Morrison Talbott Library

Morrison Talbott Library Morrison Talbott Library

The Morrison-Talbott Library provides its patrons with courteous and friendly service, distinctive programming, print and non-print materials to meet personal informational and recreational needs.

August Genre for the Genre Challenge: Fantasy!
08/15/2026

August Genre for the Genre Challenge: Fantasy!

Need a passport or time to renew? The Morrison-Talbott Library is hosting a Passport Fair on Friday, September 11, from ...
08/15/2026

Need a passport or time to renew? The Morrison-Talbott Library is hosting a Passport Fair on Friday, September 11, from 9:00am to 3:00pm. Community members can apply for a new passport or renew an existing one during this one-stop event.

Applicants should bring two checks, one payable to the U.S. Department of State and the other to the USPS, and are encouraged to contact the library ahead of time for a complete list of required documents. Don’t miss this convenient opportunity to get your travel plans ready without the hassle of scheduling an appointment elsewhere!

Our Moxie & Mocktails pick this month is My Husband's Wife by Alice Feeney. They will be meeting on Thursday, August 27 ...
08/14/2026

Our Moxie & Mocktails pick this month is My Husband's Wife by Alice Feeney. They will be meeting on Thursday, August 27 at 7:00pm. Join us on the 4th Thursday of each month!

On behalf of the patrons and staff of Morrison-Talbott Library, we would like to extend our sincere gratitude to RMC Sta...
08/13/2026

On behalf of the patrons and staff of Morrison-Talbott Library, we would like to extend our sincere gratitude to RMC Stadium Cinemas - Waterloo for their generous contribution to our 2026 Summer Reading Program. Through their donation of funds for programs and/or prizes for our reading challenges, they have helped make this program possible for readers of all ages.

Thank you for helping make "Knights of the Reading Realm" a successful and memorable summer for our patrons!

Page Turners Book Club will meet on Wednesday, August 19 at 3:30pm. This month they will be discussing the book, Silent ...
08/13/2026

Page Turners Book Club will meet on Wednesday, August 19 at 3:30pm. This month they will be discussing the book, Silent Voice by Yosh*toki Oima

Just a reminder that Family Storytime is TONIGHT, Thursday, August 13 at 6:30pm! We will be making first day of school ...
08/13/2026

Just a reminder that Family Storytime is TONIGHT, Thursday, August 13 at 6:30pm! We will be making first day of school time capsules as our craft activity! Join us for stories, songs, crafts, and activities! The theme is back to school and all ages are welcome! There is no registration needed!

Jonah T. joins the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten Wall of Fame!The Morrison-Talbott Library is celebrating another youn...
08/13/2026

Jonah T. joins the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten Wall of Fame!

The Morrison-Talbott Library is celebrating another young reader’s achievement, Jonah T. has officially completed the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program! Congratulations to Jonah and his family for reaching this remarkable milestone and sharing the joy of books together.

The 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten initiative is a fun, free, and engaging way to help children build early literacy skills. Any child who has not yet entered kindergarten can participate, and families can read at their own pace. While 1,000 books may sound like a lot, it’s more manageable than it seems. Reading just one book a night will complete the program in under three years; three books a night will finish it in about a year.

Participants track their reading progress by filling in stars on a recording sheet, each sheet represents 100 books. When a sheet is completed, families return it to the library to receive a special sticker and a new sheet. After all ten sheets are finished, readers are awarded a backpack filled with books and school supplies, a certificate of completion, and a spot on the library’s 1,000 Books Wall of Fame. Their accomplishment is also featured in the newspaper and on the library’s page.

Signing up is simple. Families can visit the library to enroll, receive their information folder and recording sheets, and begin their reading journey right away. Even after reaching 1,000 books, families are encouraged to keep reading, there is always more to discover, learn, and enjoy!

Just a reminder that Imagination Weekend is this Friday, August 14 (9:00am-4:00pm) & Saturday, August 15 (9:00am-3:00pm)...
08/13/2026

Just a reminder that Imagination Weekend is this Friday, August 14 (9:00am-4:00pm) & Saturday, August 15 (9:00am-3:00pm) and is an open-house, free-play set up with a variety of education and sensory opportunities. Parents/guardians stay with their children.

Wizarding Night with 4-H* on Thursday, September 3 from 6:00-7:30pm with the University of Illinois Extension: Monroe Co...
08/12/2026

Wizarding Night with 4-H* on Thursday, September 3 from 6:00-7:30pm with the University of Illinois Extension: Monroe County 4-H!

Prepare to embark on a journey of wonder as youth (ages 9-14) are sorted into their destined houses. Together they will create house ties and delve into the mystical realms of Astrology, Potions, and Herbology.

*Only 20 wizards will be accepted into this program, so you must contact the library in advance to reserve your spot in the program. You can call 618-939-6232, email [email protected], or stop in the library to register.

Lennon C. joins the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten Wall of Fame!The Morrison-Talbott Library is celebrating another you...
08/12/2026

Lennon C. joins the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten Wall of Fame!

The Morrison-Talbott Library is celebrating another young reader’s achievement, Lennon C. has officially completed the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program! Congratulations to Lennon and his family for reaching this remarkable milestone and sharing the joy of books together.

The 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten initiative is a fun, free, and engaging way to help children build early literacy skills. Any child who has not yet entered kindergarten can participate, and families can read at their own pace. While 1,000 books may sound like a lot, it’s more manageable than it seems. Reading just one book a night will complete the program in under three years; three books a night will finish it in about a year.

Participants track their reading progress by filling in stars on a recording sheet, each sheet represents 100 books. When a sheet is completed, families return it to the library to receive a special sticker and a new sheet. After all ten sheets are finished, readers are awarded a backpack filled with books and school supplies, a certificate of completion, and a spot on the library’s 1,000 Books Wall of Fame. Their accomplishment is also featured in the newspaper and on the library’s page.

Signing up is simple. Families can visit the library to enroll, receive their information folder and recording sheets, and begin their reading journey right away. Even after reaching 1,000 books, families are encouraged to keep reading, there is always more to discover, learn, and enjoy!

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215 Park Street
Waterloo, IL
62298

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 8:30pm
Tuesday 9am - 8:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 8:30pm
Thursday 9am - 8:30pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 4pm

Telephone

+16189396232

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