Vespasian Warner Library, 310 N. Quincy, Clinton IL 61727
217-935-5174
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Due to construction and lack of heat
the library will be open with reduced hours,
11AM-7PM on Tues. Jan. 27th - Thurs. Jan.29th
11AM-5PM on Fri. Jan. 30th
About
How can we help you? If you’re searching for a captivating read or need a document notarized, the library has these and many other useful services that will save you time and enhance your quality of life.
Select from a broad variety of books, magazines, music, films, and even board games that you can check out, download, or use in the library. For information on a variety of topics, online resources are available to everyone through public computers in the library.
The library provides many services to accommodate the needs of seniors in our community. The collection includes large print books, an impressive collection of audiobooks, and resources through the Illinois Talking Book and Braille Service.
If you have a physical condition that prevents you from visiting the Library, ask about our home delivery service or the supplemental delivery service to select retirement centers.
So go ahead and ask for our help—it’s what we do best!
Adult Picks
Look no further for ideas about what to read next. Check out our Adult Reader Resources for Staff Picks, Best Seller Lists, Award Winning Book Lists, and Reading Recommendations & Reviews . We also hope you'll stop by the library for our awesome selection of books, CDs, movies, magazines, and newspapers - or just to use the internet or hang out.
Is there a book you hope we'll buy? Fill out our Suggest a Purchase Form! Do you have a comment or an idea for us? Need help finding something or have a question about the library? Contact us at library@vwarner.org, by phone at 217-935-5174, or stop in to chat with a staff member.
Adult Programs
Looking for ways to get involved at your library?
Come to Library Programs!
The library offers regular programs each month, and other seasonal programs throughout the year. Check the library calendar each month for latest updates on adult programs.
Upcoming Programs!
Book a Librarian/Connect with Tech
Looking for a book recommendation or an answer to a research question? Contact the library to Book a Librarian for a virtual appointment! Need help with the digital library or your e-reader? Call the library to make a virtual or in-person Connect with Tech appointment. Services are free.
For Seniors
The library provides many services to accommodate the needs of seniors in our community.
Large Print Books
The Library has a collection of large print materials including best sellers, biographies, Christian authors, and non-fiction. The Large Print section is located on the Main Floor. Cannot find what you are looking for? Ask a staff member at the Circulation Desk for help.
Audiobooks
If you prefer to listen to books, the library has an impressive collection of audiobooks.
The library also offers 24/7 access to eBooks and audiobooks through our e-content.
The Illinois Talking Books & Braille Center at the Illinois State Library provides a FREE audio library service to central Illinois residents whose low vision, blindness, or physical limitation makes it difficult to read. Application forms are available at the Circulation Desk on the main floor.
Home Delivery
If you have a physical condition that prevents you from coming to the library you may qualify for the library’s very convenient Home-Bound Delivery service.
Library cardholders residing in Liberty Village & Hawthorn Inn may also receive delivery and pickup of library materials.
Home-Bound Deliveries
Home-Bound Delivery Service offers delivery and retrieval of library materials to and from patrons who cannot drive due to a medical condition. This service is provided free-of-charge.
Notaries Public
A notary public is almost always available whenever the library is open. There is no charge for this service. Notary service is offered at the Main Floor Circulation Desk. Questions? Call 217-935-5174.
The purpose of notarization is to prevent fraud and forgery. A notary acts as an official and unbiased witness to the identity of persons who comes before the notary for a specific purpose.
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Please do not sign your documents before you come to the library. We are required to see you sign your documents.
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Each person signing the document must be present for us to notarize that signature.
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A photo ID with your signature is required so that we can verify your identity. PLEASE NOTE: Under recent changes in state law, the ID must be issued by a state or federal government agency and must bear the photographic image of the individual’s face and signature.
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Examples of acceptable IDs issued by a state or federal government agency with both a photographic image and signature are a valid state driver’s license or ID card, a United States military ID, or valid passport.
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Examples of IDs we cannot accept are Social Security cards, a United States passport card, or school IDs that do not bear a photographic image or signature.
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Home-Bound patrons: Patrons who cannot physically come to the library due to a medical condition may be eligible for homebound notary. A notary will come to the patron’s place of residence to notarize documents. All requirements for in-library notary, including ID requirements, still apply for homebound notary. Library staff will not notarize a document for a patron who does not appear mentally competent. Patrons utilizing homebound notary must provide a safe environment for library staff. For more information, please see the Home-Bound Delivery Page. Homebound notary is by appointment only. Please call the library for an appointment.
Proctored Exams
We offer test proctoring to homeschooled students, post-secondary students, and professionals taking licensing exams.
There is no fee for this service.
It is the student’s responsibility to verify that the proctoring conditions provided meet all requirements of the school assigning the test. The student is responsible for following test instructions and making all necessary arrangements with their instructor and the library staff member who will proctor the exam.
Public computers are available for online testing, but the student will have only limited privacy and will be subjected to noise. Testing systems requiring additional software will not be permitted on library computers. The proctor will be the library staff member on duty at the time of the exam.
Scheduling Your Exam
Exams must be scheduled with Aric Monkman by email (monkman@vwarner.org) or by phone at least three days in advance. If the student is more than 15 minutes late for their exam, he/she will need to reschedule.
Summer Reading
Tax Forms & Information
The library receives a limited supply of forms and instruction booklets each year. In addition, we are happy to assist you in finding other forms through the IRS website.
You can obtain your own forms and instructions from the IRS by choosing one of the following options:
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IRS.gov/Forms-&-Pubs - to view and download
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IRS.gov/uac/Forms-and-Publications-by-U.S.-Mail - to order tax products to be delivered by mail
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1-800-829-3676 - to order tax products to be delivered by mail
Other resources available include photocopiers and a fax machine.
The AARP Tax-Aide service is offered yearly February through April. This free service can answer most of the tax issues faced by middle- and low-income taxpayers, 60 and older. Volunteers are trained by the IRS, through a Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) grant. Location and hours are typically announced by early February.
We achieved another record-breaking year with over 840 summer readers! WHAT A SUMMER! A heartfelt thank you to everyone who took part, and a special shoutout to our incredible sponsors:
Casey's, Friends of the Library, Young Dance Inc, The Clinton YMCA, Dairy Queen, Sorrento's Pizza, Hammer Strength & Fitness, Heartland Bank, Jimmy John's, Ace Hardware, McDonalds, Calvert Funeral Home, Monical's Pizza, Kirby Foods, J's Squared, Hale Mechanical, Snappers, Clintonia Eagle, Subway, Sweet Mae's, Taylor Abstract, Gilmore's Treats, Clinton Family Dental, Clinton Fire Department, and the Clinton Police Department
Our community's support is what makes Summer Reading such a success!
Can we break our new record of 843 participants next summer? We certainly hope so! See you next year!
Remember, even though Summer Reading has concluded, there’s still plenty happening at the library. Programs for children, teens, and adults are ongoing all year round! Visit our Upcoming Events page for all the details!