Sesser Public Library

303 West Franklin Avenue

618-625-6566

Sesser Public Library Summer Reading Program June 6,13,20,27 & July 11,18

Library Summer Hours Monday - Friday 10:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M. 1:00 P.M. - 5:00 P.M. Saturday 9:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M.

Winter Hours Monday - Friday 1:00 P.M. - 5:00 P.M. Saturday 9:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M.

Librarian Lowanda Johnston

Operating income: $22,182; Location: 303 WEST FRANKLIN STREET; 8,860 books; 45 audio materials; 36 video materials; 

If you have any questions about programs, please call Sesser Public Library at 625-6566.

White Awards Penny Severns Summer Reading Literacy Grants

Springfield — Secretary of State and State Librarian Jesse White has awarded 55 grants that will allow almost 2,000 Illinois families to participate in this summer's Penny Severns Summer Family Literacy Program.

The program, one of six literacy grant programs administered by the Secretary of State, is named in honor of the late State Senator Penny Severns (D-Decatur). It provides literacy services to parents and children during the summer when many traditional educational programs close. Students receive instruction that enhances basic reading, math, writing or language skills. Individual grants are awarded to educational agencies, including libraries, community colleges, community-based organizations, school districts and volunteer organizations.

From the Benton Evening News
Benton, Christopher, Sesser receive Illinois library grants
By Danny Malkovich - Staff writer
Published: Thursday, April 24, 2008 8:10 AM CDT

SPRINGFIELD - Libraries in Benton, Christopher and Sesser were among 634 Illinois public libraries awarded grants by the state of Illinois, according to Secretary of State Jesse White.

“I have always believed that Illinois' public libraries are cornerstones of our communities, places where every citizen can go for information, education or entertainment,” White said. “This valuable funding my office awards each year helps ensure that our public libraries have the resources to address the needs of their patrons.”

The Benton Public Library District will receive a grand of $13,285.01, the Christopher Public Library will get $3,433.55, and the Sesser Public Library will receive $2,576.37.

Sesser Public Library Board

• Nancy Valente
• Curt Johnston
• Sue Ella Cox
• Leandra Wilson
• Norma McAtee
• Jack Winemiller
• Barbara Lappin
• Avean Green

Other Area  Libraries

• Sesser Public Library 303 West Franklin Street PO Box 538, 62884 (Public)
• Sesser-Valier CUSD #196 Sesser-Valier Library, 4626 State Highway 154 , 62884 (School)
• Zeigler Public Library 102 East Maryland Street , 62999 (Public)
• Christopher Public Library 202 East Market Street PO Box 131, 62822 (Public)