LOYAL. LOCAL. COMPLETE.
Two libraries from Edgar County will welcome new visitors throughout October with a popular program sponsored by the region’s library system.
The sixth annual Library Crawl invites patrons to explore new libraries throughout the Illinois Heartland Library System, which composes the southern half of the state. The Crawl also demonstrates the benefits of a library card, which allows users to check out materials from the libraries they visit.
Some 173 libraries across central and southern Illinois are taking part in the Crawl, which runs through the month of October.
Participating Edgar County libraries include the Paris Carnegie Public Library and the Chrisman Public Library.
In nearby Clark County, the Marshall Public Library, the Martinsville Public Library and the Casey Township Library are also on the Crawl, as are the libraries of Palestine, Hutsonville, Robinson, Charleston, Oakwood, Danville, Allerton, Fairmount, Flat Rock, Georgetown, Westville, Sidell, Catlin, Ridge Farm and others.
At each new library, visitors may stop at the main circulation desk to have their passports stamped. To complete the Crawl, patrons may simply return their passports to their home library. Some libraries also offer special treats for visitors on the Crawl. After any visit to a participating library, patrons are invited to take pictures to post on social media, under the hashtag #IHLSLibraryCrawl2024.
For more information on the Crawl, visit www.illinoisheartland.org or call any of the participating libraries.