Library Events & Programs

Do you recognize these famous authors from history? Write down your answers and drop them in the box located in the Teen Area to enter our drawing for a prize. Grades: 7-12

Happy, happy birthday! Happy birthday we say! Happy birthday to our favorite doctor today! Stop by the library to celebrate one our favorites, Dr. Seuss, and National Read Across America Day! We will have birthday treats, crafts, and activities all day long. Come dressed in red, white, stripes, and ...read more

The Dr. Seuss movie, The Lorax, will be showing at 3:00 pm in the Hauter Room in celebration of Dr. Seuss' birthday! We will have birthday treats, crafts, and activities all day long. Come dressed in red, white, stripes, and all your Seuss finest! Ages: Birth to 10 yrs old.

Plank Pilates will be here for a free, one-hour yoga session. Bring your own mat and bottle of water. We'll meet in Hannah's Reading Garden when weather permits, January thru April. Ages: Adult. Registration Required.

Jennifer Keithley, Behavioral Sciences Professor at ICC, will talk about The Enneagram personality framework, its 9 types, and how you can use this information to get more out of life and relationships. Ages: Adults. Registration optional for a reminder email. 

Whether your grandchildren and loved ones live hours away, or just across town, learn how to video chat to connect with loved ones using an iPad or mobile device. After practicing the basics of using Skype and FaceTime, you will use your new skills to call a loved one and read them a bedtime story! ...read more

Play is an important part of early literacy. Drop in to the Hauter Room from for play and sensory activities children and parents can do together. Ages: 18 mos-4 yrs

Come to the library between 2:00-4:00 pm and join our local area Girl Scouts for a “YOUtopia” event. This event will showcase four immersive activities focused on creating an ideal world for everyone. During the event, participants will have the opportunity to learn how they can improve ...read more

Once upon a library, not so far, far away there was an afternoon of crafts and fun for fairy tale characters of all kinds! Drop in our enchanted children's area any time to join the fun, but be sure to stick around for a magical fairy tale reading at 2:00 pm! You can even come dressed as your fa...read more

Is baby on the move? You don't have to sit still for this storytime! This is an active storytime designed for new walkers, movers, and shakers to learn new songs and fun stories. Ages: 12-24 months

Meet other parents and enjoy a sweet storytime with your baby! We will read simple stories and introduce rhymes and songs to baby. This is a lap-sit storytime for pre-walkers. Ages: 0-18 months

The 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month are Family Yoga with Plank Pilates! Bring your own mat, water bottle, and the kiddos for a fun, free 50 min. yoga session! If the weather is nice, we'll be out in Hannah's Reading Garden! We'll be inside in inclimate weather. For parents/caretak...read more

Create something dreadful - and win! Prizes for the worst art imaginable. Supplies provided. No artistic talent necessary. Ages: Adults. Registration required.

Ready for a little St. Patrick's Day fun and leprechaun mischief? Join us Thursday evening for a little fun for the wee ones. We will read some Irish folk tales, do a little step dancing, some crafting, and sort out some of the mischief a little leprechaun caused in the library! Grades: Preschoo...read more

Come fill in a portion of a poster size coloring page in the Teen Area. Posters will be on the ends of Young Adult books shelves. Supplies will be provided. Grades: 7-12

Learn about social security retirement benefits and affecting factors so you can make well-informed decisions. This seminar is presented by financial advisor, Chris Franklin. Ages: Adults. Registration required.

Plank Pilates will be here for a free, one-hour yoga session. Bring your own mat and bottle of water. We'll meet in Hannah's Reading Garden when weather permits, January thru April. Ages: Adult. Registration Required.

What's that? Can you see it? Learn about optical illusions and create your own. Grades: 2 -3. Registration required.

This month's G.E.M.S. program is learning about fingerprinting and forensic science. Grades: 4-7. Registration required.

We'll enjoy book discussion and local eats! Request to join our Facebook Group! Ages: AdultJanuary- The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern @ UnumFebruary- The Library Book by Susan Orlean @ La Fiesta March- Need to Know by Karen Cleveland @ Firehouse PizzaApril- Sing, Unburied, Sing by Jesmyn...read more

Come to the library from the 6:30-7:30 pm to meet the State Qualifying Morton High School Robotics Team. See live demos from the FTC and FLL teams. Drive the robots. Learn how you can support or join the teams. Everyone welcome!For more information visit www.mortonhsftc.com. Questions? Email robotic...read more

The Library will be closed this morning until 1:00 pm for Staff Training.We will open at 1:00 pm and will be open until 9:00 pm. Sorry for any inconvenience!

Come fill in a portion of a poster size coloring page in the Teen Area. Posters will be on the ends of Young Adult books shelves. Supplies will be provided. Grades: 7-12

This is a Book Club for ages 9-12 and meets the third Wednesday of the month for a book discussion, activities, and snacks. Snacks and drinks are provided. Grades: 4-6. Registration required.January: You go First by Erin Entrada Kelly; February: Willa of the Wood by Robert Beatty; March: The Penderw...read more

During World War II, American women took on many new roles, both in the military and as civilians. Beyond Rosie the Riveter and the Atomic Girls, women made incredible contributions to the war effort. One of the civilian avenues was through the American Red Cross Clubmobile program, which was essent...read more

Gold's Gym will be here for a free, one-hour yoga session. Bring your own mat and bottle of water. We'll meet in Hannah's Reading Garden if weather permits. Ages: Adult. Registration Required.

Is baby on the move? You don't have to sit still for this storytime! This is an active storytime designed for new walkers, movers, and shakers to learn new songs and fun stories. Ages: 12-24 months

Meet other parents and enjoy a sweet storytime with your baby! We will read simple stories and introduce rhymes and songs to baby. This is a lap-sit storytime for pre-walkers. Ages: 0-18 months

Learn about the leprechauns, Ireland and more through games, books and crafts. Grades: K-1. Registration required.

Bring your family or a team of 2-6 people and join us for pizza and trivia! Prizes will be awarded at the end of the night to the teams in 1st and 2nd place! All Ages. Registration required. Only one registration needed per group/family.

Have you ever wondered what happens after we close? We are sharing our secrets with your favorite stuffed animal! Come to the library at 6:00 pm to share a bedtime story and create a name tag for your favorite friend - and then they can stay the night! Come back Friday morning between 9:00-11:0...read more