May 26, 2023

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

CLINTON, May 26, 2023 – 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, 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.

• *Summer Reading: Find Your Voice (All Ages) Begins Thu. 6/1

• Decoupage Clothespins Grab ‘n Go Kit (All Ages) Begins Thu. 6/1

• Family Storytime (Ages 0-5 & Caregivers) Every Wed. and Fri. at 10am

• *Morning Yoga on the Lawn (All Ages) Tue. 6/6 at 10am

• *Succulents with DeWitt County Master Gardeners (All Ages) Sat. 6/10 at 10:30am

• *4-H Summer Program (Grades 3-5?) Tue. 6/13 at 2:30pm

• *Tabletop! Teen D&D at the Library (Ages 12-18) Wed. 6/14 at 1pm

• *Making Music! DIY Harmonicas (Children & Family) Thu. 6/15 at 5:30pm

• *Pets 101 (All Ages) Sat. 6/17 at 10am

• *Morning Yoga on the Lawn (All Ages) Tue. 6/20 at 10am

• *Gardening Webinar: Sunflowers (Adult) Tue. 6/20 at 1:30pm

• *Book Club (Adult) Tue. 6/20 at 6pm

• TEEN Blackout Poetry (Ages 12-18) Thu. 6/22 at 4pm

• *Tabletop! Teen D&D at the Library (Ages 12-18) Wed. 6/28 at 1pm

• *Campfire Jam (All-Ages) Thu. 6/29 at 7pm

 

The library is open Monday-Thursday from 9am-7pm, Friday from 9am-4pm, 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 Monday, June 26 for Staff Development. 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: Marie Maltby, Program Coordinator, 217.935.5174, maltby@vwarner.org

            Corey Campbell, Youth Services Manager, 217.935.5174, campbell@vwarner.org

News Writer: Samantha Rusk, Business Manager, 217.935.5174, rusk@vwarner.org

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May 12, 2023

News

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Vespasian Warner Public Library District

310. N. Quincy St.

Clinton, IL 61727

2023 SUMMER READING: FIND YOUR VOICE
Popular Annual Program Returns to the Library

CLINTON, MAY 12, 2023 – Find your voice this summer at the Vespasian Warner Public Library District! Summer Reading is free and open to all ages, birth through adult. Registration begins on June 1 and the program continues through July 31. Readers will track their progress with a self-paced reading path and earn rewards along the way with prizes big and small! Over 600 community members participated in Summer Reading last year and library staff hopes that number will grow in 2023. Learn more about Summer Reading with some Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ).

 

• How do readers get started? Summer Reading begins June 1 and runs through July 31. Registration begins on June 1 and readers can start right away. Getting started late? That’s okay! Register anytime during the summer at the library.

• Do readers need a library card? No! Community members who live within the library district boundaries are encouraged to sign up for a free library card, but they are not required for participation.

• How much reading is involved? Readers will select a group that fits their reading style and abilities. Warbling Bluebirds is great for young children who do not read on their own yet and will track each book that is read. Howling Hounds is awesome for kids who often read independently and will make progress every time they read for 30 minutes. Melodious Mackerel includes teens and adults who will be challenged to track each hour of reading.

• Are there prizes? Yes! Reading paths are self-paced and there are no weekly date requirements or deadlines. Readers will earn up to six treasure box prizes and loads of entries for 20 grand prize drawings. Grand prizes this year include a Nintendo Switch Lite, Ninja Creami Ice Cream Machine, local gift cards, Lego sets, themed gift baskets, and so much more.

• What type of reading counts? All reading counts towards reading goals. This includes books, magazines, newspapers, graphic novels, audiobooks, or even the back of the cereal box! Readers can use books from the library, home, or other sources.

• Are there performers or events this year? Yes! All readers should save the date for Saturday, July 22. Details coming soon!

• Why is Summer Reading important? Summer reading is critical for students to retain knowledge and skills learned in the previous school year. Adult participation is just as important simply because when children see grown-ups read, they will most likely want to read themselves.

 

The library would like to thank all of the community sponsors that make Summer Reading possible: Friends of Warner Library, Ace Hardware, Casey’s General Store, Clinton Education Association, Clinton Family Restaurant, Clinton YMCA, Dairy Queen, Gold Standard Barber Shop, Hammer Strength & Fitness, Heartland Bank & Trust, Jimmy Johns, Kirby Foods IGA, La Tea Da, McDonald’s, Monical’s Pizza, Save A  Lot, Shear Paradise, The Russell Family, Snapper’s Bar & Grill, Sorrento’s Pizza, Subway, Sweet Mae’s, Taylor Abstract, and more. For more information about Summer Reading, call the library at 217-935-5174 or visit www.vwarner.org. 

 

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Contact:
Source: Corey Campbell, Youth Services Manager, 217.935.5174, campbell@vwarner.org

News Writer: Samantha Rusk, Business Manager, 217.935.5174, rusk@vwarner.org

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May 24, 2023

News

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Vespasian Warner Public Library District

310. N. Quincy St.

Clinton, IL 61727

BORROW UNIQUE ITEMS WITH THE LIBRARY OF THINGS
Vespasian Warner Library Offers Technology, Tools, and More Without the Price Tag

CLINTON, MAY 24, 2023 – Take DIY to the next level with a collection of items no one expects to find at the library! Did you know that library visitors can borrow tools, games, instruments, and more for free with their library card? Thanks to a grant in 2021 from the Illinois Prairie Community Foundation, the Vespasian Warner Public Library offers a variety of items in its Library of Things.

 

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.

• MAY-Liens in Outer Space Board on the Children’s Floor

• Paper Box Project Grab ‘n Go Kit (All Ages) Begins Mon, 5/1

• *Racing Rocketships! (All Ages) Monday, 5/8/2023, 3:45 PM

• Family Storytimes Continue (Ages 0-5 & Caregivers) Every Wed. and Fri. at 10am

• *4-H STEM-Mania! (Grades 3-5) Wednesday, 5/10/2023, 2:45 PM

• *Garden Tool Maintenance (Adult) Thu. 5/11 at 5:30pm

• *Gardening Webinar-Invasives: Beyond Outlawed (Adult) Tue. 5/16 at 1:30pm

• *Learn to Play the Ukulele (Ages 10-Adult) Session 3: Begins Thu. 5/18 at 5:30pm

• *Stuffy Sleepover (All Ages) Friday, 5/19/2023, Drop-off Fri./Pick up Sat.

• *Jigsaw Puzzle Competition (All Ages) Sat. 5/20 at 10am

• Master Naturalist Nature Nook: Frogs (All Ages) Mon. 5/22 from 3-5pm

• *Book Club (Adult)Tue. 5/23 at 6pm      

• *(Teen) Awful Art Afternoon (Ages 12-18) Thursday, 5/25/2023, 4:00 PM

• *Tabletop! Teen D&D at the Library (Ages 12-18) Wednesday, 5/31/2023, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

 

The library is open Monday-Thursday from 9am-7pm, Friday from 9am-4pm, 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: Marie Maltby, Program Coordinator, 217.935.5174, maltby@vwarner.org

            Corey Campbell, Youth Services Manager, 217.935.5174, campbell@vwarner.org

News Writer: Samantha Rusk, Business Manager, 217.935.5174, rusk@vwarner.org

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