Sara Billiet joined Wake Up Tri-Counties to talk about the end of 2025 at the Kewanee Public Library and events heading into January 2026. Holiday hours and exciting updates are ahead at the Kiwanee Public Library. The library will be closed Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve, and New Year’s Day. Story time will take a short break over New Year’s week, resuming January 6th. Watch for details on the community reading challenge launching through the Beanstack app, encouraging all ages to hit a goal of 300,000 minutes read next year. The newly named Page Turners Book Club will discuss “The Love of My Life” by Rosie Walsh on January 19th, with sessions at 2 PM and 6 PM. Activities, crafts, and take-home projects await children throughout winter. Watch the Kewanee Public Library Facebook page and website for updates.
Kewanee Public Library District has announced special holiday hours for the upcoming season. Doors will close early at noon on Tuesday, December 23. The library will remain closed December 24 and 25 in observance of Christmas, reopening Friday, December 26, from 9 AM to 6 PM. For the New Year’s holiday, the library will be closed December 31 and January 1, 2026, and will resume regular hours—9 AM to 6 PM—on Friday, January 2. Patrons are encouraged to plan their visits and book returns accordingly during this festive period.
Facebook Story Time is set to make its return on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at 10:15 AM via the KPLD Facebook Page. Sara from the Youth Department will once again delight young listeners with stories, songs, and rhymes during this engaging virtual program. Organizers encourage families to mark their calendars and participate in this lively experience designed for children and caregivers. Until then, the KPLD team extends wishes for a joyful holiday season and looks forward to welcoming everyone back to Story Time in the new year. For more details, visit the KPLD Facebook Page.
Exciting updates are coming from the Kewanee Public Library District, as its beloved book club is getting a fresh start with a brand-new identity. The group will now be known as The Page-Turners Book Club. Open to devotees and casual readers alike, the club invites everyone to dive into lively discussions and explore new stories together. The next gathering takes place on January 19th with two convenient times: 2 PM and 6 PM. Members will meet in the 2nd Floor Meeting Room, and participants attending at 6 PM are encouraged to use the elevator entrance. This month’s featured book is The Love of My Life by Rosie Walsh.
The local library is launching an ambitious Community Reading Goal for 2026 and inviting everyone—kids, teens, and adults—to join in through Beanstack, an online reading tracker. This initiative extends beyond summer, offering seasonal and themed reading challenges all year long. Participants can earn badges, celebrate milestones, and help the community reach a collective reading target. The library will also feature special programs, events, and tailored book recommendations along the way. Whether you read a little or a lot, every page makes a difference. Challenges kick off in February 2026. Sign up or log in to Beanstack to participate.