Atlanta Public Library District

16/05/2026

Today’s the day ! Come on up ☺️

Join us Saturday, May 16th from 1-3pm for a book signing and welcome local author, John Spencer. John will have copies of his book available as well. Always wonderful to be able to support local authors!

07/05/2026

The library will be closed Saturday, May 9th. We apologize for the inconvenience. The library will reopen Monday, May 11th at 12pm. Thank you for your understanding.

30/04/2026

Please join us Thursday, May 28th @ 6:30pm for Book Club. Book for the month of May is The Turn of the Key by Ruth Ware.

28/04/2026

Join us Saturday, May 16th from 1-3pm for a book signing and welcome local author, John Spencer. John will have copies of his book available as well. Always wonderful to be able to support local authors!

27/04/2026

Due to weather conditions we will be closed today Monday, April 27th. Thank you and be safe!

21/04/2026

Due to unforeseen circumstances, we will be closed tomorrow Wednesday, April 22nd. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding.

We will be back open Thursday, April 23rd 10am-7pm.

28/03/2026

April's Book Club will be reading Frist Lie Wins by Ahley Elston.

UPDATE: April's book club will be TUESDAY, APRIL 28TH 6:30-7:30 upstairs in the fireside room.

Stop in and get your copy of this month's read. We have stand copies along with playaways, and Large Print.

28/03/2026

NEW updated hours as of 4.1.2026 📚

19/03/2026

Please join us for Book Club on Wednesday, March 25th at 6:30pm. This month's book choice is from Reece's Book Club picks. Pick up your copies at the library circulation desk. Look forward to seeing you there!

16/02/2026

Historic opportunity on Route 66! 🚗🍔

The iconic Palms Grill Building (home of the famous Palms Grill Café) at 110 SW Arch Street in Atlanta, Illinois, is available for lease starting May 1, 2026!

Owned by the Atlanta Public Library District, this ~1,600 sq ft space (includes a commercial kitchen) is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Rent is just $600/month + $1,200 security deposit. Lease starts as a 12-month term, renewable annually.

Perfect for a café, bakery, sandwich shop, ice cream spot, or other food service—no frying/grilling allowed due to ventilation/historic regulations, but other prep is fine!

Tenant handles utilities + licenses.

Submit proposals by March 27, 2026, to [email protected] or drop off/mail (PO Box 68, Atlanta, IL 61723) to the library.

Questions? Email [email protected].

Bring new life to this Route 66 gem! Who’s ready to run the next chapter? Tag a friend who loves historic spots or small-town business! 🇺🇸