Beardstown Houston Memorial Library

Beardstown Houston Memorial Library Welcome to Beardstown Public Library! We offer library cards and free programming for all ages.

Rentals, story times, children's play area, lego club, move & groove, free Wifi, after school programming, copy/fax/laminate/scan ($), & monthly craft nights! We provide books, movies, music, computer use, audiobooks, large print materials, Spanish materials and French materials to the Beardstown community.

It's Storytime day!We can't wait to see all of our little readers at 11 AM for stories, fun, games, and crafts!
09/02/2026

It's Storytime day!
We can't wait to see all of our little readers at 11 AM for stories, fun, games, and crafts!

🍂✂️ CRAFT NIGHT IS BACK! Calling all of our crafters: we’ve missed you! After our summer break, Adult Craft Night is off...
09/01/2026

🍂✂️ CRAFT NIGHT IS BACK!

Calling all of our crafters: we’ve missed you! After our summer break, Adult Craft Night is officially returning, and we’re kicking off the season with the perfect fall project.

Join us to create your own beautiful Fall Wreath to take home and enjoy all season long!

🍁 Thursday, September 24th
⏰ 6-7 PM
🧑 Ages 16+
☕ Snacks & tea provided, but feel free to bring your own drinks or snacks, too!

✨ Registration is required and spots are limited!

👉 Sign up here: https://forms.gle/E1a2rXqPt9Gdt2e67
You can also register in person at the library.

Whether you've been coming to Craft Night forever or you've never joined us before, we'd love to have you! No special crafting skills required and we provide what you need!

Secure a spot and come spend a cozy fall evening crafting with us at the library! 🍂📚☕

🍂📚 September is here, and so is a full month of fun at the library! Our fall programming is officially getting into full...
09/01/2026

🍂📚 September is here, and so is a full month of fun at the library!

Our fall programming is officially getting into full swing, and we have a little something for everyone this month! Take a look at our September calendar below, mark your favorites, and come spend some time with us.

A few important reminders:

📚🎬 YA Booked & Screened will have its very first meeting on Tuesday, September 8th! If you haven't signed up yet, there's still time.
You can register online here: https://forms.gle/5xUso1kfGBCTJkjn7
or in person at the library.

🎨✂️ Children's Creative Crafters will kick off its first Craft Night on Monday, September 14th! Registration is required, so be sure to reserve a spot.
You can register online here: https://forms.gle/bFs1zB47wDPWt1Sw5
or in person at the library.

Teen Takeover also requires registration. It is an after hours event that is held on the last Friday of the month.
You can register online here: https://forms.gle/3mpSLiDMN63VycHE8
or in person at the library.

🖌️Adult Craft Night is BACK this month! Registration will open later today, so keep an eye on our page for the announcement and sign-up information. 👀

And that's only part of what's happening! Check out the full calendar for all of our new and returning programs throughout September.

We can't wait to spend fall with you at the library!

We have another full week at the library!We will also be bringing back Craft Night this month so stay tuned for sign ups...
08/31/2026

We have another full week at the library!

We will also be bringing back Craft Night this month so stay tuned for sign ups!

🌸📚 We had the sweetest surprise at the library today! A huge thank you to Rosebud & Co. for stopping by with this beauti...
08/28/2026

🌸📚 We had the sweetest surprise at the library today!

A huge thank you to Rosebud & Co. for stopping by with this beautiful arrangement and all of these wonderful treats in honor of Dolly Parton!
You certainly made our day (and spoiled our staff a little too)!

What a beautiful way to celebrate Dolly, the kindness she showed to everyone, and the incredible gift she has given to children and families through Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library.

As a library, there aren't many things we love more than seeing children discover the magic of books, and we are so grateful for people like Dolly who have made it their mission to help make that possible for children everywhere. ❤️

Thank you, Dolly, for inspiring generations of little readers, and thank you again to Rosebud & Co. for this incredibly thoughtful surprise!

Our library is very lucky to be surrounded by such a thoughtful community.

Happy Friday!The Mommy & Me Coffee Bar will be up and running in 20 minutes! Bring your little ones over at 11 AM for so...
08/28/2026

Happy Friday!

The Mommy & Me Coffee Bar will be up and running in 20 minutes! Bring your little ones over at 11 AM for some play time while you enjoy a drink and conversation!

Head back on over for this months movie night: Twister!
The movie starts at 4 PM
We will have popcorn and drinks, but you are welcome to bring your own.
Movie night is for adults and teens only

✨We have another new program starting soon at the library!The Children's Creative Crafters Club!This will be held the fi...
08/27/2026

✨We have another new program starting soon at the library!

The Children's Creative Crafters Club!

This will be held the first Monday of each month from 4-5 PM

For ages 13 and younger

Children under the age of 10 must be accompanied by someone age 14 or older!

Registration is required for each craft. Children MUST be registered in order to participate.

🎨🧚‍♂️September's craft will be: Sun Catcher Wings!

🗓 September, Monday 14th
⏰4-5 PM

You can register online here: https://forms.gle/FeauZAxhWwpmoFaK7

Or stop by the library and register in person.

Today is the day!📚Storytime returns at 11 AM!Join us for fun, games, crafts, and stories.We can't wait to see all of our...
08/26/2026

Today is the day!
📚Storytime returns at 11 AM!
Join us for fun, games, crafts, and stories.

We can't wait to see all of our little readers! 📖

Something new is coming to the library!Have you ever watched a movie and thought, "The book was WAY better!"Or maybe, "T...
08/25/2026

Something new is coming to the library!

Have you ever watched a movie and thought, "The book was WAY better!"

Or maybe, "The movie actually improved it!"

Now's your chance to settle the debate!

We're excited to introduce Booked & Screened, our brand-new YA book and movie club for teens and young adults age 14+!

Each month we'll read a young adult novel, watch the movie together, enjoy snacks (don't forget to bring your own drink), and chat about which version came out on top.

Our first meeting is a Welcome Night!

We'll introduce the club, hand out our first book, and vote on future titles.

📅 Second Tuesday of every month (This is subject to change so let us know if another day/time works better for you)

📍 Beardstown Houston Memorial Library

Welcome Night will be Tuesday, September 8th from 3:30 - 4 PM, so stop by and grab your first book!

We can't wait to read, watch, and discuss with you!

Registration required. Anyone under the age of 18 needs a parent or guardian to sign.

You can register online here: https://forms.gle/5wesogeFhgtDwkop8

Or you can stop by the library and sign up in person!

This week the library has something for everyone! SPARK: Monday's from 3:30-5 PM Ages 8-13 The kids create, cook, learn,...
08/25/2026

This week the library has something for everyone!

SPARK:
Monday's from 3:30-5 PM
Ages 8-13
The kids create, cook, learn, and have fun. There is something new each week!

LEGO Club:
Tuesday's from 4-5 PM
Ages 13 & under (your child should be able to safely use LEGOs)
Storytime:
Storytime returns this week! Every Wednesday after join us at from 11 AM - 12 PM for stories, crafts, and more!
Ages infants-5

Mommy & Me:
Every Friday until Move & Groove begins from 11 AM - 12 PM
Ages infants-5
Join us for community, a coffee bar, and juice and snacks. The littles play while you can enjoy some conversation and coffee!

Teen Takeover:
Last Friday of every month through May from 4-6 PM
Ages 13-17
This is an after hour event held in our meeting room during our monthly movie night. There is no program to follow the teens can hang out, have a drink and some snacks, play games, join the movie night, watch their own movie, etc. It is up to them!
Registration required.

Movie Night:
Last Friday of the month 4 PM until the end of the movie.
This months showing is: TWISTER
For adults and teens
Come enjoy popcorn and a drink while you watch the classic storm chasers in action! Feel free to bring your own snack and drink as well.

Address

13 Boulevard Rd
Beardstown, IL
62618

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 6pm
Tuesday 10am - 6pm
Wednesday 10am - 6pm
Thursday 10am - 6pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 2pm

Telephone

217-323-4204

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