Johnsburg Public Library

10/08/2026

Check out this upcoming program next week at Harvard Diggins Library!

Join us on Wednesday, Oct. 14, at 6 p.m., for a program with Catalina Maria Johnson, Ph.D., that focuses on a broad overview of milestones from the last several centuries of music in the Latines U.S. as a way of understanding the history, roots, and concerns of Latines in this land, with a special emphasis on Latines populations that have profoundly marked the state of Illinois’ culture and music.

Paired with slides and musical samples, this presentation is lively and focused on participation, discussion, and exploration of complex topics through musical enjoyment!

Johnson is Chicago-based bilingual music journalist, broadcaster, and cultural curator whose work connects continents, genres, and generations. She is the host and producer of Beat Latino, a syndicated radio show that airs on Vocalo (Chicago Public Media) and other US cities. For ages 16 and up. Free; no library card needed.

Registration required: https://www.harvard-diggins.org/event/the-music-tells-our-stories-latines-in-illinois-and-the-usa

This program was made possible by the Illinois Humanities Road Scholars Speaker’s Bureau.

10/07/2026

Celebrate Banned Books Week with a sticker and a banned or challenged book! 🚧📚

10/02/2026

Thank you to everyone who helped us celebrate Library Card Sign-up Month by signing up for a library card and entering our prize drawing. Our winners have been drawn and notified. Congratulations to Diane, Charmaine, and Nancy whose names were drawn from over 600 total entries. 🎉

Thank you also to the Friends of the Johnsburg Public Library who provided the funds for our Library Card Sign-up Month prizes: gift cards to Riverside Chocolate Factory, Half Time Pizza, and Raymond's Bowl! 🥳

Happy Library Card Sign-up Month! 🤩

Sign up for a library card in September and earn an entry for our prize drawing (and a branded tote). (As always, library card sign-ups are limited to residents living within the boundaries of our library district.)

Already have a card? Earn a prize entry by checking out materials throughout the month. Limit one entry per day. 📚

09/28/2026

Did this summer's bad weather catch you off guard? Come join us for this severe event training to feel more prepared!

Registration is required. Sign up online at https://johnsburglibrary.org/events/severe-event-training-with-jim-kusz-adult-program/ or call the library at 815-344-0077.

09/28/2026

🎉 The Johnsburg Public Library Board of Trustees is delighted to formally announce the appointment of Alie Stansbury as Library Director. 🎉

Alie started in this role on June 1 and has become a visible presence in the library and in the community. Stop in and say hello!

Click through the slides on the library's website to read more about our new Director. https://johnsburglibrary.org/

09/24/2026

These kiddos had a blast painting their way into fall! 🍁

09/24/2026

Use your library card for unlimited access to Kanopy Kids, a collection of materials specifically curated for children ages 2 to 8.

With over 2,000 titles, Kanopy Kids spans a wide range of content, from beloved characters and long-running educational series to original programming and niche collections. Familiar favorites include Masha and the Bear, Reading Rainbow, Baby Einstein, T-Rex Ranch, Max and Ruby, Blippi, and more from BBC and PBS Kids.

Download the app or access the collection online at: https://www.kanopy.com/kids