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

Sat. 3 Mar, 2018

Lego Club (grades K-4)

Sat. 3 Mar, 2018 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Building Challenges with regular Lego for grades K-4 

Register by phone 815-625-1370, in person, or  by filling out the following form:

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Lego Club (grades 5-7)

Sat. 3 Mar, 2018 11:30 am - 12:30 pm

Building Challenges using the computer and Lego for grades 5-7

Register by phone 815-625-1370, in person, or by filling out the following form:

Fields marked with * are required

Mon. 5 Mar, 2018

Toddler Time

Mon. 5 Mar, 2018 9:30 am - 10:00 am

For 18 mo. - 3 yrs. This is an interactive story time where the toddlers are encouraged to participate in stories and play while learning to listen and share. No registration is required.

PreK Story Time

Mon. 5 Mar, 2018 10:30 am - 11:00 am

For 3-5 year olds. Stories, poems, finger plays/songs and craft at each story time.

Wed. 7 Mar, 2018

Seed Starting 101

Wed. 7 Mar, 2018 9:00 am - 11:00 am

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

Wed. 7 Mar, 2018 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

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

Thu. 8 Mar, 2018

Toastmasters

Thu. 8 Mar, 2018 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

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

Mon. 12 Mar, 2018

Toddler Time

Mon. 12 Mar, 2018 9:30 am - 10:00 am

For 18 mo. - 3 yrs. This is an interactive story time where the toddlers are encouraged to participate in stories and play while learning to listen and share. No registration is required.

PreK Story Time

Mon. 12 Mar, 2018 10:30 am - 11:00 am

For 3-5 year olds. Stories, poems, finger plays/songs and craft at each story time.

Sat. 17 Mar, 2018

Lego Club (grades 5-7)

Sat. 17 Mar, 2018 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Building Challenges using the computer and Lego for grades 5-7

Register by phone 815-625-1370, in person, or by filling out the following form:

Fields marked with * are required

Mon. 19 Mar, 2018

Toddler Time

Mon. 19 Mar, 2018 9:30 am - 10:00 am

For 18 mo. - 3 yrs. This is an interactive story time where the toddlers are encouraged to participate in stories and play while learning to listen and share. No registration is required.

PreK Story Time

Mon. 19 Mar, 2018 10:30 am - 11:00 am

For 3-5 year olds. Stories, poems, finger plays/songs and craft at each story time.

Thu. 22 Mar, 2018

Toastmasters

Thu. 22 Mar, 2018 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

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

Mon. 26 Mar, 2018

Toddler Time

Mon. 26 Mar, 2018 9:30 am - 10:00 am

For 18 mo. - 3 yrs. This is an interactive story time where the toddlers are encouraged to participate in stories and play while learning to listen and share. No registration is required.

PreK Story Time

Mon. 26 Mar, 2018 10:30 am - 11:00 am

For 3-5 year olds. Stories, poems, finger plays/songs and craft at each story time.

Tue. 27 Mar, 2018

Wits Fitness

Tue. 27 Mar, 2018 10:00 am - 11:30 am

Brain Exercise Classes at the Sterling Public Library

Join University of Illinois Educator Karla Belzer each month as she leads participants through interactive activities designed to exercise the brain to maintain and enhance cognitive function and memory.  You are never too young or too old to get started training your brain, so join Karla in this fun and informative class!

This class is free and open to the public. You are welcome to join any time.

Call 815-632-3611 or register online: go.illinois.edu/witsfitness

(no classes in June or September)

view flyer here

Wed. 28 Mar, 2018

Creative Wednesday

Wed. 28 Mar, 2018 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Come in an try and experiment, make a craft or two, or just be creative. Stay as long as you like.

This event is for school aged children.  It will be held in the library conference room.