Winnebago Public Library

Serving Both Residents and Non-Residents of Winnebago Since 1946.

Our services are expansive and all-encompassing.
We invite you to take advantage.

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Instantly borrow free ebooks and audiobooks to read on your device or Kindle.
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FEATURED PROGRAMS

Winnebago Citizens Group 

Join the Winnebago Community Citizens Group meeting in the Community Room. Games include 500, 5 crowns, dominoes, and more! ...

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! ...

YOU SHOULD KNOW

The Palace Project is a one-stop digital solution

Build an instant collection of free ebooks The Palace Project allows libraries to jumpstart their collections with a free collection of more than 11,000 openly licensed titles available in high-quality epub format. The collection includes classics, contemporary fiction, nonfiction, children’s books, and textbooks, all reviewed by the DPLA Curation Corps ...

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 ...

FEATURED EVENTS

Local Author Book Fair!

Saturday, March 28th 10:30am - 2:00pm Meet several local authors, view their books, and buy a signed copy. Sponsored by the Rockford Writer's Guild ...

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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.

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