We are again hosting our favorite Bluesman Johnny Burgin along with his band on Wednesday night, June 15 from 7-9 pm at Chenoa Library.
This free concert is open to all. We block off the street in front of the library and have fun. Johnny learned the blues from the great Chicago blues players. He, along with Marie and Steve are GREAT !!
Bring a lawn chair or your golf cart and enjoy. We will have some chairs.
Bluesman Johnny Burgin is Back – June 15, 7-9 pm
Dog Safety Event Has Been Moved to April 20

Bring the kids to the library Wednesday, April 20 at 4pm so they can learn how to safely interact with dogs of all kinds – in public, at friends’ houses, and even at home.
Did you know there are nearly 85 million dogs living in U.S. households? And millions of people—most of them children—are bitten by dogs every year. The majority of these bites are preventable!
National Dog Bite Prevention Week® is April 10-16 and focuses on educating people about preventing dog bites.
Our event will kick off the return of the Reading Therapy Dogs to the library. Every Wednesday after April 20, Betty and Brodie will return to the library at 4:00 to read with the Chenoa kids.
Folk/Pop Concert with Jeff
Due to popular demand, our favorite singer will return to the Library on Sunday, March 13 at 6:00 pm. Come listen to Pastor Jeff’s folk/pop stylings and enjoy his touching renditions of favorite songs from the past.

Library Closed Friday, Feb. 4
Chenoa Library will be closed today, Friday Feb. 4 due to weather.
Our policy is to close when Prairie Central Schools close due to weather.
We will re-open Saturday, Feb. 5 from 10-2. We hope you all stay safe and warm.
The Library will be closed Wednesday Feb. 2
Chenoa Library will be closed Feb. 2 due to the winter storm. We may close Thursday depending on the severity of the storm.
Library Closed for Quarantine
Due to Covid quarantine, the library will be closed until Tues. Jan. 4.Book drop behind the building. No fines ever for late materials.
Holiday Closings
The Library will be closed Dec. 24 and Dec. 25.
We will close at 5:00 pm Dec. 31 and be closed on Jan. 1
Hope you have a happy holiday.
Thanksgiving Closings
The Library will close at 5:00 pm on Wed., November 24. We will be closed all day on Thursday and Friday, November 25 and 26.
We will re-open on Saturday November 27 at 10:00 am.
PUZZLE EXCHANGE AT THE LIBRARY

We have a puzzle exchange at the library. Borrow one and bring it back and/or donate one of your own. Thank you Ken and Kathleen Marley.
Sept. 26 Blues at the Library
Sunday, Sept. 26 – 6:30 – 8:30 pm – Blues recording artist Johnny Burgin – he and his band are great !!

On Friday, August 6 from 4-7 pm, the Library Board will host an official grand opening of the new Chenoa Library.
Please join us. The ribbon-cutting is at 4:00 pm. Eric Elder will provide beautiful music. We look forward to seeing you.

Pastor Jefferson Williams will join us on First Friday, June 4 at Chenoa Library at 5:00 pm. He will read and sing to the kids. All are welcome. Jefferson is the Pastor at First Baptist Chenoa.
Book Donation Rules
Please do not put book donations in the book drop at the library. All donations must be approved by the Library Director.
We know our community has been waiting for the opportunity to see the inside of the new library !!!!
We will open with COVID-19 safety guidelines in place starting July 28. Please see safety guidelines below to help keep employees and guests of the library safer. We look forward to seeing you!!!!
Board meeting at the Library, Oct. 17 at 7:00 pm
Agenda Regular library board October 2019
Board Meeting Sept. 17, 2019 at 7:00 pm at Library
Agenda Regular library board Sept. 17, 2019
Blues Guitarist, Monday, August 5
All adults and children join us Monday, August 5 at 7:30 at the City Park Pavillion by the library to hear the great blues guitarist Johnny Burgin. He joined us 4 years ago for summer reading and he was great. He will be here solo with his guitar and harmonica and great voice. The kids loved him.
THIS EVENT IS FREE. You might want to bring a comfy lawn chair. Picnic benches will be available.
Out-of-towners welcome – Library is at 211 South Division, Chenoa, IL. Pavillion is across the parking lot.
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Chenoa Library is a Member
What is Explore More Illinois?
Explore More Illinois is a free service provided by your library that provides instant online access to free and discounted tickets to museums, science centers, sporting events, zoos, park districts, theatres, and other fun and local cultural venues. It’s at https://exploremoreillinois.org/
How do I get a Pass?
Log in with your library card credentials and browse for passes by date or attractions. Make your reservation and print or download your pass shortly before your visit. You can have two active reservations per library card. Please cancel your reservation(s) if unable to attend, otherwise the reservation will count as being used. Remember that once you print or download your pass you cannot cancel your reservation.
The Peoria Riverfront Museum is offering passes here. They have a Lego art exhibit this summer.

New Library Coming Soon – Click on the Picture to See our Accountant Phil Harland, Our Mayor Chris Wilder, Our Builder Denver Rassi of 4D Construction, Our Volunteer Reid and Our Library Board
Join Us May 7
Join us Saturday, April 27
Visit the Chenoa Library on Saturday, April 27th as part of our Celebrate Area Nature & History! event! There will be a live presentation from 9-9:45 am about the Weston Cemetery Prairie Nature Preserve.
Dr. Roger Anderson, Emeritus Restoration Ecologist with ParkLands Foundation, will present a “lost world” through the window of 3.83 acres just outside of Chenoa! Over 70 native plants species are protected here. This is the only remaining prairie preserved in all of McLean County!
Stop by for refreshments between 9 am and noon (while supplies last). The library closes at noon. Hope to see you there!
This is a reminder that some changes are coming to eRead Illinois also called Axis 360.
To maximize the availability of popular materials in the Axis 360 collection, we are changing the length of time items can be checked out from 21 days to 14 days. The hold pickup period will also change from 3 days to 2 days. These changes will take effect January 2, 2019.
What will these changes do?
- Enable your patrons to get their holds faster
- Allow you to provide more popular content to your patrons
- Maximize the use of eRead Illinois collection development funds
Patrons who have items checked out prior to the switch will still have those items for the remainder of the 21 day checkout period.
Thank you for being a part of eRead Illinois!
The eRead Illinois Team
Constitution Club Dec 12 at 7:00
Once a year the Library closes for the entire holiday and weekend – and that is Thanksgiving.
We close at 5:00 pm Wednesday, Nov. 21 and re-open on Monday, Nov. 26. We are very thankful for all of you. Enjoy the holiday.
We Are Also Grateful To All Who Voted For A New Library.
Vote YES for a New Library – from Dan
Dear Chenoans,
On Tuesday, November 6, Chenoa voters will have the opportunity to support a bond referendum that will provide our community with not only a new library but a facility that will serve as a center of community activity for many generations to follow. This structure will be accessible to all of our residents. After years of research, investigation, and planning, the Chenoa Library Board of Trustees is offering to our community a means to fund, build, and complete the project. The referendum has unfortunately become necessary because fundraising efforts have not met the lowest bid proposed by an area contractor.
The top priority in the planning of the new library is to have a completely accessible building for Chenoa. The new library has been designed by architect, Mr. Russel Francois, and has a 1,500 square foot children’s area, an 800 square foot community room, areas for adult reading and study, along with space for accessible shelving and technology. Due to the diligence of our director, Ms. Sheryl Siebert, the furniture has been very economically secured through transactions with other libraries.
I cannot emphasize enough to our community that our new library will not just be a “house of books”. Our new facility will truly be an active center of community learning and socializing for many, many years to come. I sincerely believe that construction of the library will create countless learning opportunities for us all – including many that we have not even considered!
We have published the figures and realize the sacrifice that we are asking. I am still convinced that a successful vote for the building of our new library will be a benefit to every resident and the community of Chenoa. I hope that you will join me in voting “Yes” on November 6th.
Dan Groce
See the Moon through a Telescope and Hear Astronomer Lee Green

You can borrow a fishing pole at the library? Whaaat?
We have 3 fishing poles at the library that can be checked out for the fishing derby on Sunday, Sept. 9. We thank Ed Straw for getting the fishing poles ready. Catch us by noon on Saturday to borrow a pole.

Thanks to EDP Renewables and Please Match Them
EDP Renewables North America, owners of the recently approved Bright Stalk Wind Farm, have generously established a $10,000 matching funds grant to help with construction costs of the new Chenoa Public Library. EDPR NA will match all contributions made to the library’s building fund up to $10,000 !!
Thanks WMBD and WYZZ for helping us as we work to get a new library
HALFWAY TO A NEW LIBRARY !! But we still need your help, please
Chenoa Public Library has raised 50% of its goal !!
Due to our community’s tremendous support, as of November 2017, we have $403,000 in the bank for a new facility that has an expected cost of $800,000.
We are continuing our pledge drive to complete our mission of providing an accessible library to the citizens of Chenoa.
Please contact the library if you wish to help – 815-945-4253. THANK YOU.
Your financial promise to the Chenoa Public Library Building Fund is tremendously appreciated. *Contributions are tax deductible.
“Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.” ~ Helen Keller
HELP US BUILD AN ACCESSIBLE LIBRARY