Enlightening and Inspiring Generations with Generations of Ideas
305 Marquette Street, LaSalle, IL 61301
LaSalle Public Library Program Portal
Welcome to the library's program portal. Below are links to the programs and events the library will be hosting in the coming weeks. Check back regularly for updates, and keep an eye on our Facebook page for announcements of new programs.
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Check out our past programs!
Preserving Our Heritage with Lois DeGroot Beattie Blackwell
September 12th, at 6pm, local author Lois DeGroot Beattie Blackwell will be visiting the library to share the stories of the DeGroot family as preserved in her book Preserving Our Legacy. The DeGroot family have roots stretching back throughout the history of the LaSalle-Peru area, from the construction of the swing bridge, running popular taverns down on Water Street, interactions with Chicago gangsters, and more. ​
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This will be a blended program, with an option to attend in-person or virtually. If you would like to attend virtually, click the image to register!
How To: Clothes Washing & Preservation
September 17th, at 6pm, Sangita Patel Allen, owner of Family Pride Cleaners in Peru, will come in to present this education program on important clothes preservation skills, like safely removing stains, how to increase the lifespan of your clothes, and what dry cleaning actually is.​
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This will be a blended program, with an option to attend in-person or virtually. If you would like to attend virtually, click the image to register!
Teen Lounge
September 20th, from 3-5pm, the meeting room will be transformed into a lounge for teens, equipped with refreshments and activities, including brand new Nintendo Switches!
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This program is designed for teens 13 and up. Attendees must be picked up by 5pm. No registration necessary.
DND Club
On September 23rd, at 6pm, resume the epic quest full of magic and monsters, led by Dungeon Master Andrew Paden.
If you've ever been curious about the game, this is the perfect opportunity to get started! The game is free to join, and materials and snacks will be provided! This session, our adventurers will resume their battle with a wild owlbear!
Anatomy of an Idea: A Mystery Writer Clues You In
On Wednesday, September 25th, at 6pm, Leslie Budewitz, author of the "Spice Shop Mysteries" series and numerous other cozy mystery books, will explain to attendees how ideas can grow when given the right cultivation. She will discuss how the seemingly most mundane of objects and events can evolve into subplots, characters and settings in her novels, while offering advice to those interested in writing for themselves.
There will be a Q&A portion at the end.​
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This is a virtual event, being held over Zoom. Registration is required. Click the image above to register.
Library Board Meeting
September 26th, at 6:30pm, the Library Board of Trustees will be meeting to discuss library operations. Meetings are open to the public to attend.​
Illinois Libraries Presents: Being Imperfect with Erika Sánchez
On October 9th, at 7pm, join us for an inspiring live webinar with Erika L. Sánchez, celebrated novelist, poet, feminist, and passionate advocate for young women everywhere! Discover her journey, insights, and powerful voice. Don’t miss out on this empowering event!​
This program is virtual only. To register, click the image above.
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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 (LSTA).
ILP is committed to inclusion and accessibility. To request accommodations, please email illinoislibrariespresent@gmail.com