Because the Herrin City Library is thankful for our patrons, we are offering Fine Forgiveness during the month of November. We will match your fine payments, so if you pay $1.00, we will pay $1.00. If you owe less than … Continue reading →
Meet David MacDonald on Friday, September 20, 2019 at 2:00 pm at the Herrin City Library. Join the discussion as David MacDonald provides a comprehensive account of Kaskaskia: The Lost Capital of Illinois. From its founding in 1703 … Continue reading →
Celebrate the 150th anniversary of Southern Illinois University with Dr. John Jackson. He’s the editor of the recently published Southern Illinois University at 150 Years: Growth, Accomplishments and Challenges. With more than 300 photos and 384 pages, the … Continue reading →
Herrin High Italian Class, Herrin City Library, and the St. Louis Italian Film Festival present: Herrin Festa Italian Films Friday, May 24, 4:00 pm-5:30 pm in the @ the Herrin City Library, Tony Galines Meeting Room. … Continue reading →
The Herrin City Library’s Annual Open House will be held on Sunday, April 28, 2019, from 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm at the Herrin City Library. The theme is “Camp Herrin City Library: Hike on over for s’more … Continue reading →
The HAHS will present guest speaker, Gary M. Jackson, PH.D. on Friday, April 12, 2019, at 2:00 pm. Dr. Jackson will discuss his latest book, Surviving Mass Victim Attacks: What to Do When the Unthinkable Happens. This event … Continue reading →
HAHS Guest Lecture Series “Story of the Egyptian Combo” The March program of the Herrin Area Historical Society will feature Rick Linton recounting the long career of the Egyptian Combo, a band formed in the early 1960s and performing until … Continue reading →
Todd Carr will present The Shawnee National Forest on February 22, 2019, @ 2:00 pm, as part of the HAHS guest lecture series. He will discuss the work of visionary newspaperman L. O. Trigg whose Ozark Tours led to the eventual … Continue reading →
TONY GUALDONI – Louie’s P&R – January 18, 2019, 2:00 pm As part of the HAHS guest lecture series, Tony and Alisa Gualdoni, owners of Louie’s P&R will speak. Tony will share facts, memories, funny tales and all things interesting about … Continue reading →
Herrin Area Historical Society Guest Lecture Series presents “Special Collections – Morris Library – SIU” on Friday, November 16, 2018, at 2:00 pm in the Tony Galines Meeting Room. Aaron Lisec, a research specialist with Speicial Collections Research Center (SCRC), … Continue reading →
