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Clowning around at the Library!
Come One, Come All!
The Kelly Miller Circus clown will be visiting the Pittsfield Youth Library on Monday, September 21, at 10:45 a.m. Kids of ALL ages are welcome!
The Kelly Miller Circus Clown will share about the history of the circus and entertain us with balloon creations and other "clowning around!"
Mark your calendars for this exciting event and then get ready to enjoy the entire Kelly Miller Circus when it comes to Griggsville, Monday, October 5.
Kids can also win tickets to visit the Big Top and see the circus on October 5, by participating in the Coloring Contest hosted by the Pike Press. Pick up a coloring sheet at the Youth Library or print out a copy here. Drop the completed coloring sheets off at the Pike Press or the Pittsfield Youth Library for a chance to be entered into the contest to win tickets! Coloring sheets need to be dropped off at the library by September 21, 2015, or to the Pike Press by Friday, September 30, 2015.
For more information, call the Pittsfield Youth Library at 217-285-5232.
Don't forget to come enjoy a real circus clown with us at the library on September 21, from 10:45 - 11:15 a.m. Space is limited so come early!
Find out more »The Circus is coming to Pike County!
America's One Ring Wonder, the Kelly Miller Circus, is coming to the Western Illinois Fair Grounds - Infield in Griggsville, Illinois, on Monday, October 5, 2015.
http://www.kellymillercircus.com/home/
Performances will be at 4:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Advance tickets are available online here.
Or you can pick up tickets at these locations: Griggsville City Hall, and Farmers National Bank in Griggsville, Pittsfield, Milton, and Mt. Sterling.
This event is sponsored by the Griggsville - Perry Athletic Boosters.
We'll see you under the Big Top!
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Closed for Columbus Day
The library will be closed in observance of Columbus Day on Monday, October 12.
We will reopen for our normal hours on Tuesday, October 13.
Fall Library Hour
Fall Library Hour is just around the corner!
Library Hour is for children from three years to school age. We have two classes that meet for an hour each week for read-aloud stories and many other fun activities for little ones.
Library Hour classes are held Wednesday and Thursday mornings from 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. and will begin October 14 and 15. Classes will run for approximately two months. (Date of last class is subject to change.)
For more information or to sign up your child, please call the Pittsfield Youth Library at 217-285-5232.
Space is limited, so call early to reserve a spot for your child!
Find out more »Closed on Veteran’s Day
The library will be closed on Wednesday, November 11, 2015, in honor of Veteran's Day. We will reopen for our normal hours on Thursday. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
Thank you to all of our Veteran's who have sacrificed to serve our country!
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