Allerton Public Library

Allerton Public Library The Allerton Public Library District serves Monticello, Illinois and the surrounding area.

The Allerton Public Library District (APLD) is a member of the Illinois Heartland Library System serving Monticello Township with access by surrounding townships. APLD reserves the right to hide or remove posts which undermine the intended information sharing capacity of this page and those which are deemed offensive or inappropriate.

✨"Play Time" is on Friday, September 4th from 10:00am to 12:00pm.
09/03/2026

✨"Play Time" is on Friday, September 4th from 10:00am to 12:00pm.

✨ "Music & Movement" (ages 0-5) is on Thursday, September 3rd starting at 10:00am 🧟‍♂️Are you ready to bring your creati...
09/02/2026

✨ "Music & Movement" (ages 0-5) is on Thursday, September 3rd starting at 10:00am

🧟‍♂️Are you ready to bring your creation to life? Join us for "Tween & Teen: Franken Toy" on Thursday, September 3rd from 4- 4:45pm! Bring your old stuffies to rip apart, swap out limbs, tails and hot glue them back together to create the ultimate custom mutant masterpiece! FOR AGES 8-14 ONLY. REGISTRATION IS NOT REQUIRED.

✨For ages 0-5 this week we have "Story Time" on Wednesday, September 2nd starting at 9:30am! 🧘Tonia is back at APLD this...
09/01/2026

✨For ages 0-5 this week we have "Story Time" on Wednesday, September 2nd starting at 9:30am!

🧘Tonia is back at APLD this week to lead "Allerton Library Yoga". Join us on September 2nd from 2:30-3:30pm!

September 2026 Events CalendarCheck out our Events Calendar on our website for registration.Pick up a copy in person for...
09/01/2026

September 2026 Events Calendar
Check out our Events Calendar on our website for registration.
Pick up a copy in person for a preview of some of our programming for October on the back.
For more information about our programming and the most up to date information see our Events Calendar on our website. https://shorturl.at/4OD7T

"BYOB: Bring Your Own Book" has been CANCELLED this month, Tuesday, September 1st. We will see you next month on Tuesday...
08/31/2026

"BYOB: Bring Your Own Book" has been CANCELLED this month, Tuesday, September 1st. We will see you next month on Tuesday, October 6th from 6:00pm to 7:30pm!

🚨Allerton Public Library will be closed on Monday, September 7th for Labor Day. We will reopen on Tuesday, September 8th...
08/31/2026

🚨Allerton Public Library will be closed on Monday, September 7th for Labor Day. We will reopen on Tuesday, September 8th at 9:00am.

Sages Read-ers! It's go time! Book Worms (4 books) and Book Dragons (8 books) can submit their progress and pick up thei...
08/31/2026

Sages Read-ers! It's go time! Book Worms (4 books) and Book Dragons (8 books) can submit their progress and pick up their prizes at Allerton Public Library starting Tuesday, September 1. Book Mages (12 books) can submit their tracking sheets any time, but Book Mage prizes won't be available for pick up until January.

Can't wait to see what you've been reading to meet the 2026 challenges! As always, let us know if you have any questions or need any suggestions.

We're wrapping up August and moving into September this week! Check out what's going on at the library! 📚"BYOB: Bring Yo...
08/30/2026

We're wrapping up August and moving into September this week! Check out what's going on at the library!

📚"BYOB: Bring Your Own Book" is back this fall! Join us on Tuesday, September 1st from 6-7:30pm! This is an excellent opportunity to share your latest and favorite (or least favorite) book!

✨For ages 0-5 this week we have "Story Time" on Wednesday, September 2nd starting at 9:30am! "Music & Movement" (ages 0-5) is on Thursday, September 3rd starting at 10:00am! "Play Time" is on Friday, September 4th from 10:00am to 12:00pm.

🧘Tonia is back at APLD this week to lead "Allerton Library Yoga". Join us on September 2nd from 2:30-3:30pm!

🧟‍♂️Are you ready to bring your creation to life? Join us for "Tween & Teen: Franken Toy" on Thursday, September 3rd from 4- 4:45pm! Bring your old stuffies to rip apart, swap out limbs, tails and hot glue them back together to create the ultimate custom mutant masterpiece! FOR AGES 8-14 ONLY. REGISTRATION IS NOT REQUIRED.

🧘"Allerton Library Yoga" is on Wednesday, August 26th from 2:30pm to 3:00pm! ADULT ONLY PROGRAM. NO REGISTRATION IS REQU...
08/25/2026

🧘"Allerton Library Yoga" is on Wednesday, August 26th from 2:30pm to 3:00pm! ADULT ONLY PROGRAM. NO REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.

Address

4000 Green Apple Lane
Monticello, IL
61856

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 7pm
Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 7pm
Friday 9am - 6pm
Saturday 9am - 1pm
Sunday 1pm - 5pm

Telephone

(217) 762-4676

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