Library E-Newsletters

Below are the latest Library e-newsletters. To subscribe to the newsletter, scroll down this page and enter your email for the audience you prefer to receive emails for (adult, teen, youth).

• August Newsletter for Adults - 7/29/21
• August Newsletter for Teens - 7/29/21
• August Newsletter for Kids-7/22/21

Information on Library Services

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Meeting Rooms and Study Rooms

• Meeting Rooms may be booked by civic groups. The East and West Study Rooms are available for use. Maximum occupancy will be 2 individuals per room. Reservations can be made online. Go to our website (www.sgpl.org); go to How Do I? and click on Request A Meeting Or Study Room. 
• Seating is now available in the library.
• The former Cafe is called the Now Space. It had some water damage and we received a renovation grant. There is a meeting table in this space that can be reserved. 

Computer Lab

• The Computer Lab is open and there are no time restrictions. Staff assistance may be limited due to social distancing at the computers. 
• Printer, copier, and fax machine services are available.

Our Hours of Operation:

• Monday: 10:00am – 8:00pm
• Tuesday: 10:00am– 8:00pm
• Wednesday: 10:00am – 8:00pm
• Thursday: 10:00am – 8:00pm
• Friday: Closed
• Saturday: 10:00am – 4:00pm
• Sunday: 2:00pm - 6:00pm

Masks

• Masks are optional if you have been vaccinated. Masks are required for anyone over the age of 2 if you have not been vaccinated. We are following the Illinois Department of Health guidelines. (updated 6/24/21)

Materials and Fines

• Materials will no longer be quarantined. There are 3 places to return your materials: drive-up slot, front entryway, and in the slot at the main circulation desk.
• Fines for late items will now accrue. Items can now be renewed. (New items still cannot be renewed.)
• Your holds will be waiting for you on the shelves next to the circulation desk.

Programs

• Indoor programs are returning in limited capacity. The library will be hosting outdoor programs. View our calendar.

Donations and Booksale

• Donations are being accepted again. Please only donate 1-2 boxes of gift-giving condition books at a time. We do not have space for them. View more info on donations here. 
• We have a small shelf of sale items in the Now Space (former Cafe space). 

Questions? Please direct questions or comments to the Library Director at shannon@sgpl.org

virtual STORY TIME KITS

Now you can have Story Time at home! 

• Summer Story Time Kit - This kit includes readalongs, music, movies, a craft and a coloring page centered around "Tails and Tales" - Animals, Stories, and Summer!
• Winter Story Time Kit - This kit includes ebooks, music, a craft, 2 movies, and a coloring page centered around winter, snow, and snowmen.

• Virtual Story Time Kit Archives: (Autumn, Mother's Day, Thanksgiving, and more!)