Bookstore Events

Upcoming Events

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An Night Out with Sherlock Holmes (a.k.a. Robert Seufert)

“It is a capital mistake to theorize before one has data. Insensibly one begins to twist facts to suit theories, instead of theories to suit facts.” Sherlock Holmes, A Scandal in Bohemia (1891)

Sherlock HolmesLearn the facts about Sherlock Holmes from the great detective himself.

Visit with the world’s greatest sleuth in person at Our Town Books.

Music, Traditional British Food and Drink

Thursday, May 17, at 7 p.m.

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Downtown Celebration

Downtown Celebration

Jacksonville Main Street’s Downtown Celebration,
an annual event filled with fun and entertainment to celebrate the historic heart of our community!
Our downtown is winner of a National Trust for Historic Preservation 2012 Great American Main Street Award.

Saturday, May 19

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Book Signing: J.D. Proffitt

Manchester Bluff

Manchester Bluff: A Civil War Novel

As informative as it is exciting, J.D. Proffitt’s first novel captures little known aspects of Civil War dynamics, including events that originated in his hometown of Alexander, Illinois.

Saturday, May 19 during the Downtown Celebration
4:30 to 6:00 p.m.

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Past Events

Gallery Hop

Ken Bradbury Ken Bradbury 6:30 to 7:30 Friday at the Gallery Hop.

Friday, May 4

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Once Upon a SatARTday: Celebrate Poetry Month!

Once Upon a Satartday Poetry
Eclectic Art Gallery and Our Town Books present Once Upon a SatARTday.

Come celebrate Poetry Month.

Kindergarten through third grade 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Fourth through sixth grade 11:00 a.m. to noon.

Call Our Town Books 217-245-2665 to register. $10

Saturday, May 5

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Imagine Foundation’s 3rd Annual Poetry Variety Show!

Held at the Jacksonville Public Library, 201 W. College. An evening of all kinds of poetry! Traditional Reading, Performance, youth, open mike, 2 Voices.

Thursday, April 12th from 6-9 p.m.

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Poetry Reading: Professor Robert Seufert

“My Life in Eighteen Poems” Award-winning MacMurray Professor Robert Seufert will be reading and commenting on 18 of his poems that reflect changes and stages of his life. Held at Thoresen Recital Hall, Putnam/Springer Center.

Thursday, April 12th at 7:00 p.m.

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Inaugural Poetry Group Meeting

Poetry Group
Jacksonville Public Library and Our Town Books will be hosting a Poetry Group which is open to all readers, writers and lovers of poetry. The first meeting will be held at the bookstore — it is free and refreshments will be served! All are welcome.

Wednesday, March 21 at 7:30 p.m.

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Author Event: Dr Allan Metcalf

OKAllan Metcalf, Ph.D., Professor of English at MacMurray College will be reading from his book OK: The Improbable Story of America’s Greatest Word. Copies of his book will be available for purchase and signing after the reading.

March 23 is OK Day, the 173rd anniversary of the day OK was created on Page 2 of the Boston Morning Post, March 23, 1839.

Friday, March 23 at 5:00 p.m.

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The Dulci-Kids with Mike Anderson

Mike AndersonWhat’s better on a Saturday morning than coffee, doughnuts and–best of all–music by Mike Anderson and the DulciKids? Come join the fun.

Saturday, March 10 from 10:30 to 11:30

Once Upon a SatARTday: Poetry Month!

SatARTday March

Saturday March 3

Call to register 245-2665

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Book Signing: Robert Shaw

Lincoln Traveled This WayRegional author, Robert Shaw, will be signing copies of his book Abraham Lincoln Traveled This Way – The America Lincoln Knew at the Gallery Hop on Friday March 2.

Friday, March 2 from 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.

Bedtime Stories with Miss Mallory

Happy Valentine's Day, Mouse!Come along to the bookstore on Tuesday for Valentine’s Day books!

  • Bear Hugs!
  • Happy Valentine’s Day, Mouse!
  • The Day It Rained Hearts
  • Will You Be My Valentine?

Tuesday, February 14 at 7 p.m.

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Toy Workshop

Learn about early animated pictures with the Old Fashion Toy Company. Jacksonville’s own toymaker, Chad Boehlke, will be here to help kids create a popular Victorian toy, the Thaumatrope. Pre-register. $5.
Thaumatrope

Saturday, February 11 at 10 am

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Monthly Third Thursday Sale!!

1/3 off selected new books

Thursday, February 16

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Comic Book Show

First-Aid-ComicsHyde Park’s Very Own Comic Shop is visiting Our Town Books. Save the date!

Friday and Saturday, February 17 and 18
from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

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Bedtime Stories with Miss Mallory

Purple, Green and YellowCome along to the bookstore on Tuesday for stories by Robert Munsch!

  • Purple, Green and Yellow
  • Show and Tell
  • Smelly Socks
  • We Share Everything!

Tuesday, January 24 at 7 p.m.

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An Evening Out with Robert Burns

Robert Burns, NasmythPine Tree Studio and Our Town Books present an evening of Scottish food, poetry and music to celebrate the birth of Robert Burns.

The free event will begin at Our Town Books on the Jacksonville Square, then follow the sound of Ken Bradbury’s bagpipes to the Pine Tree Studio where the kilt-clad guests (and those wearing pants) will be treated to a Burns fest of poetry and song.

Thursday, 26 January, 2012 at 7 p.m.

For more information about the event: An Evening with Robert Burns

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Bedtime Stories with Miss Mallory

ZooZicalCome along to the bookstore on Tuesday for Storytime!

  • Purple Little Bird
  • ZooZical
  • Otto the Book Bear
  • Clink

Tuesday, January 17 at 7 p.m.

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Bedtime Stories with Miss Mallory

Night TreeCome along to the bookstore on Tuesday and join Miss Mallory for a festive storytime with holiday songs and stories.

  • Night Tree
  • Jingle Bells
  • Over the River and Through the Woods
  • Ten on the Sled

Tuesday, December 20 at 7 p.m.

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Book Signing: Gary Babbs

Let Your Light ShineCarlinville author, Gary Babbs, will be signing his book his children’s book Let Your Light Shine!.

Saturday, December 17 from 11:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m.

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Christmas Music with Mike Anderson

Mike AndersonChristmas Music with Mike Anderson and the Dulci-Kids

Saturday, December 17 from noon-2:00 p.m.

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Book Signing: Roy French

Hickory RoadRoy French will be signing copies of his book Hickory Road.

Friday, December 23 from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

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Holiday Pre-K Music Event with Miss Polly

Miss Polly Music Event

Saturday, December 10 at 10 a.m.

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Book Signing: J.D. Proffitt

Manchester Bluff

J.D. Proffitt, assistant professor at Illinois College, will be signing copies of his Civil War novel, Manchester Bluff: A Civil War Novel at the Gallery Hop.

Friday, December 2 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

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