The Tolono Public Library is dedicated to providing resources to expand and improve the quality of life for the residents in its district. We shall continue to develop and expand our collection to meet the recreational and educational needs of our patrons. Through programs, events, reciprocal borrowing and inter-library loans, the library will facilitate learning and support the joy of reading for our valued library patrons.
Staff
Meet the staff of the Tolono Public Library!!! We hope you will visit the library and the library's web page as often as possible. The Tolono Library staff members are a diverse group of people who are willing to assist and help patrons utilize the library to its fullest capacity. If you need assistance and are not sure who to ask -- you can click on the staff member's name and e-mail them, or you may call us at 217-485-5558. Meet the staff...
Library Board
The Tolono Public Library District serves the communities of Sadorus, Savoy and Tolono. The 7,500 sq. ft. library was built in 1997. The new library building was made possible by the bequests of Margaret Roy and Mary Quinn along with a "Live and Learn" construction grant. Regular meetings are held on the first Tuesday
of each month (unless otherwise noted) except December. All meetings are held in the Library Meeting Room at 7:00 p.m. Meet the board...
We accept donations by appointment with Dianne Bland or on a walk-in basis on Thursday afternoons.
The Tolono Public Library would like to thank our patrons and friends who have donated books, dvds, video games and other items so generously over the past year!
As a reminder, please only donate books in reasonable condition; either for the library sale cart or for placement in our library collection. No water damaged, moldy/musty or damaged books will be accepted. We are also unable to accept magazines in large amounts. If you need further assistance with donations or would like to donate a large quantity please contact Dianne at the Tolono Library at 485-5558.
Tour of the Library
Library History
Tolono Township Library was established by a referendum in November, 1968. This referendum passed and the library opened on July 25, 1969. The township approved a district library conversion referendum in November of 1986. It is tax-supported by Tolono, Savoy and Sadorus residents. A new building was officially opened on September 8, 1997, and offers many services including programming for children and adults. <more...>
Holidays 2010
Jan 18
Martin Luther King Day
May 31
Memorial Day
June 26
Tolono Fun Day
July 4
Independence Day
Sept 6
Labor Day
Nov 11
Veteran's Day
Nov 25-26
Thanksgiving
Dec 25-26
Christmas
Dec 31-Jan 1
New Year's Eve & Day
Library Card Information
Serving the communities of Sadorus, Savoy and Tolono and rural residents living between County Road 600N and 1200E or between County Road 600E and County Road 1200N (for a detailed map of this area please visit the Tolono Library). Residents that live outside this area, but their tax dollars support Unit 7 School District are eligible to purchase a "Non-resident" Tolono Library card for $60. This yearly fee allows you full access to the Tolono library and all the great things it has to offer you and/or your family. For all potential cardholders: Sign up must be done at the Tolono Public Library and please bring in a current piece of mail or your valid driver's license, in order to verify your address.
Volunteer Opportunities
The library is looking for volunteers to pick up and deliver book drop items to the library. Please contact Janet at jcler@ltnet.ltls.org or call (217) 485-5558 to volunteer or for more information.
STAFF PICKS
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Friends Group
Friends of the Tolono Public Library consists of citizens who are interested in promoting and expanding the library's services to the community. Find out meeting dates and more about the Friends group here...
Drop Box
We offer three locations to drop off your items. One in Sadorus outside the Post Office (123 East Market Street), one near the Savoy Village Hall (611 N. Dunlap)
and one at the front of the Tolono Library (111 E. Main).
