The health of our civilization, the depth of our awareness
about the underpinnings of our culture and our concern
for the future can all be tested by how well we support
our libraries. —Carl Sagan

My real education, the superstructure, the details, the
true architecture, I got out of the public library. For an
impoverished child whose family could not afford to buy
books, the library was the open door to wonder and
achievement, and I can never be sufficiently grateful that
I had the wit to charge through that door and make the most
of it. Now, when I read constantly about the way in which
library funds are being cut and cut, I can only think that the
door is closing and that American society has found one
more way to destroy itself. —Isaac Asimov

A public library is the most democratic thing in the world.
What can be found there has undone dictators and tyrants:
demagogues can persecute writers and tell them what to
write as much as they like, but they cannot vanish what has
been written in the past, though they try often enough…
People who love literature have at least part of their minds
immune from indoctrination. If you read, you can learn to
think for yourself. ― Doris Lessing

The library is the cornerstone for every community. Our mission
is to inform and enrich the lives of the people here in Pinckneyville.
We focus on bringing people together and building our community up! 

Here at the Pinckneyville Public Library, we are here to help you with
performing necessary online tasks, such as filling out job applications
and applying for government assistance programs. This service is
absolutely crucial during these times of economic uncertainty, and
we look to continue playing an important part in keeping folks above
water. Our librarians are always ready to help when needed!
We also send faxes, make copies, and scan documents.
The library has Wi-fi available for those who want to access it outside
the building from  9 am- 8 pm daily. Tutors use our facility to help
students after school and we proctor exams.

Before COVID-19, the library offered frequent in-person programs
for different age groups; LEGO Club, Pre-K Story Time,
Teen Game Night, STEM, Summer Reading, and Computer Basics.
We also host presentations, workshops, and documentary viewings. 
We have offered virtual Summer Reading and Story Time programs
since the onset of the pandemic. We are continuing to learn how to
provide these services to the best of our ability without jeopardizing
the health and well-being of our community members. The Pinckneyville
Public Library is adamant on promoting local talent, whether it be novels
or artwork. We like to build members of our community up and let their
hard work and creativity shine for others to see! 

Of course, we have a growing collection of books, DVDs, audio books
and CDs available for our patrons. If the book you want is not in our
collection, we can request one from another library in the Illinois Heartland
Library System for you! With your library card, you gain access to our eBook
and eMagazine resources such as Cloud Library and Rb Digital. We
possess a microfiche and microfilm, as well as many other local history and
genealogy reference materials, such as census records, plat books, cemetery
records, etc. We work with the Perry County Historical Society in assisting
people locate desired genealogical information.

We hope to see you come in and utilize the many services we offer!