All 18 months-3 years old are welcome!
This is an interactive story time where the toddlers are encouraged to participate in stories and play while learning to listen and share.
All 3 -5 year olds are welcome!
Stories, poems, finger plays/songs and craft at each story time.
Adults Reading Kid's Stuff
The Sterling Public Library is happy to resurrect a popular adult program from the past, A.R.K.S. In this 6 weeks program kids’ books and children’s authors will be explored. Participants will also be challenged to read books from a “Bingo sheet.” Those who take the reading challenge and fill up the bingo sheet will receive a bag of children’s books.
A.R.K.S. programs will be held each Monday in March 2019 and April 1 and 8, 2019. Programs will be held in the library community room from 6:00-7:00 PM.
Monday, March 4, 2019 Introductions, Purpose, and Stories
Monday, March 11, 2019 You Read to Me, I’ll Read to You
Monday, March 18, 2019 Author Joplin James Patras
Monday, March 25, 2019 Author Jannifer Powelson
Monday, April 1, 2019 Merry Christmas!
Monday, April 8, 2019 Favorites (Bring a favorite children’s book)
You must register for this program at the Adult Circulation Desk or by email to the Children’s librarian Mary at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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 December)
view flyer here
Sterling Public Library presents the Discovery Center Museum's StarLab Portable planetarium on Tuesday, March 26, 2019 at 1 pm.
You can experience the moon and stars in this inflatable planetarium. This unique traveling program is for grades K-8 and is 45 minutes long. This is a free program but registration is required as space is limited. Call or register at the Children's Desk. 815-625-1370.
Come join us for a Spring Break Beach Party!
Beach games, food, and fun! Wear a Hawaiian shirt (if you have one)!
All 6th -12th graders are invited!
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:
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