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Putnam County Public Library District
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Putnam County Public Library District 214 S. McCoy Street, Granville, IL
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Art and Independence: Paintings, Prints and Sculptures
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Stitching the Past: A Colonial Sampler Workshop
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Mini Masterpieces: America at 250
Putnam County Public Library District 214 S. McCoy Street, Granville, ILCelebrate the nation’s 250th anniversary by creating a miniature artwork inspired by the past, present, or future of the United States. Choose from prompts such as Then, Now, Next (reflecting on America’s past, present, and future), What Freedom Looks Like (your personal interpretation of freedom), My America (what America means to you today), or A […]
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Chapter 250: Reading America’s Story Together
Putnam County Public Library District 214 S. McCoy Street, Granville, ILYouth ages 8–14 are invited to a hybrid community book club that brings readers together to explore the American Revolution through shared reading, conversation, and film. Each month, participants watch a preview from the PBS documentary The American Revolution by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein, and David Schmidt, along with short videos connected to the featured […]
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Chapter 250: Reading America’s Story Together
Putnam County Public Library District 214 S. McCoy Street, Granville, ILTeens ages 13–19 are invited to take part in a hybrid community book club that brings readers together to explore the American Revolution through shared reading, conversation, and film. Each month, participants view a preview from the PBS documentary The American Revolution by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein, and David Schmidt, along with short companion videos […]
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Chapter 250: Reading America’s Story Together
Putnam County Public Library District 214 S. McCoy Street, Granville, ILAdults ages 19 and older are invited to join a hybrid community book club that brings readers together to explore the American Revolution through shared reading, short film clips, and conversation. Each month, participants will view a preview from the PBS documentary The American Revolution by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein, and David Schmidt, along with […]
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Paul Revere: Dispelling the Myth
Putnam County Public Library District 214 S. McCoy Street, Granville, ILJoin David Gain, Curator of the Paul Revere House in Boston, for an engaging look at the life and legacy of one of America’s most iconic patriots. This program explores how much of the Midnight Ride story holds up to history while revealing lesser-known aspects of Revere’s life as a skilled silversmith, businessman, Freemason, devoted […]
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Lock, Stock, and Liberty: The Story of the Kentucky Rifle
Putnam County Public Library District 214 S. McCoy Street, Granville, ILAttendees will discover the fascinating history of the Kentucky Rifle — the uniquely American firearm that became a symbol of skill, ingenuity, and independence. Gun collector and historian Curt Johnson […]
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Chapter 250: Reading America’s Story Together
Putnam County Public Library District 214 S. McCoy Street, Granville, ILYouth ages 8–14 are invited to a hybrid community book club that brings readers together to explore the American Revolution through shared reading, conversation, and film. Each month, participants watch […]
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Chapter 250: Reading America’s Story Together
Putnam County Public Library District 214 S. McCoy Street, Granville, ILTeens ages 13–19 are invited to take part in a hybrid community book club that brings readers together to explore the American Revolution through shared reading, conversation, and film. Each […]
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Chapter 250: Reading America’s Story Together
Putnam County Public Library District 214 S. McCoy Street, Granville, ILAdults ages 19 and older are invited to join a hybrid community book club that brings readers together to explore the American Revolution through shared reading, short film clips, and […]
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Paul Revere: Dispelling the Myth
Putnam County Public Library District 214 S. McCoy Street, Granville, ILJoin David Gain, Curator of the Paul Revere House in Boston, for an engaging look at the life and legacy of one of America’s most iconic patriots. This program explores […]
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Chapter 250: Reading America’s Stories Together (Teen)
Putnam County Public Library District 214 S. McCoy Street, Granville, ILThe Putnam County Public Library District will host the inaugural young adult meeting of Chapter 250: Reading America’s Story Together, a community book club exploring the American Revolution through shared reading, discussion, and film. The event will take place on Wednesday, January 28th, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. at the McNabb Branch, with a virtual option […]
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Exploring History Through Ancestry: Commemorating America250 through Genealogy and Heritage
Putnam County Public Library District 214 S. McCoy Street, Granville, ILBecky Hill Piliponis of the Illini Chapter and Jean Galetti of the Chief Senachwine Chapter will present an informative program about the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR). The presentation will highlight the organization’s distinguished history, explain how to trace one’s genealogy to potential Revolutionary War ancestors, and outline the process of becoming a member. […]
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Chapter 250: Reading America’s Stories Together (Adult)
Putnam County Public Library District 214 S. McCoy Street, Granville, ILThe Putnam County Public Library District will host the inaugural meeting of Chapter 250: Reading America’s Story Together, a community book club exploring the American Revolution through shared reading, discussion, and film. The event will take place on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. at the Granville Branch, with a virtual option available via […]