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Loaves & Fish Food Pantry, 409 W. Brayton Road, Mt. Morris, will add a Saturday distribution day this summer, once a month, from 10:30 a.m. to noon for neighbors who are unable to come to the pantry during the week.
This distribution will be drive-through with pre-boxed shelf-stable foods, as well as frozen meat, milk, eggs and garden produce when available. Upcoming Saturdays are July 16 and Aug. 13. Food is free to neighbors in need.
Loaves & Fish Food Pantry is also open on the first and third Thursdays from 4:30 to 7 p.m. and the second and fourth Mondays from 2 to 4:30 p.m.
During these distributions, guests may come into the pantry and shop for the groceries they choose or receive pre-packed groceries curbside. All guests are checked in outside. No ID, proof of address or income is required. If you have any questions, please call 815-613-8776 and leave a message.
Mt. Morris Loaves & Fish
FORRESTON LIBRARY
Summer Reading Program
Summer reading is off to a great start and it’s not too late to join in the fun! Children in preschool through kindergarten meet Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m., while students in 1st through 4th grade meet on Wednesdays at 11:15. Both groups will enjoy stories, crafts, and exciting adventures as we “Read Beyond the Beaten Path”. Other activities are being planned throughout the summer, so keep an eye on our Facebook page and website, forrestonlibrary.org, for the latest information.
An Evening with Chef Kwame Onwuachi
Wednesday, June 22, 7 p.m. - Virtual
Watch from home as Top Chef contestant and award-winning chef Kwame Onwuachi discusses his cookbook, My America: Recipes from a Young Black Chef. His cookbook celebrates the cuisine of the African diaspora, “the world’s wisest food”.
Onwuachi will share stories behind his family’s recipes and the importance of the connections between place, cuisine, and culture. A James Beard award-winning chef, Onwuachi was also named Food & Wine’s best new chef in 2019 and Esquire’s chef of the year in 2019.
He has opened several restaurants and was the executive chef at acclaimed Kith/Kin in Washington, DC
This presentation will be held virtually, so please visit our website or stop in the library to sign up. This event is made possible by Illinois Libraries Present, a statewide collaboration among public libraries offering high-quality events.
Funded in part by a grant awarded by the Illinois State Library, a Department of the Office of Secretary of State, using funds provided by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services, under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA).
Plastic Recycling
We are collecting film-type plastic for recycling. This includes plastic bags, zipper type baggies (with the zip portion removed), cereal/snack bags, bubble wrap, and other soft plastic . Please make sure bags are free from debris and remove all paper/sticker labels. We cannot accept hard plastic, such as water bottles, milk cartons, etc., for this program. Thank you!
Library Hours
The library is open: Monday 10 a.m.-1 p.m, 2-7 p.m., Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday 10 a.m.-1 p.m., 2-6 p.m., and Saturday 9 a.m.-12 p.m. We may be reached by phone at 815-938-2624, email at forrestonpubliclibrary@gmail.com, or through Facebook messaging. Of course, we always love to see you in person, too!
BERTOLET LIBRARY
Pics On My Phone: Monday, June 20, 5 p.m.
Oceans of Possibilities: Thursdays, June 16 July 14: 10-10:45 a.m.: Pre-K thru 5th graders are invited to join Miss Jana for stories, crafts, and games as we learn about everything that goes on under the sea! 10:45-11:30 a.m.: 1st thru 5th graders are invited to stay for a project geared to their ages. Miss Jana will have a more in-depth, hands-on project just for you!
Adult Summer Reading Program
Once again Bertolet Memorial Library will be offering an Adult Summer Reading Challenge. Reading is its own reward , but by signing up for our adult summer reading program, you have a chance to win prizes! All that is required is to register for the program and keep a reading log of titles read over the summer.
For every five titles logged, you have a chance to win one of three grand prizes. You may register at the library or call 815-738-2742. The program runs through July 30. Prizes will be awarded at the end of the program.
Pics On My Phone: Monday, June 20, 5 p.m.
Adult Book Club
Spend some time with the Soames family, the subject of our Springtime Book --The Moonflower Vine by Jetta Carleton. The story follows Matthew Soames and his family over the span of the first half of the 20th century. Set in rural Missouri, the book recounts the joys, the sorrows, and the secrets of each member of this apparently close knit family. Pick up a copy of a little known but unforgettable American classic next time you visit the Library. LEGO Club: 1st Monday of the month, 5 p.m.
Create with us on the 1st Monday of each month. We will have the LEGOs waiting for you!
Craft Kits for Adults
Dreaming of a beach vacation? Bring the beach to you with this rope-wrapped candle holder. They are available at the Checkout Desk.
Create-a-Card: Saturday, June 18, 9:30 a.m.
Summer is upon us. Stay cool at the library while you create a one-of-a-kind card for that bridal shower or wedding. All supplies are provided for your use.
Plastic Recycling:
We ask that you make sure plastic is clean with no debris in the donation. Also please remove any ziploc-type seals and paper/sticker labels. Thank you for your cooperation.
New Releases
Adult Books: Local Gone Missing by Fiona Barton, Sparring Partners by John Grisham, The Hotel Nantucket by Elin Hilderbrand, The Boardwalk Bookshop by Susan Mallery, The Seamstress of New Orleans by Diane C McPhail, Secrets by Fern Michaels, Red Warning by Matthew Quirk
Alexa Zoellner/Shaw Media A group of friends pose for a photo at the Polo pool on May 28. Left to right are Zoe Menke, 13; Emma Dougherty, 14; Cassady Helfirch, 11; Piper Menke, 10; and Ryplee Custer, 13. The pool, located at Keator Park, opened on May 27 for the 2022 season.
Lois Nelson Memorial Walk and Fun Run Pound the Pavement is July 4
Join the community for the 20th anniversary of the Lois Nelson Memorial Walk and Fun Run on Monday, July 4, beginning at 9 a.m. at Dillehay Park in Mt. Morris.
This family focused walk and run commemorates Lois Nelson’s love of the Fourth of July holiday and honors her memory in raising funds for Northwest Illinois Special Olympics and the Let Freedom Ring Festival.
Pound the Pavement is a scenic walk/fun run that travels about 4 miles around the streets of Mt. Morris and follows the route that Lois walked every day in any kind of weather.
Registration for the event is $15 per person and includes the 20th anniversary T-shirt. Registrations and checks made out to the Lois Nelson Memorial Fund may be sent to Brittany Drozd at 408 Bruce Lane Mt. Morris, IL 61054 or emailed to bnelson85@gmail.com.
Registration must be received by June 22 to guarantee a T-shirt. Check-in for the event begins at 8 a.m. July 4.
The walk/fun run is open to all ages and those with strollers, bicycles or in wheelchairs are encouraged to participate.
No prizes or times will be given for the event but water and cookies will be served after the walk. Sponsorships are encouraged and may be sent to Brittany Drozd with the same registration address and deadline.
Kable Band Concerts continue on Wednesday nights in Mt. Morris
Kable Band Concerts will continue Wednesday nights until Aug. 3 in the Warren Reckmeyer Band Shell on the Campus in downtown Mt. Morris. The concerts are free.
The Kable Concert Band will be performing the second concert of its 126th season on June 22 at 7:30 p.m.
Bruce McKanna will be the vocal soloist. McKanna is a well-known Mt. Morris resident and has performed with the Kable Band many times.
The July 4 patriotic concert will be behind the David L. Rahn Junior High School prior to the fireworks.
Swim for free at the Polo pool June 24
The Polo Park Board, in conjunction with Polo High School’s undefeated football teams of 1957 and 1958, are offering a free day of swimming on Sunday, June 24.
“This is a free day of swimming for everyone coming to the pool between the hours of 1 p.m. and 5 p.m.,” Polo Park Board President Larry Loomis said. “The event is being sponsored by Polo High School’s undefeated football teams of 1957 and 58. Spokesperson Craig McGuire announced earlier this year that members of the team wanted to provide for a free day of swimming for Polo citizens given in the name of Polo High’s undefeated seasons some 65 years ago.”
At the conclusion of the 1 to 5 p.m. swim event, a drawing will be held and the winner’s name drawn will be given a crisp $100 bill, courtesy of the 1957-58 football squads.
“The winner must be present to win the prize. Hope to see you June 24!” Loomis said.
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