THE NEXT CHAPTER GALA
Help us keep our story circulating!
Join us for a evening of semi-formal elegance and impact in support of Three Rivers Public Library Foundation. Enjoy a small-plate buffet, a cash bar, and a live DJ, while championing our library’s mission through exciting live auctions, silent auctions, and gift basket raffles. As a token of our appreciation, every guest will receive a limited-edition commemorative gift.
Saturday, September 19
6pm
Four Rivers Environmental Education Center, Channahon
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Were you part of the formation of our Library District? Did you or your children attend our programs? Whether you’ve been visiting for decades or just discovered us, your stories make us who we are!
Three Rivers Library has been providing stories to you for five decades; now we would love for you to share your story! We are collecting these library moments and stories, whether big or small, recent or decades old; every memory collected helps tell the rich history of the library.
Fill out the form at bit.ly/librarystory26 to let us know when and how you’d like to share your recollections
Let’s reflect together on the last 50 years and unlock new memories with the entire community!
January 1 - December 31, 2026
Three Rivers Public Library District is egg-cited to launch a yearlong, communitywide scavenger hunt to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the library and our incredible communities. It’s free and easy to join in the fun!
Complete missions, including trivia, location-based challenges, photo challenges, and more, to earn points and win prizes!
All ages are welcome and encouraged to participate! Once you join the experience, on your own or as a team, you will see missions that have been designed for a variety of ages – select and complete the ones that interest you. New missions will be added to the GooseChase app throughout the year, so be sure to check back often for new opportunities to play.
Quickstart:
Use our join code to grab the app and join the experience, or if you already have the app, take you right to the experience!
Manual Mode:
On your smart mobile device, download the FREE Goosechase App and sign up for an account.
Search for Book It Around Minooka to join the challenge
Create a team of one (that’s you) or create a team with friends.
The more you play the more points you earn – and that’s how to increase your chances of winning prizes. Instructions on how to play the game are below or click here!
Book It Around Chanooka is brought to you by Three Rivers Public Library District with support from:
Village of Minooka
Village of Channahon
Channahon Park District
We know you love your library and now, you can show it! Our Library Store features merchandise with our TRPLD logo, limited-edition anniversary logo, unique gifts and apparel, and more designed to celebrate your love for the library.
Check out the store often as merchandise will be rotated seasonally! The best part? With every purchase, you’re supporting Three Rivers Library. A portion of every sale will go to the Three Rivers Public Library Foundation- our philanthropic partner supporting future library initiatives.
In honor of our 50th anniversary, photographers of all ages are invited to participate in this community-wide photo contest! Whether you’re a seasoned photographer or just love capturing memories, this is your chance to show off your talent and celebrate our library’s history.
Start capturing now; any photo featuring Three Rivers Library is fair game! Be sure to view the contest rules on the entry form.
Eligibility:
Community members of any age are invited to participate. You must be the photographer or the owner of the original physical/digital photo who has the right to share it with the library.
Entry Limit:
Up to three (3) entries per person – plenty of chances to submit your best shots.
Judging:
Based on the number of total entries received, judges will select winners based on creativity, historical significance, and overall visual appeal. Maximize your chances by entering all 3 of your allowed photos!
Winners:
Winner(s) will be notified mid-November. Winner(s) must be able to pick up prizes in person at the library. Prizes cannot be mailed.
Photos will be displayed in the library starting mid-November 2026.
