Morton Public Library

Morton Public Library We provide opportunities for collaboration and experiences through access to programs, resources, and spaces.

06/19/2026

On your way downtown stop Carius Creamery for a milkshake to enjoy with music!

Everyone can make summer reading memories!We have four different summer reading programs:Read to Me (for ages 0-5), Chil...
06/19/2026

Everyone can make summer reading memories!

We have four different summer reading programs:
Read to Me (for ages 0-5), Children (K-6th graders), Teen (7-12th graders), and Adults.

Visit the info desk to get your summer reading journey started!

Now Hiring: Evening Desk Assistant!Love books, helping people, and staying busy? We’re looking for a friendly, tech-savv...
06/18/2026

Now Hiring: Evening Desk Assistant!
Love books, helping people, and staying busy? We’re looking for a friendly, tech-savvy person to assist patrons at our Checkout and Information desks. 12 hrs/week + one Saturday per month. Schedule: Mon–Thurs, 5–8pm + one Sat/month. Starting pay: $15.50/hr.
Apply today at: https://mortonpubliclibrarydistrict.applicantstack.com/x/detail/a2k4kpsg04og

For the nation’s 250th anniversary, this series shares Morton connected stories drawn from local histories and archives,...
06/18/2026

For the nation’s 250th anniversary, this series shares Morton connected stories drawn from local histories and archives, highlighting the lives and service of community members.

Dozens of men from the Morton area served in the Union forces during the Civil War; 19 are known to have died in service—7 killed in action and 12 from disease or other causes.

Civil War veteran Christian May (1834-1912) returned to the Morton area in 1863 after losing his arm during the Battle of Chancellorsville. He held many notable positions in the community following his return. From 1870-1885 he served as Postmaster, running the post office out of his home at 205 West Jefferson, the current location of Eli's Coffee Shop.

Source: Watson, Gary. Morton in the Civil War (1998). The Morton News, 10/31/1912

Support the Morton Library with Eli's!$1 from each Waffle Cone Latte sold during the month of June at Eli's will be dona...
06/17/2026

Support the Morton Library with Eli's!

$1 from each Waffle Cone Latte sold during the month of June at Eli's will be donated to the Morton Library.

The Waffle Cone Latte has toasted brown sugar, vanilla, and chocolate cup drizzle, topped off with whipped cream and rainbow jimmies!

https://www.eliscoffee.com/june-donation-creation/

Friday June 19, at 6:30 pmBring your lawn chairs or a blanket and join us in Hannah's Reading Garden for free live music...
06/16/2026

Friday June 19, at 6:30 pm
Bring your lawn chairs or a blanket and join us in Hannah's Reading Garden for free live music! The NikBeats capture the sounds of the British Beat era, folk rock, and beyond. Food trucks will be Tony's on Wheels and Sucre.

Our Director, Alissa Williams’ weekly picks are in!This week, we’re highlighting novels about Fathers & Daughters—3 grea...
06/15/2026

Our Director, Alissa Williams’ weekly picks are in!
This week, we’re highlighting novels about Fathers & Daughters—
3 great reads to add to your summer stack📚

Thank you to everyone who joined us for Groove in the Garden last FridayWe loved seeing such a great turnout to kick off...
06/12/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for Groove in the Garden last Friday
We loved seeing such a great turnout to kick off the summer.
A special thank you to Lorri Nussbaum for capturing these fantastic photos!

We have electricity, wifi, and charging capability at Morton Library!
06/12/2026

We have electricity, wifi, and charging capability at Morton Library!

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315 W Pershing Street
Morton, IL
61550

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Monday 9am - 8pm
Tuesday 9am - 8pm
Wednesday 9am - 8pm
Thursday 9am - 8pm
Friday 9am - 6pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm

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