In cooperation with local libraries, Ameren Illinois Utilities has made an easy-to-use power meter available to you.  The device accurately measures how much electricity it takes to operate a variety of household appliances and calculates the actual and projected cost of the electricity used.  You may place a hold on the meter through the library catalog or request it from library staff, and it may be checked out for three weeks.  Call the library at (217) 586-2611 for more information.

Independent Reading and Listening Program

June 1 - July 19

Be a wild reader this summer at the Mahomet Public Library!  Children of any age can sign up for the Summer Reading Program.  Registration begins on May 18.  more information

Wild Side Readers Summer Story Program
June 9 - July 2

Tuesdays or Wednesdays, 10:00 - 10:45 a.m.
Preschool (ages 3-5, including those entering kindergarten) 

Thursdays, 10:00 - 10:45 a.m.

Family Program (ages 6 & under, siblings welcome) -

Tuesdays, 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.

Children entering grades 1 and 2

Wednesdays, 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.

Children entering grades 3 through 5

Registration begins May 18th.

Adult Summer Reading Program

June 1 - July 31

For every three books you read, enter your name in a drawing to win one of three prizes.  more information

Teen Summer Reading Program

June 1 - July 17

(for teens entering grades 6-12)  For every three hours of reading, enter your name in the grand prize drawing.  more information

The Mahomet Public Library is one of 3,000 libraries across the country selected by the national Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) and the American Library Association (ALA) to received free hardcover editions from the We the People Bookshelf. The theme of this year’s bookshelf is “Picturing America”.  The award is part of the NEH’s We the People initiative, which supports projects that strengthen the teaching, study, and understanding of American history and culture. Through this grant, the Mahomet Public Library received a set of 19 classic books, including Spanish translations of three of the titles.  Click Here for the list of books on the We the People bookshelf “Picturing America”.

Nobody knows your child like you do, but you could probably use a little help in making those age and maturity-appropriate decisions. Common Sense Media, a non-profit, non-partisan organization exists to provide parents with trustworthy information to help manage their kids’ media lives. Common Sense reviews movies, games, web sites, and books and rates them for sexual content, language, violence, and message. It’s easy to navigate and fun to read.

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Visit http://mahomettag.blogspot.com to discuss your favorite books and give feedback on programs you’d like to see at the library.