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Irishfest 2012

It's that time again Manhattan's Irishfest!  – Watch the parade (11am) then join us for Cultural Events on March 3 at Anna McDonald School starting at 1pm.  Triallta Dance Company at 1pm, Dr. Lamb's "Irish and the I&M Canal at 2pm and Sullivan School of Irish Dance at 3pm.  There will be concessions, Will-Grundy Genealogy Society and Trinity Knot Irish Store in the cafeteria area. Buttons are  currently available  at the Library $7 pre-sale and $10 at the door.  Slán go fóill!

Looking for an activity close to home . . .

Grab a friend or two and come to Ladies Day Out at the Library Saturday, January 21 from 3-7pm. Raffles, vendors and door prizes will be available.

Winter Finally Hits the Manhattan IL Area

Well, the snow is falling . . . we hope you have had a chance to pick up your favorite author's new book. No? Why not download a book to your computer, e-reader or ? You just need to visit www.mpld.org, click on ebooks, and explore the page. Give it a try.

Thursday Book Discussion

The group is meeting on September 8 to discuss THE POSTMISTRESS by Sarah Blake. Have you read it yet? Any comments you would like to share?

 

Welcome to Our New Website

Welcome to the new website! Hope you are enjoying some of the new features.

Some changes we'd like to highlight:

New Books
Ever wonder what new books the library has? You can keep up to date with the our newest additions via our New Books Blogs. Go to the blogs to place holds on our newest material.

Adult New Books
Teen New Books
Kids New Books

New DVDs and Music
We also have blogs for our New DVDs and CDs. Check them out and place holds to get them sooner!

New To View
Listen Up

Events Calendar
Keep track of all upcoming programs and events via the online events calendar. You can also register for upcoming events online.

Online Library Application
Patrons can now apply for a library card online. For more information, go here.

If you have any questions about the new features or any other part of our new website, do not hesitate to ask. You can email us at questions@mpld.org or call us at 815-478-3987.


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