Library Meeting Room Information
The library offers The Revere Ware Room, The Activity Room, The Board Room/Museum, and two small study rooms. The library welcomes the use of its meeting rooms by individuals or organizations for informational, educational, cultural, civic and social events. Unfortunately, children's parties will not be scheduled in any of the rooms at this time.
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By reserving a room, meeting room users agree to the Meeting Room Terms of Use. Please read this document before moving forward with a room reservation.
The Revere Ware Room
The Revere Ware Room is located on the Lower Level and accommodates up to 150 people and offers an attached kitchen for catering. The fee during open hours is $15 per hour. VWPLD opens at 9 AM Monday – Saturday. Any group wishing to enter the building before that time must pay the closed hours rate until 9 AM. The earliest any group can enter the building is 8 AM. All event participants must be out of the meeting rooms fifteen minutes prior to library closing time (Monday-Thursday 7 PM, Friday 5 PM, and Saturday 1 PM) or must pay closed hours rate. The fee for the Revere Room on Sundays or holidays is $100 for the day. You can reserve a room by calling 217-935-5174, filling out the form below, or by emailing Kyle at taylor@vwarner.org.
The Activity Room
The Activity Room is located on the Children's Floor and accommodates up to 60 people. This meeting room can only be reserved during the hours the library is open (Monday- Thursday 9AM-7 PM, Friday 9AM-5PM, Saturday 9AM-1PM). All participants must be out of The Activity Room fifteen minutes prior to library closing time. The fee is $10 per hour.
The Board Room/Museum Room - UNAVAILABLE AT THIS TIME
The Board Room/Museum is located on the Children's Floor and accommodates 12 people at the table. This meeting room may be reserved for organizational meetings of non-profit groups for free during the hours the library is open (Monday- Thursday 9AM-7 PM, Friday 9AM-5PM, Saturday 9AM-1PM). All participants must be out of The Museum fifteen minutes prior to library closing time. The Museum may be reserved for after-hours special events for $400 for ten hours. Reservation requires a $100 deposit. You can reserve a room by calling 217-935-5174, filling out the form below, or by emailing Kyle at taylor@vwarner.org.
Study Rooms
Study Rooms are located on the Children's Floor and can each accommodate 6 people. These meeting rooms may be reserved during the hours the library is open (Monday- Thursday 9AM-7PM, Friday 9AM-5PM, Saturday 9AM-1PM). All participants must be out of the study rooms fifteen minutes prior to library closing time. There are no fees, but pre-booking is highly recommended.
Equipment Available With Room Rental
* Podium with Microphone
* Large-screen TV with HDMI hook up
How To Reserve A Room
You can reserve a room by calling 217-935-5174, filling out the form below, or by emailing Kyle at taylor@vwarner.org.
IMPORTANT NOTE
Patrons with delinquent accounts may not rent any of the rooms until their accounts are cleared.
The library will charge a $800.00 fee for lost or stolen keys. The person who rented the room must pay $800.00 to cover the cost of having the building re-keyed and replacing all the keys. The $800.00 will NOT be refunded if the key is located after the building is re-keyed.
Library Meeting Rooms
Displays At The Library
Current Library Displays
The Vespasian Warner Public Library features artwork created by local artists throughout the year and displays local history displays & artifacts. If you are a local artist, collector, or community organization interested in showcasing your artwork, collection, or information we would love to connect with you. Feel free to contact us by phone at 935-5174, e-mail at library@vwarner.org, or drop in and talk with a staff member.
"The Schaefer/Miles Art Collection"
Donated by Marsha Cornthwaite in memory of her late husband, Mark, "The Schaefer/Miles Art Collection" is a display of oil paintings created by Kevin Miles & Wendy Schaefer-Miles from Whitehall, WI. Schaefer/Miles paint in a Neo Impressionistic Realism style and the collaborative husband and wife team have been painting side by side together for over 30 years. Their paintings can be found throughout the Main Floor and Lobby.
"Signs from the Past" by Larry Cooper
In the Main Floor Local History Section and in the Audio/Visual Room, you will discover signs from local businesses crafted and donated by Larry Cooper. Using a wood burner and paint on wood, Mr. Cooper has contributed signs for The Van Noy, Valley Mill Stock Farm, Hack Line, Busy Bee, Pastime Park, Neal's Bakery, Old Settlers, and a prominent sign for Clinton, IL.
"Customized Gilman Clinton & Springfield Passenger Train Model" by Billy Irvin
The GC&S became the second railroad to arrive in Clinton upon its completion in 1871. In the Audio/Visual Room on the Main Floor, above the DVD shelves, you will see a model of Baldwin Locomotive number 9, featuring paint style #1, Baldwin's finest and most intricate paint job reserved for passenger locomotives. The model was customized by Billy Irvin and is currently on loan to the library.
"The Clinton Roque Club"
With a clubhouse and court located at the end of West Main Street, The Clinton Roque Club existed from 1931 to 1989, with a brief attempted revival in 2010. In the Local History Display Case in the Audio/Visual Room on the Main Floor, you can travel back in time through a collection of photos, ribbons, mallets and balls, along with the rededication sign from the 2013 ceremony renaming the area Roque Court Peace Park.
"Biology and Natural History Illustrations"
In 1901, long-time Clinton resident Clifton H. Moore donated his collection of more than 7,000 books to the city, marking the beginning of a public library. While the Vespasian Warner Public Library still houses that collection today, the books are kept in our archives and not out for public viewing. However, the display case in the Local History Section on the Main Floor showcases some of the remarkable books from that collection for the public to enjoy. Currently, illustrated books from the Moore collection, particularly those focusing on biology and natural history, are on display with the butterfly book being a staff favorite. Director Bobbi Perryman's book snake, affectionately named Sir Chester Smurfbane the 3rd by the staff, safely holds open one of the books on display. Sir Chester has received a stylish new hat for this exhibit.
"Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR)"
Founded in 1890 to promote Historic Preservation, Education, and Patriotism across the United States, Clinton received an official DAR charter in February 1909. The original framed charter, information about DAR, and a beautiful sequined and beaded eagle tapestry is on display in the Community Display Cases on the Lower Level. The Clinton Daughters of the American Revolution Society remains active in the community today focusing on historic preservation, education, patriotism, friendship, family, and service.
"Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR)"
The Vespasian Warner Public Library features artwork created by local artists throughout the year and displays local history displays & artifacts. If you are a local artist, collector, or community organization interested in showcasing your artwork, collection, or information we would love to connect with you. Feel free to contact us by phone at 935-5174, e-mail at library@vwarner.org, or drop in and talk with a staff member.
The Vespasian Warner Public Library features artwork created by local artists throughout the year and displays local history displays & artifacts. If you are a local artist, collector, or community organization interested in showcasing your artwork, collection, or information we would love to connect with you. Feel free to contact us by phone at 935-5174, e-mail at library@vwarner.org, or drop in and talk with a staff member.
"Community Display - Daughters of the Revolution"
Located on the Lower Level, the Community Display is changed quarterly to highlight a new community partner. This quarter features The Weldon Springs Foundation. The Foundation has assembled several mini displays to feature all that Weldon Springs and The Weldon Springs Foundation has to offer. You may view this display during open library hours.
"Community Display - DeWitt County Genealogical Society"
Located on the Lower Level, the Community Display is changed quarterly to highlight a new community partner. This quarter features The Weldon Springs Foundation. The Foundation has assembled several mini displays to feature all that Weldon Springs and The Weldon Springs Foundation has to offer. You may view this display during open library hours.
"Handcrafted Replica Bird Skulls"
Dr. Charles W. Carter, a local physician and surgeon who practiced in Clinton during the first half of the twentieth century.
Dr. Moses Stewart was a dentist in Clinton who is now buried in Woodland Cemetery. He used his dental tools to sculpt animals & farm equipment from hardwood. Dr. Stewart aspired to be an artist, but his mother insisted that he study medicine instead. Dr. Stewart's sculptures are currently displayed above the movies in the Periodicals Room on the main floor. To learn more about Dr. Stewart & Dr. Charles & their work, check out this Tales From The Archives!
"Revere Ware"
Friends Book Shop
The Friends of The Library sell gently used books, DVD/Blu-rays, Audiobooks, & CDs. The Friends continually stock the Friends Book Shop located in the Lobby of the library. The Friends of the Library also host 2 large book sales each year, one in the Spring & again in the Fall. All proceeds from the Friends Book Shops benefit the library by helping to fund special programs and/or supplies for the library. Past funding has helped with Summer Reading & the Seed Library.
Spring 2026 Sale - Dates Pending
Fall 2026 Sale - Dates Pending
Remember...when you support the Friends of the Library Book Shop,
you support the library!
Interested in volunteering in the Friends of the Library organization? The Friends of the Library meet on the first Saturday of every month at 10AM in the Museum Room on the Children's Floor of the library. No dues are required.
For more information about the Friends of the Library organization, please contact the organization by email FRIENDSOFVWARNERLIBRARY@GMAIL.COM