7th Annual Library Crawl

Discover how far your library card can take you in Illinois and the millions of items public libraries throughout Illinois gives you access too. Everyone in the community is invited to participate in Illinois Heartland Library System's annual library crawl were people can travel to any of the 197 library's participating during the month of October. 

How to Participate in the Library Crawl?

1. Pick up the official passport at Columbia Library.
2. Travel around central and southern Illinois visiting participating public libraries.
3. Go to each library’s circulation desk to get your passport stamped. Some libraries have goodies for crawlers!
4. Visit 5 or more libraries (not counting your home library) in October to complete the Library Crawl.
5. Discover all the many library collections your library card gives you access to.
6. Did you know you can check out items at other libraries and return them to your home library? The Illinois Heartland Library System’s courier service makes this possible.
7. Columbia participants who turn in their passports by November 1st will receive a small participation prize and their name will go into a gift card drawing.
   1. 5+ Libraries Traveled – Chance to win $15 gift card to The Coffee Pot.
   2. 10+ Libraries Traveled – Chance to win $25 gift card to Millers on Main.
   3. Most Traveled Participants –  Chance to win $40 gift card to Amazon.  

Find a Digital Guidebook to Local Eateries & Attractions on our website at columbialibrary.org "2025 Library Crawl" and much more.