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A mask or face covering is required when visiting the Library regardless of vaccination status. The State of Illinois requires that everyone wear a mask indoors. Children under the age of 2 are exempt. Safety procedures are created with guidance from IDPH, library board of trustees, & local authorities. If you require accommodation or prefer to use curbside services, please call 217-935-5174.

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Help fill the haunted house on the Children's floor with tons of spooky ghosts & other creatures! Stop in anytime!

Voting Continues

LAST DAY is Oct. 27
Vote for your favorite pumpkins on Facebook or at the Library!
Age Categories:
11 & Younger, 12-18 Yrs., 19 & Older
Vote on Facebook - Click like or love reaction on a photo! You may vote for as many pumpkins as you wish! Only votes on the original Vespasian Warner Library post will count! Comments do not count as votes, but are still encouraged!
Vote at the Library - Stop by the main desk & ask for a ballot to vote for your favorite pumpkins! You may only vote in-person once per day!

Preserve at Home!

Sat. Oct. 23 / 11AM
Preserving at home is a great activity for all ages to get into the kitchen and have something fresh-tasting months later. Get more complex with canning and fermenting or keep things simple with drying and freezing. This free workshop will cover needed equipment, supplies to get started preserving, and recipe resources to preserve safely. Attend just for the information, or sign-up for the optional hands-on activity where we will freeze fall fruits to take home. Ages 7+, accompanied by an adult.

PLEASE NOTE: Space is limited and advance registration is required by calling 217-935-5174.

Hallo-Week !

Mon. Oct. 25 - Sat. Oct. 30
Drop in any time this week to celebrate the spookiest time of the year with Halloween games, treats, and lots of fun! Don't forget to wear your costume! Registration is not required. All ages.

Mystery Book Club!

Mon. Oct. 25 / 1PM
Check out the next Mystery Book Club pick & join the next virtual discussion by clicking the link below!

Terrific Toddlers!

Wed. Oct. 27 / 9:30AM
Come have fun with us as we read stories, jam out to some cool tunes, & have a great time all around! Little ones between 1 & 3 years old will dig the shorter stories & active fun featured in this storytime! Registration is not required!

Playful Preschoolers!

Wed. Oct. 27 / 10:30AM
Little ones between the ages of 3 & 5 will get the most out of this fabulously fun storytime! Longer stories & lots of movement means you'll have a blast, whether you're a grownup or a kiddo! Registration is not required!

LAST DAY!!!

LAST DAY!!!!
Vote for your favorite pumpkins on Facebook or at the Library!
Age Categories:
11 & Younger, 12-18 Yrs., 19 & Older
Vote on Facebook - Click like or love reaction on a photo! You may vote for as many pumpkins as you wish! Only votes on the original Vespasian Warner Library post will count! Comments do not count as votes, but are still encouraged!
Vote at the Library - Stop by the main desk & ask for a ballot to vote for your favorite pumpkins! You may only vote in-person once per day!

Family Movie Night!

Wed. Oct. 27 / 5PM
Join us for a (not so spooky) Halloween movie night on the children's floor! Drop in and stay for as long or as little as you like! Registration is not required. All ages.

Movin' & Groovin'!

Fri. Oct. 29 / 9:30 AM
This storytime is great for little ones of all ages! We'll have lots of stories, music, and fun & games! You won't want to miss it! Advance registration is not required!

Bouncin' Babies!

Fri. Oct. 29 / 10:30AM
Calling all babies (& their caregivers, too), this storytime is just for you! Join us for lots of gentle fun & stories that are just right for babies! Intended for little ones from birth to 18 months! Advance registration is not required!

Photos with EMC!

Sat. Oct. 30 / 10AM-12PM
Halloween Costume Photos with EMC Photography! Advance registration is not required!

Gravestone Cleaning!

Sat. Oct. 30 / 11AM
Learn how to properly clean and care for a gravestone, while also getting to know some of the history behind them. This program meets at Woodlawn Cemetery in Clinton. Spots are limited so register early! All ages.

PLEASE NOTE: Space is limited and advance registration is required by calling 217-935-5174.

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The Future Pollinator Garden that is located just south of the Library's maintenance shed is currently planted with a fall cover crop mix! The fall cover crop was seeded mid-late summer & is used for erosion control & to add organic matter & nutrients to the soil. The fall cover crop includes: Crimson clover, rye grass, 4010 field pea, hairy vetch, & wither rye. The Pollinator Garden is scheduled to be planted in the

Spring of 2022! Planning, planting, & upkeep of the

Pollinator Garden is in coordination with the

Illinois Extension DeWitt County

Master Gardener Volunteers!

Check back in the spring for all the progress!