Library Events & Programs

Tickets are available beginning April 1 at the Information Desk for a preview performance of "Cinderella," with the Central Illinois Ballet. Space is limited. Each individual attending will need a ticket for entry, as we want to be sure there is plenty of space for the performanc...read more

In honor of National Poetry Month come try your hand at blackout poetry April 1-13. Create a poem by leaving certain words and phrases visible and blacking out the rest of the page. Turn your poem in at the Checkout Desk to be displayed in the teen area. Pages of text will be provided. Grades: 7-12

We're collaborating with Oak Lawn Estates to bring you a series of gardening classes including container gardening, new shrubs and shrub care, and flowering perennials presented by Ella Maxwell from Hoerr Nursery and IL Master Gardeners. Registration required. Ages: Adults. Registration req...read more

Do you know the basics of how to send and receive e-mails using your Gmail account, but would like to learn about other Gmail features? Get the most out of your e-mail account as we guide you through how to special format e-mails, snooze e-mails, add a signature, adjust settings, and more! Attendees...read more

Bring your knitting --or another project-- and get stuff done while enjoying a movie. We'll have tables and chairs set; feel free to bring your own chair for more comfortable seating. April's movie: Won't You Be My Neighbor? (94 minutes) Ages: Adults

National Library Week (April 7- 13, 2019) is a time to celebrate the contributions of our nation's libraries and library workers and to promote library use and support. Libraries offer opportunity to all!The theme for 2019 National Library Week is "Libraries = Strong Com...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.

We're kicking off National Library Week with giveaways in the Kroger Lobby. We'll also have a few items to check out and can answer any questions you have about the Library and its services! Stop and see us while you do your shopping for the week! All Ages.

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

AAUW and the Library present author Devin Murphy. Murphy is Associate Professor of Creative Writing at Bradley University in Peoria, Illinois, and author of The Boat Runner. His latest novel, Tiny Americans, follows the Thurber family through more than 30 years of their lives. The three Th...read more

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

Author Kate Klise and Illustrator Sarah Klise are visiting Morton Library during National Library Week! This author/illustrator sister duo will talk about their creative process and give kids tips on writing and illustrating. Their books will be available for purchase and they...read more

April 15-30 Come pull out a title from the jar to see what book you should try next! Grades: 7-12

Join Communication Junction on the first & third Mondays of the month for rhymes, stories, bubbles, and to learn basic American Sign Language. Ages: Infants, Toddlers & Preschoolers*today's Sign & Sing at 9:15am

As of 4/8/19 all tickets are spoken for, but please stop in or call 263-2200 to be put on our waiting list. You will be notified if any become available. Join us at the library for a magical storytime and preview performance of "Cinderella," with the Central Illinois Ballet. We w...read more

We're collaborating with Oak Lawn Estates to bring you a series of gardening classes including container gardening, new shrubs and shrub care, and flowering perennials presented by Ella Maxwell from Hoerr Nursery and IL Master Gardeners. Registration required. Ages: Adults. Registration required...read more

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

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

The Library will be closed April 19 & 20, 2019

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

Kimberly Stratton, aerospace engineer, who is involved with the NASA 3D Printing Habitat Centennial Challenge, will present this engineering session. Participants will also have the opportunity to use the Mars Virtual Reality Experience, where they learn what it’s like to be an astronaut on Ma...read more

"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

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 Morton Public Library welcomes the Morton Junior High School Scholastic Bowl Team as they go head to head in their knowledge against... YOU! Register now to be a part of the team! If you would rather just watch the fun happen, viewers are also welcome. All Ages.Please register if you would like ...read more

Students learn about friction by observing how objects slide on various surfaces, and have the opportunity to design a vehicle that reduces friction. Presented by 4-H Youth Development. Grades: 4-6. Registration required.