Library Events & Programs

Join us for upcoming events and programs at Morton Public Library! All events are free and open to the public. Registration required where noted. Choose an age group in the drop down box below to narrow your search.

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Guess Who?
 Guess Who?
Friday, Nov. 1,
Teen Area
Do you recognize these 20th century U.S. Presidents? Write down your answers and drop them in the box to enter our drawing for a prize. November 1-15, during hours library is open. Grades: 7-12
Toddler Time
9:30 am
 Toddler Time
Fridays at 9:30 amToddler Time
Reuling Room
Join us for learning fun with fingerplays, rhymes, shakers, and songs. Ages: 0-5 yrs
Toddler Time
10:30 am
 Toddler Time
Fridays at 10:30 amToddler Time
Reuling Room
Join us for learning fun with fingerplays, rhymes, shakers, and songs. Ages: 0-5 yrs
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ABCs of Medicare
1:30 pm
 ABCs of Medicare
Monday, Nov. 4, 1:30 pm
Reuling Room
This free, educational seminar will cover how new federal law as of Jan 1, 2020 affects you. Learn who qualifies for medicare, how much it costs, enrollment periods, parts A-D, and more. Presentation, plus pizza and refreshments, provided by Ted Carpenter, Independent Insurance Consultant. Ages: Adu...read more

Happy Notes!
3:30 - 4:30 pm
 Happy Notes!
Monday, Nov. 4, 3:30 - 4:30 pmHappy Notes!
Reuling Room
Come in and design handmade cards for hospitalized kids. All supplies will be provided and cards will be sent from the library. Grades: 4-6. Registration required.

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Early Explorers - Space
1:15 - 2:00 pm
 Early Explorers - Space
11/5, 11/12, 11/19, 11/26, 12/3, 12/10Early Explorers - Sp
Hauter Room
Enter the galaxy and explore the planets in this six week class. When you register you're committing to all six weeks. Ages: 3-5. Registration required. Register once for all 6 sessions.

Art Aquariums
3:30 - 4:15 pm
 Art Aquariums
Tuesday, Nov. 5, 3:30 - 4:15 pm
Hauter Room
Make and take a mini aquarium. Please bring a mason jar. Registration required. Grades: K-3. Registration required. Please bring a standard size mason jar.

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Tot Time
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
 Tot Time
Wednesdays, Nov 6-Dec 18Tot Time
Hauter Room
Play is an important part of early literacy. Drop-in to the Hauter Room from 10:00am to noon for play and sensory activities that parents and children can do together. Ages: 18 months - 4 years old. No registration, just drop by!
Early Explorers - Things That Go
10:30 - 11:15 am
Early Explorers - Things That Go
11/6, 11/13, 11/20, 11/27, 12/4, 12/11Early Explorers - Th
Hauter Room
From trucks to trains to planes, we will explore it all in this six week class. Each session will feature a different form of transportation with a craft and a story. When you register you're committing to all six weeks. Ages: 3-5. Registration required. Register once for all 6 sessions.

Lights, Camera, Lunch! Toy Story 4
12:30 pm
Lights, Camera, Lunch! Toy Story 4
Wednesday, Nov. 6, 12:30 pmLights, Camera, Lunc
Reuling Room
Come watch Toy Story 4! Bring your sack lunch and a blanket for an indoor picnic after early dismissal and eat while enjoying a movie. All Ages / Families. Movie titles will be released one month prior. Any food brought into the Library must remain in the Reuling Room.
Central Illinois Ballet Presents: A Nutcracker Preview Night
6:00 - 7:00 pm
Central Illinois Ballet Presents: A Nutcracker Preview Night
Wednesday, Nov. 6, 6:00 - 7:00 pmCentral Illinois Bal
Reuling Room
Join us for an enchanting evening with dancers from the Central Illinois Ballet as they perform excerpts from the Nutcracker. Children will be invited to visit with the dancers and participate in a short ballet lesson. Space is limited, so be sure to pick up your free tickets from the Information De...read more
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Holiday Tablescapes
6:30 pm
 Holiday Tablescapes
Thursday, Nov. 7, 6:30 pmHoliday Tablescapes
Reuling Room
Sara from So Chic Events will share her expert tips on setting a beautiful and inviting table for your holiday dinners! She'll show you how to add style with simple, everyday items that don't break the bank but add a lot of charm to your parties. Ages: Adult. 

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Coffee and Coloring
9:30 - 11:30 am
 Coffee and Coloring
Saturday, Nov. 9, 9:30 - 11:30 amCoffee and Coloring
Reuling Room
Who says kids get to have all the fun? Stop by the Morton Public Library the morning of Saturday, November 9th for a relaxing morning of coffee and coloring! Color by design pages and coloring tools will be available, whether you prefer to color on paper or using an app on a tablet. Enjoy our coffee...read more
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CANCELLED: Thank a Hero - Grades 3-5
2:00 - 3:00 pm
CANCELLED: Thank a Hero - Grades 3-5
Monday, Nov. 11, 2:00 - 3:00 pm
Reuling Room
This program has been cancelled due to inclimate weather. We're sorry for any inconvenience.In honor of Veteran’s Day, let’s thank our Veterans! Come in and design handmade cards to show our appreciation. All supplies will be provided and cards will be sent from the library. Grades: ...read more
Mindfulness for Daily Life
6:30 pm
 Mindfulness for Daily Life
Monday, Nov. 11, 6:30 pmMindfulness for Dail
Reuling Room
How often are you truly in the present moment? Are you always worried about the future, or dwelling on the past? How much do your day-to-day stress levels “own” you? You live in a crazy-busy world, and you have countless responsibilities and people who depend on you...but you owe it to y...read more
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Morton High School Madrigal Singers at MPL
10:40 - 11:05 am
Morton High School Madrigal Singers at MPL
Tuesday, Nov. 12, 10:40 - 11:05 am
at Morton Public Library
The Morton High School Madrigal Singers will make a stop at the library on Tuesday, Nov. 12 to sing songs from their upcoming Madrigal Dinner. The students will be dressed in their Renaissance costumes! Please stop by and enjoy their performance. 
Mitigating the Cost of Long-Term Care
6:30 - 7:30 pm
Mitigating the Cost of Long-Term Care
Tuesday, Nov. 12, 6:30 - 7:30 pm
Reuling Room
This class will discuss in depth: Long Term Care (LTC) by the Numbers, Federal LTC Programs, Activities of Daily Living, Qualifying for Low/No Cost Coverage, LTC Insurance Alternatives, Medicaid Planning, and LTC During Retirement. Learn what you need to know today for yourself and your loved ones. ...read more
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Daddy-Daughter Hair Factory
6:00 - 7:00 pm
 Daddy-Daughter Hair Factory
Wednesday, Nov. 13, 6:00 - 7:00 pmDaddy-Daughter Hair
Reuling Room
"It's not about the braid; it's about the bond." Calling all father and daughter duos! Dads, learn how to manage and style your daughter’s hair. Daughters, come for a fun day with Dad to color and read while he styles your hair. Dads will learn three simple hairstyles that th...read more

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Matinee: The Peanut Butter Falcon
2:00 pm
Matinee: The Peanut Butter Falcon
Friday, Nov. 15, 2:00 pm
Reuling Room
Enjoy a free movie! The Peanut Butter Falcon - A young man with Down syndrome teams up with a scruffy outlaw to travel across the Southeast, encountering colorful characters along the way. 97 minutes; Rated PG-13. Ages: Adults
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Books We’re Thankful For
 Books We’re Thankful For
Saturday, Nov. 16,
Teen Area
Come in and put a post-it note up on our poster board to share what book or series you are thankful for. November 16-30, during hours library is open. Grades: 7-12
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4H STEM Program: Blown Away - Grades 4-6
3:30 - 5:00 pm
4H STEM Program: Blown Away - Grades 4-6
Monday, Nov. 18, 3:30 - 5:00 pm
Reuling Room
4H STEM Program: Blown Away - Join us as we investigate the power of wind. Youth will design and build a turbine to accomplish a task. Grades 4-6. Registration required.

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CANCELLED: Sensory Sensitive Storytime
CANCELLED: Sensory Sensitive Storytime
Tuesday, Nov. 19,
Hauter Room
This program has been cancelled. We're sorry for any inconvenience. Sensory sensitive storytime is designed for toddlers and preschoolers that have sensory challenges or are more comfortable with a smaller, quieter story program. Books and activities are similiar as those at Toddler Time but ada...read more
G.E.M.S. Girls Science Club
4:00 - 5:30 pm
 G.E.M.S. Girls Science Club
Tuesday, Nov. 19, 4:00 - 5:30 pmG.E.M.S. Girls Scien
at Morton Public Library
Poof, It’s Magic presented by Char Gott, a longtime member of the Society of American Magicians.  Participants will learn magical history and ethics and discover the fun of the art of magic.  Find the magic you already possess! Grades: 4-7. Registration required.

Books & Bites Book Club @ Kemp 208
6:30 pm
Books & Bites Book Club @ Kemp 208
3rd Tues of the monthBooks & Bites Book C
Kemp 208, 208 N Main St, Morton, IL 61550
Join us for book discussion and local food. Request to join our Facebook group! Ages: AdultBooks & locations Sept-Dec:9/17: The Man in the High Castle by Philip K Dick @ Schooner’s10/15: Once Upon a River by Diane Setterfield @ Monical’s11/19: Garlic & Sapphires by Ruth Reichl @ ...read more
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eCards Express
8:00 - 9:00 am
 eCards Express
Wednesday, Nov. 20, 8:00 - 9:00 am
at Morton Public Library
Want to brighten someone’s day? Come learn how to create and send e-greeting cards to friends and loved ones using the computer. Ages: Adult. Registration required.

Chapter Chatters Book Club
3:30 - 4:30 pm
 Chapter Chatters Book Club
3rd Wed. of the monthChapter Chatters Boo
Reuling Room
This is a Book Club for grades 4-6 and meets once a month for a book discussion, activities, and snacks. Snacks and drinks are provided.  Grades: 4-6. Here are the upcoming book selections:September - The Map-Trap by Andrew ClementsOctober - From the Mixed-up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler ...read more
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DIY Instant Pot Gifts
5:30 - 6:30 pm
 DIY Instant Pot Gifts
Thursday, Nov. 21, 5:30 - 6:30 pmDIY Instant Pot Gift
Reuling Room
Did you know that your instant pot can make more than just food? Learn how to make several simple crafts using the instant pot. Use these as holiday gift ideas, or to treat yourself! Live demonstration (no taste testing this time.) Ages: Adult. Registration required.

Family Reading Night
6:30 - 7:15 pm
 Family Reading Night
Thursday, Nov. 21, 6:30 - 7:15 pmFamily Reading Night
Hauter Room
Enjoy our family reading night celebration. All Ages. Registration required.

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Library Closes at 5:00 pm
 Library Closes at 5:00 pm
Wednesday, Nov. 27,
at Morton Public Library
The Library will close early at 5:00 pm on Nov. 27.
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Library Closed
 Library Closed
Thursday, Nov. 28, Library Closed
at Morton Public Library
The Library will be closed Nov. 28 & 29 for Thanksgiving. Happy Thanksgiving!
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