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October 20, 2025

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News

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Vespasian Warner Public Library District

310. N. Quincy St.

Clinton, IL 61727

 

NOVEMBER EVENTS AT THE LIBRARY
Vespasian Warner Public Library Offers Events for All Ages

 

CLINTON, October 20, 2025 – Did you know? The library offers more than just books and movies for check-out! Take a look at the line-up of free library events scheduled during the month of November. Advance registration is required for events marked with an asterisk (*). Visit the library or call 217-935-5174 to sign up.

 

Our HVAC renovation in under full swing so please be aware that there’s a little more noise and movement in the library currently. If you’re looking to do some studying or focused work, call us to reserve a study room for a nice quiet atmosphere. We are excited to be on the other side of this big improvement and appreciate your support and patience and support along the way.

  • (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

  • Family Lego Club (Ages 3-5 with Caregivers)-Every Tues. from 5 to 6 pm

  • (Y) Youth: Independent youth events. No grown-ups. Minimum age is 8.

  • Lego Club (Ages 8-12)-Every Wednesday from 5 to 6 pm

  • *Pumpkin Catapults-Saturday 11/15 at 10am

  • (T) Teen: Events for ages 12-18 only

  • *Yoga-Thursday 11/13 at 4pm

  • Adult: Events for ages 18+ only.

  • *Crime Scene Processing 101 – Tue. 11/4, at 6pm

  • *Coffee and Crime – Sat. 11/8 at 10am

  • Tales from the Archives Episode on Facebook - Tue. 11/11 at 4pm

  • *Open Craft Saturday – Sat. 11/15, 10am-12pm

  • *Book Club – Tue. 11/18 at 6pm

  • (E) Everyone: All ages are welcome. Events may have a minimum age requirement.

  • Adults are encouraged to attend on their own or register with a friend.

  • Grab 'n Go Beaded Corn - begins Sat. 11/1

  • iCash Event with Kevin Shuster – Wed. 11/5, 10am-1pm

  • *DND 13+ - Sat. 11/8 at 10am

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 November 27 and 28 for Thanksgiving. 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, Adult Program Coordinator, 217.935.5174, dunham@vwarner.org

 

 

September 29, 2025​

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News

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Vespasian Warner Public Library District

310. N. Quincy St. Clinton, IL 61727

 

BONE-CHILLING FUN AT THE LIBRARY IN OCTOBER

Vespasian Warner Public Library Offers Spooky Events for All Ages

 

CLINTON, September 29, 2025 – Potatoes, pumpkins, and crime scenes… Oh my! The Vespasian Warner Public Library District in Clinton has a line-up of free events for everyone during the month of October. Drop-in events and activities include Crime Club for teens, mummy themed grab ‘n go craft, potato art contest, pumpkin catapults, and a spooky-themed nature walk! Visit the library or Facebook @VespasianWarner for details. Then, be sure to add the following events to your fall calendar!

 

CSI: 101 – Tuesday, 10/7 at 5pm*: Join Crime Scene Investigator Tim Cohenour as he shows us various processing techniques used in his job.

 

*Birding 101 (Everyone, Sat. 10/4 at 9am WELDON SPRINGS SCHOOLHOOUSE) Join Anton on an informative bird walk at Weldon Springs! Meet us at the schoolhouse. Binoculars optional. Scan QR code, call or visit our website to register. All ages welcome with an adult.

 

*Chair Yoga – Sat. 10/11 at 9am – Come enjoy an accessible alternative to traditional yoga. This 45-minute class will be done using a chair, staying seated or using it as a supportive prop. Class by Connie Harrold. Donations are accepted and will go to The Friendship Center in Clinton, IL. Registration required via vwarner.org or QR Code.

 

Trick or Tater – Pick up tater starting 10/20 return by 10/27 – Help! Our potatoes need costumes for Halloween! Pick up a free potato anytime beginning 10/20 and decorate it with your own homemade costume! Return them by 10/27, when voting begins, for a chance to win a prize! No registration required. While supplies last! One per person, please.

 

*Spooky Walk at Mettler Woods - Everyone, 10/22 at 7pm - Join us for a spooky walk through Mettler Woods! Costumes encouraged! Please bring a bag for collecting treats! Advanced registration required. scan QR code, call or visit our website to register. All ages welcome with an adult.

 

*Crime Club - Teen, Ages 13-17, Thursday 10/23 at 5pm Join us for pizza and true crime discussions. Our first case will cover the unsolved poison candy case of 1930.

 

*Registration is required for events marked with an asterisk (*). Please visit www.vwarner.org or call the library at 217.935.5174 to sign up. A variety of other free events are available throughout the month. Be sure to visit www.vwarner.org for a full calendar. 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, 10/9. For more information, visit www.vwarner.org, call 217.935.5174, or visit Facebook @VespasianWarner.

 

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Contact:

Source & News Writer: Emily Dunham, Adult Program Coordinator, dunham@vwarner.org

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July 30, 2025

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News

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Vespasian Warner Public Library District

310. N. Quincy St. Clinton, IL 61727

 

CELEBRATE THE END OF SUMMER

Vespasian Warner Library Offers Events for All Ages in August

 

CLINTON, July 30, 2025 – We are proud to say we have a new record for number of participants for our Summer Reading Program. For the year 2025, we have had over 840 registrants! Summer Reading started in the late 1930s and was then taken to a whole new level by Ms. Paula Lopatic in 1980. Paula created so many fun ways to get kids excited to read and spend time at the library. In our local history section, there are several scrapbooks you can come look through. Come see how the first years set the foundation for this program to thrive. This year we had our celebration on July 26 with over 100 patrons in attendance. We had entertainment from The Amazing Dudley! There was magic, illusions, lots of laughter and excitement. We followed Dudley’s skit with Sorrento’s Pizza, donated by The Friends of Warner Library. All in all, it was a great time and another successful year of summer reading. Readers have until August 9 to submit their trackers and have all their tickets submitted for grand prizes. Library staff will draw prize winners on August 12 and eagerly call winners to let them know!

 

With several different in-person library events the entire family can find something to enjoy. All library events are free and open to the public. Space is limited and advanced registration is required for in-person events by calling 217-935 5174 or visiting the website. Please contact the library if you need reasonable accommodation to participate in any library event.

 

August Calendar of Events

The library also offers a variety of in-person 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.

• Adult: Events for ages 18+ only.

• *Open Craft Saturday – Sat. 8/9, 10am-12pm

• *Concert on the Lawn with Union Avenue with Swing Dance Lessons – Fri. 8/15 at 5:30pm

• *Adult DND – Sat. 8/30 at 10am • (T) Teen: Events for ages 12-18 only • *DND-Sat. August 9th at 10 am • (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 

• Family Lego Club (Ages 3-5 with Caregivers)-Every Tues. from 5 to 6 pm

• (Y) Youth: Independent youth events. No grown-ups. Minimum age is 8.

• Lego Club (Ages 8-12)-Every Wednesday from 5 to 6 pm

• *Hanging Yarn Art-Monday August 4th at 5pm

• (E) Everyone: All ages are welcome. Events may have a minimum age requirement.

• *Cops and Canines-Monday August 18th at 5pm

 

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 Tuesday, August 12 for a Staff Development 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, dunham@vwarner.org

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