C.E. Brehm Memorial Public Library District

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C.E. Brehm Memorial Public Library District Originally a Carnegie Library that became a District Library, serving three townships comprising Mt. Vernon, Illinois, in 1989.

In 2003 the District expanded to include 15 of the 16 townships in Jefferson County, IL. How To Get A Library Card

For Jefferson County Residents (No Fee)*
You must have the following:
-A picture ID (State or Government Issued)
-Two (2) items with your Name and Current Address [IL ID, Checkbook, Mail, etc.]

If you are under 18 years old and do not have a driver's license, you must have your parent or legal guardian with you to get a library card. They must provide the above information. Illinois Resident outside of Jefferson County:
$100.00 fee per year

*Grand Prairie Township residents are in the Centralia Library district and get their card at Centralia.

Congratulations to Cordelia, one of our Duck costume contest winners!Remember, pick up your ducks by November 2nd!You ma...
10/21/2026

Congratulations to Cordelia, one of our Duck costume contest winners!

Remember, pick up your ducks by November 2nd!
You may have been told otherwise, but feel free to come and get them.

10/20/2026

No storytime on 10/21. Please come for Books For Treats from 5-7.

The C. E. Brehm Memorial Public Library District will be closed on October 26 for Staff Training.
10/20/2026

The C. E. Brehm Memorial Public Library District will be closed on October 26 for Staff Training.

Presenting the winners of our first ever Happy Halloween Duck Decorating Costume Contest!Congratulations to everyone who...
10/19/2026

Presenting the winners of our first ever Happy Halloween Duck Decorating Costume Contest!
Congratulations to everyone who entered and thank you to everyone who voted!
If one of these winning entries belongs to you, make sure you stop in to collect your prize and retrieve your duck.

10/18/2026

See what's new this week at the C.E. Brehm Memorial Public Library District at:

*** http://wowbrary.org/nu.aspx?fb&p=2974-410 ***

There are two new bestsellers, one new children's book, and eight other new books.

The new bestsellers this week are "Samantha: The Next Chapter" and "A Date with Santa."

Join Kimberly for both afternoons or just one.
10/17/2026

Join Kimberly for both afternoons or just one.

Our employee Kim made us a nice fall-themed mural by the main entrance!Come and check it out!
10/16/2026

Our employee Kim made us a nice fall-themed mural by the main entrance!
Come and check it out!

you can rsvp here
10/13/2026

you can rsvp here

Here is the second and final groups of ducks.Happy voting everyone!
10/13/2026

Here is the second and final groups of ducks.
Happy voting everyone!

Join local author Arkeym N. Young for an afternoon of conversation centered on his debut novel, "Half of Us: Book One"....
10/13/2026

Join local author Arkeym N. Young for an afternoon of conversation centered on his debut novel, "Half of Us: Book One".
All are welcome!

Address

101 S 7th Street
Mount Vernon, IL
62864

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 8pm
Tuesday 9am - 8pm
Wednesday 9am - 8pm
Thursday 9am - 8pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 1pm - 5pm

Telephone

+16182426322

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