•February 11, 2026•

All are invited to enjoy festive music and delicious pancakes with sausage, free of charge, at the Sullivan First United Methodist Church on Tuesday, February 17th, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the church, located directly across the street from the Sullivan fire station, in their annual celebration of Shrove Tuesday.

Tuesday, February 17th, is the final day of Mardi Gras, also known as Shrove Tuesday. Historically, Shrove Tuesday, also referred to as ‘Pancake Day’, is the final day before Lent (Ash Wednesday on the 18th). Lent is a Christian period of fasting and reflection leading to Easter, where people confess sins (“shrive”) and use up rich ingredients like eggs, sugar, and butter to make pancakes before the 40 days of Lent begin. Celebrated globally with traditions like pancake feasts, it’s a day of indulgence and preparation for spiritual renewal. 

•February 4, 2026•

Moultrie County Monthly Quarter Madness will hold its February Quarter Auction on Wednesday, February 11th. The event will be held at the Sullivan American Legion. Heritage Woods of Sullivan, formerly Courtyard Estates, is the organization of the month. They offer an assisted living lifestyle that is affordable for all seniors. Heritage Woods opened in October 2008 and was recently acquired and is now managed by Gardant Management Solutions. 

Bring a BINGO prize and receive a free $1 bidding paddle. Residents specifically love candy, puzzle books, word searches, Kleenex, toilet paper, and snacks. At the February Quarter Madness, vendors could include Plunder, Pampered Chef, Scentsy, Avon, Tastefully Simple, Color Street, plus different craft and food vendors with tumblers, t-shirts, crafts, earrings, signs, garden stakes, décor, sourdough baked goods, meat bundles, and more. Come shop with the vendors and stay for the Quarter Auction. Bring your quarters for charity items and extra bidding. All-In-Paddle will be $20. Doors open at 6:00 p.m., and the Quarter Auction begins at 6:30. All ages are welcome. A bake sale to also benefit Heritage Woods will have goodies for purchase. The SAL will be in the kitchen with food available for purchase. Drink purchases can be made through the Legion as well. For more information, visit “Mo Co Monthly Quarter Madness” Facebook page.

•January 28, 2026•

Story times: Every Wednesday, Feb 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th at 10:00 a.m. The bounce house will be available after the story and craft. 

Every Monday at 9:00 a.m., we host a Memory Café. This is a social gathering for individuals with dementia and their caregivers. Get helpful information and support from others who also have loved ones who struggle with memory loss. 

February 5th and 19th: Homeschoolers: If you have a homeschooled student, check out the class we have. It meets twice a month on Thursdays at 2:30 p.m. The group will explore fun, hands-on STEAM activities designed to inspire creativity and critical thinking. Join us for exciting learning and connection with fellow homeschoolers! Please register online at https://forms.gle/sgWh9isvnEY6uWV36 or call us at (21) 728-7221.

Crochet Group: Tuesdays, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Join fellow crafters to learn new stitches and patterns in a relaxed, welcoming setting. Beginners and experienced crochet artists are welcome. Those interested in learning how to crochet should contact Michelle or Laura in advance.

February 9, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Make Your Own Valentine. Need a Valentine’s card? Use our materials to create a handmade card for teachers, parents, or grandparents. Homemade gifts are always a hit! Bring your creativity—we’ll provide the supplies and handle the cleanup.  

Feb 2nd and 16th after school at 3:45 p.m. Crafty Crew: This group has fun creating new crafty things. If you’re interested, you can sign up online at www.sullivanlibrary.org or give us a call, or come in to the library. 

The Mobile DMV will not be here this month. They will be back in April. In the event of bad weather, please call the library to confirm it is open. (217) 728-7221

•January 21, 2026•

The City of Sullivan and the Illinois Municipal Utilities Association (IMUA) have announced the 2026 IMUA Scholarship for local high school seniors. What is available are four scholarships worth $1,000 each. The eligibility requirement is that applicants must be high school seniors in communities served by IMUA member utilities. The deadline for applications is Friday, March 13th. To apply, submit an application and a short essay (500 words or fewer) on one of four utility-related topics. For details and essay questions, visit IMEA.org/IMUAScholarship.html. 

•January 14, 2026•

The Arthur School District and the Project HELP Preschool program will be offering free developmental screening to provide parents with an opportunity to discover how their child is developing in the areas of speech, language, concepts, and motor skills. Vision and hearing screenings will also be offered, free of charge. It’s time to think about Pre-school and Kindergarten for the upcoming school year for your child. To find out what preschool options are available in your community or to pre-register your child for kindergarten, schedule an appointment to have your child screened.

This screening will take place on Friday, April 10th, at the Lovington United Methodist Church, 241 South Broadway Street in Lovington. For an appointment, call Tiffany Reedy at (217) 873-4318. Signed parent or guardian permission is required. Screenings are required for potential enrollment in the Project HELP preschool program. To pre-register your child for kindergarten, bring a certified copy of their birth certificate, a physical with immunization records, dental and vision exams will also be accepted, if available.