Join us Saturday, April 27

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Visit the Chenoa Library on Saturday, April 27th as part of our Celebrate Area Nature & History! event! There will be a live presentation from 9-9:45 am about the Weston Cemetery Prairie Nature Preserve.

Dr. Roger Anderson, Emeritus Restoration Ecologist with ParkLands Foundation, will present a “lost world” through the window of 3.83 acres just outside of Chenoa! Over 70 native plants species are protected here. This is the only remaining prairie preserved in all of McLean County!

Stop by for refreshments between 9 am and noon (while supplies last). The library closes at noon. Hope to see you there!

 

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This is a reminder that some changes are coming to eRead Illinois also called Axis 360.

To maximize the availability of popular materials in the Axis 360 collection, we are changing the length of time items can be checked out from 21 days to 14 days. The hold pickup period will also change from 3 days to 2 days. These changes will take effect January 2, 2019.

What will these changes do?

  • Enable your patrons to get their holds faster
  • Allow you to provide more popular content to your patrons
  • Maximize the use of eRead Illinois collection development funds

Patrons who have items checked out prior to the switch will still have those items for the remainder of the 21 day checkout period.

Thank you for being a part of eRead Illinois!

The eRead Illinois Team

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Constitution Club Dec 12 at 7:00

The Constitution Club is hosting Tom Bennett, State Representative, at the library Dec. 12 at 7:00 pm.  Tom is back by popular demand after talking to us 2 years ago.  He filled us in on what was going on in Springfield.  If you live in Pike Township he is your representative.  Even if you live elsewhere you will learn a lot from him.
Tom has served as the Illinois State Representative for the 106th Representative District since 2015 and serves all or parts of Livingston, Iroquois, Woodford, Vermilion and Ford Counties.  He is very knowledgeable and friendly.
Everyone is welcome.  If you wish to attend and can’t manage the stairs, call us and we will move the venue – 815-945-4253.

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Once a year the Library closes for the entire holiday and weekend – and that is Thanksgiving.

We close at 5:00 pm Wednesday, Nov. 21 and re-open on Monday, Nov. 26.                             We are very thankful for all of you. Enjoy the holiday.

Image may contain: one or more peopleWe Are Also Grateful To All Who Voted For A New Library.

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We thank everyone who voted for a new library.

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Vote YES for a New Library – from Dan

Dear Chenoans, 

On Tuesday, November 6, Chenoa voters will have the opportunity to support a bond referendum that will provide our community with not only a new library but a facility that will serve as a center of community activity for many generations to follow. This structure will be accessible to all of our residents. After years of research, investigation, and planning, the Chenoa Library Board of Trustees is offering to our community a means to fund, build, and complete the project. The referendum has unfortunately become necessary because fundraising efforts have not met the lowest bid proposed by an area contractor.

The top priority in the planning of the new library is to have a completely accessible building for Chenoa. The new library has been designed by architect, Mr. Russel Francois, and has a 1,500 square foot children’s area, an 800 square foot community room, areas for adult reading and study, along with space for accessible shelving and technology. Due to the diligence of our director, Ms. Sheryl Siebert, the furniture has been very economically secured through transactions with other libraries.

I cannot emphasize enough to our community that our new library will not just be a “house of books”. Our new facility will truly be an active center of community learning and socializing for many, many years to come. I sincerely believe that construction of the library will create countless learning opportunities for us all – including many that we have not even considered!

We have published the figures and realize the sacrifice that we are asking. I am still convinced that a successful vote for the building of our new library will be a benefit to every resident and the community of Chenoa. I hope that you will join me in voting “Yes” on November 6th.

Dan Groce

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See the Moon through a Telescope and Hear Astronomer Lee Green

If you want to hear Lee Green, the solar eclipse astronomer who spoke to us last year, put Oct. 20 on your calendar.  We will have child crafts at 6:30 and Lee at 7:00 pm.  He will be at the library to talk about the International Night of the Moon.  Guess what – HE IS BRINGING HIS TELESCOPE again.
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You can borrow a fishing pole at the library? Whaaat?

We have 3 fishing poles at the library that can be checked out for the fishing derby on Sunday, Sept. 9. We thank Ed Straw for getting the fishing poles ready. Catch us by noon on Saturday to borrow a pole.

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Special Meeting for New Library

Special meeting notice 9-5-18

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Thanks to EDP Renewables and Please Match Them

EDP Renewables North America, owners of the recently approved Bright Stalk Wind Farm, have generously established a $10,000 matching funds grant to help with construction costs of the new Chenoa Public Library. EDPR NA will match all contributions made to the library’s building fund up to $10,000 !!

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Thanks WMBD and WYZZ for helping us as we work to get a new library

http://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/local-news/chenoa-public-library-raising-funds-for-new-building/985705823

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HALFWAY TO A NEW LIBRARY !! But we still need your help, please

Chenoa Public Library has raised 50% of its goal !!
Due to our community’s tremendous support, as of November 2017, we have $403,000 in the bank for a new facility that has an expected cost of $800,000.

We are continuing our pledge drive to complete our mission of providing an accessible library to the citizens of Chenoa.

Please contact the library if you wish to help – 815-945-4253. THANK YOU.

Your financial promise to the Chenoa Public Library Building Fund is tremendously appreciated. *Contributions are tax deductible.

“Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.” ~ Helen Keller

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HELP US BUILD AN ACCESSIBLE LIBRARY

Chenoa Library is a qualified 501 (3c) and may qualify for matching funds from your employer.  Check with your employer.  Both State Farm Insurance and Country Companies match grants.                                                                                                                                                     If you work at State Farm or have retired from there, you can help us build a new library through two of their grants -
 
1. Good Neighbor Volunteer Grants –  Volunteer with the library for 40 hours each year and we receive $500.00.
2. State Farm will match your donation to us.
 
Call the library for more details or check at your workplace.  Thanks from Sheryl and your Chenoa Library Board of Trustees: Pat Witte, Dan Groce, Lori Carranza, Dawn Neubauer, , Nancy Adams, Steve Bury and Eulie Kight.   Thanks from The Friends of the Library.

 

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Join Us April 27

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