June is here, and it comes with quite a few holidays and National observances that can inspire your To-Be-Read list.
If you would like to learn more about Pride Month and the history of the LGBTQ community, you can check out The LGBTQ Almanac: 500 years of queer culture in American history by Deborah G. Felder.
For Audiobook Appreciation Month, you can browse our physical collection or check out what's available through our Libby app and their blog about the most popular audiobooks of the year (and all time!)
If you are looking to celebrate it being "Great Outdoors Month," you can check out our copy of
June is also National Ocean Month, which is dedicated to raising awareness of the beauty and wonder of the Ocean and the vital role it plays.
Learn more Ocean facts with the National Ocean Service
The Summer Reading Program begins on June 8th, with our first Monday Family Event of the summer! Burpee Museum will be here to help us learn all about the scaly roommates that we share this planet with and you'll be able to meet some of them in person! Reptiles are so diverse and amazing in many different ways. There will be five stations of live reptiles and hands-on activities. All ages are welcome for this free event!
Join us on Saturday, June 13th, for Junk Journaling and on Saturday, June 20th, for Bling-a-Book! These drop-in programs for teens and adults will run from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Limited supplies will be available, so feel free to bring your own.
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This month's Monday Mysteries will meet on June 22 at 1:30 p.m
to discuss mysteries solved by Senior Sleuths.
Literary Merits will meet on June 23rd at 2 p.m. to discuss Barbara Kingsolver's Demon Copperhead.
Orbital group meets at 6:00 pm on June 23rd to discuss sci-fi and fantasy with magical themes.
We are excited to welcome Laura Keyes back to the library! Laura graduated from UW-Madison with a Master’s Degree in Library Studies. She has been portraying women from history and lecturing on historic topics for over fifteen years.
The “Mothers” of America aren’t often mentioned – the women whose influence on the early years of the United States reverberated for centuries afterwards. Learn about soldiers, writers, printers, scholars, farmers, artists, and spies – all women, and all vital to our nation’s history. We hope you can join us for this free event sponsored by Dixon Public Library and Dixon Township. This program will take place upstairs in the Adult Department on Saturday June 27th at 11:00am.
Calling All Artists: Americana-Inspired Works Wanted!! Be part of the upcoming Passport to Illinois Art Exhibition, celebrating the spirit of America through the lens of local creativity.
Exhibition Dates: June 15, 2026 - July 31, 2026
(The exhibit will be hosted at the Dixon Public Library)
Honoring the 250th Anniversary of America: We're seeking original artwork that captures the essence of Americana- think the heritage, landscapes, community, patriotism, and the stories that define us. All mediums are welcome!!
This is your opportunity to showcase how art can reflect the places we call home and the people who shape our shared history.
If you are interested in submitting your art, Contact The Next Picture Show for details.
Let your work tell the story of America
We are pleased to once again be a pick up location for Summer Eats beginning on Wednesday, June 3rd!
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