News Progress

•April 24, 2024• I remember as if it were yesterday the last email I received from Ted “Dictionary Man” Utchen in the spring of 2021 shortly before he died. It was all about how people’s brains misfire when they think about whether to use “who” or “whom.” “Dear Mr. Grammarian: Today I write to you about the problem with ‘who’ and ‘whom.’ (It) is simply that people pay insufficient attention to how they are writing when they write. Or perhaps they flunked fifth-grade English, who knows?” he wrote. “Now, in today’s Daily Herald you can read, ‘The major lenders have … Read More

•April 24, 2024• May 3rd from 10-11 a.m. is Adult B.Y.O.C. (Bring Your Own Craft) time. Stop by the library and grab the supplies list and we will teach you how to make a cutting board picture holder. May 6th & 20th is Needle Night from 5-7 p.m. If you would like to learn to crochet, knit, needlepoint, or even how to sew we have people that can help teach you. If you already know how and just want to hang out, come join us. May 7th from 10-10:30 is story time. We will read a story and have a … Read More

•April 24, 2024• Master Gardeners recently announced the return of their annual spring plant sale at Garden Fest. Visit us at Lytle Park in Mattoon on Saturday, May 11, 2024, from 9 am-12 pm. Our knowledgeable Master Gardeners will be available throughout the morning to answer your yard and garden questions and give you suggestions for planting, pruning, and landscaping.   This year, we’re showcasing a wide variety of vegetable garden plants, including tomatoes, peppers, and herbs. Additionally, we will have a limited supply of pollinator-friendly plants and houseplants, gardening gloves, garden décor, books, and gently used gardening items available … Read More