Visit WPLM to see the NEW Lego Challenge
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Native American Heritage Month
Click here to access hundreds of titles that do NOT count towards your borrowing limit for November!
One BingePass = One Hoopla Borrow
ONE borrow will give you 7 days of UNLIMITED access to Any of the current issues of 50+ magazines OR Any of The Great Courses in the collection 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. Stop by WPLM to pick up activity pages, or download this month's coloring page.NEW Rewards
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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
Explore More Illinois allows cardholders from participating RAILS and IHLS public libraries to reserve discounts for cultural attractions in Illinois.
Find discounts to the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library & Museum, Kidzeum of Health & Science,
the 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
Then, enter your library card number.
Password: Last 4 digits of your card
Backyard Basics 2022
Thank you to Mrs. Smith for hosting and leading a great event in the WHS Greenhouse!
Helpful Links from Summer Kits
Click here to learn about using herbs to attract caterpillars.
Click here to learn about microgreens.
Click here to learn about plants that attract various butterflies.
Click here to learn how to grow and where to plant sunflower seeds.
Click here to learn how to use the tornado maker.
Click here to explore cloud types.
Click here to learn how to press flowers using the blotter paper in your kit.
Click here to learn how to use the lamination to make bookmarks
or gift tags with pressed flowers.
Grants & Donations
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.
Williams Township
$6,000 towards the shed, which will create presentation AND storage space
Williamsville Community Foundation
$5,000 towards the shed, which will create presentation AND storage space
The Lumpkin Family Foundation
$4,000 towards trees for the outdoor programming space and 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.
Williams Township
$6,000 towards the shed, which will create presentation AND storage space
Williamsville Community Foundation
$5,000 towards the shed, which will create presentation AND storage space
The Lumpkin Family Foundation
$4,000 towards trees for the outdoor programming space and 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.
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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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