By Tom Emery

The Staunton Public Library is one of eight libraries in Macoupin County to welcome new visitors with a program sponsored by the region's library system.

The 5th Annual Library Crawl invites patrons to explore new libraries throughout the Illinois Heartland Library System, which composes the southern half of the state. The Crawl also demonstrates the benefits of a library card, which allows users to check out materials from the libraries they visit.

Staunton is one of 158 libraries across central and southern Illinois, including Carlinville, Gillespie, Mount Olive, Virden, Brig...