Join us at the annual Spring Tea Party fundraiser hosted by the Friends of Harvard Diggins Library and the Greater Harvard Area Historical Society. This event will be held at the Starline Factory in the 1883 Room, 300 W. Front St. in Harvard, IL. Tea and refreshments will be served and entertainment will be provided […]
We're celebrating the joy of children books this week with activities for everyone! Complete the book character scavenger hunt and earn a small prize. Drop in any time during library hours to make your own mini-notebook, perfect for writing your own story. The week is capped off with a virtual author visit watch party featuring […]
General merchandise mail order catalogs were established in the 1880’s, offering a wide variety of goods to the rural market. House plan books appeared at about the same time. In 1906 a combination of these two marketing techniques first came on the scene - mail order houses. Sears Roebuck is the best known of all […]
Preschoolers ages 3 - 5 and their caregiver are invited to join us for stories, songs, and a craft each week. Registration is required. Register online through the RSVP button below or email ilovestories@harvard-diggins.org. Call 815-943-4671 for more information.
Be a cog in the great machine of future change. Help us brainstorm future events, choose book club books, and eat pizza! Registration required. For teens in grades 6-12. To sign up, please complete the registration form below. Questions? Email Lauren at teenservices@harvard-diggins.org
Come join us for some Star Wars family fun at the library! Fun for all ages - games, crafts, treats, even special LEGO activities! Registration is required. To register, please fill out the form below. For questions, email Lauren at teenservices@harvard-diggins.org
Cap off Children's Book Week by joining us for a live, virtual drawing workshop with Jarrett J. Krosoczka, author and illustrator of the Lunch Lady graphic novels and many others. Jarrett's workshop is sure to inspire the inner artist in everyone! The watch party is open to students in 3rd grade and up. Registration for […]
**THIS EVENT IS AT CAPACITY. WE WILL NOT BE TAKING ANY ADDITIONAL REGISTRATIONS** Local resident Barbara Backman will soon release a book titled Capron, Illinois -- A Brief History about the village located west of Harvard, past Chemung. Celebrate the 150th anniversary of Capron and learn of the places and events that helped […]
Preschoolers ages 3 - 5 and their caregiver are invited to join us for stories, songs, and a craft each week. Registration is required. Register online through the RSVP button below or email ilovestories@harvard-diggins.org. Call 815-943-4671 for more information.
Join us for some open craft time! Tons of art supplies available for nearly any project you can dream up! This month's project of the month: Mothers' Day Crafts! For teens in grades 6-12. Registration required. To register, please fill out the form below. Questions? Email Lauren at teenservices@harvard-diggins.org
Enjoy crafting on early release days from school with Kids Crafternoons. This month, we're creating special flower pot cards in time for Mother's Day. Crafts are perfect for preschoolers through 5th graders. Younger children will require adult assistance. All supplies provided. Register online by clicking the RSVP button below. Call 815-943-4671 for more information.
Get ready for Memorial Day and Independence Day with a patriotic bracelet take-and-make kit. All supplies are provided in this kit that's perfect for all ages. No registration is required. Kits will be available while supplies last. Visit the library today to pick up your kit!
Join us for Make & Mingle, the Library's monthly craft night for adults. in May we will be making calla lily floral bouquets out of recycled paper from the Library's old card catalog. Choose a few of your favorite classic books for your bouquet! All supplies will be provided. Free and open to the […]
Get ready for Memorial Day and Independence Day with a patriotic bracelet take-and-make kit. All supplies are provided in this kit that's perfect for all ages. No registration is required. Kits will be available while supplies last. Visit the library today to pick up your kit!
Preschoolers ages 3 - 5 and their caregiver are invited to join us for stories, songs, and a craft each week. Registration is required. Register online through the RSVP button below or email ilovestories@harvard-diggins.org. Call 815-943-4671 for more information.
These Book-Oriented Literary Debaters read good books and have great discussions. This Month's Theme: SPORTS BOOKS! Please read your book in full before attending this event, and be prepared to discuss the similarities and differences among the books. For teens in grades 6-12. Registration required. To register, please fill out the form below. Questions? Email Lauren […]
Get ready for Memorial Day and Independence Day with a patriotic bracelet take-and-make kit. All supplies are provided in this kit that's perfect for all ages. No registration is required. Kits will be available while supplies last. Visit the library today to pick up your kit!
Join us on Zoom for a live, virtual, free event with Jonathan Van Ness, member of the Fab Five on the television show "Queer Eye" and author of books such as Love That Story and Over the Top. This event is brought to you by Harvard Diggins Library's participation in Illinois Libraries Present. To register, […]
Get ready for Memorial Day and Independence Day with a patriotic bracelet take-and-make kit. All supplies are provided in this kit that's perfect for all ages. No registration is required. Kits will be available while supplies last. Visit the library today to pick up your kit!
Get ready for Memorial Day and Independence Day with a patriotic bracelet take-and-make kit. All supplies are provided in this kit that's perfect for all ages. No registration is required. Kits will be available while supplies last. Visit the library today to pick up your kit!
Get ready for Memorial Day and Independence Day with a patriotic bracelet take-and-make kit. All supplies are provided in this kit that's perfect for all ages. No registration is required. Kits will be available while supplies last. Visit the library today to pick up your kit!
Get ready for Memorial Day and Independence Day with a patriotic bracelet take-and-make kit. All supplies are provided in this kit that's perfect for all ages. No registration is required. Kits will be available while supplies last. Visit the library today to pick up your kit!
Get ready for Memorial Day and Independence Day with a patriotic bracelet take-and-make kit. All supplies are provided in this kit that's perfect for all ages. No registration is required. Kits will be available while supplies last. Visit the library today to pick up your kit!
Preschoolers ages 3 - 5 and their caregiver are invited to join us for stories, songs, and a craft each week. Registration is required. Register online through the RSVP button below or email ilovestories@harvard-diggins.org. Call 815-943-4671 for more information.
From classics to brain-benders, these players know how to have a good time. Game on! For teens in grades 6-12. Registration required. To register, please fill out the form below. Questions? Email Lauren at teenservices@harvard-diggins.org
Get ready for Memorial Day and Independence Day with a patriotic bracelet take-and-make kit. All supplies are provided in this kit that's perfect for all ages. No registration is required. Kits will be available while supplies last. Visit the library today to pick up your kit!
Get ready for Memorial Day and Independence Day with a patriotic bracelet take-and-make kit. All supplies are provided in this kit that's perfect for all ages. No registration is required. Kits will be available while supplies last. Visit the library today to pick up your kit!
Join us at a NEW book club for adults at the Library. At the Bring Your Own Book Club, you bring a book to share with the group! Who wouldn’t love a session of grown-up Show-And-Tell? We meet on the last Thursday of the month at 10:00am in the Burbank Meeting Room. There is a […]
Get ready for Memorial Day and Independence Day with a patriotic bracelet take-and-make kit. All supplies are provided in this kit that's perfect for all ages. No registration is required. Kits will be available while supplies last. Visit the library today to pick up your kit!
Join us at the Library for a free screening of the film "Death on the Nile" (2022). Rated PG-13. Attendees are welcome to bring their own snacks and drinks with a lid. Please register to attend using the form below after March 1st. Movie licensing for this film is provided by Swank Motion Pictures.
Get ready for Memorial Day and Independence Day with a patriotic bracelet take-and-make kit. All supplies are provided in this kit that's perfect for all ages. No registration is required. Kits will be available while supplies last. Visit the library today to pick up your kit!
The Library will be closed Monday, May 29 in observance of Memorial Day. Regular hours resume Tuesday, May 30.
Ready for some summer fun? Drop-in throughout the day and create a colorful calendar to hang on your wall this summer to help plan out all those activities. Family activity for all ages , no registration necessary
The Library will be closed Saturday, June 3 in observance of Harvard Milk Days. Regular hours resume Monday, June 5.
