The Herrin City Library presents A History of Herrin: Movie on Friday, May 20, 2022 @ 2:00 pm (41 minutes) produced for the city’s centennial in 2000.

Combining rare archival footage, vintage photographs, and contemporary interviews, this film chronicles Herrin’s rise as a coal-mining community, retail center, and industrial hub in southern Illinois.  Produced and directed by Gordon Pruett.

Come visit the display for Gene Stiman who is being honored with the Herrin Festa 2023 Lifetime Achievement Award. The display includes memorabilia and photos from throughout his life and is located in the lobby as you enter the Herrin City Library.Take time to tour the newly expanded Herrin History Room Museum area of the library while you are here.