Our Programs
Boundless
Discover a world of possibilities with Boundless, an extensive collection of ebooks, audio and digital media. Whether you’re an avid reader or someone who listens to audio at 2x speed, Boundless is your gateway to the best in digital content and programming.
Access our digital library from the comfort of your own device, so you can read, learn and explore wherever you are. The My Shelf feature is a personalized page for all of your checkouts. You can also view specially curated carousels and content based on your reading activities and interests. With insights, goals and badges, you can set personal reading goals, track your progress and earn badges!
Boundless makes it easy for the whole family to get involved in reading. Once you download the app or use the web version, you can create user profiles within your account. Sign up all members of your family with teen and kid friendly experiences!
Key Features
- Ebooks and audio access
- Streaming videos
- PDF activities as well as video books
- Hit your personal reading goals and earn badges!
- View specially curated carousels and digital content based on reading activity and interests!
All you need to access Boundless is your library card! Download the app in your preferred app store today!
Explore More Illinois
What is Explore More Illinois?
Explore More Illinois is a free service provided by your library that provides instant online access to free and discounted tickets to museums, science centers, sporting events, zoos, park districts, theatres, and other fun and local cultural venues.
How do I get a pass?
Log in with your library card credentials and browse for passes by date or attractions. If you do not know your PIN or password, or if you have problems logging into Explore More Illinois, please contact your home library. Make your reservation and print or download your pass shortly before your visit. You can have three active reservations per library card. Please cancel your reservation(s) if unable to attend, otherwise the reservation will count as being used. Remember that once you print or download your pass you cannot cancel your reservation.
Explore More Illinois users must be 18 years or older. Attractions may require a photo ID in addition to the reservation.
For more information, visit the Explore More Illinois https://exploremore.quipugroup.net/?Savanna
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Kids Programming
.ABCmouse.com: From Age of Learning, Inc., the award-winning ABCmouse.com curriculum is designed to help young children (ages 2-8+) build a strong foundation for future academic success. ABCmouse.com is 100% educational, with 9,000+ learning activities across all major subject areas-reading, math, science, social studies, art, and music. Best of all, kids love it!
codeSpark Academy
codeSpark’s mission is to help all kids learn to code by igniting their curiosity in computer science and turning programming into play. Our award-winning app is designed to teach kids 5 and up the foundations of computer science through puzzles, coding challenges, and creative tools.
Story Time!
Storytime will be at 10:30 a.m. on the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Saturdays of each month! Come for a story, craft and a snack!
Lego Club!
Calling all builders! Stop by the library to let your imagination go wild! If you can think it you can build it!! We also have plenty of sets to choose from to help you get started!!
Library Game Night!
Let's play a game! Meet at the Savanna Public Library the last Tuesday of each month from 4pm-6pm. Game night is open to all ages. Bring your favorite game or use one of ours!
Storyline Online
Storyline Online is available 24 hours a day for children, parents, caregivers and educators worldwide. Each book includes supplemental curriculum developed by a credentialed elementary educator, aiming to strengthen comprehension and verbal and written skills for English-language learners.
Univ of IL Extension Programming
- Their website is: go.illinois.edu/clw
- Their facebook page is: U of I Extension Carroll-Lee-Whiteside Unit
Community Services
We have computers, copiers, fax machine, Axis 360, and a great staff to help choose from the vast selection of books through inter-library loan. Call 815.273.3714 for details.
Microfilm of old newspapers & obituaries
Contact the Genealogy Center for details by calling 815-244-3474 Email: cchistil@outlook.com
Chadwick Standard from 1/6/1915 to 12/15/1915
Lanark Gazette from 1/6/1892 to 12/28/1892, 1/2/1895 to 12/30/1896, 1/31/1923 to 12/26/1923
Milledgeville Free Press from 12/11/1885 to 1/31/1890, 2/7/1890 to 9/28/1893, 5/5/1893 to 12/30/1897, 1/6/1898 to 12/6/1900
Tri-County Free Press from 12/13/1900 to 5/6/1906
Mount Carroll--Carroll County Republican from 2/22/1853 to 2/16/1854, 12/21/1855 to 5/18/1858
Home Intelligencer from 1/21/1858 to 6/27/1861
Carroll County Weekly Mirror from 3/21/1860 to 3/12/1862
Carroll County Mirror from 11/14/1866 to 7/14/1868, 12/12/1860 to 12/28/1869, 1/4/1870 to 7/25/1870, 8/1/1873 to 6/30/1876, 7/7/1876 to 1/25/1878, 2/1//1878 to 4/29/1881, 5/6/1881 to 4/25/1884, 5/2/1884 to 6/24/1887
Mount Carroll Mirror & Herald from 6/19/1891 to 12/8/1892, 11/2/1893 to 5/23/1895
Savanna Weekly Journal from 10/16/1885 to 1/24/1889, 1/31/1889 to 5/5/1892, 5/12/1892 to 8/8/1895, 10/16/1885 to 1/19/1921
Savanna Daily Journal from 1/31/1895 to 12/30/1920
Savanna Times Journal from 4/23/1918 to 12/1920, 1/26/1921 to 6/24/2011
The Carroll County Review 1971, 5/7/1970 to 12/28/1972, 1973 to 1979
Thomson Review from 1922 to 4/30/1970 EXCEPT for 1938 and 1939
