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10 a.m. to 5 p.m.: Softball Throw (Forreston High School) 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.: Jumping Into Kraut Days kids inflatables (Memorial Park) 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.: American Legion Sauerkraut Lunch (Memorial Park) 11 a.m.: Food Truck Satur-YAY! (Memorial Park) 11 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.: Biergarten! Prost! (downtown Forreston area) 11 a.m.: Bags tournament (Biergarten) 1 p.m.: Adult water fights, sponsored by Fireman’s Association (Birch Street and Walnut Avenue) 2:30 p.m.: Watermelon eating contest 4:30-7 p.m.: Forreston Lion’s Pork Chop Dinner 8:30 p.m.: Better Late Than Never
Sunday, Aug. 8 8-11 a.m.: Community breakfast (Forreston Fire Station) 9:30 a.m.: Community church service (Memorial Park) 12:30 p.m.: Bring Back the Fun parade (Forreston Grade School to Locust Avenue)
Adult Program: Spotify Want to learn more about how to use Spotify to listen to music on your phone (or desktop)? Come to the library on Thursday, Aug/ 12 from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. to learn! Registration required by calling the library or emailing dawn.mtmorrislib@gmail.com. In-Person Storytime Resumes August will bring back in-person storytime every Wednesday at 11:15 a.m. at the library. We’ll read books and do a craft. No reservation required! Summer Reading Program Our Summer Reading Finale (open to those who participated in our SRP) will be Saturday, July 31 at Dillehay Park from 2-4 p.m. We will have Coal Black Exotics (reptiles), free snow cones and free small treats. The reptile show will be from 2:30-3:30 p.m. Registration is required by signing up with the library.
Additional Services Offered We make copies (25¢ per black and white page). We fax ($2 for the first page and 50¢ each additional page). We can scan a document and send it to email ($2 per document). Come visit us and let us help you! Digital Network Access Grant We were the recipients of a Digital Network Access of Illinois Libraries Grant which allows wifi access 24 hours a day. Simply find MMPL Guest, agree to the Terms & Conditions on the login page and enjoy access for up to 8 hours! Funding for this grant was 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 Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act.
Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid. Books on Tap meets Thursday, Aug. 26 at 6 p.m. to discuss Happiness: The Crooked Little Road to Semi-Ever After by Heather Harpham. Flying Fox Conservation Fund - Friday, Aug. 6, Registration & masks required In a joint program funded through the generosity of Maggie & Amos Foundation, Oregon and Mt. Morris Libraries are thrilled to have the Flying Fox Conservation Fund visit the community on Friday, Aug. 6 for two programs, 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. This is a free program with live animals (a sloth, armadillo, fruit bat and more), and open to all ages. Registration and masks are required. The programs will be held at the Rock River Center in Oregon. Flying Fox Conservation Fund is a not-for-profit organization. They are dedicated to the protection of Old-World
fruit bats and their habitat through conservation, education and research. One of their objectives is to educate people about conservation and the diverse and unique world of animals. Contact the Oregon Public Library at 815-732-2724 or the Mt. Morris Public Library at 815-734-4927 to register. Oregon Writers Group – 2nd Tuesday each month at 10 a.m. The OWG is a gathering of writers or writer-wannabes who meet to support each other and to further their own writing. The purpose of the group is to help and encourage you in your writing. If you need brainstorming ideas, we can help suggest ideas or aid with the creative process. SAVE THE DATE!! - Aug. 21 Our third Mystery Event – Wizard of Oz Themed There will be two shows available, one kid friendly show in the afternoon and an adult only show in the evening. We are happy to
have the Northern Illinois Players Troupe back to host this fun day of mystery! More information to come but keep your calendar free as this event fills fast!
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plays live (Biergarten)
OREGON LIBRARY Yoga on Mondays is Back ! - 9:30 a.m. Krystal Casey, Owner of ADM Studios will be teaching a Monday morning yoga class at the library. At ADM Studios, their mission is to inspire Americans to practice balance, wholeness, wellness – as individuals, as communities, as a nation.{Oneness.). Registration is required, 815-732-2724. Passport Services The Oregon Public Library offers Passport Application Processing. It is recommended that patrons seeking Passport Services call the Library prior to their visit to ensure that an official processor is available at that time and for a checklist of items you will need for the appointment. Library Book Clubs The 2WBC Book Club meets Wednesday, Aug. 11 at 12:30 p.m. to discuss The Yiddish Policemen’s Union by Michael Chabon. The Afternoon Book Club meets Wednesday, Aug. 18 at 1 p.m. to discuss
Marilyn J. Hannah A celebration of life for Marilyn J. Hannah (12/30/31 - 4/16/20) will be held Saturday, August 7, 2021 from 1:00 - 4:00 at the Pinecricker Café 124 E. Mason Street, Polo Family and friends are invited to come and share memories. SM-ST1903079
PCs For People We are excited to announce our new partnership with Pcs for People! We will be a distribution site for this organization. PCs for People distributes low-cost refurbished computers and internet to income-eligible individuals through an easy-to-apply online application system. Every desktop includes a mouse, keyboard, power cords and monitor cords at no additional cost. Visit our website for more information or use these links below. You can also contact Pcs for People directly at 708-843-8450 or email at info@pcsforpeople.org. Check your eligibility here: https://www.pcsforpeople. org/eligibility/ Sign up at: https://tinyurl. com/oregonILtech
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