Morris Area Public Library

06/01/2026

A perfect activity to add to your 2026 Morris Area Public Library Summer Adventure Log!

Join us next Saturday for the Gateway to Liberty Street Historic Walking Tour. There are still openings.

05/31/2026

🟣TEEN (Ages 13-19)
Friday, July 17, 2026 Bus leaves at 5:30PM

🎭 Teen Bus Trip Announcement!

Join us on Friday, July 17 for an unforgettable evening at the Illinois Shakespeare Festival in Bloomington, IL as we see Romeo and Juliet live on stage! Teens will enjoy a night of professional theater, a box dinner, and time with friends. Thanks to the Sanford Teen Endowment through the Community Foundation of Grundy County, this trip is only $10 per teen. 🚌

We also have TWO other exciting summer bus trips planned for:
🐠 The Shedd Aquarium - Friday, June 12, 2026
🏛️ The Field Museum - Friday, July 17, 2026

Seats are limited for all trips so reserve your spot today at:
morrislibrary.com/tickets

Don’t miss out on a summer full of adventure! ☀️

05/30/2026

🟢EVERYONE (All Ages)
TODAY! Saturday, May 30, 2026 at 1PM

Join us TODAY for a special historic presentation: Laura Ingalls Wilder Moving Day!

Come experience a glimpse into the past as we explore Laura Ingalls Wilder’s life and journey during this engaging program.

We hope to see you there!

05/29/2026

Join us next week for some exciting summer fun at the library! ☀️📚

🌳 Our first Storytime in the Park of the summer is Wednesday at 10AM at Chapin Park! Bring your friends and family for stories, songs, and fun outdoors. If the weather doesn’t cooperate, we’ll post updates on social media and meet at the library instead.

🎌 Tween/Teen Anime Watch Party is Thursday at 5PM. Come hang out, watch anime, and enjoy Ramen with friends!

🐉 We’re also launching a brand new Tween/Teen Dungeons & Dragons group on Saturday! Whether you’re an experienced adventurer or brand new to the game, all are welcome to join the quest.

We can’t wait to see you next week!

05/28/2026

We’re excited to share that the Morris Area Public Library expansion project is almost complete! 🎉

To finish moving into our updated spaces, the library will be CLOSED Tuesday, June 9 and Wednesday, June 10, 2026. We will reopen at NOON on Thursday, June 11, 2026 and look forward to welcoming everyone back into the newly expanded library.

Join us throughout reopening day for a few fun activities:
📚 Afternoon Storytime at 1:30 PM
🎨 Tween/Teen Craft at 5:00 PM (registration required)
🔥 S’mores in the Garden at 6:00 PM (all supplies provided)

This project would not have been possible without the incredible patience, encouragement, and support of our community over the past year. We are also so proud of our staff, who continued to adapt and serve our community throughout construction and countless changes along the way.

We can’t wait for you to see the new spaces and begin this exciting new chapter with us!

05/27/2026

Join the City of Morris and the Morris Area Public Library on Friday, June 26, 2026 at 6:30 PM at the Goold Park Bandstand for an evening of patriotic music, family fun, and community celebration.

🎶 Live performance by the Joliet American Legion Band
🎨 Patriotic crafts & games for families
🌭 Food trucks available throughout the evening
🎬 Stay for Movies in the Park at dusk!

Bring your lawn chairs or blankets and enjoy a memorable night with friends, neighbors, and family as we kick off the Fourth of July season together while celebrating America 250.

We can’t wait to see you there!

05/26/2026

🟢EVERYONE (All Ages)
TONIGHT! Tuesday, May 26, 2026 6-7PM

B-I-N-G-O! 🎉

Grab your lucky charms and join us tonight at 6 PM for an evening of Bingo fun at the library! Bring your friends and family, all ages are welcome and prizes are up for grabs.

Whether you’re a bingo pro or just in it for the laughs, it’s the perfect way to spend your evening. We’ll see you there!

05/25/2026

Have a safe and meaningful Memorial Day!

05/22/2026

Next week your library is packed with fun programs for all ages! Be sure to check out everything happening throughout the week and don’t forget, the library will be CLOSED on Monday, May 25, 2026 in observance of Memorial Day.

Then join us on Saturday, May 29, 2026 at 1PM for a special Historical Voices presentation: Moving Day with Laura Ingalls Wilder! Step back in time as Laura shares stories of pioneer life, family moves across the prairie, and the adventures that inspired her beloved books.

05/21/2026

Memorial Day Closure Reminder

We will be closed on Memorial Day, Monday, May 25, 2026, as we honor and remember the men and women who gave their lives in service to our country.

Did you know? Memorial Day was originally known as “Decoration Day” because communities would decorate the graves of fallen soldiers with flowers and flags following the Civil War. Today, it continues as a national day of remembrance and reflection.

Even while the building is closed, you can still explore some of our amazing online resources from home! Check out these two new resources available for free with your library card from our website

Playgarden Prep: online preschool program offering learning videos, live Zoom classes, and hands on materials
Hiveclass: on-demand e-learning platform offering movement videos for all ages, abilities and interests

We wish everyone a safe and meaningful Memorial Day weekend.