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Harvard Diggins Library Public library serving the community of Harvard, IL Founded in 1909 under a private trust from Delos F.

Diggins, Harvard Diggins Library is now over a century old. The library serves residents of the city of Harvard and is a member of the Northern Illinois Cooperative of libraries and the Reaching Across Illinois Library System (RAILS). Harvard Diggins Library is located in the city's recreational campus that includes a playground, sledding hill, swimming pool, disc golf course, and Lion's Park. The library is open year-round and offers a collection of more than 40,000 print and audio books, videos, newspapers, and magazines. High speed Internet access is available through Wi-Fi and on public workstations.

On Monday, Oct. 28, at 6 p.m., licensed insurance agent Matt Corcoran will present Medicare 101 part 2. He'll talk about...
10/23/2026

On Monday, Oct. 28, at 6 p.m., licensed insurance agent Matt Corcoran will present Medicare 101 part 2. He'll talk about what Medicare Parts A and B offer; the rights of a beneficiary; how and when to sign up; and what late enrollment penalties are and how to avoid them.

Corcoran, who has taught Medicare classes for nine years, will also discuss the differences between Medicare Advantage plans and Medicare Supplements; give an overview of how prescription drug plans function; cover common mistakes in the field; and offer inside tricks of the trade. A Q&A will follow.

This program is for educational purposes only. For ages 18 and up. Register here: https://www.harvard-diggins.org/event/medicare-101-part-2

Love to write? Join Diggins to Writing Club, the writing group at Harvard Diggins Library, on Monday, Nov. 2, at 1 p.m.!...
10/22/2026

Love to write? Join Diggins to Writing Club, the writing group at Harvard Diggins Library, on Monday, Nov. 2, at 1 p.m.! Come sit and push your projects forward, take a moment to discuss issues or gather opinions from a wide range of writers, chat about issues, check in with the group and, of course, get some word sprints done! Push that word count higher or get those edits a bit further along with the support of your fellow writers.

The Diggins to Writing Club is for ages 16 and up. Feel free to attend as you're able! This event is FREE and open to the public; no library card is needed.

Register here: https://www.harvard-diggins.org/event/diggins-to-writing-club-25

Love to build with LEGOs? Visit the Harvard Diggins Library on Thursday, Nov. 5, at 6 p.m. to take part in this month's ...
10/22/2026

Love to build with LEGOs? Visit the Harvard Diggins Library on Thursday, Nov. 5, at 6 p.m. to take part in this month's challenge! Each month, there’s a new LEGO building challenge. All ages are welcome. This event is free; no library card is needed.

Registration required: https://www.harvard-diggins.org/event/build-it-club-36

Please join us at Children's Storytime for children ages 0-5 and their caregivers on Tuesday, Oct. 27, at 10 a.m.! Enjoy...
10/22/2026

Please join us at Children's Storytime for children ages 0-5 and their caregivers on Tuesday, Oct. 27, at 10 a.m.! Enjoy stories, songs and a craft with Harvard Diggins Library staff. Children's Storytime is FREE, and no library card is needed.

See all Children's Storytime dates here: https://www.harvard-diggins.org/series/storytime-2026

Join genealogist, retired librarian and founder of Stateline Genealogy Club, Vicki Ruthe Hahn on Monday, Nov. 2, and Mo...
10/21/2026

Join genealogist, retired librarian and founder of Stateline Genealogy Club, Vicki Ruthe Hahn on Monday, Nov. 2, and Monday, Nov. 9, at 6 p.m. to learn about researching family history.

Part 1: How to do Genealogy
Effectively find the most you can about your family history with hands-on exercises. Learn how to search physical and online archives; use timelines; record evidence; organize your genealogy; analyze records; and more.

Part 2: Where to Look for Information
Learn more extensive information on how to decide which genealogy databases and software to use.

These programs are for both beginner and experienced genealogists. They can be attended individually, but separate registration is required for each event. For ages 18 and up.

Register for Part 1: https://www.harvard-diggins.org/event/genealogy-class-part-1-how-to-do-genealogy
Register for Part 2: https://www.harvard-diggins.org/event/family-history-for-beginners-experienced-genealogists-part-2-where-to-look-for-genealogy-information

Harvard Diggins Library's Winter 2026-27 Programs & Events Guide is now available! We have a lot of fantastic activities...
10/21/2026

Harvard Diggins Library's Winter 2026-27 Programs & Events Guide is now available! We have a lot of fantastic activities coming up, and you can find out about all of them by stopping at the library to grab your copy of the guide today! Harvard Diggins Library is located at 900 E. McKinley St., Harvard, IL 60033.

Find a digital copy of the guide here: https://www.harvard-diggins.org/winter-2026-27-programs-events-guide

Registration for Winter 2026-27 programs and events opened on Monday, Oct. 19. (Registration for our Holiday Party opens Monday, Nov. 2.) Sign up for activities at www.Harvard-Diggins.org/events or by calling us at 815-943-4671!

Did you know that Harvard Diggins Library has a Little Free Food Pantry? Located near the library's front doors, the Lit...
10/21/2026

Did you know that Harvard Diggins Library has a Little Free Food Pantry? Located near the library's front doors, the Little Free Food Pantry is stocked with nonperishable food and toiletry items.

To help keep the shelves stocked, we're asking our patrons who are able to do so to please consider donating a few items. Please ensure that donations, especially food items, are not expired. Thanks!

Donations can be dropped off during regular library hours (Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Friday-Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.).

Harvard Community Unit School District 50 schools have an early release TODAY, Wednesday, Oct. 21. Remember to slow down...
10/21/2026

Harvard Community Unit School District 50 schools have an early release TODAY, Wednesday, Oct. 21. Remember to slow down, watch for kids walking or biking to or from school, and be extra cautious around school buses!

Harvard Diggins Library (900 E. McKinley St.) is within walking distance of three (3) schools — Jefferson School CUSD 50, Harvard Junior High School and Harvard High School. Please be sure to drive safely when you visit us, as many students spend time at the library after school!

The Harvard Police Department has the following safety tips for drivers:
- Stop for school buses when red lights are flashing.
- Obey school zone speed limits.
- Be alert for crossing guards and kids in crosswalks.

Drop by the library on Wednesday, Oct. 21, at 6 p.m. to make fall luminaries out of mason jars, mod podge, tissue paper ...
10/20/2026

Drop by the library on Wednesday, Oct. 21, at 6 p.m. to make fall luminaries out of mason jars, mod podge, tissue paper and construction paper during Crafters Collective, our new quarterly event! All supplies are provided.

Crafters Collective is for all ages; younger kids may need guardian supervision. Registration required: https://www.harvard-diggins.org/event/crafters-collective-fall-luminaries-2

Address

900 E McKinley Street
Harvard, IL
60033

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 8pm
Tuesday 9am - 8pm
Wednesday 9am - 8pm
Thursday 9am - 8pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm

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+18159434671

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