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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
Adult Programs

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 ou.
 

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 or 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!

  • Concert on the Lawn - Dick and Brad (Everyone)
    Concert on the Lawn - Dick and Brad (Everyone)
    Fri, Jul 18
    Vespasian Warner Public Library
    Jul 18, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Vespasian Warner Public Library, 310 N Quincy St, Clinton, IL 61727, USA
    Bring your lawn chairs and picnic basket as we enjoy musical entertainment on the lawn with local band Dick and Brad!
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  • July Friends of the Library Meeting
    July Friends of the Library Meeting
    Sat, Jul 19
    Vespasian Warner Library
    Jul 19, 2025, 10:00 AM
    Vespasian Warner Library, 310 N Quincy St, Clinton, IL 61727, USA
    **Please note date change** Friends of Warner Library meets on the first Saturday of the month at 10am. Community members who enjoy the library are encouraged to join and participate in activities that support library goals and programs.
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  • All About Herbs (Adult 18+)
    All About Herbs (Adult 18+)
    Sat, Jul 19
    Vespasian Warner Public Library
    Jul 19, 2025, 10:00 AM
    Vespasian Warner Public Library, 310 N Quincy St, Clinton, IL 61727, USA
    Curious about herbs? Come to the library and explore their rich history, learn how to grow them indoors and out, and discover their everyday uses! We'll spice things up with a tasty herb-themed snack featuring crackers and cheese. Don't miss it! Sat. 7/19 at 10am. Registration Required.
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  • Sign Language Club 7/21 (Everyone)
    Sign Language Club 7/21 (Everyone)
    Mon, Jul 21
    Vespasian Warner Library
    Jul 21, 2025, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
    Vespasian Warner Library, 310 N Quincy St, Clinton, IL 61727, USA
    Join us for four fun filled evenings of American Sign Language exploration. Coordinated by the Friends of the Library, the ASL Club will meet every Monday in July. Every experience level is welcome. Registration Required.
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  • Ernest Thorp B-17 Pilot (Adult 18+)
    Ernest Thorp B-17 Pilot (Adult 18+)
    Tue, Jul 22
    Vespasian Warner Library
    Jul 22, 2025, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
    Vespasian Warner Library, 310 N Quincy St, Clinton, IL 61727, USA
    Nelson Thorp Shares the story of his father Ernest Thorp’s WWII experience. Registration Required.
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  • Summer Reading Celebration (Everyone)
    Summer Reading Celebration (Everyone)
    Sat, Jul 26
    Vespasian Warner Library
    Jul 26, 2025, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
    Vespasian Warner Library, 310 N Quincy St, Clinton, IL 61727, USA
    Help us celebrate another great year of summer reading with the Amazing Dudley sponsored by Young Dance Inc.! A family friendly comedy and magic show! Sorrento’s Pizza provided by the friends of the library, face painting, games and more! No registration required.
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  • Sign Language Club 7/28 (Everyone)
    Sign Language Club 7/28 (Everyone)
    Mon, Jul 28
    Vespasian Warner Library
    Jul 28, 2025, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
    Vespasian Warner Library, 310 N Quincy St, Clinton, IL 61727, USA
    Join us for four fun filled evenings of American Sign Language exploration. Coordinated by the Friends of the Library, the ASL Club will meet every Monday in July. Every experience level is welcome. Registration Required.
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  • Vietnam Vets Remember (Adults 18+)
    Vietnam Vets Remember (Adults 18+)
    Tue, Jul 29
    Vespasian Warner Library
    Jul 29, 2025, 5:30 PM
    Vespasian Warner Library, 310 N Quincy St, Clinton, IL 61727, USA
    A panel of Veterans, including helicopter pilots, share their stories. Registration Required.
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  • August Grab 'n Go (Everyone)
    August Grab 'n Go (Everyone)
    Fri, Aug 01
    Vespasian Warner Library
    Aug 01, 2025, 9:00 AM
    Vespasian Warner Library, 310 N Quincy St, Clinton, IL 61727, USA
    Pick up a free kit beginning Friday, August 1. While supplies last. One per person, please.
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  • August Friends of the Library Meeting
    August Friends of the Library Meeting
    Sat, Aug 02
    Vespasian Warner Library
    Aug 02, 2025, 10:00 AM
    Vespasian Warner Library, 310 N Quincy St, Clinton, IL 61727, USA
    Friends of Warner Library meets on the first Saturday of the month at 10am. Community members who enjoy the library are encouraged to join and participate in activities that support library goals and programs.
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  • August Open Craft Day (Adult 18+)
    August Open Craft Day (Adult 18+)
    Sat, Aug 09
    Vespasian Warner Library
    Aug 09, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Vespasian Warner Library, 310 N Quincy St, Clinton, IL 61727, USA
    Open Craft Saturday! Bring your current craft project and work on it with more fun supplies and good company. We will provide stencils, pens, markers, washi tape, stickers, stamps, and more! Please call or visit our website to register.
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  • August Tales From The Archives (Adult)
    August Tales From The Archives (Adult)
    Aug 12, 2025, 4:00 PM
    Facebook
    Jump over to our Facebook page & join Bobbi for a story from our Archive collection!
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  • Concert on the Lawn - Union Avenue
    Concert on the Lawn - Union Avenue
    Fri, Aug 15
    Vespasian Warner Library
    Aug 15, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Vespasian Warner Library, 310 N Quincy St, Clinton, IL 61727, USA
    Free Concert on the Library Lawn, featuring live music by Union Avenue. Friday, August 15th, 6-8pm. Young Dance Inc starts with a beginner-friendly East Coast Swing dance lesson, 5:30-6:00pm with music to follow until 8pm. No Registration Required.
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  • Cops and Canines (Everyone)
    Cops and Canines (Everyone)
    Mon, Aug 18
    Vespasian Warner Library
    Aug 18, 2025, 5:00 PM
    Vespasian Warner Library, 310 N Quincy St, Clinton, IL 61727, USA
    Join Sergeant Jostes and his Canine Partner as they discuss the importance of their job! All Ages. Registration required.
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  • August Dungeons & Dragons (Adult 18+)
    August Dungeons & Dragons (Adult 18+)
    Sat, Aug 30
    Vespasian Warner Library
    Aug 30, 2025, 10:00 AM
    Vespasian Warner Library, 310 N Quincy St, Clinton, IL 61727, USA
    Are you interested in D&D? Join Logan as he leads you in another round of mysteries! Adults, ages 18+. Registration required. Scan QR code, visit our website, or call 217-935-5174 to register. Registration required.
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Book a Librarian

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. 

Book Clubs

Book Clubs

Do you enjoy lively book discussions? Then we have a book discussion group for you!  The library provides the book (either from our collection or borrowed from another library) and you provide the discussion. Refreshments will be provided.  Already read the book? Join the discussion anyway! We'd love to hear from you.

Book Club Information

For Seniors

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 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 eResources

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 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.

Home-Bound Delivery Information

Notaries Public

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.

  • Please do not sign your documents before you come to the library. We are required to see you sign your documents.

  • Each person signing the document must be present for us to notarize that signature.

  • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

  • 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 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

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 Janet Ward by email (jward@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

Summer Reading is HERE!

Summer Reading begins May 31st & runs through July 31st! 

Registration begins on May 31st at the Summer Reading Kick-Off & you can start reading right away! 

Summer Reading is free & open to EVERYONE!

Color our World Summer reading logo with a yellow paint pallete and paint brush and the text overlay "Color Our World"

Summer Reading

Tax Forms & Info

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:

Other resources available include photocopiers and a fax machine.  

 

AARP Tax-Aide

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.

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