102 W 3rd St, Sterling, IL 61081 ∙ (815) 625-1370
Monday - Tuesday: 9AM–8PM ∙ Wednesday - Friday: 9AM–5PM 
Sat: 9AM-1PM    ∙    Sun: Closed  
Month Flat Week Day

Programs held at the library open to the public

Author Fair

Saturday, December 02, 2017 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
This event does not repeat

The Library is co-sponsoring this event from 11am - 3pm. 

Local authors are invited to participate in this Author Fair.   Click here for the Author Application.

The public is encouraged to come out and meet the authors and browse their books.

Over 20 authors featuring:

  • Children's
  • Romance
  • Mystery
  • Horror
  • Civil War
  • Young Adult
  • Adult
  • Fiction and Non-Fiction

Presentation Schedule:

  • 12:15: Bartlett Kassabaum will be presenting, "Becoming Richard Widmark"
  • 1:00: Joyce Kocsinski will be presenting, "More than a Coincidence; True Stories of Divine Intervention"
  • 1:45: Victoria Noe will be presenting, “Public Speaking for the Painfully Shy Author"

Presentations will be held in the Conference Room.

Contact Kay Clark This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or the library for more information.

 

Toastmasters

Thursday, December 14, 2017 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Every Month until May 14, 2019

Say it better with Toastmasters.  Share your interests and goals in a positive, supportive environment.  Let us help you expand your knowegde and horizons.

Toastmasters gives you the courage to:

  • Speak with confidence
  • Improve communicatin with family and friends
  • Give and get constructive feedback
  • Thrive in a supportive learning environment

 Toastmasters meets the 2nd and 4th Thursday at the Sterling Library.

For more info, contact:

Jeff Carl, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., 815-718-3664

Jim Jaeger, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., 815-632-0918

Paul Kane, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., 815-626-7650

Toastmasters

Thursday, December 28, 2017 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Every Month until May 28, 2019

Say it better with Toastmasters.  Share your interests and goals in a positive, supportive environment.  Let us help you expand your knowegde and horizons.

Toastmasters gives you the courage to:

  • Speak with confidence
  • Improve communicatin with family and friends
  • Give and get constructive feedback
  • Thrive in a supportive learning environment

 Toastmasters meets the 2nd and 4th Thursday at the Sterling Library.

For more info, contact:

Jeff Carl, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., 815-718-3664

Jim Jaeger, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., 815-632-0918

Paul Kane, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., 815-626-7650

Toastmasters

Thursday, January 11, 2018 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Every Month until May 14, 2019

Say it better with Toastmasters.  Share your interests and goals in a positive, supportive environment.  Let us help you expand your knowegde and horizons.

Toastmasters gives you the courage to:

  • Speak with confidence
  • Improve communicatin with family and friends
  • Give and get constructive feedback
  • Thrive in a supportive learning environment

 Toastmasters meets the 2nd and 4th Thursday at the Sterling Library.

For more info, contact:

Jeff Carl, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., 815-718-3664

Jim Jaeger, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., 815-632-0918

Paul Kane, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., 815-626-7650

Toastmasters

Thursday, January 25, 2018 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Every Month until May 28, 2019

Say it better with Toastmasters.  Share your interests and goals in a positive, supportive environment.  Let us help you expand your knowegde and horizons.

Toastmasters gives you the courage to:

  • Speak with confidence
  • Improve communicatin with family and friends
  • Give and get constructive feedback
  • Thrive in a supportive learning environment

 Toastmasters meets the 2nd and 4th Thursday at the Sterling Library.

For more info, contact:

Jeff Carl, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., 815-718-3664

Jim Jaeger, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., 815-632-0918

Paul Kane, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., 815-626-7650

Toastmasters

Thursday, February 08, 2018 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Every Month until May 14, 2019

Say it better with Toastmasters.  Share your interests and goals in a positive, supportive environment.  Let us help you expand your knowegde and horizons.

Toastmasters gives you the courage to:

  • Speak with confidence
  • Improve communicatin with family and friends
  • Give and get constructive feedback
  • Thrive in a supportive learning environment

 Toastmasters meets the 2nd and 4th Thursday at the Sterling Library.

For more info, contact:

Jeff Carl, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., 815-718-3664

Jim Jaeger, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., 815-632-0918

Paul Kane, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., 815-626-7650

Toastmasters

Thursday, February 22, 2018 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Every Month until May 28, 2019

Say it better with Toastmasters.  Share your interests and goals in a positive, supportive environment.  Let us help you expand your knowegde and horizons.

Toastmasters gives you the courage to:

  • Speak with confidence
  • Improve communicatin with family and friends
  • Give and get constructive feedback
  • Thrive in a supportive learning environment

 Toastmasters meets the 2nd and 4th Thursday at the Sterling Library.

For more info, contact:

Jeff Carl, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., 815-718-3664

Jim Jaeger, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., 815-632-0918

Paul Kane, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., 815-626-7650

Seed Starting 101

Wednesday, March 07, 2018 9:00 am - 11:00 am
This event does not repeat

Interested in starting a garden but don’t know how? Stop by Seed Starting 101, Sterling Public Library, March 7th, 9-11 am.  Presented by Whiteside County Master Gardeners.

Whiteside County Master Gardeners will be on hand to offer expert advice and knowledge on backyard gardening and demonstrate how to start seeds.  Check out the assortment of free seeds to get started from the Seed Library.  The Seed Library will be available throughout the growing season.

Large Predators Program

Wednesday, March 07, 2018 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
This event does not repeat

March 3, 2018 is World Wildlife Day the and focus for this year is on “Big Cats.”  Join Peggy Dotty on March 7 at the Sterling Library, 6 – 7PM, for "Large Predators Return….Or Are They?"  There is a $5 fee for the program, please register at: go.illinois.edu/largepredators.

More Info

Toastmasters

Thursday, March 08, 2018 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Every Month until May 14, 2019

Say it better with Toastmasters.  Share your interests and goals in a positive, supportive environment.  Let us help you expand your knowegde and horizons.

Toastmasters gives you the courage to:

  • Speak with confidence
  • Improve communicatin with family and friends
  • Give and get constructive feedback
  • Thrive in a supportive learning environment

 Toastmasters meets the 2nd and 4th Thursday at the Sterling Library.

For more info, contact:

Jeff Carl, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., 815-718-3664

Jim Jaeger, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., 815-632-0918

Paul Kane, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., 815-626-7650

Toastmasters

Thursday, March 22, 2018 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Every Month until May 28, 2019

Say it better with Toastmasters.  Share your interests and goals in a positive, supportive environment.  Let us help you expand your knowegde and horizons.

Toastmasters gives you the courage to:

  • Speak with confidence
  • Improve communicatin with family and friends
  • Give and get constructive feedback
  • Thrive in a supportive learning environment

 Toastmasters meets the 2nd and 4th Thursday at the Sterling Library.

For more info, contact:

Jeff Carl, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., 815-718-3664

Jim Jaeger, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., 815-632-0918

Paul Kane, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., 815-626-7650

Toastmasters

Thursday, April 12, 2018 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Every Month until May 14, 2019

Say it better with Toastmasters.  Share your interests and goals in a positive, supportive environment.  Let us help you expand your knowegde and horizons.

Toastmasters gives you the courage to:

  • Speak with confidence
  • Improve communicatin with family and friends
  • Give and get constructive feedback
  • Thrive in a supportive learning environment

 Toastmasters meets the 2nd and 4th Thursday at the Sterling Library.

For more info, contact:

Jeff Carl, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., 815-718-3664

Jim Jaeger, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., 815-632-0918

Paul Kane, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., 815-626-7650

Used Book Sale

Saturday, April 14, 2018 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
This event does not repeat

Adult Books/DVDs/CDs $1

Children's books 50¢

Unless otherwise marked

 

Genealogy Open House

Saturday, April 14, 2018 9:30 am - 2:00 pm
This event does not repeat

Visit the Sterling Public Library during the Genealogy Open House and learn about researching your family history. Make connections with other researchers and pick up on the latest tips and tricks in the field of genealogy. You can also take advantage of some one-on-one assistance from local genealogists during the open house. Also, learn about online and software research tools, and try out Ancestry.com on our library’s genealogy computers.

The Betty J. Gray Genealogy and Local History Room serves the community and library patrons in many ways from researching local history to helping patrons learn their family history.  Betty J. Gray left a trust fund to help purchase materials for this department.  Whiteside County Genealogists also contribute greatly as they house their research materials in the genealogy/local history department.  Anyone is welcome to use these materials, but because of the fragile and historical nature of this collection, almost all materials in this room are for in-library use only.

Toastmasters

Thursday, April 26, 2018 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Every Month until May 28, 2019

Say it better with Toastmasters.  Share your interests and goals in a positive, supportive environment.  Let us help you expand your knowegde and horizons.

Toastmasters gives you the courage to:

  • Speak with confidence
  • Improve communicatin with family and friends
  • Give and get constructive feedback
  • Thrive in a supportive learning environment

 Toastmasters meets the 2nd and 4th Thursday at the Sterling Library.

For more info, contact:

Jeff Carl, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., 815-718-3664

Jim Jaeger, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., 815-632-0918

Paul Kane, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., 815-626-7650

Toastmasters

Thursday, May 10, 2018 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Every Month until May 14, 2019

Say it better with Toastmasters.  Share your interests and goals in a positive, supportive environment.  Let us help you expand your knowegde and horizons.

Toastmasters gives you the courage to:

  • Speak with confidence
  • Improve communicatin with family and friends
  • Give and get constructive feedback
  • Thrive in a supportive learning environment

 Toastmasters meets the 2nd and 4th Thursday at the Sterling Library.

For more info, contact:

Jeff Carl, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., 815-718-3664

Jim Jaeger, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., 815-632-0918

Paul Kane, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., 815-626-7650

CANCELLED Know the Ten Signs of Alzheimer's Disease

Tuesday, May 22, 2018 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
This event does not repeat

The warning signs of Alzheimer’s disease are often dismissed as side effects of normal aging. If you or someone you know is experiencing memory loss or behavioral changes, it’s time to learn the facts. Early detection gives you a chance to begin drug therapy, enroll in clinical studies and plan for the future. Attend this training to learn the 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s disease. We’ll separate myth from reality and address commonly-held fears about Alzheimer’s in America. Hear from people who have the disease and find out how to recognize the signs in yourself and others.

This is a free program.

Register:

Alzheimer's Assoc.
815-484-1300
Sterling Library
815-625-1370

Click here to view flyer

Toastmasters

Thursday, May 24, 2018 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Every Month until May 28, 2019

Say it better with Toastmasters.  Share your interests and goals in a positive, supportive environment.  Let us help you expand your knowegde and horizons.

Toastmasters gives you the courage to:

  • Speak with confidence
  • Improve communicatin with family and friends
  • Give and get constructive feedback
  • Thrive in a supportive learning environment

 Toastmasters meets the 2nd and 4th Thursday at the Sterling Library.

For more info, contact:

Jeff Carl, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., 815-718-3664

Jim Jaeger, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., 815-632-0918

Paul Kane, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., 815-626-7650

Nuns, Nazis, and Notre Dame Program

Tuesday, May 29, 2018 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
This event does not repeat

Author Tim Pletkovich will present a program on his highly acclaimed new book - Nuns, Nazis, and Notre Dame: Stories of the Great Depression, World War II, and the Fighting Irish.  During his presentation, the audience will play "Jeopardy!" as they learn about Teddy Roosevelt, Jackie Robinson, and William F. Buckley Jr.

There is no charge for this program

Toastmasters

Thursday, June 14, 2018 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Every Month until May 14, 2019

Say it better with Toastmasters.  Share your interests and goals in a positive, supportive environment.  Let us help you expand your knowegde and horizons.

Toastmasters gives you the courage to:

  • Speak with confidence
  • Improve communicatin with family and friends
  • Give and get constructive feedback
  • Thrive in a supportive learning environment

 Toastmasters meets the 2nd and 4th Thursday at the Sterling Library.

For more info, contact:

Jeff Carl, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., 815-718-3664

Jim Jaeger, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., 815-632-0918

Paul Kane, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., 815-626-7650

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