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Beecher Community Library News

Call the library at 708-946-9090 for programs that require registration. Youth Services Kids are welcome to stop by the library and vote on a name for our giant stuffed monkey for the “2024 Name Our Ape Election.” They will receive an “I voted” sticker. A candy corn take-and-make craft now is available. Pick up anytime!…

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Beecher Community Library News

Call the library at 708-946-9090 for programs that require registration. Youth Services Kids are welcome to stop by the library and vote on a name for the giant stuffed monkey for our “2024 Name Our Ape Election” and then receive an “I voted” sticker. A candy corn take-and-make craft now is available. Pick up anytime!…

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Fall Used Book Sale

Come one, come all! Beecher Community Library will hold a used book sale, with used library books for all ages on sale at $1 per book. Left over craft supplies from the library’s many programs over the years will be available for 50¢ or $1, along with a table of Christmas decorations. The sale will…

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Beecher Community Library News

Call the library at 708-946-9090 for programs that require registration. Fall Used Book Sale: October 4, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., plus October 5, from 9 a.m. to noon; Used library books for all ages will be on sale for $1 per book. In addition, left over craft supplies from our many programs over…

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Fall Used Book Sale

Come one; come all! Beecher Community Library will hold a used book sale, with books for all ages on sale at $1 per book. Left over craft supplies from the library’s many programs over the years will be available for 50¢ or $1, along with a table of Christmas decorations. The sale will be held…

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Beecher Community Library News

Call the library at 708-946-9090 for programs that require registration. Fall Used Book Sale: October 4, from 10 a.m. – 7 p.m., plus October 5, from 9 a.m. – noon; Used library books for all ages will be on sale for $1 per book. Left over craft supplies from our many programs over the years…

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Beecher Community Library News

Call the library at 708-946-9090 for programs that require registration. All Ages September 24, at 6:30 p.m., Are You Smarter Than a Librarian Trivia Night: Teams of two-to-six are welcome to battle the librarians for a trophy plaque and prizes. Call to register. It is recommended children under 12 sign-up with an adult. Youth Services…

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Beecher Community Library News

Call the library at 708-946-9090 for programs that require registration. Youth Services A new tic-tac-toe take-and-make craft is available. Pick-up anytime! September 12, 13, 19, and 20, at 10 a.m., Beecher Bookworm Buddies: Enjoy stories, games, music, and a craft inside the library. Call to register. Adult Services September 17 and 19, from 2-5 p.m.,…

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Beecher Community Library News

Call the library at 708-946-9090 for programs that require registration. Youth Services A new tick-tac-toe take-and-make craft is available September 2. Pick-up anytime! September 5, 6, 12, and 13, at 10 a.m., Beecher Bookworm Buddies: Enjoy stories, games, music, and a craft inside the library. Call to register. Adult Services September 5, 10, and 12,…

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Beecher Community Library News

Call the library at 708-946-9090 for programs that require registration. The library will be closed for Labor Day on Monday, September 2. Youth Services A new tick-tac-toe take-and-make craft will be available on September 2. Pick-up anytime! August 29 – 30, September 5 – 6, at 10 a.m., Beecher Bookworm Buddies: Enjoy stories, games, music,…

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Beecher Community Library News

Call the library at 708-946-9090 for programs that require registration. Youth Services A sun catcher take-and-make craft is available. Pick-up anytime! August 22, 23, 29, and 30, at 10 a.m., Beecher Bookworm Buddies: Enjoy stories, games, music, and a craft inside the library. Call to register. Adult Services August 22, 27, and 29, from 2-5…

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Beecher Community Library News

Call the library at 708-946-9090 for programs that require registration. Youth Services A new sun catcher take-and-make craft is available. Pick-up anytime! August 15, 16, 22, and 23, at 10 a.m., Beecher Bookworm Buddies: Enjoy stories, games, music, and a craft inside the library. Call to register. August 21, at 4 p.m., STEAM TEAM, for…

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Beecher Community Library News

Call the library at 708-946-9090 for programs that require registration. Youth Services A new sun catcher take-and-make craft is available. Pick-up anytime! August 8, 9, 15, and 16, at 10 a.m., Beecher Bookworm Buddies: Enjoy stories, games, music, and a craft inside the library. Call to register. Adult Services August 8, 13, and 15, from…

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Beecher Community Library News

Call the library at 708-946-9090 for programs that require registration. Youth Services A new take-and-make craft will be available August 1. Pick up anytime! August 1, at 10 a.m., Outdoor Story Time in Fireman’s Park: Enjoy stories, games, music, and a craft outdoors! This will be the final outdoor story time of the summer. August…

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Call the library at 708-946-9090 for programs that require registration. Outdoor Used Book Sale: A number of used books are for sale on the front veranda for $1 each, including children’s, junior, teen, and adult books. The sale is not available on rainy/wet days. Remember: Reading logs for the summer reading program are due on…

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Beecher Community Library News

Call the library at 708-946-9090 for programs that require registration. Remember reading logs for the summer reading program are due on or before Monday, July 29! Outdoor Used Book Sale Continues: A number of used books are for sale on the front veranda for $1 each, including children’s, junior, teen, and adult books. The sale…

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Beecher Community Library News

Call the library at 708-946-9090 for programs that require registration. Sign-up for our summer reading program! Patrons of all ages can win prizes for reading during the summer! Outdoor Used Book Sale: A number of used books are for sale at $1 each, on the front veranda, including children’s, junior, teen, and adult books. The…

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