Movies, Music, E-Books, & Audiobooks1. Click on the "Services" tab and choose "Digital Library".
2. Choose "Get Hoopla app" to learn how to download the app for your device. 3. Use your library card & e-mail address to sign up for Hoopla. 4. You will receive a welcome e-mail from Hoopla and you can start streaming or downloading with the device of your choice! About UsThe Williamsville Public Library and Museum strives to enhance the lives of the people who live in or visit our community. We aim to promote lifelong learning; to collect, preserve and exhibit materials pertaining to the Village’s history; and to encourage a love of reading.
Come and visit us at our new location, our staff and volunteers will be happy to help you anytime at the service desk or over the phone. WPLM is committed to being an integral part of the Village of Williamsville; providing an asset to our community and contributing to local historic preservation. Where to find us: 217 North Elm Street Williamsville, Illinois 62693 |
HOURS
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Video ToursClick on links below to view video tours of Courthouses around Illinois.
Coloring Page
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Request FREE Copy
Click here to request your own copy of this hardcover book to keep!
Kelly Murray, Executive Director of the Illinois Association of County Board Members and Commissioners, donated 20 copies for WPLM to share. New kits will be available with Trick or Treating
More kits will be available
late fall/early winter Get a Head Start
You can check out WPLM updates on Facebook or scroll down this page to see recent posts! |
Upcoming Events
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QUESTIONS? Call 566-3520
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Use the "Contact us" link above to e-mail questions
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Use the "Contact us" link above to e-mail questions
Extras for You with WPLM
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Explore More Illinois allows cardholders from participating RAILS and IHLS public libraries to reserve free and discounted admission, parking, and gift store purchases from cultural attractions in Illinois. Find discounts to museums in Illinois, Peoria Park District Golf Learning Center & Academy, Springfield Art Association and more. Click here to see what WPLM patrons can access!
Then, enter your library card number. Password: Last 4 digits of your card |
Backyard Basics Video Series
Click Links Below to view videos
(Don't worry-- They're each less than 10 minutes long.)
Choosing the Right Tree
Properly Planting Your Tree
Tree Pruning: Tips & Tools
How to Test Your Soil
List of Soil Testing Labs
You can buy and have trees delivered by a local business!
To learn more about the lilac tree featured in the Backyard Basics field trip picture (on Facebook) call Harold or click here.
Grants
The Friends of WPLM and WPLM have been awarded multiple grants towards the Outdoor Education Space being planned to transform the area behind the building. The space will be used to display local history items and to host educational programming.
Illinois State Library through the Illinois Secretary of State:
$18,500 towards components to be used in outdoor programming for patrons of all ages
Community Foundation for the Land of Lincoln Community Grants Program:
$500 towards the perimeter fence needed to keep young kids safe as they explore
Community Foundation for the Land of Lincoln Access to Recreation Endowment Fund:
$2,000 towards the sidewalks that will make the planned Outdoor Education Space accessible to everyone.
Jennifer Sellers and State Farm
$500 towards transforming the area into usable space
The BRANDT Foundation:
$5,000 towards transforming the area into usable space
Williams Township:
$3,500 as a planning grant, which made it possible to seek other grant funding
The Friends of WPLM received an amazing surprise from Set-Free Reading, which used to work in the Williamsville-Sherman area to help young readers and their families. After ending their work as a non-profit, the organization donated $10,000 to WPLM.
Grant writing continues as WPLM strives to provide the best possible library and museum for our residents and visitors.
Illinois State Library through the Illinois Secretary of State:
$18,500 towards components to be used in outdoor programming for patrons of all ages
Community Foundation for the Land of Lincoln Community Grants Program:
$500 towards the perimeter fence needed to keep young kids safe as they explore
Community Foundation for the Land of Lincoln Access to Recreation Endowment Fund:
$2,000 towards the sidewalks that will make the planned Outdoor Education Space accessible to everyone.
Jennifer Sellers and State Farm
$500 towards transforming the area into usable space
The BRANDT Foundation:
$5,000 towards transforming the area into usable space
Williams Township:
$3,500 as a planning grant, which made it possible to seek other grant funding
The Friends of WPLM received an amazing surprise from Set-Free Reading, which used to work in the Williamsville-Sherman area to help young readers and their families. After ending their work as a non-profit, the organization donated $10,000 to WPLM.
Grant writing continues as WPLM strives to provide the best possible library and museum for our residents and visitors.
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Local History
CELEBRATE WILLIAMSVILLE HISTORY WPLM is currently switching displays. Visit later this fall to see the new displays highlighting many important local organizations. Almost 2,000 items have now been recorded in the museum inventory database since we opened. Thank you to our dedicated museum volunteers Delores Fowler and Judy Krell! |
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What's on DisplayNew Location
The popular one room school house exhibit has been moved next to the Nancy Richardson alcove. Our Services
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