September Craft

Head off to school with a brand new bookmark.  Stop by the circulation desk to pick up your kit today.

Local Author Signing ~ Jennifer N Lloyd

Saturday, September 14th 10-11:30AM

Jennifer is embarking on her debut as an author with her novel “The End is the Beginning.” 

A lifelong Midwesterner, Jennifer finds joy in staying active outdoors, whether it’s going for runs with her Weimaraner and her daughter, enjoying family bike rides, or simply soaking in the sun. Her most productive writing hours are between 8 and 11 PM, when her daughter is fast asleep. During this time, she channels her creative energy into crafting dark romance stories.

Jennifer enjoys creating storylines that form deep emotional connections between readers and characters. She roots for the underdog and crafts narratives where true love wins!

Closed For Labor Day and Sealcoating

The Bertolet Memorial Library parking lot will be closed for seal coating beginning Friday August 30th through Monday, September 2nd. We will reopen on Tuesday at 10:00am. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Back To School Bash

Thursday, August 8th 11:00AM

Kids: Have your grown up register for an afternoon of fun before school starts! Give us a call at 815-738-2742, email bertolet705@gmail.com, or stop in the library to register by August 1st.

Ready, Set, Library!

Ready, Set, Library! National Library Week is April 7th-13th, and Bertolet Memorial Library encourages everyone to visit the library and explore all we have to offer! There will also be guessing jars to calculate, door prizes to register for, and goodies to take home. Stop in this week!

Trustee Opening

A to Z Reading Challenge

Join us in the new year with a new reading challenge. It’s our A to Z Reading Challenge. The goal is to read 26 books, each book starting with a different letter of the alphabet by December 31, 2024. The challenge is open to grade school independent chapter book readers thru adults. Be sure to keep your reading log up to date as there will be chances to earn prizes along the way. Stop at the circulation desk to register.

Boundless Digital Library

Discover a world of possibilities with Boundless, an extensive collection of ebooks, audio and digital media. Whether you’re an avid reader or someone who listens to audio at 2x speed, Boundless is your gateway to the best in digital content and programming.

Access our digital library from the comfort of your own device, so you can read, learn and explore wherever you are. The My Shelf feature is a personalized page for all of your checkouts. You can also view specially curated carousels and content based on your reading activities and interests. With insights, goals and badges, you can set personal reading goals, track your progress and earn badges!

Boundless makes it easy for the whole family to get involved in reading. Once you download the app or use the web version, you can create user profiles within your account. Sign up all members of your family with teen and kid friendly experiences!

Key Features

  • Ebooks and audio access
  • Streaming videos
  • PDF activities as well as video books
  • Hit your personal reading goals and earn badges!
  • View specially curated carousels and digital content based on reading activity and interests!

All you need to access Boundless is your library card! Download the app in your preferred app store today!

Catalog upgrade: Vega

New Year – New Catalog!

We are excited to share that our catalog is getting a new look and some new features! Try our NEW catalog today! 

Log In: Using your library card number and current password, log in to Vega to view reading history, create and share custom lists, save searches, manage holds, and your account. 
Improved Search Results: The new catalog displays formats and editions into one search result. Physical books, large print books, and audiobooks are all displayed in one result together.
Series: When searching for a title that is part of a series, the other series titles appear after selecting the book record.
Read-a-likes: Once you select a title, scroll down for recommendations, related topics, and reader reviews.

When you’ve given Vega a test drive, be sure to fill out the New Catalog Survey to let us know what you think!