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Monday-Thursday 10AM - 7PM
Friday 10AM - 6PM
Saturday 10AM - 2PM

Register here to participate in this virtual autho

Register here to participate in this virtual author inverview with Jesmyn Ward, critically acclaimed author of fiction, nonfiction, and memoir, including bestselling Sing, Unburied, Sing; Salvage the Bones; and the memoir Men We Reaped. Her many honors include the Library of Congress Prize for American Fiction, a MacArthur Genius Grant, and a Strauss Living Award. In 2017, she became the first woman and first person of color to win the National Book Award for Fiction twice. The standout writer of her generation, Ward’s stories are largely set on the Gulf Coast of Mississippi, where she grew up and still lives. Jesmyn will be joined by Tracie D. Hall, American librarian, author, curator, advocate for the arts and the first African American woman to lead the American Library Association, where she's served as Executive Director since 2020.
Register here for the Zoom link: https://bit.ly/3N5IZ5h

#TBT. June is Dairy Month and Belvidere has a lon

#TBT. June is Dairy Month and Belvidere has a long history in the dairy industry. From the Belvidere Butter and Cheese Factory to the many local creameries to the Deans milk factory, our city has produced thousands of gallons of milk and milk products! In the late 1800’s, city and county residents received their milk from local distributors like the D.S. Chamberlain Bottled Milk supplier pictured above.

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Save the Date! Ida Public Library's Annual Summer

Save the Date! Ida Public Library's Annual Summer Reading Kickoff Party is Saturday, June 10 from 11 am to 2 pm. Pick up your summer reading passports and enjoy crafts, activities, vendor booths, inflatable games, food trucks, and fun!

Memorial Day is a time to honor those who gave eve

Memorial Day is a time to honor those who gave everything for our freedom. In observance of this important day, the Library will be closed on Monday, May 29. As we remember the fallen, let us also take time to appreciate the privileges they fought to defend.
'The cost of freedom is always high, but Americans have always paid it. And one path we shall never choose, and that is the path of surrender, or submission.' - John F. Kennedy

We will be closed Monday, May 29th for Memorial Da

We will be closed Monday, May 29th for Memorial Day. We will reopen on Tuesday, May 30th @ 10AM!

Memorial Day is a time to honor those who gave eve

Memorial Day is a time to honor those who gave everything for our freedom. In observance of this important day, the Library will be closed on Monday, May 29. As we remember the fallen, let us also take time to appreciate the privileges they fought to defend.
'The cost of freedom is always high, but Americans have always paid it. And one path we shall never choose, and that is the path of surrender, or submission.' - John F. Kennedy

Save the Date! Ida Public Library's Annual Summer

Save the Date! Ida Public Library's Annual Summer Reading Kickoff Party is Saturday, June 10 from 11 am to 2 pm. Pick up your summer reading passports and enjoy crafts, activities, vendor booths, inflatable games, food trucks, and fun!

It was time to release these beauties to enjoy som

It was time to release these beauties to enjoy some fresh air and wide open spaces! We were grateful for the opportunity to watch all ten of them grow from tiny caterpillars into these gorgeous Painted Lady Butterflies!

#TBT. Sunday. May 28 is National Hamburger Day!

#TBT. Sunday. May 28 is National Hamburger Day! It's a perfect weekend to throw a hamburger on the grill or visit that American classic, the hamburger joint! Pictured here is William "Chow" Lambert, serving customers at Chow's Smoke Shop at the 25th anniversary of the shop in 1977. Chow's was an eclectic mix of hamburger joint, coffee shop, newpaper stand, pool hall, sundries shop. Chow's was a unique stand out from the neighbors on the "Short Line", also known as Buchanan Street. Although Lambert was surrounded by taverns, he did not serve alchohol. His hamburgers and cheeseburgers were legendary and Chow's became THE hamburger joint in Belvidere. The building was located at 119 Buchanan Street, which is the outdoor garden for Buchanan Street Pub today.

How will you celebrate Hamburger Day this Sunday?

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Attention immunocompromised patrons: You're invite

Attention immunocompromised patrons: You're invited to schedule an appointment on Wednesdays from 9 am to 10 am, before opening hours, to browse the library in a safe and secure environment. Our staff will be wearing masks and the general public won't be admitted during this time. Book your appointment now and enjoy a worry-free visit to your library! At least 24 hours notice required. Book here: https://forms.gle/7VoBTMmBHkg1cPKF8

We encourage any and all Belvidere residents 18 an

We encourage any and all Belvidere residents 18 and over to apply for this volunteer trustee position. The board meets once a month with occasional committee meetings. Stop by to pick up an application, find it on our website, or use this link; https://bit.ly/3ICCWU6
Please return to the library or email Director Mindy; mindyl@idapublic library.org.

Check out the new addition at Ida Public Library!

Check out the new addition at Ida Public Library! We now have 4 pairs of Vortex binoculars available for one week checkout with your library card. Happy exploring! 🌳🔭📚

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