Schmaling Memorial Public Library of Fulton
In Memoriam
2021
The library has received contributions in memory of the following individuals in the last year.
May they rest in peace.
Gary Dykstra
Marlyn Faber
Mary Faber
Schmaling Memorial Public Library of Fulton
In Memoriam
2021
The library has received contributions in memory of the following individuals in the last year.
May they rest in peace.
Gary Dykstra
Marlyn Faber
Mary Faber
Schmaling Memorial Public Library now offers Explore More Illinois, a cultural pass program that provides discounts and other offerings from museums, historical societies, performing and visual arts centers, and other attractions across the state of Illinois. The program is free for adults 18 years and older who have a library card from a participating library. Offerings differ by attraction and include free or reduced admission, free parking, discounts at attraction shops, and more.
Explore More Illinois is available 24/7 from any computer, tablet, or smartphone. Visit https://exploremore.quipugroup.net/, and log in using a valid library card number and password to review and reserve offerings by attraction and specific dates.
Current attractions include the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum (Springfield), Chicago Children’s Museum, and Discovery Center Museum (Rockford). Visit exploremoreillinois.org to see a complete list. New attractions are added on a regular basis so be sure to check back frequently.
Explore More Illinois is a service of the Reaching Across Illinois Library System (RAILS). RAILS is funded by a grant from the Illinois State Library through the Office of the Secretary of State Jesse White and provides a number of different programs and services for Illinois libraries and library users.
Contact library staff for more information at 815-589-2045 or email fulpublib@mchsi.com.
Today’s online resource of the day is Biblioboard! This is a FREE ebook and other digital resource project that allows unlimited simultaneous access to anyone who is physically in the state of Illinois! NO LIBRARY CARD REQUIRED. There are currently 3 “libraries” you can use, Inkie.org, RAILS for Schools which includes some great resources for kids, and Biblioboard Open Access. Check it out: https://library.biblioboard.com/modules
Today’s online resource is for people interested in Illinois history. Parents and teachers, this is also a great resource for history projects for your students. It’s the Illinois Digital Archives, a digital repository for archival collections related to Illinois history. Check it out!: http://idaillinois.org/