Special Event

Stop by to pick up some sidewalk chalk to take home or use our chalk to decorate our sidewalk! There's no better time than the warm days of summer to be outside. Get creative and see what awesome designs you can come up with! All ages invited to participate.

We were invited by the local Farmer's Market to offer an activity today from 4:30pm-7 pm.  This activity will take place in our meeting room here at the library. As you know, the Farmer's Market is just across from the gazebo, so take the short walk over to the library to complete your activity! We will be making dried flower bookmarks. This is a super quick craft and quite easy.   It is a free and fun activity that all ages may participate in.  So, when visiting opening day of the Farmer's Market, be sure to stop over to see us!

**supplies are limited

Are you someone with a love for used books? Are you currently a patron of our library? If so, Stop by for a special sneak peek shopping night at our Book Sale! Event runs from 5-7 pm. Just stop at our front desk and show us your library card or have us look you up in our system and then you are ready to shop! Don't have a card but wanting to get your hands on some good used items? Just sign up for a card at our front desk! It's easy with just a valid state ID or driver's license. All items are available for a donation. Hope to see you at this fun sneak peek event!

Join us for bargains galore at our Book Sale!

We are beyond excited to have Magic Nate back in Centerburg! He performed last year during Summer Reading and was a massive hit.  His unique style of magic is a combination of classic and street styles and is a perfect fit for all ages. You may have seen him elsewhere as he is a very busy professional entertainer and travels extensively to perform his magic.  This show will last approximately 30 minutes and is appropriate for all ages. The show will be held upstairs from the library in the Village Council Chambers.

Join us from 5:00 - 7:00 for a Harry Potter themed evening!

It's a St. Patrick's theme! Join us from 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm! Have you heard about Silent Reading Parties? Many of these have sprung up around the country, and we have had patrons request that we try one out here.  These events allow you to read in public alone, but together.  It has been described as "a silent party where everyone reads!"  Everyone 18 and older is invited.  So, bring a book to read or choose one from here and plan on joining us.  There will be yummy snacks and mocktails, too.

We are beyond excited to have renowned author, Mindy McGinnis, visit us in Centerburg.  Join us at 6:30 upstairs from the Library in the Village Council Meeting Room for this amazing event.   Mindy is an Ohio author who has many books ranging from Young Adult, Thriller, Mystery and more! She is also an Edgar Award-winning author and even wrote with James Patterson.  Hope to see you there!

The Centerburg Public Library opened its doors on March 24, 1924. Stop by from 2:00 - 4:00 pm to celebrate our 100th anniversary!   There will be snacks, photo displays, reminiscing, and amazing mementos.  Also, we will be putting up our sign outside in front of the library at 2:30. Did you know that the Library was started by a group of women called The Alpha Club?  Even 100 years ago, they realized that a library plays an important role in every community.  Join the Board of Trustees and Staff to celebrate our 100th year.  

Join the Spring Reading Challenge! Pick up our special bookmark and color a flower (there's only 2!) on it for each book you read during March. Return the completed bookmark to us by March 30th at 3 pm to receive a special treat! All teens and adults are invited to participate in this challenge.  Each person may receive one treat.