The Harrison Family Bible found a new home in the Linda Jennings Banks History Room at the Herrin City Library. The Harrison Bruce Historical Village on the campus of John A Logan College received The Harrison Family Bible in May, … Continue reading →
The Herrin Area Historical Society presents author, Blaine Greer, who has just published a seven-hundred page chronicle non-fiction book, Willow Sieve Chronicles – Eavesdropping from the Wilderness at the Herrin City Library on Friday, October 21, 2016, at 2:00 pm. This is the … Continue reading →
Fall is in the air and with that comes one of our favorite holidays here at the Herrin City Library. During October, nature sets the perfect mood for you to sit down with a scary book or movie. Bring the children … Continue reading →
Saturday, September 10, 2016, there will be two slideshows at 1:00 pm and 6:00 pm. The Herrin City Library presents a glimpse into the The French Studio Collection. This historic event is possible through the cooperation of French Studio and … Continue reading →
Did you know, Herrin City Library has a meeting room which may be rented by groups and public organizations? The meeting room may be rented for $25.00 for up to four hours which includes set-up and clean-up time before and … Continue reading →
The Herrin Area Historical Society hosts Mark Wagner on Friday, August 26, 2016, at 2:00 pm in the Tony Gailnes Meeting Room at the Herrin City Library. Mr. Wagner is the director of SIU’s Center for Archaeological Investigations and professor … Continue reading →
“A Look Back – Images of Herrin’s Past – Volume IV” comes to life again during HerrinFesta Italiana 2016 in a special slide show presentation on Friday, May 27, 2016, with two showings at 1:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. in the Tony … Continue reading →
The Herrin City Library Open House was a big success. The Friends of the Herrin City Library conducted their meeting and annual election of officers. William Randall, was also presented with a plaque in recognition of his many years of … Continue reading →
The Herrin City Library’s History room was featured in an article in the Southern Illinoisan newspaper. A ROOM TO REMEMBER Herrin City Library History Room preserves the town’s past Herrin has a history that includes coal mines, Italian immigrants, gangsters … Continue reading →
Update: View the video of Glenn Poshard @ Herrin City Library Video – HAHS Presents Glenn Poshard. Dr. Glenn Poshard will speak to the Herrin Area Historical Society at 2:00 pm on Friday, April 22, 2016, at the Herrin City Library. … Continue reading →
