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

Sun. 5 Jun, 2022

There are no events on this day.

Mon. 6 Jun, 2022

Summer Reading: Preschool

Mon. 6 Jun, 2022 10:00 am - 10:45 am

Join us during week one of the summer reading program to learn about gardening! We will be reading books, singing songs, doing activities, and creating a craft about gardening. This program is geared toward preschoolers, but all ages are welcome.  

*Children do not need to register or be participating in the summer reading program to attend this program. 

Role-Playing Game Club

Mon. 6 Jun, 2022 3:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Join Mike to play Pathfinder 1st Edition. They will meet each Monday from 3:30-7:30 in the Sterling Public Library's conference room.  This is open to anyone 12 years or older.

Pathfinder is a rich and complex fantasy Role-Playing Game that uses the same d20 ruleset at the core of Dungeons & Dragons. Players take on the role of heroic adventurers, often explorers and scholars employed by the Pathfinder Society, who travel the world solving problems, unravelling mysteries and collecting treasure.

Feel free to email Mike at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with any questions.

Tue. 7 Jun, 2022

Summer Reading: K-2nd grade

Tue. 7 Jun, 2022 10:00 am - 10:45 am

Join us during week one of the summer reading program to learn about gardening! During this program we will read books about gardening, learn about urban gardens, and create a tissue paper flower craft. This program is geared toward kindergarten through second graders, but the library can accommodate different ages if necessary.  

*Children do not need to register or be participating in the summer reading program to attend this program. 

Summer Reading: 3rd - 5th grade

Tue. 7 Jun, 2022 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm

Join us during week one of the summer reading program to learn about gardening! During this program we will read books about gardening, learn about urban gardens, and create homemade seed bombs to make and share with family and friends. This program is geared toward third through fifth graders, but the library can accommodate different ages if necessary. 

*Children do not need to register or be participating in the summer reading program to attend this program. 

Summer Reading: 6th - 8th grade

Tue. 7 Jun, 2022 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm

Is art your favorite class? Do you find yourself doodling without thinking about it? Whether you have lots of art experience or none, sixth through eighth graders are invited to come to the library and learn about different drawing and collage techniques. We will explore different techniques, look at examples, and have free time to practice our new skills. All materials are provided, but participants should feel free to bring specific materials they would like to work with.  

*Participants do not need to register or be participating in the summer reading program to attend this program. 

Library Board Meeting

Tue. 7 Jun, 2022 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

To see meeting agenda and meeting details for library (and City of Sterling) board meetings, click here.

Wed. 8 Jun, 2022

There are no events on this day.

Thu. 9 Jun, 2022

There are no events on this day.

Fri. 10 Jun, 2022

There are no events on this day.

Sat. 11 Jun, 2022

Summer Reading Program Kick-Off

Sat. 11 Jun, 2022 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Come join Whiteside County Master Gardeners and plant flowers for the amphitheater outside of the children’s area.  Learn why flowers are important and what they need to survive.  This program starts at 10AM, come ready to play in the dirt!

Other activities to celebrate the beginning of the summer reading program will include indoor library mini-golf, a scavenger hunt, and more! 

This event is for all children and their families.

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Pride Month Storytime with PFLAG Sauk Valley

Sat. 11 Jun, 2022 11:30 am - 12:00 pm

Celebrate Pride Month at the library with picture book stories and crafts! This storytime will be led by PFLAG Sauk Valley, and it is open to children and families of all ages.

PFLAG Sauk Valley is a local chapter of PFLAG National. Their mission is to promote advocacy, educate and support the LGBTQ+ community, their allies, and their families. Please visit their website at https://www.pflagsaukvalley.org/ for more information.