Elgin Public Library

Due to the cold weather and illness, the library will not be open tonight from 5-7.  It will be open from 1-5 on Tuesday, January 7.

The library will be closed on December 24 and 25 for Christmas.

Lois Bettendorf turns 80 on December 17.  We will have cake, hot cider,  and coffee at 2:00 on Tuesday afternoon at the library to celebrate her birthday!

Our silent auction ends Friday at 4:00.  We have a beautifully framed black and white photograph taken in Wheeler County by photographer Lynell Morgan.  There are many more items, many small and inexpensive.  This is our annual fund raiser for the Library Foundation.  Money raised will pay for library needs that our budget doesn’t cover.  Come in and bid if you have time!  We are open today until 7 and Thursday from 1-5.  Last bids will be accepted on Friday from 1-4pm.

There are over 100 items on our Silent Auction!  We have everything from African violets to zillions of knick-knacks!  Come in and place a bid.  The auction will end November 22 at 4:00!

New books are Sycamore Row by John Grisham and Orphan Train by Christina Baker Kline.

New books are The Longest Ride by Nicholas Sparks, Cornstalked by Patricia Bremmer, and Second Watch by J.A. Jance.

Many items are for sale at our silent auction.  Check your bids and see what is available.  New items have been added.  There are popcorn poppers, Christmas CDs, scarves, books, knick-knacks, and more!  Over 100 items!

Our silent auction fundraiser begins today!  We have lots of items to bid on.  The auction will continue until November 22 during our regular library hours.  If you have an item to donate, bring it in!  Otherwise, just come in and browse.  You may find something you want to bid on!

Around 50 people attended the open house for Lois Bettendorf’s retirement.  Friends and relatives were at the library for cake and coffee from 3-5, Monday September 30.  Lois has worked at the library close to 30 years.  The library board and the city gave her gift certificates in appreciation of her years of service!