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You can download and print a copy of our Paper Reading Log to track your reading until this issue is resolved.  If you have any questions, please reach out to us!  We are happy to help!

Level Up at Your Library is Here!

Our annual Summer Reading Program has officially begun!  IPDPL offers three different summer reading challenges so readers can choose the challenge that best suits them:

  • Read to Me: for beginning and emerging readers (reading goal = 50 books)
  • Casual Readers: for busy readers without a lot of time (reading goal = 25 hours)
  • Avid Readers: for passionate readers who are all in (reading goal = 50 hours)

Head to Beanstack online or the Beanstack Tracker app on your device to join the program and choose your challenge!

The Underground Railroad in Metamora

Program Type:

Educational Programming, Genealogy & Local History, Movies

Age Group:

Everyone

Program Description

Event Details

Attend the premiere of a new documentary!

The involvement of Metamora and its surrounding community in the Underground Railroad is a significant, yet largely unknown, aspect of Central Illinois history.  Before assuming the presidency, Abraham Lincoln defended local “conductors” from Metamora.  This issue ultimately pitted neighbor against neighbor, and the potential for financial gain from capturing freedom seekers made Metamora a dangerous place.

This documentary aims to preserve the stories of Metamora’s crucial role during this contentious period in American history for future generations.

 

The documentary is a production of the Ten Thirty-One Pictures Foundation in association with the Metamora Association for Historic Preservation.  This film was made possible with the support of Illinois Humanities.

 

Admission Information

This is a free event, but seating is limited and RSVPs are requested.  Please RSVP using the Eventbrite platform.

 

Disclaimer(s)

This is not a library-sponsored program.

This program is presented in cooperation with one of our community partners.  Please contact the presenting group or organization if you have questions regarding this program.