Library Events & Programs

Let us curate a personalized book list for you of titles you can download at home using our eBook/audiobook services! We will send you a survey to get to know your reading preferences. If you've never used our digital collections before, but are interested in trying them out, visit our ebook/aud...read more

The Morton Public Library building will be closed to the public until further notice out of an abundance of caution due to the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19). LEARN MORE ON OUR WEBSITE

Your children can experience Toddler Time from home! Join us for learning fun with finger plays, rhymes, and songs. Go to our Facebook page to join this virtual Toddler Time. Ages: 0-5

The Morton Public Library building will be closed to the public until further notice out of an abundance of caution due to the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19). LEARN MORE ON OUR WEBSITE

May is the month for Teen Book Awards at Morton Public Library! The ballot consists of books that have been nominated for an award within the last year AND can be found on one of our three eBook apps. There will be 4 rounds* of voting, the list getting shorter with each round. The winner and honor b...read more

Join Communication Junction for rhymes and stories and learn basic American Sign Language. Ages: 0-5.Go to our Facebook page on May 6 at 10:15 a.m. to join this virtual storytime.

Young adult and middle grade books make great reads for adults too! Hilary and Emma will share some titles you’ll love that you might not normally pick up. Ages: Adults. Go to Instagram at 2:00 p.m. on May 8.

Is your fridge filling up with drawings? Have you created something that you're proud of? Come show it off at this online show-and-tell session. Patrons must have access to Zoom to attend this program. The link to join this virtual program will be emailed 1-2 days before the program begins....read more

Have a question about using your computer, tablet, or smartphone? Need some help getting started with eBooks or another online resource? Sign up for a time slot with MPL staff members and we'll do our best to answer your question. Meetings will take place via Zoom; a link to the Zoom meeting wil...read more

Do you miss your librarians? We miss you too! Tell us about one of your favorite things, and we'll create a sidewalk message & doodle just for you. A photo of your doodle will be sent to the email you register with. Ages: 0-18 years old, preschool to high school! Registration required. ...read more

This is a different kind of book club, where you’ll be in charge of what happens in the story. Be careful, though. Your choices have consequences. Each session will feature a different Choose Your Own Adventure book read aloud by Miss Emma. If time allows, we will return to the beginning to ma...read more

Join Communication Junction for rhymes and stories and learn basic American Sign Language. Ages: 0-5.Go to our Facebook page on May 20 at 10:15 a.m. to join this virtual storytime.

The Library will be closed May 23-25 in observance of Memorial Day.

Is your fridge filling up with drawings? Have you created something that you're proud of? Come show it off at this online show-and-tell session. Patrons must have access to Zoom to attend this program. The link to join this virtual program will be emailed 1-2 days before the program begins....read more

This presentation by the Institute for Financial Education will cover topics to do with navigating a financial crisis including:• The Overall Impact of Market Crashes on Financial Planning• The 4 Market Cycles• The History and Cause of Market Crashes• Strategies for every phase o...read more

Join us for a special Zoom storytime where you can meet registered therapy dogs and their owners. After a shared story, you'll have the opportunity to read to one of these furry friends. Presented by the Peoria Humane Society. Age 3 - Grade 8. Registration required. A Zoom link will be...read more