Seed Library
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Begin your garden today!
Attention gardeners and aspiring gardeners! We are excited to announce that we have a new seed library. Come in and check out our selection of seeds. More seeds will be added every week. We are excited to help support our community in growing their own food and flowers. This project is made possible by a grant from The Stout Foundation. For more information about The Stout Foundation go to: www.mackinawstoutfoundation.org.
Prevent the summer slide, have fun, and earn prizes along the way!
READsquared is a fun way for your kids to track their reading time this summer. During the summer reading program, earn prizes as the reading is tracked! You can find the READsquared app in your devicesapp store or follow this link: http://mackinawreads.readsquared.com/Default.aspx
*Summer reading is every June, all month long*
Online Resources
Online Card Catalog
Click the logo above to view the Mackinaw DPL library collection, as well as the collection's of all libraries in our system. Once logged in, you can place your own holds on books you want. Items belonging to other libraries will be sent to the Mackinaw Library and a staff member will let you know when it arrives.
To log in you will need
Click the logo above to view the Mackinaw DPL library collection, as well as the collection's of all libraries in our system. Once logged in, you can place your own holds on books you want. Items belonging to other libraries will be sent to the Mackinaw Library and a staff member will let you know when it arrives.
To log in you will need your library card number and a pin # set up by library staff member.
Ebooks, Audiobooks, & More
Boundless (formerly Axis360), Libby by Overdrive, and Hoopla can be found in your devices app store. You will need your library card number and a pin # set up by library staff. Stop in, or call the library to get a pin # for access! Download and start reading today.
Explore More Illinois
Explore More Illinois
Explore More Illinois allows cardholders from the Mackinaw District Public Library to reserve free and discounted admission, parking, and gift store purchases from cultural attractions in Illinois, including museums, cultural centers, zoos, aquariums, gardens, historical societies, park districts, and more. Click the photo above to view the Explore More Illinois website!
1000 Books Before Kindergarten
How It Works
Welcome to 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten Club! This free program encourages you to read 1,000 books with your child before he or she enters school-a goal experts say children need to help them learn to read for themselves.
One of the best ways to encourage learning is to spend time sharing books every day. Reading together helps develop important pre-reading skills that provide a solid reading foundation-a key to school and learning success. Plus sharing stories together is fun!
Here are the easy steps for participation:
1. Read together
2. Mark the dot on your child’s log. If you read a book more than once, you can record it each time. Books read at library Story time, daycare or others also count.
3. When you finish 100 books, give your sheet to the librarian and
· Receive a sticker
· Receive a prize
4. Repeat steps 1-3 and receive a different sticker and book at each level.
5. After finishing 1,000 books, your child
· Receives a sticker
· Receives a special prize
This club has no end date except your child’s going to school, so don’t feel rushed—just enjoy the experience! Take every chance you have to read with your children, tell and talk about stories, say nursery rhymes, sing songs, and attend library programs. By reading just three stories a day you and your child will have read over 1,000 books in one year. You will also have shared many special moments along the way.
The library is a fun place featuring books to check out, DVD’s, free programs and great suggestions for what to read. Stop in often and talk to our friendly staff—we are here to help.
Happy Reading!
Monthly Adult Programs
Coffee & Conversation
Join us every Friday for coffee, treats and company! This is an adults only event. No registration is required.
Adult Craft Take & Make
Pick up a to-go craft! Stop by anytime from 10-5 to get yours on the third Friday of every month. No registration is required.
Mackinaw Historical Group
Have you ever wondered about the history behind our endearing town? Stop by the library for Historical group to learn more about Mackinaw's rich history. All are welcome. The group meets on two Mondays a month. No registration is required.
A Novel Bunch Book Club
Join Book Club! We will be reading the same book, and discussing it at the meeting after. The club meets on the third Thursday of every month from 6pm-7pm. All are welcome, no registration is required.
BINGO
Drop by the library on fourth Tuesday of every month from 1pm-2pm to try your luck at BINGO for a fun prize. All are welcome, no registration is required.
Monthly Children's Programs
LEGO Club
Creation Station
Join Miss Hannah every other Wednesday after school from 3pm-5pm for LEGO Club. *see the Event Calendar under the More tab for exact dates* No registration is required.
Creation Station
Creation Station
Join Miss Hannah every other Wednesday after school from 3pm-5pm for Creation Station. *see the Event Calendar under the More tab for exact dates* No registration is required.
Story Time
Story Time
Story time is the third Wednesday of every month at 10am! Join Ms. Graber in singing, dancing and having a blast! No registration is required.