to check it out, only to discover that every copy has already been snapped up. When you go to the desk to […]
Mahomet Public Library welcomes John Howard as new Director
By Dianne Loyet Since January 1st, Mahomet Public Library has been under the leadership of a new director. John Howard, originally from Davenport, Iowa, officially took over as Director after shadowing former library director Lynn Schmit in November and December 2018. The new director has a lifelong connection with libraries. […]
Schmit ready for next chapter
Lynn Schmit vividly recalls the family vacations from her childhood. She and her siblings — which eventually numbered seven — would pack for the trip. “Our suitcases were cardboard boxes,” Schmit said. “We’d put our clothes in, and then our library books.” From there, it was time for a camping […]
