Serving Both Residents and Non-Residents of Winnebago Since 1946.
We are open to the public,
but a library card provides full access to our amenities.

*Library will be closed for holidays and may close for other special circumstances.
Please see Announcements for more information.
RESIDENTS: All residents within the Winnebago Public Library District are eligible to apply for a three-year library card (portion of your taxes subsidize us).
NON-RESIDENTS: Non-residents may purchase a one-year, non-resident card. Non-residents are defined as a person who resides outside the taxing area of a public library.
Our services are expansive and all-encompassing.
We invite you to take advantage.
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FEATURED EVENTS
Kid Librarian Program!
Calling all 2nd thru 7th Graders! We'd love your help putting together a library display for other kids. Choose your favorite books, topic or authors and make a display of your very own to share with other kids at the library for 2 weeks! ...
Winnebago Citizens Group
Join the Winnebago Community Citizens Group meeting in the Community Room. Games include 500, 5 crowns, dominoes, and more! ...
YOU SHOULD KNOW
Upcoming Board Meeting
Our next board meeting is June 19th at 6:30pm ...
Teen Advisory Board
The Teen Advisory Board is for teens to get involved in the library! ...
Explore More Illinois
Explore More Illinois allows cardholders from participating RAILS, IHLS and CPL public libraries to reserve free and discounted admission, parking, and gift store purchases from cultural and recreational attractions in Illinois, including museums, cultural centers, zoos, aquariums, gardens, historical societies, park districts, and more ...
MOVIES at the LIBRARY
Movies at the Library
NEW MOVIE TIME! Join us at 2:00 p.m. on select dates to enjoy comfy seating, popcorn and a free movie! Click READ MORE to see upcoming movies at the Winnebago Public Library! ...
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NETWORK OF CONNECTED LIBRARIES.
Over 190 libraries in northern Illinois share an integrated library card catalog system known as PrairieCat, and the Winnebago Public Library is proud to be one of them.
Use this system to perform searches across this entire network of libraries. Go ahead and give it a try!