Utica Public Library District

Utica Public Library District Welcome to the Utica Public Library District! This structure was then the Utica Township Hall and with the cooperation of Mr. Mrs.

"February 23, 1956 was the opening day of the Utica Public Library in the little white frame building on West Canal Street, which was formerly a one-room school. Dee Bennett, Township Supervisor at the time, and others of his board and under the sponsorship of the Utica Community Women's Club, a library for Utica became a reality. At the time 800 books has been donated by friends and neighboring l

ibraries. Many local citizens donated hours of hard work, painting and renovating the building. Minetta Pearson became Librarian and the first month's circulation was 107 books. At the time the library had no steady income and was dependent upon the generosity of the Village Board, the Township Board and local organizations for support." "In July, 1962, the library became tax supported and the number of books had increased to 3,676 with a monthly circulation in excess of 300 books. Pearson had moved from Utica and Mrs. Marlene Ernat became librarian." (Welcome to the Utica Public Library Board of Trustees, A Short History p. 1)

The present library was built in 1972 with addition built in 1987. In 1988 the library became a district library, annexing Deer Park Township. Another addition was built in 1996, expanding the existing building by 33 percent. Both additions were partially funded through grants from the Illinois State Library. Today, the Utica Public Library encompasses Utica, Utica Township, Waltham Township and Deer Park Township. We check out over 100,000 books a year and provide internet services, have computers available for public use, e-book program available as well as countless books. Please stop in and see us, even if it's just to chat!

06/01/2026
Have you set up your health profile on your phone? Almost all mobile devices offer a feature such as a Medical ID or Hea...
06/01/2026

Have you set up your health profile on your phone?
Almost all mobile devices offer a feature such as a Medical ID or Health Profile for no extra cost. This is a great feature to help emergency responders in the event you can’t help us. You can even share it with the 911 dispatcher when you call helping responders treat you and your medical conditions more appropriately. Below you will find 2 links for Apple (IOS) and Android users to enable and set up your profile.
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-For Apple:
https://support.apple.com/.../set-up-and-view-your.../ios
-For Android:
https://support.google.com/android/answer/9319337?hl=en

Have you set up your health profile on your phone?

Almost all mobile devices offer a feature such as a Medical ID or Health Profile for no extra cost. This is a great feature to help emergency responders in the event you can’t help us. You can even share it with the 911 dispatcher when you call helping responders treat you and your medical conditions more appropriately. Below you will find 2 links for Apple (IOS) and Android users to enable and set up your profile.

Help us help you! Share this post to help your friends too!

-For Apple:
https://support.apple.com/guide/iphone/set-up-and-view-your-medical-id-iph08022b192/ios

-For Android:
https://support.google.com/android/answer/9319337?hl=en

Day #2 continues of Wild Bill Days.
05/31/2026

Day #2 continues of Wild Bill Days.

🤠This weekend, LaSalle County will be the place to be with three locations for free family friendly entertainment with e...
05/29/2026

🤠This weekend, LaSalle County will be the place to be with three locations for free family friendly entertainment with events happening in Utica, Il, Mendota Museum & Historical Society and Village of Troy Grove!

Check out the full list of events for Utica below! Trolley service between sites and more to do & see at LaSalle County Historical Society Museum too!

A nice surprise visit! They loved our updated card catalog and took a break to tell us all about their trip. This couple...
05/28/2026

A nice surprise visit! They loved our updated card catalog and took a break to tell us all about their trip. This couple started their bicycle trip in Washington DC on the Great American Rail Trail and they are headed to Omaha Nebraska. They will come back to Chicago to attend the ALA Conference (fellow librarian) and then back to Missoula, Montana across to Seattle Washington. Next, to Vancouver to fly home to Australia. Safe travels our new friends.

Open all day 9am to 6pm.
05/28/2026

Open all day 9am to 6pm.

05/27/2026

We have weeded the sewing section (crochet, knitting, serging, weaving & more) 25 cents per book.

Address

224 Mill Street
Utica, IL
61373

Opening Hours

Monday 1pm - 6pm
Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday 1pm - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm
Friday 1pm - 6pm

Telephone

+18156674509

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