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Vespasian Warner Library, 310 N. Quincy, Clinton IL 61727

217-935-5174

Connecting People Sharing Knowledge Enabling Life-Long Learning

VWPL Mask Requirement

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.

Closing at 12PM on Fri. Sept 24 & closed ALL DAY on Sat. Sept. 25

September Events!

Grab 'n Go!

Middle Earth Walking Challenge!

Library Card Sign Up Month

New Library Hours

Pumpkin Decorating Contest!

Blood Drive

Zombie Doll Transformations!

Preserve at Home!

Curbside Item Checkout

Curbside Order Form

Get a Library Card

Computer Use & Fax

Parking Lot Wi-Fi Internet

eBooks and More

Book a Librarian or Connect with Tech

Home-Bound Delivery

Local History and Genealogy

Emergency Assistance Information

Upcoming Programs

Corona Virus Information

Ancestry Remote Access

Niche Academy Tutorials

LIBRARY

SERVICES

Library Card Sign-Up!

Library Card Sign-Up!

All Month!
Celebrate by getting your very own library card. Current library card holders can also get their cards replaced for free this month if needed!

Middle Earth Challenge!

Middle Earth Challenge!

All Month!
We want to see if, as a community, we can walk the distance from the Shire to Mordor! So come in and pick up a tracking sheet, keep track of how far you've walked, and see if we have what it takes to rid Clinton of Sauron's watchful eye. Top walkers will receive a prize, and all are welcome to participate.

Grab 'n Go!

Still Available!
Get into the fall spirit & pick up a free kit with supplies to make a paper filigree apple craft! Available all month, while supplies last! One per person, please! All ages!

Closing at 12PM Fri. & All Day Sat.

Closing at 12PM Fri. & All Day Sat.

The Library will close at 12PM on Fri. Sept. 24 & be closed ALL DAY on Sat. Sept. 25 during the Apple N Pork Festival. The Library will reopen on Mon. Sept. 27 at 9AM.

Mystery Book Club!

Mystery Book Club!

Mon. Sept. 27 / 1PM
Check out the next Mystery Book Club pick & join the next virtual discussion by clicking the link below!

Terrific Toddlers!

Terrific Toddlers!

Wed. Sept. 29 / 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!

Playful Preschoolers!

Wed. Sept. 29 / 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!

Personnel Committee

Personnel Committee

Wed. Sept. 29 / 4PM
This meeting will be held in The Museum Room at the Vespasian Warner Public Library, 310 North Quincy Street, Clinton IL.

Movin' & Groovin'!

Movin' & Groovin'!

Fri. Oct. 1 / 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!

Bouncin' Babies!

Fri. Oct. 1 / 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!

Pumpkin Decorating Contest and Grab 'n Go!

Pumpkin Decorating Contest and Grab 'n Go!

Fri. Oct. 1 / 9AM
Pickup Begins!
Decorate the pumpkin of your dreams and drop it off at the library by noon on October 16 to be entered in the contest. Here are the full details!
Need a pumpkin?
Pick up a free grab n go kit with a small foam pumpkin & paint beginning Fri. Oct. 1!
Age Categories: 11 & Under, 12-18 Years, 19 & older.

Prizes will be awarded to the pumpkins with the highest total votes in each age category.
Vote for your favorite pumpkins Oct. 19-27 at the Library & on Facebook!
Contest rules:
1. One entry per person.
2. Feel free to use additional materials that weren't provided in the grab 'n go kit to make your pumpkin unique!
3. You are encouraged to use the foam pumpkin provided in the grab 'n go kit, but it is not required. Real pumpkins may be used, but may not be carved in any way. Fake/faux pumpkins may be carved.
4. Pumpkins must be able to fit into a 2'x2' space & be appropriate for all audiences.
5. Pumpkins will remain on display & can be picked up beginning Nov. 1.
6. Library employees, board members, & their family members may participate in the Pumpkin Decorating Contest, but are not eligible for prizes.Grab 'n go kits will be available while supplies last. Registration is not required. All ages.

Upcoming Event Details

Printable Oct Calendar

Events This Week

Niche Academy Tutorials

The Vespasian Warner Library is proud to offer

Niche Academy Tutorials!!

Not sure how to use Snapchat. There's a tutorial for that!

What is Hoopla? There's a tutorial for that!

How in the world do I save something to Google Docs? There's a tutorial for that too!

Check out our full Niche Academy Tutorial section!!

Contact Us

Phone: 217-935-5174

Fax: 217-935-4425

Email: library@vwarner.org

Address: 310 N. Quincy St.

Clinton, Illinois 61727

Contact the Board of Trustees at board@vwarner.org