A place to read, learn, and connect

Cordova District Library is a community library that serves the residents of Cordova, Illinois and the surrounding areas. The library offers a variety of services and resources to meet the needs and interests of its patrons.

Browse the Library Catalog

Use PrairieCat to locate materials, reserve a book, check on your account, and renew materials!
Search the PrairieCat Kids’ Library for books, movies, music, magazines, and more.

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Programs and Activities

Programs For Kids

Story times, Creative Corner, camps and field trips for kids.

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Programs For Teens

Check out our resources for teenagers at the library.

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Programs For Adults

Programs include book club, crochet, and lunch & learns.

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Upcoming Events

If you are looking for something fun, educational, or inspiring to do, check out the library’s events calendar. You can find a variety of programs and activities for all ages and interests. 

Program Date
Story Time @ the Park 1720778400 Fri, Jul 12, 2024
Art Camp 1721001600 Mon, Jul 15, 2024 – Sat, Jul 20, 2024
Library Board Meeting 1721293200 Thu, Jul 18, 2024
Story Time @ the Park 1721383200 Fri, Jul 19, 2024


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Our Library

The library is not only a place to find information and entertainment, but also a place to socialize and connect with others. The library has a comfortable lounge area where you can relax and chat with your friends or fellow patrons. Our new teen space is a safe space for teens to hang out in the library.


A view from the outside.


Our library, back in the day.


Story time for the kids!


We like to celebrate with our patrons.


Designs by talented local artists on the street in front of our building!


A view of our bookshelves.

Suggest Materials

If you have a specific title or topic that you want to read or learn about, you can fill out our online form or visit the circulation desk. Our library staff will be happy to try to find it for you. We can also make recommendations based on your preferences and reading history.

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Listen to our Podcast

We produce a podcast featuring local history and current news. This podcast is made possible by a grant from American Library Association’s Libraries Transforming Communities: Focus on Small and Rural Libraries. This initiative helps library workers better serve their small and rural communities.


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Listen on Apple Podcasts

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Listen on Spotify

Watch our YouTube Channel

Did you know that Cordova Library has its own YouTube channel? It’s true! We have videos of craft and artwork tutorials, classic community parades, and recorded children’s storytimes.


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Contact Us

Cordova District Library is a valuable asset to the community and a source of joy and enrichment for its patrons. Whether you want to read, learn, create, or socialize, the library has something for you. Visit the library today and discover all that it has to offer.

If you have any questions or comments, please let us know!

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