The Oglesby Public Library District is hosting a Meet the Candidates Forum for the general election on April 2, 2019. Individuals seeking elected office in the city have been invited to appear on Tuesday, March 12 at 6 PM to introduce themselves to the community and give a brief statement about themselves and what they …
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Town Hall Meeting 11/16/2018
Join the Oglesby Public Library Board of Trustees for a town hall meeting after hours at Oglesby Library on Friday, November 16, 2018, starting at 6:30 PM as we discuss the results of our October community survey, talk about the direction for the library’s future, and invite community comments. We hope to see you there! …
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Oktoberfest Polka Variety Show 10/6/2018
Looking for a family-friendly way to celebrate Oktoberfest? Celebrate the fantastic European tradition of polka at the library on Saturday, October 6, 2018, at 2:00 PM! Bring your kids and grandkids! Award-winning accordion player Mike Schneider of Pint Size Polkas and the Mike Schneider Band will play popular polka tunes from the 20th century. You’ll …
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Illinois Prairies – A Sense of Place 9/13/18
Celebrate the Illinois Bicentennial at Oglesby Library by learning about Illinois prairies! On Thursday, September 13, 2018, 6:00 PM, Professor Charles Schweighauser, retired from U of I Springfield, will present a DVD chronicling the birth of the prairies from the age of the massive ice flows 9,000 years ago to the present sea of Illinois …
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Hearty Soups & Stews 2/16/2017
Susan Glassman returns to the Oglesby Library on Thursday, February 16, 2017, from 5:30-6:30 PM with another great-tasting informational program. Program includes a slide presentation, free recipes, soup garnishes food demonstration, and recipe sample. Soup is nutritious and generally inexpensive to prepare – many delicious soups start with last night’s dinner. Great soup starts with …
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The History of Polka Music 9/15/2016
Thursday, September 15, 2016 at 5:30 PM we held a musical look at the history of polka for adults and families with children. Mike Schneider of Pint Size Polkas, aka “Uncle Mike,” covered the history of the accordion and polka music and introduced us to the three main polka styles during this anything-but-boring presentation. We learned and practiced the …
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