Athens Municipal Library

05/06/2026

Senior adults learning all about Artificial Intelligence at the library this morning.

05/05/2026

We're preparing for our big Summer Reading Program at the library and we need a little help! We've put together our list of all the supplies we'll need.

If anyone is able to help out our community kids, we'd love for you to purchase based on our specific needs!

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3QW1PQ4S5QZ7A?ref_=wl_share

05/04/2026

We’ve heard the curiosity. We’ve answered with two classes!

Want to understand and learn AI? THIS Wednesday, come to the library!

04/22/2026

The Athens Municipal Library Homeschool Explorers were learning about Abraham Lincoln today, so where was the best place to visit? Abraham Lincoln Long Nine Museum, OF COURSE!

The kids had a great time seeing where Lincoln worked in the post office, sat for a banquet, and a diorama with Miss Ginger’s g-g-g grandfather!

04/22/2026

Read about our upcoming AI 101 classes here!

https://www.athens.lib.il.us/campaigns/view-campaign/pXRoluDV_m7KJh_FCtL1-6XrAS0emwSkRsntRJH2Q0otcOEQDlCHlCdvM2M-7i9uBVJhhXEBRwW0eDHPzEeYMaGp_1YjmgRV

04/11/2026

LOTS of shoppers yesterday, but still a great selection of books today! Shop until noon at our used book sale!

04/08/2026

Have you made plans to shop our sale this weekend?!

04/07/2026

We love our rural community!

At United Way of Central Illinois, our commitment is clear: we work to strengthen communities in every corner of Sangamon and Menard Counties-including our rural communities.

The Athens Municipal Library demonstrates what that impact looks like in action.

Over the past year:
• 517 programs delivered
• 9,278 total participants
• 15,380 patrons served
• 23,411 items circulated
• 1,179 computer sessions providing critical access to technology

Through innovative services and consistent programming, the library continues to remove barriers and expand opportunity for residents across the region.

This is the kind of work that strengthens entire communities.

Learn more in our latest blog: https://www.uwcil.org/news/more-books-ginger-newinghams-impact-athens-library

03/27/2026

We’re doing this. Like really soon. And we’d love to take any or all of your used books off your hands.

03/24/2026

TODAY! Stop by today and get your fair food fix! We’d love to take dinner off your task list today.

🚨🍋 ATHENS, ILLINOIS… TOMORROW IS THE DAY!! 🍋🚨
THE LEMONADE FACTORY IS ROLLING INTO TOWN!!! 🎡🔥

We’re bringing ALL your fair favorites right to you!! 🙌
📍 Athens Library (across from the school)
⏰ 2:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Tuesday March 24 Athens Municipal Library
‼️ You already know how we do it… HOT, FRESH, and LOADED!! 😎

🍋 9 FLAVORS OF FRESH SQUEEZED LEMONADE SHAKE-UPS
🍹 Fresh Brew Tea (flavored too 👀)

🎂 20 DIFFERENT FUNNEL CAKES!!
👉 Go classic powdered or LOAD IT UP with toppings!!

🌭 Corn Dogs & 🔥 FOOTLONG CORN DOGS
🍗 Chicken on a Stick

🍟 Fresh Cut Fries & Ribbon Fries
👉 LOAD ‘EM UP YOUR WAY:
• Cheese, Bacon & Ranch
• BBQ Pulled Pork
• Chicken Bacon Ranch
• Buffalo Chicken

🧀 Nachos (and yep… you can load those too 😏)

🍪 Deep Fried Oreos (add toppings if you’re feeling wild 🤯🔥)

💥 EVERYTHING HOT. EVERYTHING FRESH. EVERYTHING FAIR FOOD!! 💥

Last time we SOLD OUT… don’t miss it this time!! 👀
Bring the family, bring your appetite, and let us cook dinner for you!!

👉 ATHENS… LET’S PACK IT OUT!!! 👊🔥🍋