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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 Closed
The library will be closed on Monday, February 17th, in observance of President’s Day.

Ink with a Friend Monday, February 10th at 5 pm
We will be offering a card-making class from local crafter, Liz Gullett. She will be here on Monday, February 10th at 5 pm! 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 February 3rd!

Take-n-Make Craft for Valentine’s Day
Stop by the library on Friday, February 14th, to get a craft kit for friends to complete at home. Craft kits will be available for anyone who would like to stop by, no library card required. Kits are available while supplies last!

Lego Night! Thursday, February 20th at 6 pm 
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!

Mount Morris Library is FINE FREE!
Yep! You no longer need to worry about paying fines for late books, dvd’s, audiobooks, etc. at the Mount Morris 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!

Display Case Showings
We have a beautiful collection of plates in the library! On loan from Chris Ware, a variety of vintage collector plates ranging from Norman Rockwell to nursery rhymes. Stop by to see this gorgeous collection! 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. 

Therapy Dog, Holly, to Read with Kids Monday, February 24th.
We have an exciting opportunity at the Mount Morris Library with Holly, a local therapy dog. Holly will be here the 4th Monday of each month from 5pm until 6:30pm for 15-minute time slots. You can register a child for a time slot using the link in our Facebook Events page! This program is free for anyone, but you must register to let Holly know you will be coming to visit!

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 bring them to the Mount Morris Library! We cannot accept textbooks, encyclopedias, Reader’s Digest Condensed books, VHS tapes, or audio cassettes. 

Explore More Illinois
The mission of the Evanston History Center is to collect, preserve, and share Evanston’s history to educate, inspire, and enrich the people of Evanston. To accomplish its mission, the Center focuses on presenting free public programming and managing the stewardship of extensive historical archives and collections, including the National Historic Landmark Charles Gates Dawes House. Evanston History Center is offering 10% Off Shop Discount. Explore More Illinois users can access and reserve passes from any of our attractions on their participating library’s website. Explore More Illinois users can access and reserve passes from any of our attractions on the Mount Morris Library website, mtmorris-il.org, under the resources page. Visit the website to browse attractions.

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 [email protected] 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 an 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

Phone-815-734-4927 Fax-815-734-6035 www.mtmorris-il.org