Library Events

Grab a book log and calendar of events for the 8-week Summer Reading Program.  Sign-up for free St. Louis Cardinals tickets for the family during sign-up week.   Kids are encouraged to read 15 minutes or more, five days a week.  Collect brag tags for each week reading goals are m...read more

Regularly scheduled monthly meeting.

Regularly scheduled monthly meeting for the Historic Marbold Farmstead Association.

Grab a book log and calendar of events for the 8-week Summer Reading Program.  Sign-up for free St. Louis Cardinals tickets for the family during sign-up week.   Kids are encouraged to read 15 minutes or more, five days a week.  Collect brag tags for each week reading goals are m...read more

Grab a book log and calendar of events for the 8-week Summer Reading Program.  Sign-up for free St. Louis Cardinals tickets for the family during sign-up week.   Kids are encouraged to read 15 minutes or more, five days a week.  Collect brag tags for each week reading goals are m...read more

Join us every Tuesday at 10:30 A.M. for this interactive morning story-time. We read stories, sing songs, and play with scarves and shakers. Great for ages 0-5!

Join us for this new Summer Book Club for ages 10-14.  Meeting dates are Tuesday, June 6th, Wednesday, July 5th, and Tuesday, August 1st from 6-7 PM.  The library will provide pizza, snacks, and drinks. Register here:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1AvIenBXHwgXBQJuY9-u-oJa4DQayBXHNNl3...read more

Bring Your Own Book ClubFirst Wednesday of the Month@ 10 A.M.Join Us for Coffee & Talk about the Books you are Reading

Create and Underwater Fish Printing Scene Using the Gyotaku Method Wednesday, June 7th @ 2 p.m. -Sherman Public Library DistrictCome learn about the ancient art of Japanese fish painting by creating an underwater scene using realistic fish replicas.  Ages 8 and up.  Registration Required.&...read more

The Lost Gourd Society is a local gourd patch dedicated to gourd artists interested in sharing ideas.  Meetings are scheduled monthly and open to the public.  

Foam Cannon DayThursday, June 8th @ 1:00 P.M. -Sherman United Methodist ChurchExperience outdoor fun with a foam cannon!  Absolute Science will be at SUMC for 1 hour creating mountains of non-toxic and quick drying foam for kids to play in. Wear appropriate outdoor clothing.  Socks may dry...read more

Award-winning author Melanie Holmes will discuss the brand new book, "100 Things to Do in Illinois Before you Die" -- hot off the press from Reedy Publishing's line of citywide/statewide bucket list books. Think you've seen all of the best parts of Illinois? What about the white bi...read more

Join us every Tuesday at 10:30 A.M. for this interactive morning story-time. We read stories, sing songs, and play with scarves and shakers. Great for ages 0-5!

DIY Summer Reading Bag/ Create a Turtle and Fish CraftWednesday, June 14th @ 10:30 A.M. -Sherman Public Library District Create your own Summer Reading Bag and enjoy designing a magic color scratch turtle and fish craft.  Ages 6-12. Registration Required.  Limit 24.

It’s A Gas Science Show presented by Nitro JoeThursday, June 15th @ 1:00 P.M. - Sherman United Methodist Church Children and adults alike will be amazed by the impressive science experiments in this science show.  Nitro Joe will use different gases to demonstrate physical and chemica...read more

Snake & Turtle Show presented by the Macon County Conservation DistrictSaturday, June 17th @ 10:30 A.M. -Sherman Public Library District Meet a real snake to find out what they are really like.  Live turtles and snakes help kids learn the true nature and value of these creatures. ...read more

Join us every Tuesday at 10:30 A.M. for this interactive morning story-time. We read stories, sing songs, and play with scarves and shakers. Great for ages 0-5!

Clothespin Shark and Flowerpot Whale Craft DayWednesday, June 21st @ 10:30 A.M. -Sherman Public Library DistrictIt’s an ocean of fun as we assemble a clothespin shark and create a flowerpot whale craft.  Ages 6-12.  Registration Required.  Limit 24. 

“Silly Safaris” presented by Amazon John- Live Animal ProgramThursday, June 22nd @ 1:00 P.M. -Sherman United Methodist ChurchA Silly Safaris LIVE Animal show is the perfect blend of fact and fun for all ages!  The Silly Safaris mission is to create positive human-animal interactions...read more

The staff of U.S. Rep. Mary Miller is scheduled to hold mobile office hours from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. every fourth Friday of the month from June-November 2023.

Join us every Tuesday at 10:30 A.M. for this interactive morning story-time. We read stories, sing songs, and play with scarves and shakers. Great for ages 0-5!

4-H Sizzling Summer Adventure with Sangamon County U of I Extension OfficeWednesday, June 28th @ 10:30-11:30 A.M. - Sherman Public Library DistrictMake Your Summer Sizzle with STEM-tastic, Hands-On, FUN Science! Are you interested in Science or think that being a Scientist sounds like a fun career? ...read more

“See the Show, Become the Pro” with Jason KollumThursday, June 29th @ 1:00 P.M. - Sherman United Methodist ChurchThis is a two-part program that includes a comedy juggling & variety show and a total-participation interactive workshop that gets ALL ages of kids involved and actually g...read more