Olney Public Library

10/11/2026

Come on out to Game Night tomorrow night!

10/09/2026

Join us as Brian "Fox" Ellis delivers spooky bird tales in this program with the Ridgway Audubon Society.

10/07/2026

October events at the Library!

Email from Olney Public Library October News!     Olney Public Library October 2026   Enjoy the cooler weather with a good book! The library has plenty of spooky tales or thrillers in time for Hallow

10/07/2026

Spark at the Library meets next Wednesday!
What ignites your child? Here is a chance to allow them to explore and create something new each month, helping them find their spark. Seven monthly free classes will be held at the Olney Public Library and led by a University of Illinois staff. Classes will begin at 4:00 p.m. and end at 5:00 p.m. Students 2nd grade and older are eligible. Class size is limited so sign up today!
Beaded Keychains: Who doesn’t like a cool keychain? Especially one that you made yourself. These make good gifts to give or even a start up to a business. Learn how you can make beaded keychains by attending this spark.
October 14 go.illinois.edu/OctRichlandSpark

10/06/2026

Learn how to attract pollinators and select plants suitable for pollinators in this program by Katie Bell.

10/05/2026

Come in to the library for games and fun next Monday for Game Night!!

10/01/2026

Spark at the Library is back!
Beaded Keychains
What ignites your child? Here is a chance to allow them to explore and create something new each month, helping them find their spark. Seven monthly free classes will be held at the Olney Public Library and led by a University of Illinois staff. Classes will begin at 4:00 p.m. and end at 5:00 p.m. Students 2nd grade and older are eligible. Class size is limited so sign up today!
Beaded Keychains: Who doesn’t like a cool keychain? Especially one that you made yourself. These make good gifts to give or even a start up to a business. Learn how you can make beaded keychains by attending this spark.
October 14 go.illinois.edu/OctRichlandSpark

09/30/2026

New arrivals

09/30/2026

Game nights are back! Come into the library and enjoy board games and fun for all ages!

09/29/2026

Stop in and pick up a passport for the library crawl! Stop by local libraries and see all of the great things they have to offer!