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Nokomis Summer Reading Program

Illinois

Summer reading program underway at Nokomis Public Library

NOKOMIS -- The Summer Reading Program is well underway at Nokomis Public Library, which recently kicked off its summer 2025 program. The 2025 theme for the program is called "Level Up at the Library". "Our Summer Reading Program is geared toward kids ages two through high school seniors," said Library Director Lisa Casterline. "We like to offer events that the entire family can enjoy." From science and learning-themes events to events featuring live animals, the program always strives to keep […]

todayJune 9, 2025 25

Nokomis Illinois Extension

Illinois

Nokomis library hosts Illinois Extension

NOKOMIS -- The Nokomis Public Library hosted the University of Illinois Extension on Tuesday as part of the library's Summer Reading Program. According to a news release from library director Lisa Casterline, the program had 15 children and five adults in attendance for the Extension's presentation on small mammals in Illinois. Representatives from the Extension also presented fun facts about them as well. Attendees were also able to touch the pelts and see the skulls of a variety of small […]

todayJune 11, 2024 123

Nokomis Public Library

Illinois

Registration underway for Nokomis Summer Reading Program

NOKOMIS -- The Nokomis Public Library announced the kickoff of its annual Summer Reading Program earlier this week. The summer program, which has been held for many years at the library, kicked off on Tuesday. It will run through August 5 prior to the start of the 2024-25 academic year. This year's theme, according to Library Director Lisa Casterline, is Wild About Reading. "We have what we would consider a lot of animal-themed programs booked," said Casterline. "From Fred and […]

todayJune 6, 2024 102

Nokomis Central Illinois

Illinois

Nokomis Public Library shares new hours

NOKOMIS -- Beginning in the new year, the Nokomis Public Library will have updated hours. Effective January 2, the library will be open from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. during the week and from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, according to library director Lisa Casterline. "We hope that the new consistent opening and closing times work well with the needs of the community," Casterline said. "We encourage patrons who need access to our library materials outside of these […]

todayDecember 29, 2023 44

Nokomis Public Library

Local

Nokomis library hosting Food for Fines program

NOKOMIS -- The Nokomis Public Library is halfway through a program that allows patrons to donate food to the local food pantry. The library's Food for Fines program, which kicked off on November 1, gives patrons a chance to get rid of some outstanding overdue fees. "This program is a great opportunity for our patrons to both lower or completely get rid of the late fees they have," said library director Lisa Casterline. "At the same time, [they are] giving […]

todayNovember 14, 2023 45

Nokomis Newkomis

Local

Nokomis Chamber holds final meeting of 2023

NOKOMIS -- The Nokomis Chamber of Commerce met Thursday, November 9 at noon for its final meeting of the 2023 calendar year at Demi's Diner. President Dr. Scott Doerr presented an update on the upcoming Snowkomis celebration on December 8-9. The Chamber will be hosting carriage rides and a vendor fair at The Vault, the former Jim's IGA building. The carriage rides will only be available on Friday from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The vendor fair will run on […]

todayNovember 9, 2023 42

Nokomis Newkomis

Local

Nokomis Chamber discusses fall rummage, fruit sales

NOKOMIS -- The Nokomis Chamber of Commerce met at noon on Thursday, September 7 inside the council chambers at the city complex. Secretary Roger Blankenship made an announcement that he is resigning and retiring from the Chamber after 43 years. His resignation and retirement were approved by members in attendance. A Secretary would need to be appointed to serve the remainder of the term ending in March 2024. Minutes from the May meeting were approved without objection, as was the […]

todaySeptember 12, 2023 55

Nokomis Central Illinois

Local

Nokomis Public Library temporarily closed

NOKOMIS -- For two weeks, the Nokomis Public Library will be closed due to making the final transition and moving to its new location. The library closed Monday while staff, project managers, and volunteers help with the move from the city complex to its new site at 100 N. Spruce. As due dates approach on items currently checked out, patrons are asked to return them at the dropbox at the old location at 22 S. Cedar. For those wishing to […]

todayJune 7, 2023 611

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