Welcome to the Towanda District Library!

📚 Book Sale Extended! 📚

Missed our book sale over the July 3rd & 4th weekend? Good news—we still have plenty of books, audiobooks, and DVDs available, so we're extending the sale through Tuesday, July 7, until 7:00 PM!

For just $5, you'll receive a Towanda District Library tote bag and can fill it with as many books, audiobooks, and DVDs as will fit!

Stop by the library during our regular hours:
📅 Monday: 10:00 AM–4:00 PM
📅 Tuesday: 1:00 PM–7:00 PM

This is a great opportunity to stock up on your next reads and movies while supporting the library. We hope to see you!

Sign up is open for Hoo Haven!

July 15th @ 11:00 am

Wildlife rescue Hoo Haven will be here to talk about local wildlife in this fun, interactive event! See snakes, turtles, and a bird of prey in this live animal event! Space is limited so registration is required.

Did you know that the Towanda District Library offers more than books? We also have:

Public computers * Copying/Faxing * Notarizing * Programming for kids and adults * Cricut machines free for use * A play area * DVDs * Online databases * eBooks * Technology assistance * And much, much more!

Upcoming Events

Join us for upcoming programs and activities at the library.

Featured

Jul 7

July 7, 2026

5:30 PM – 6:30 PM17:30 – 18:305:30 PM – 6:30 PM

Adult Craft - Wooden Coasters

July 7, 2026

5:30 PM – 6:30 PM17:30 – 18:305:30 PM – 6:30 PM

Join with friends and meet new people while making wooden coasters at the library! Instruction and materials are provided. All are welcome though this program is a chance for adults to interact.

July 7, 2026

5:30 PM – 6:30 PM17:30 – 18:305:30 PM – 6:30 PM

Jul 8

July 8, 2026

10:30 AM – 11:30 AM10:30 – 11:3010:30 AM – 11:30 AM

Growing Greens Story/Activity Time!

July 8, 2026

10:30 AM – 11:30 AM10:30 – 11:3010:30 AM – 11:30 AM

Growing Greens Story and Activity Time at the Towanda District Library!

Join us for a fun-filled event featuring crafts and stories! We’ll also have a seasonal sensory bin for you to explore.

This event is open to all and completely free!

July 8, 2026

10:30 AM – 11:30 AM10:30 – 11:3010:30 AM – 11:30 AM

Jul 9

July 9, 2026

2:00 PM – 3:00 PM14:00 – 15:002:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Pressed Botanicals with IEC

July 9, 2026

2:00 PM – 3:00 PM14:00 – 15:002:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Join Brittnay Haag from the Illinois Extension Office and learn to make beautiful art with pressed flowers.

Sign-up is required for this event due to space. Watch our Facebook and website for the sign-up link closer to the event.

July 9, 2026

2:00 PM – 3:00 PM14:00 – 15:002:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Jul 10

July 10, 2026

10:30 AM – 11:30 AM10:30 – 11:3010:30 AM – 11:30 AM

Growing Greens Story/Activity Time!

July 10, 2026

10:30 AM – 11:30 AM10:30 – 11:3010:30 AM – 11:30 AM

Growing Greens Story and Activity Time at the Towanda District Library!

Join us for a fun-filled event featuring crafts and stories! We’ll also have a seasonal sensory bin for you to explore.

This event is open to all and completely free!

July 10, 2026

10:30 AM – 11:30 AM10:30 – 11:3010:30 AM – 11:30 AM

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