Library Events & Programs

Get personalized reading recommendations chosen just for you! We’ll send you a reader profile via email to tell us what you like to read. This month, specify in your profile if you want to pick up your book bag at the Library or get an email list of digital recommendations. Ages: Adult. Regist...read more

Your children can experience Pajama Storytime from home! Go to our Facebook page to join this virtual storytime. Ages: 0-5.

Join Communication Junction for rhymes and stories and learn basic American Sign Language. Ages: 0-5Go to our Facebook page on June 3 at 10:15 a.m. to join this virtual storytime.

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 on Fridays at 10:00am in June and July. A recorded version will also be available. Ages: 0-5.

Library staff will read from a book that has food in it and then will attempt to create the food on video. All Ages.Visit our YouTube Channel and check out our Cooking with Books playlist! A new video is added each Saturday.

Many creatures go through some amazing transformations in their lives. After emerging from their egg they may look one way, but before they become adults they go through some major changes! Let’s follow the journey that butterflies, frogs, and other creatures make. Grades: K-5. Registration re...read more

Join us for a virtual trivia night via Zoom! Gather your family around the computer to participate or if you want to play while socially distancing with friends we recommend setting up a second way to communicate with your team outside of Zoom (ex. Skype, Facetime, or Facebook Messenger). One person...read more

MPL will have a booth at Morton Farmer’s Market 'N More on Tuesdays, 3:30-6:30 pm. The Farmer’s Market is located in the parking lot across from Jefferson School. We’ll have a small selection of books available for checkout, and staff can answer questions you may have about sum...read more

Join us for book discussion! This month we’re reading the nonfiction book, The Woman Who Smashed Codes by Jason Fagone. This title is available on hoopla as an eBook or audiobook. Jason Fagone chronicles the life of Elizebeth Smith, who played an integral role in our nation’s history for...read more

Join Communication Junction for rhymes and stories and learn basic American Sign Language. Ages: 0-5Go to our Facebook page on June 17 at 10:15 a.m. to join this virtual storytime.

This Book Club is for grades 4-6. We will be discussing Love That Dog by Sharon Creech. It is available on hoopla as an ebook or an audiobook.

Enjoy the sunshine even when you're inside by making a suncatcher using your own scissors and glue and the supplies included in this craft kit. Instructions not clear? Watch the instructional video available on our YouTube channel. Grades: K-6. Registration required if you would like to pick up ...read more

Come to Hannah's Reading Garden between 10:00 a.m. to noon where there will be a small selection of books, audiobooks, puzzles, and curated grab packs to check out. You can also pick up standard federal and state tax forms. *Weather permitting - check our Facebook page for updates.

We all know that plants need roots, but have you really checked out a plants root system? We will do some seed experiments, discover why a plants root system is so important, and even learn about some of the roots we eat. Grades: K-5. Registration required. Register directly with the Girl Scouts at...read more

What’s going on at the General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport? Spend some time with the airport director, Gene Olson, and learn about the airport’s history, the latest trends in the airline business, how they are impacting Central Illinois, and have a chance to ask any que...read more

Come to Hannah's Reading Garden between 10:00 a.m. to noon where there will be a small selection of books, audiobooks, puzzles, and curated grab packs to check out. You can also pick up standard federal and state tax forms. *Weather permitting - check our Facebook page for updates.

Join our Teen Book Chat on Zoom! No need to read a specific title - we will just discuss books and reading in general. Grades: 7-12. Registration required. 

You may have heard that Morton Pottery is under new ownership! As part of Morton's Fourth Fridays, hear from the current Morton Pottery owners, Katie & Ben Vandenberg, as they share their creative process and their vision for the company. Get a chance to ask them any questions! A link to thi...read more

Add a splash of math to your summer with this kit with activities and math questions created by Bedtime Math. This week, try making a boat for a stuffed animal to ride in on a hot day. Use a quick homemade scale and some foil to float your friends! Grades: PreK-5. Registration required if you w...read more