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Happy National Library Week

Connect with your Library

April 4-9th is National Library Week. This year, the theme is “Connect with Your Library”. In addition to all of our usual features and services we have several other ways that you can “connect” with us!

1. Send us a picture of your favorite reading spot.

Any and all reading spots welcome! We want to see how YOU like to read your books. Be sure to also tell us what your favorite read is when you submit your picture.

2. Dress up and participate in our theme days.

Monday: Mismatched Day
Tuesday: Sports Jersey Day
Wednesday: Pajama Day
Thursday: Crazy Hair Day
Friday: Animation Day
Saturday: Favorite Hat Day

3. Follow us on social media:

4. Check out the Children’s Book Sale at the Friend’s Book Store:

APRIL 1st to 30th, browse great deals for the youngest readers in your life! All levels of children’s books (easy through young adult) are only $0.05 for the entire month of April. These great deals are brought to you by the Friends of the Marengo-Union Library District. LEARN MORE ABOUT THE FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY

5. Register for one of our many programs!

April has an incredible line up of events. Here’s some of our favorites:

We cannot wait to see how you all connect with us this week.

Announcements

Art of the Land

Art of the Land Photo contest is on Display.

Through the month of March the Library is hosting the Art of the Land photo contest from the Land Conservancy of McHenry County. Stop by to see the best of the beautiful landscapes that our county has to offer!

Congratulations to the first place winner:

**First Place, Jay Florian, Boloria Meadows**
Photo credit to Jay Florian and the Land Conservancy of McHenry County

“The judges liked the whimsical quality of the photograph and its beautiful background. They said it was well seen by the photographer, and they noted the good detail on the bird.” – the Land Conservancy of McHenry County

Congratulations!

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE WINNERS

Events

Mother’s Day Crafts

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Announcements

Winter Reading Program 2022

Reading is Snow Much Fun: January 3rd – February 28th

It’s that time of year again! This year’s theme is “Reading is Snow Much Fun!” Get ready. The program begins January 3rd and will run through February 28th. Participants may log in using ReadSquared OR use a paper log to track their progress! There are 12 levels of challenges for you to complete the program. Once you finish all the levels, you will be entered in a raffle drawing!

Looking for something to read, watch or listen to? The Library offers a variety of digital resources such as Hoopla, Overdrive, BiblioBoard and more.

To register for the program:

New Users:
• Visit muldreads.readsquared.com
• Click “Register” in the top right corner
• You can register as an individual or as a family
• Fill out the form to complete registration

Returning Users:
• Login to your account at muldreads.readsquared.com
• Select “Add Reader or Program” from the drop down menu
under “Account” in the top right corner
• Click the “Add Reader or Program” button
• Fill out the form to complete registration

To log reading:

• Access your account through muldreads.readsquared.com
• Select “Log Reading”, fill out the form and click “Submit”
• Select “Missions” to complete Summer Reading activities
• Switch “Reader Accounts” to log books for other readers

Printable Paper Log

Important Dates

Registration Open…………………………….………….December 30th
First day to record Winter Reading Logs……………………January 3rd
Last day to record Winter Reading Logs…………………February 28th
Prize Winners Announced……………………………..……..March 4th

Announcements

PrairieCat Mobile App

Library on the go. Download our new App!

Prairie Cat now has a mobile app for the App Store and the Google Play Store. Take the catalogue with you on the go to view your account, place holds, and search for new reads in a variety of different libraries across the state.

How to get started:

Download the App for your device.
Select MARENGO-UNION LIBRARY DISTRICT.
From here, you are able to link your library card to be able to place holds and renew materials- all from your mobile device!

Please see a librarian or call us at 815-568-8236 if you have any questions or need help.

Get the PrairieCat app:

Events

Holiday Crafts

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Announcements

Holiday Gift Donations

Toys for Tots.

The Marine Toys for Tots Program has been delivering a message of hope to less fortunate youngsters since 1947. Please drop off NEW and UNWRAPPED toys into the donation bin located between the computers and front desk. Last day for donation is December 14th.

LEARN MORE ABOUT TOYS FOR TOTS

28th Annual Angel Tree Project.

Purchase gifts of clothing for Marengo & Union’s less fortunate children. At this time, all of our angels at the library have been picked up! Thank you for helping those in need. However, other locations may still have angels available: