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 close early on Thursday, July 31st to get ready for our Summer Reading Program Picnic! We will be closing at 4pm to head over to Dillehay for the fun! If you participated in our Summer Reading Challenge and completed at least one punch card - you are invited! Call the library to register and for more details.
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!
Italian Sausages? Yes, Please! Friday, July 18th at the Bandshell
It’s time for the annual Mount Morris Library concession stand on Friday, July 18th, at the bandshell! Concession stand opens up at 6pm. You will have the choice of an Italian Sausage (Ms. Julie’s own recipe) or an all-beef hotdog, with chips and a water. Then, dance the night away to the Grass Attack band!
Level Up at Your Library - Monday, July 21st at 1pm
YUM! Come on Monday at 1pm to read some great books, learn about new foods, and have a treat! We will have Miss Julie here to talk about some delicious food! She is alwayss ready to share information and ideas! This program is available to everyone, regardless of library card or not. Then, at 2pm our drop-in craft is creating a dragonfly!
Summer Reading Program Schedule July 21st - July 26th
Food! Program with Miss Julie Monday, July 21st, 1pm
Dragonfly Drop-In Craft Monday, July 21st, 2pm-6pm, while supplies last
Grab-N-Go Craft Kit Tue-Sat, July 22nd - 26th, while supplies last
Pre-School Story Time Wednesday, July 23rd at 11:15am
Board Game Family Night Thursday, July 24th at 5:30pm
Back to School! LEGO Challenge Friday, July 25th from 11am-5pm
Read with Therapy Dog, Holly, Monday, July 28th
We have an exciting opportunity at the Mount Morris Library with Holly, a local therapy dog. Holly will be here on 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!
Ink with a Friend Monday, August 11th 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!
Display Case Showings
Stop by to see the awesome display of dolls from our very own, Margaret Dannhorn. Dolls play a critical role in many families lives and these are no different. Come admire all the ups and downs of childhood through the styles of our dolls. 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.
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!
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 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.
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.
