Ralls County Library Newsletter
The Ralls County Library is proud to offer a large collection of free digital resources, giving you access to thousands of e-books, audiobooks, and digital magazines anytime, anywhere. With your library card, you can use the Libby app and MOLIB2Go to check out popular titles on your phone, tablet, Kindle, or computer—perfect for reading and listening on the go.
Have you run into a long waitlist for a book you want? When you place a hold or tap the "Notify Me" button for unavailable titles in Libby or MOLIB2Go, this not only puts you in line but also signals to us which books are in high demand. This information helps the library decide which titles to buy more copies of, so we can reduce your wait time in the future. The more holds and notifications we see, the more likely we are to purchase additional copies! We are looking for new digital books every month, so even if you see a wait time of several months, please put your name on the hold list.
Explore these fantastic digital offerings and help shape the collection—your clicks make a difference!
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Hello readers,
Previously, we asked for your input through a survey link. That link will close on August 4 and those results will be shared here next month in this newsletter. Thank you for taking the time to tell us what you think, and if you haven’t yet, here’s the link:
We appreciate you!
Our library was bustling with activity this summer during our summer reading program, Color Our World with Books and Art. What a fun summer with reading and art!
In case you missed the Art Showcase last week, you can turn in your Bingo sheets, adult cards or yellow folders this week at the library and still get your free book though Friday, August 8 (or pick them up during Story Hour on Thursday, August 7).
What a way to wrap up
the summer! What was
your favorite part?
Happy Reading...
Debbie
Join Us at The Ralls County Library
August is going to be great as we enjoy the last bit of
summer and the first couple weeks of school.
Story Hours will include
-game day
-painting
-slime-making
-sewing
Girls Club, for grades 6-8 will be held on Thursdays this school year, from 4:00 to 5:30 PM and will begin August 28th.
Our Saturday Teen Hero Quest game will be held August 30th. Come join us!!!
Thanks to everyone that made summer reading so much fun! Join us this August for some exciting new events! On Aug 25, we’re launching a brand-new book club featuring My Friends by Fredrik Backman—pick up your copy and join the conversation. Get crafty with us at String Art Night on Monday, August 12 at 6pm (please RSVP). And don’t miss our Coffee & Coloring Day on Saturday, August 2— feel free to bring your smash book and continue the summer reading fun with fellow creatives. Keep an eye of Facebook for details on an upcoming Classics Book Club. We look forward to seeing you at the library!
The Ralls County Library’s Family Nights will begin on Thursday, August 28, 2025 from 6-7 PM. We chose to cancel the August 14 Family Night that was previously scheduled to support our local school district and their Open House. Come see us on August 28 for our first Family Night of the fall. We’ll be enjoying neuroart, a fun brain-engaging art for kids, teens, and adults. We’ll challenge you to use your hands to create art and play games to connect neural pathways.
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Outreach is the activity or process of bringing information or services to people. We would love to come speak about the library to your organization or meeting. Whether it is an informational program or just fun, give us a call. Currently, Milinda, our adult programmer, visits Perry Senior Housing, Ilasco area and New London Forget Me Knots monthly and Dawn, our birth to five programmer, covers all of Ralls County daycares, Head Start and grades K and 1 at the Ralls County Elementary. All of us at the library have presented to organizations and meetings across the county and are excited to do it again. We have lots to share! We are flexible and accommodating to your literacy needs, so let’s talk! |
