LIBRARY SERVICES

Founders' Day Scavenger Hunt
The Hunt Begins!
Join in on the fun!

Learn little-known stories from Clinton’s past by finding the places where the history happened. The Founders’ Day Scavenger Hunt

is a collaborative effort by

Celebrate Clinton and

the Vespasian Warner Public Library District.

This event was made possible by a generous grant from Constellation Energy.

Click the button below to download the Scavenger Hunt and Map!

Founders' Day Scavenger Hunt & Map

Founders' Day Scavenger Hunt Webpage

Pink background with thought bubbles in white and green with overlay text stating “Book Sale, Presented by: Friends of the Warner Library. 10/18/2024 9am-4pm and 10/19/2024 9am-3pm.

Orange background with jack o lanterns and paint splashes with the text overlay “Youth Ages 8-12. Pumpkin Painting. Wed. Oct 23 at 3 pm. Join us for pumpkin painting! We’ll provide all the materials. Advanced registration required. Scan QR code, call or visit our website to register. Ages 8-12 only. Scan QR code, visit our website or call to register! 310 N Quincy St Clinton IL 61727. www.vwarner.org Please call the library if you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in any library event.”

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Events This Week

iCash Event

Fri. Oct. 11 / 10AM-1PM
Everyone
Could there be missing money in your name? In DeWitt County, an estimated 22,391 people have unclaimed cash or property held by the treasurer’s office. The value exceeds $2,800,000.00. Statewide, Frerichs secures more than $5 billion in unclaimed cash and property.

Spooky Books and Cats

Sat. Oct. 12 / 10AM
Adult 18+
THIS EVENT IS FULL. CONTACT THE LIBRARY OR FILL OUT THE ON-LINE REGISTRATION TO BE ADDED TO THE WAITLIST.
Adult paint class. Cassandra Meyen will lead us as you create your own spooky painting. All supplies provided. Bring your own drinks and snacks. This class is free and open to the public. Registration is required.

Dungeons & Dragons

Sat. Oct. 12 / 10AM
Teens 12-18
Are you interested in D&D? Join Logan as he leads you in another round of mysteries! Teens only, 12-18. Registration required. Scan QR code, visit our website, or call 217-935-5174 to register. Registration required.

October Grab 'n Go

Pickup Continues!
Everyone
October Grab ‘n Ghost. Available while supplies last, starting Tuesday, October 1.

Founders Day Scavenger Hunt

Mon. Oct. 7 - Sat. Oct. 19
Everyone
Learn little-known stories from Clinton’s past by finding the places where the history happened. The Founders’ Day Scavenger Hunt is a collaborative effort by Celebrate Clinton and the Vespasian Warner Public Library District. This event was made possible by a generous grant from Constellation Energy.

Library Closed - Columbus Day

Mon. Oct. 14
The Vespasian Warner Public Library will be closed in observance of Columbus Day! We will reopen on Tues. Oct. 15th at 9AM.

Property Committee

Tues. Oct. 15 / 9:30AM
This meeting will be held in The Activity Room at the Vespasian Warner Public Library, 310 North Quincy Street, Clinton IL.

A blue butterfly sitting on a purple flower with the text overlay stating “Adults 18+. Read and relax at Weldon Springs. A silent book club. Read any book you like. Take a break and walk in nature. Bring your own drink and snacks. Bring your own chair or blanket. Enjoy quiet time in nature while building a community. Enjoy beautiful surroundings. Tuesdays starting 5/14. 9:30-11AM. Come and go as you please.”

Silent Book Club 10/15

Tues. Oct. 15 / 9:30-11AM
(Adult 18+)
Come and go as you please for this silent book club! Bring a drink, snack, blanket or chair and head out to Weldon Springs! Bring your own book or pick one provided by the library. Need a break from reading, go take a walk in nature! Enjoy reading in nature every Tuesday!

Two cartoon children sitting on a rug with books in their lap and a dog between them surrounded by full bookcases with the text overlay stating “Storytimes. Terrific Toddlers! Wednesdays at 10AM. Preschool Pals! Fridays at 10AM! Join us Wednesdays for Terrific Toddlers! A storytime for little ones aged 0-3 with songs and dancing. Weekly themed storytime and activities on Fridays at 10AM! Best suited for ages 3-5. Vespasian Warner Public Library 310 N. Quincy St. Clinton, IL 61727. vwarner.org”

Terrific Toddlers 10/16

Wed. Oct. 16 / 10AM
(Children 0-3 & Caregiver)
Preschool Pals on Fridays at 10 am are best suited for ages 3-5 and their caregivers! Amazing stories, songs, and activities make this storytime tons of fun! Advance registration is not required.

Four colorful Lego bricks with the text overlay stating “Youth ages 8-12. Lego Club. Every Wednesday 5-6PM. Join us for Lego club! We’ll provide the Legos, you provide the fun! Ages 8-12. Drop in! No registration required! 310 N Quincy St Clinton IL 61727. 217-935-5174. www.vwarner.org Please call the library if you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in any library event.”

Lego Club 10/16

Wed. Oct. 16 / 5-6PM
(Youth 8-12)
Join us for our weekly Lego club! We’ll provide all the Legos! Drop in, no registration required for this youth event. No registration required.

Preschool Pals 10/18

Fri. Oct. 18 / 10AM
(Children 3-5 & Caregiver)
Preschool Pals on Fridays at 10 am are best suited for ages 3-5 and their caregivers! Amazing stories, songs, and activities make this storytime tons of fun! Advance registration is not required.

Fall Book Sale

Fri. Oct. 18 / 9AM-4PM
(Everyone)
Join us for the annual fall book sale, presented by Friends of the Warner Library. This sale will take place downstairs in the Revere Room, Friday the 18th, 9-4 and Saturday the 19th 9-3. Saturday is $1 a bag day. Please bring cash for payment!

Fall Book Sale

Sat. Oct. 19 / 9AM-3PM
(Everyone)
Join us for the annual fall book sale, presented by Friends of the Warner Library. This sale will take place downstairs in the Revere Room, Friday the 18th, 9-4 and Saturday the 19th 9-3. Saturday is $1 a bag day. Please bring cash for payment!

Teen Paint Class

Sat. Oct. 19 / 10AM
(Teen 12-18)
Join us for a spooky paint class with Cassandra Meyen! Make your own pumpkin painting to take home! Advanced registration required for this teen event. Scan QR code, call or visit our website to register.

Upcoming Event Details

Printable October Calendar

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DOLLY PARTON’S IMAGINATION LIBRARY

Name: Vespasian Warner Public Library
Address: 310 North Quincy Street, Clinton, IL, 61727, US
Telephone: 217-935-5174

IS NOW AVAILABLE IN DEWITT COUNTY!

What Is The Imagination Library?