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June 23, 2026
News
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Vespasian Warner Public Library District
310. N. Quincy St. Clinton, IL 61727
VISIT THE LIBRARY THIS SUMMER
Books, Entertainment, Events, and More at the Vespasian Warner Library
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CLINTON, June 23, 2026 – If the Vespasian Warner Public Library District in Clinton, Illinois isn’t on your list of summer destinations, it should be! The library can be a great place for free summer fun. There are events for all ages, toys for children, monthly take-home craft kits, a lounge area for teens, and thousands of items to check-out and take home.
Don’t forget about Summer Reading when you visit. Track your reading during June and July with a self-paced reading path and reward yourself along the way with prizes big and small! The best part is that Summer Reading is free and open to all ages, birth through adult.
June Calendar of Events
The library also offers a variety of in-person and grab ‘n go events each month. All library events are free and open to the public, but advance registration is required for events marked with an *. Visit the library’s website at www.vwarner.org, Facebook page @VespasianWarner, or call 217-935-5174 to learn more about the events listed below.
Family events:
Family Movie: Tuesdays, 7/7, 7/14 & 7/21, 7/29 at 10 AM
*Roots & Shoots: Tasty & Toxic (Weldon Springs School House)-Sat. 7/18 at 9 AM
*StarLab Solar System-Mon. 7/27 at 3 PM
*StarLab Stars & Constellations-Mon. 7/27 at 4 PM
(Y) Youth: Independent youth events. No grown-ups. Minimum age is 8.
Lego Club-Every Wed. from 5-6pm
*Garden Ceramic Painting-Mon. 7/6 at 2pm
*Book Club: The Good Fight-Mon. 7/13 at 2 PM
U of I Terrariums-Fri. 7/17 at 2 pm
*Paint your own Birdhouse-Wed. 7/22 at 2 PM
(T) Teen: Events for ages 12-18 only.
*Hamilton Sing-along-Thur. 7/2 at 3 PM
*DND-Sat. 7/11 at 10 AM
*Crime Club-Thur. 7/16 at 5 PM
*History Tour-Thur. 7/23 at 6 PM
(A) Adult: Events for ages 18+ only.
*Ceramics Painting – Tues. 7/7 at 6pm
*Yoga with Stacy – Sat. 7/11 & 7/25 at 9am
*Chair Yoga with Connie – Sat. 7/18 at 9am
*Sci-Fi/Fantasy Book Club – Tues. 7/21 at 6pm
*Birds: The story of the last dinosaurs – Sat. 7/25 at 1130am
*Nellie Bly Performance - Tues. 7/28 at 6pm
(E) Everyone: All ages are welcome. Events may have a minimum age requirement.
ASL Club – Every Monday in July at 5:30pm
The library is open Monday-Thursday from 9am-7pm, Friday from 9am-5pm, and Saturday from 9am-1pm. Hours are subject to change. The library will be closed on Monday, June 19 in observance of Juneteenth and on Saturday, July 4th for Independence Day. For more information about the event above or any library services, visit www.vwarner.org or call 217.935.5174.
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Contact: Source and News Writer: Emily Dunham, Adult Program Coordinator, 217-935-5174 ex. 2004, dunham@vwarner.org
May, 24, 2026
News
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Vespasian Warner Public Library District
310. N. Quincy St. Clinton, IL 61727
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VISIT THE LIBRARY THIS SUMMER
Books, Entertainment, Events, and More at the Vespasian Warner Library
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CLINTON, May 24, 2026 – If the Vespasian Warner Public Library District in Clinton, Illinois isn’t on your list of summer destinations, it should be! The library can be a great place for free summer fun. There are events for all ages, toys for children, monthly take-home craft kits, a lounge area for teens, and thousands of items to check-out and take home.
Don’t forget about Summer Reading when you visit. Track your reading during June and July with a self-paced reading path and reward yourself along the way with prizes big and small! The best part is that Summer Reading is free and open to all ages, birth through adult.
June Calendar of Events
The library also offers a variety of in-person and grab ‘n go events each month. All library events are free and open to the public; advance registration is required for events marked with an *. Visit the library’s website at www.vwarner.org, Facebook page @ VespasianWarner, or call 217-935-5174 to learn more about the events listed below.
Family: Youth-focused events with parents/caregivers present.
Family Lego Club-Every Tues. from 5-6pm (under 8 must be accompanied by someone 12 or older)
Barbie Club-Mondays at 5pm (under 8 must be accompanied by someone 12 or older)
*Scovill Zoo-Sat. 6/6 at 10am
*Equipment Day-Sat. 6/27 at 10am
*INHS Mobile Lab 6/30 at 4pm
Youth: Independent youth events. No grown-ups. Minimum age is 8.
Lego Club-Every Wed. from 5-6pm
*Ready, Set, Grow!-Monday 6/8 at 2pm
*Microgreens with U of I Extension-Friday 6/12 at 2 pm
*Book Club: The Wild Robot-Monday 6/15 at 2pm
*IL Grown-Monday 6/22 at 2pm
Teen: Events for ages 12-18 only.
*Paint a Pot-Thursday 6/4 at 3pm
*Magic – Sat. 6/13 at 10am
*Crime Club-Thursday 6/18 at 5pm
Adult: Events for ages 18+ only.
*Texas 2 Step Lessons - Wed. 6/3 at 6pm
*Yoga with Stacy – Sat. 6/6 & 6/20 at 9am
*Chair Yoga - Sat. 6/13 & 6/27 at 9am
*Sourdough Starter Class – Wed. 6/17 at 5:30pm
(E) Everyone: All ages are welcome. Events may have a minimum age requirement.
*Garden Club-Thursday 6/4 at 9am (under 8 must be accompanied by someone 12 or older)
*Garden Club-Thursday 6/11 at 6:30 pm (under 8 must be accompanied by someone 12 or older)
*Survivor Challenge-Saturday 6/13 at 6 pm (under 8 must be accompanied by someone 12 or older)
*Garden Club-Thursday 6/18 at 8:30am (under 8 must be accompanied by someone 12 or older)
*Nature Walk at Mettler Woods-Saturday 6/20 at 9 am (under 8 must be accompanied by someone 12 or older)
*Garden Club-Thursday 6/25 at 6:30pm (under 8 must be accompanied by someone 12 or older)
The library is open Monday-Thursday from 9am-7pm, Friday from 9am-5pm, and Saturday from 9am-1pm. Hours are subject to change. The library will be closed on Friday, June 19 in observance of Juneteenth. For more information about the event above or any library services, visit www.vwarner.org or call 217.935.5174.
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Contact: Source & News Writer: Emily Dunham, Program Coordinator, 217.935.5174, dunham@vwarner.org
April 20, 2026
News
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Vespasian Warner Public Library District
310. N. Quincy St. Clinton, IL 61727
FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY SPRING BOOK SALE
Friends of the Warner Library Book Sale in May – new prices and perks
CLINTON, APRIL 20, 2026 – The Friends of the Warner Library are gearing up for their semi-annual book sale this May. This spring book sale runs on Friday the 1st, 9am to 6pm and Saturday the 2nd from 9am to 1pm. All books cost $1, and Sunday is a (provided) bag for $1. We hope this spring book sale helps raise the funds we are looking for to support our library programming. Melissa and Emily are planning quite the Summer Reading program and the more funds they have, the more fun the patrons have!
Need to do some work around the house, but don’t have the tools? Borrow a cordless drill, putty knives, rachet set, or efficiency meters. Throwing a backyard party? Borrow games such as Washers, Giant Jenga, Yardzee, and Inflatable Lawn Darts. Additional items include a telescope, pickleball set, garden tools, musical instruments, streaming devices, and so much more. Items in the Library of Things are available on a first-come, first-served basis and do require a library card for check-out. For more information, please call the library at 217-935-5174.
May Calendar of Events
The library also offers a variety of in-person, virtual, and grab ‘n go events each month. All library events are free and open to the public, but advance registration is required for events marked with an *. Visit the library’s website at www.vwarner.org, Facebook page @VespasianWarner, or call 217-935-5174 to learn more about the events listed below.
(F) Family: Youth-focused events with parents/caregivers present.
Toddler Time (Ages 0-3 & Caregivers) – Every Wed. at 10am
Preschool Pals (Ages 3-5 & Caregivers) – Every Fri. at 10am
(Y) Youth: Independent youth events. No grown-ups. Minimum age is 8.
Lego Club-Every Wed. from 5-6pm
*Pokémon Hang - Wed. 5/27 at 2pm
(T) Teen: Events for ages 12-18 only.
*DND – Sat. 5/9 at 10am (A) Adult: Events for ages 18+ only.
*Coffee & Crime – Sat. 5/9, 6-8pm, 10am
*Beaded Plants - Sat. 5/16 at 10am
*Sci-Fi/Fantasy Book Club – Tues. 5/19 at 6pm
(E) Everyone: All ages are welcome. Events may have a minimum age requirement.
*Bird Walk! – Sat. 5/2 at 9am
Summer Reading Kick-Off! -Sat. 5/30 9am-1pm
The library is open Monday-Thursday from 9am-7pm, Friday from 9am-5pm, and Saturday from 9am-1pm. Hours are subject to change. The library will be closed on Monday, May 29 in observance of Memorial Day. For more information about the event above or any library services, visit www.vwarner.org or call 217.935.5174.
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Contact: Source & News Writer: Emily Dunham, Program Coordinator, 217.935.5174, dunham@vwarner.org