Homepage Creston-Dement Public Library

Online Creston History

Our Creston History Collection is now available to browse online! Check it out by clicking here!

Explora

Our library system provides free access to Explora, an engaging and easy-to-use research experience from EBSCO. Click here to learn more!

Early Childhood Resources

O.W.L Early Childhood is an Early Childhood resource hub for families in Ogle, Whiteside, and Lee Counties!

PrairieCat Catalog

Library Hours

Calendar

Board Meetings

Adult Dungeons & Dragons event on Sep 10 at 6 PM at Creston Public Library. Free pizza; discuss game preferences and meetings.

Adult Dungeons and Dragons

Adventure opportunities at Creston-Dement Public Library for 4th-8th graders with Dungeons & Dragons games starting in September!

Kids Dungeons and Dragons: Lost Mine of Phandelver @ 4-6pm

Join us for Switch Game Night at Creston-Dement Public Library on September 18th, 5-8 PM. Pizza and snacks provided!

Switch Game Night @ 5pm

Event to create paper flowers from an old book, promoting recycling. Hosted by "Make & Mingle."

Make & Mingle - Paper Flowers @ 6pm

Join a guided painting class at the library on September 29th, 6 PM-8 PM. Ages 15+, book your spot and wear paint-friendly clothes!

Paint Along at the Library (Adults) @ 6pm

Please pre-sign up as space is limited.

May contain: advertisement and poster

Paint Along at the Library (Homeschool Kids) @ Noon

Please pre-sign up as space is limited.

May contain: advertisement and poster

Paint Along at the Library (Kids) @ 4pm

Please pre-sign up as space is limited.

Join the Creston-Dement Public Library for a Halloween Murder Mystery Party on Oct 30, 2026, at 6 PM. Costumes encouraged!

Halloween Murder Mystery Party @ 6pm

Creston-Dement Public Library is hosting a Murder Mystery Party! This is free and open to the public. Costumes are strongly encouraged!

Board Meetings

Board Meeting @ 6:30 PM

Board Meeting @ 6:30 PM

Board Meeting @ 6:30 PM