Philo Public Library District

Each month, we highlight three 2017 “Illinois Reads” authors and their selected titles. “Illinois Reads” is an initiative of the Illinois Reading Council that highlights the importance of reading at all ages and supports Illinois authors. Beginning each spring and concluding in the fall on Family Reading Night, the program offers a new list of six titles written and/or illustrated by Illinois authors at six different age levels from birth to adult.
Secretary of State and State Librarian Jesse White is the honorary chair of the “Illinois Reads” Committee and encourages everyone to get involved by becoming an “Illinois Reads” Ambassador, hosting or participating in a Family Reading Night program, attending an “Illinois Reads” author event and reading from the rich list of titles each year.
Each of the highlighted authors has published a book that has been selected to be on the 2017 “Illinois Reads” book list for grades 6-8.

Newberry award-winning author, Richard Peck was born and raised in Decatur. After graduating from college and serving in the U.S. Army, he went on to complete his master’s degree at Southern Illinois University and then began his career as a teacher from where he went on to become one of the most celebrated authors for children and young adults. His latest book, “The Best Man,” has received many accolades, is on numerous Best Books lists and is a 2017 “Illinois Reads” selection.

Chicago native and resident Peter Kujawinski was an American diplomat for 18 years. He was on assignment in places like Israel, Haiti, France and Canada and at the United Nations in New York. While working as a diplomat, he started to write for adults and children. Kujawinski writes for the New York Times and with co-author Jake Halpern, has written several middle grade books including the “Dormia” trilogy and “Nightfall” which is a New York Times bestseller and a 2017 “Illinois Reads” selection.

Originally from North Dakota, Chris Rylander currently resides in Chicago. He writes comical and clever fiction books for children and young adults. His first award winning series for children was the popular “Fourth Stall.” His latest series, “Codename Conspiracy,” is a spy adventure written about 7th grade student Carson Fender, who is a “notorious prankster”. The first book in this entertaining series, “Codename Zero,” is a 2017 “Illinois Reads” selection.
from ” E-news from the ISL 7/10/2017″

Philo Library is getting into the home delivery business, that is of library materials. This service is available to anyone who is physically unable to visit the Library. If you have a Philo Library card and have a temporary or long-term illness or injury, disability or limited mobility, or are a senior citizen without transportation, you may be eligible for our service.

Getting started is easy. Call the Library (684-2896) and ask to register for Home Delivery Services. If you don’t have a Library card, and are eligible for one, we can issue a card in your name. We will then ask you to complete an application and a survey of your reading interests. Once these forms are returned, you will be contacted by a staff member who will assign a volunteer to assist you. The volunteer will select items for you, based on your interests. We will then schedule a date for your first delivery and future deliveries based on your needs.

There are no late fees for our materials, but Home Delivery participants are responsible for lost or damaged items or fees from other libraries.

We look forward to providing this service to you.

The Philo Public Library  drop box was purchased though the generosity of the Bob Rice Memorial Fund and installed by Walt Crackle with help from Bill and Will Jones. The  drop box has 2 drop chutes, one for books and one for dvd’s, cd’s  and audiobooks. (You may now disregard the stickers on the older items asking   not to be put in drop box). The location of the drop box is in the alley to the west of  the library between the library and village maintenance building.

The Friends of the Philo Public Library have book bags for sale for $12.00. They are  the perfect size to carry your favorite books, dvds, and magazines.