Richard A. Mautino Memorial Library

Richard A. Mautino Memorial Library Public Library in Spring Valley, IL. The city of Spring Valley has maintained a library and reading room since 1893. Mautino January 4, 1992. Mr.

The enterprise had its origin by action of the Knights of Labor. They acted on one of their leading principles – that education is one of the most pressing needs of the workingman, and accordingly organized a library association with benefits free to all who reside within the Spring Valley city limits. The library was in the city hall until it moved in to the new Carnegie Library in 1912. Formerly

the Spring Valley Public Library, the library was dedicated to the memory of the late State Representative Richard A. Mautino was appointed to the Spring Valley Library Board in August of 1966 and served until 1973. The library board felt this was a fitting way to honor all of Mr. Mautino’s accomplishments for the library and for the city of Spring Valley. Mautino passed away August 29, 1991. A paved parking lot was added to the west of the building, along with an elevator and handicapped restrooms in 2001. Thanks to the generosity of the members of the American Legion, Dominic O’Berto Post 182; a matching gift from an anonymous family; a bequest from the late Anna Schlitt; and donations from many individuals, businesses and organizations; the Veterans’ Wing to the library was completed in 2004. Additional funding for the project was provided from the Illinois State Library, a Division of the Office of the Secretary of State, Jesse White using Live & Learn Construction Funds. The donations combined with library savings funds made the addition possible without any tax increase to the community. The new addition nearly doubled the original Carnegie building and includes a children’s library and community room. It was dedicated, during the June 13, 2004 grand opening, as the Veteran’s Wing in honor of the American Legion and its members who got the project started with their donation, and in remembrance of all our veterans.

Come in and share what you are reading with us! Or comment below and tell us what you are reading and where it takes pl...
06/01/2026

Come in and share what you are reading with us! Or comment below and tell us what you are reading and where it takes place. Help us put a sticker on all 50 states!
Happy Summer Reading!

06/01/2026

Hi everybody, Miss Jeri here. Registration for Summer Reading is Monday June 8th through Saturday June13th. (As always, latecomers will be accepted.) We will be open Monday-Thursday 2-6 and Saturday 9-2. Summer hours and programming start Monday June 15th. There will be Story Time Tuesday June 2nd and Tuesday June 9th. I just forgot to put it on the calendar. Hope to see you all this summer. 👩‍🦳😎🥰

Beginning today, June 1st, help us read across America! Read a book and tell us where it takes place. Stop by and chec...
06/01/2026

Beginning today, June 1st, help us read across America! Read a book and tell us where it takes place. Stop by and check out all of our new changes.
Or feel free to comment and tell us the name of your book, where it takes place and rate it out of 5 stars! Happy reading everyone and enjoy the summer!

The Richard A Mautino Memorial Library will be closed on Monday in observance of Memorial Day. We thank all have served...
05/20/2026

The Richard A Mautino Memorial Library will be closed on Monday in observance of Memorial Day.
We thank all have served and are serving our country.
We will reopen at 10 am on Tuesday, May 26. In the meantime, check out our PrairieCat on the Go App or use the Libby App. Enter the entire barcode and the last 4 are your pin. Enjoy and happy reading!

Did you know we have a seed library?We have seeds for vegetables, fruit, herbs and flowers! So stop in and check us out...
05/13/2026

Did you know we have a seed library?

We have seeds for vegetables, fruit, herbs and flowers! So stop in and check us out!

05/11/2026

Thank you to all who participated in the 2026 Road Trip. We loved hearing stories about your adventures! Congrats to our winners and thank you to our donors!
Marge N - Happy's
Paula K - Jack's
Mary C - Verucchis
Sue S - Tee Box
Dan B - Angelos
Ann P - DiGa Tacos

So many things going on at the Mautino Library. . . young ones are making cards for Mother's Day today and Saturday! Pa...
05/07/2026

So many things going on at the Mautino Library. . . young ones are making cards for Mother's Day today and Saturday! Passports are due tomorrow, Friday May 8,2026. Gardening workshop is Tuesday at 4 pm. Please sign up! Just go to our website and follow the links or call us at 815-663-4741.

Richard Mautino Library is a community library in Spring Valley, IL.

We hope you enjoyed your road trip. We love hearing your stories of your travels! Please turn in your passports (no ...
05/05/2026

We hope you enjoyed your road trip. We love hearing your stories of your travels! Please turn in your passports (no matter how many stamps) to the library by Friday, May 8! Drawing for one of our gift cards will be Monday May 11. Thank you once again to Angelos, Jack's Tap, Tee Box, Happys, DiGa Tacos, and Verucchis.

05/05/2026

Hi everybody, Miss Jeri here. Just a reminder that we have Story Time today from 5:00-5:30. Also, you may stop by to make Mother's Day cards Thursday and Saturday. Everyone is welcome, there are no limits and all supplies are free. Thank you. 👩‍🦳🥰

Check out this new book by Susan and James Patterson!! While you are at the library, Wednesday April 29, get your blood...
04/28/2026

Check out this new book by Susan and James Patterson!! While you are at the library, Wednesday April 29, get your blood pressure and blood glucose checked.

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215 E Cleveland Street
Spring Valley, IL
61362

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 6pm
Tuesday 10am - 6pm
Wednesday 10am - 6pm
Thursday 2pm - 6pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 2pm

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+18156634741

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