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July 30, 2025

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News

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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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June 5, 2025

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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, June 5, 2025 – 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.

• *Summer Reading: Color Our World (All Ages) Begins Sat. 5/31

• Mini Self-Care Grab ‘n Go Kit (All Ages) Begins Mon. 6/2

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

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

• *Scovill Mobile Zoo-Monday June 2 at 3pm

• *Community Trash Can-Monday June 16 at 5 pm

• *Dance Party-Monday June 30th at 5 pm

• *Rock Painting-Thursday June 5th at 3pm

• *DND-Saturday June 14th at 10 am

• *Clinton’s Colorful Square Walking Tour-Thursday June 26th at 5pm

• *What’s on your Hands? -Tuesday June 10th at 2pm

• *Youth Art Series: Pollock-Tuesday June 17 at 2pm

• *Heartland Mini Hoofs-Tuesday June 24th at 2pm

• *Summer Rhythms Dance Series – 6/5, 6/12, 6/19, and 6/26 at 6pm

• *Open Craft Saturday – Sat. 6/14 10am-12pm

 

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 and News Writer: Emily Dunham, Adult Program Coordinator, 217-935-5174 ex. 2004, dunham@vwarner.org

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April 28, 2025

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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, APRIL 28, 2025 – 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, ratchet 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 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.

• *U of I Wildlife Ambassador Animals! – Mon. 5/5 at 5 pm (Family)

• Summer Reading Kick-off-Saturday May 29th 9-1pm (Family)

• Lego Club-Every Tue. from 5-6pm (Family)

• Lego Club-Every Wed. from 5-6pm (Youth 8-12)

• *Mother’s Day Paper Flowers (Ages 8-12) – Thurs. 5/1 at 5 pm (Youth 8-12)

• *Magic-Sat. 5/10 at 10 am (Ages 14+)

• *Jack Keefe Program – Thur. 5/8 at 3pm (Adults)

• Community Discussion - Fri. 5/9 at 5:30pm (Everyone)

• *Yoga with Stacy – Sat. 5/10 at 9am (Adults)

• *Cookie Decorating with Kendra – Sat. 5/24 at 10am (Adults)

 

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 26 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 and News Writer: Emily Dunham, Program Coordinator, 217.935.5174, dunham@vwarner.org​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​