Mounder Town
Welcome to the Mt. Morris Public Library page!
105 S. McKendrie Ave.
Mt. Morris, IL 61054
Phone: 815-734-4927
Fax: 815-734-6035
E-mail:[email protected]
Hours:
Mon.-Thur. 11:00am-6:30pm
Fri. 11:00am-4:30pm
Sat. 10:00am-1:30pm
Library Closings
The Mount Morris Library will be closed on Thursday, June 19th for the Juneteenth holiday.
Mount Morris Library Hours
The Mount Morris Library is open every day Monday through Saturday. Hours are 11 am-7 pm, Monday through Thursday, 11 am-5 pm on Fridays, and 10 am-2 pm on Saturdays. Stop by and see us!
Thank You!
To all of our wonderful patrons who drop donations into our Summer Reading Programing jar on the counter! Your donations added up to over $235 throughout the year! What a wonderful way for everyone to start the summer!
Level Up at Your Library - Monday, June 16th at 1pm
Come on Monday at 1pm to read some great books and learn all about outdoor games! Meet local P.E. teacher Mr. Elliot for books and games. This program is available to everyone, regardless of library card or not.
Summer Reading Program Schedule June 16th -21st
Games! Program Monday, June 16th, 1pm (raffle ticket)
Drop-In Craft Monday, June 16th, 2pm-6pm, while supplies last
Grab-N-Go Tue-Sat, June 17th-21st, while supplies last
Pre-School Story Time Wednesday, June 18th at 11:15am
Salsa!!! Wednesday, June 25th at 6pm
Come by on Wednesday, June 25th, at 6pm for a fun evening and SALSA making! Master Gardeners Phil and Marcia will be here to make us some appetizers with the bounty from an easy garden! A SALSA garden (could be grown in pots, too)! Registration is available on the Mount Morris Facebook posts or events page.
Lego Night! Thursday, June 26th at 6pm
Bring the family out for some awesome brick building! We will pull out #AlltheLegos for this night and kids can build whatever they can imagine. Then, they can put a name to their creation and keep it on our display for all to enjoy until the next Lego night!
Ink with a Friend Monday, July 14th at 5pm
We will be offering a card-making class from local crafter, Liz Gullett. You will get all the materials to make two beautiful cards to take home. Stop by to see the samples, $5 fee when you register. Registration is limited so call the library or stop by to save your spot before July 7th!
Hot Spots available at Mount Morris Library
The library has hotspots available to check out for use at home. These are available to Mount Morris Library cardholders and will be checked out for fourteen days. Get more information from a librarian if you would like to use this free service!
Display Case Showings
There is a new display in our cases! Artwork from local artists through the years! We are always looking for collectors or artists who are willing to share their treasures in our display cases. If you are interested, please call, 815-734-4927.
Mount Morris Library is FINE FREE!
Yep! You no longer need to worry about paying fines for late books, DVDs, audiobooks, etc. at the Mount Library! We have no fines due for late materials, just return the item and you can check out any other item at no cost! We love serving our community and invite all patrons to visit the Mount Morris Library!
Explore More Illinois-Explore More Illinois Welcomes Elgin History Museum
Explore More Illinois, RAILS’ online cultural and recreational pass program for Illinois libraries, welcomes its newest attraction, the Elgin History Museum in Elgin!
Book Donations Welcome
Our book sale was such a great success due to all of your wonderful donations! We are accepting donations again for the next book sale! If you have any media you no longer need or want to bring them to the Mount Morris Library! We cannot accept textbooks, encyclopedias, Reader’s Digest Condensed books, VHS tapes, or audio cassettes.
Lions Club Glasses and Hearing Aids Collections
Donation boxes for eyeglass recycling are available at the library. When the boxes are full, they are picked up by local Lions members and dropped off at collection depots. These recycled eyeglasses are given to people in need, with the help of various medical missionaries, in Central and South America and around the world. When the eyeglasses arrive in these countries, doctors and technicians conduct eye exams and provide a free pair of prescription eyeglasses that are as close as possible to that person’s sight needs. When donating HEARING AIDS, please be sure to place them in a small box or hard-covered case so they do not get crushed or damaged.
Adult Programming
We would love to hear from you. Do you have any program ideas? Do evenings or weekends work better? Do you have a program you would like to share/lead? Contact Mary Cheatwood at the library through email at mmlib@ mtmorris-il.org or call 815-734-4927.
Memorial Gifts
Give a gift that lasts, brings joy to many, and doubles in value. Your memorial gift to the library is matched by the Mt. Morris Library Foundation, doubling your generosity!
Many thanks to all who gave memorial gifts in 2024.
Newspaper Available!
We will now be receiving the Dixon Telegraph daily! We receive the Ogle County Life, Sauk Valley, and Mt. Morris Times. If you want to keep up with the local news-stop on by!
Curbside Service is available!
We want to remind everyone that you still have the option of having your materials delivered to your vehicle. If you have holds waiting for you, call us to tell us you are on your way, and we will bring them out to your vehicle when you arrive. Call us if you need more information.
Additional Services Offered
We make copies ($ 0.25 per black and white page). We fax ($2 for the first page and $0.50 for each additional page). We can scan a document and send it to email($2 per document). You can use a computer without a library card for $1.00. Resume software is available on our computers. Come visit us and let us help you!
Library Board Meetings
Monthly board meetings are on the third Wednesday of the month at 7 pm at the library unless otherwise noted. The public is welcome to attend.
The Mount Morris Public Library is located at 105 S McKendrie Ave. Mt Morris, IL 61054. Phone: 815-734-4927 Fax: 815-734-6035 www.mtmorris-il.org.
