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Whether you are interested in having fun, homework help, college planning, or job hunting, the library has an awesome variety of materials, programs, and resources just for you.  Find the latest and the best in young adult books -many are available in audiobook and eBook format too.  The library also has online resources and books to get you ready for life after high school. 

 

The library has a space dedicated just for Teens!  The Teen Lounge is located on the Main Floor.  Inside you will find books, graphics, manga, board games, charging stations, and rotating activities to complete by yourself or with a group of friends.

 

The library staff look forward to meeting you and listening to your ideas and suggestions about the teen collection or programs!  

Summer Reading
YA Picks

Summer Reading is Complete!

We achieved another record-breaking year with over 840 summer readers! WHAT A SUMMER!  A heartfelt thank you to everyone who took part, and a special shoutout to our incredible sponsors:

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Casey's, Friends of the Library, Young Dance Inc, The Clinton YMCA, Dairy Queen, Sorrento's Pizza, Hammer Strength & Fitness, Heartland Bank, Jimmy John's, Ace Hardware, McDonalds, Calvert Funeral Home, Monical's Pizza, Kirby Foods, J's Squared, Hale Mechanical, Snappers, Clintonia Eagle, Subway, Sweet Mae's, Taylor Abstract, Gilmore's Treats, Clinton Family Dental, Clinton Fire Department, and the Clinton Police Department

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Our community's support is what makes Summer Reading such a success!

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Can we break our new record of 843 participants next summer?  We certainly hope so!  See you next year!

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Remember, even though Summer Reading has concluded, there’s still plenty happening at the library. Programs for children, teens, and adults are ongoing all year round! Visit our Upcoming Events page for all the details!

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Summer Reading

Teen Picks

Look no further for ideas about what to read next. Check out our Teen Reader Resources for Staff Picks, Best Seller Lists, Award Winning Book Lists, and Reading Recommendations & Reviews . We also hope you'll stop by the library for our awesome selection of books, CDs, and movies - or just to use the internet or hang out in the YA section.
 

Is there a book you hope we'll buy? Fill out our Suggest a Purchase Form!  Do you have a comment or an idea for us? Need help finding something or have a question about the library? Contact us at library@vwarner.org, chat with a staff member.

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YA Programs

Teen Programs

Upcoming Programs!

  • Monarch Festival (Everyone)
    Monarch Festival (Everyone)
    Sat, Sep 20
    Vespasian Warner Library
    Sep 20, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
    Vespasian Warner Library, 310 N Quincy St, Clinton, IL 61727, USA
    Come release your very own monarch butterfly. We have some nature enthusiasts who will educate us on the butterfly life cycle and the journey they’ll take. Bonus fun: Butterfly Tagging, Butterfly Yoga, Butterfly Treats, Butterfly Selfie Station, Butterfly Face Painting, Butterfly Informational Area.
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  • Magic, the Gathering Hangout (Ages 10-18)
    Magic, the Gathering Hangout (Ages 10-18)
    Mon, Sep 22
    Clinton
    Sep 22, 2025, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
    Clinton, 310 N Quincy St, Clinton, IL 61727, USA
    Interested in Magic the gathering? Want to show off your cards or battle? come to our magic hangout! meet other players, eat snacks and talk about magic, the gathering! Registration required.
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  • Learn to Play the Ukulele (10+) 9/23
    Learn to Play the Ukulele (10+) 9/23
    Tue, Sep 23
    Vespasian Warner Library
    Sep 23, 2025, 5:30 PM
    Vespasian Warner Library, 310 N Quincy St, Clinton, IL 61727, USA
    Learn to play the Ukulele in a 4-week class at the library. Bring your own uke or borrow one from the library. Class size is limited, and advanced registration is required. Class is free and for anyone 10years and older. Please register for all four classes under the Sept. 2nd class.
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  • Library Will Close at Noon - Apple & Pork
    Library Will Close at Noon - Apple & Pork
    Fri, Sep 26
    Vespasian Warner Library
    Sep 26, 2025, 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    Vespasian Warner Library, 310 N Quincy St, Clinton, IL 61727, USA
    The library will close at noon on Friday, September 26 for the Apple & Pork weekend. The library will reopen on Monday, September 29.
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  • Library Closed - Apple & Pork
    Library Closed - Apple & Pork
    Sat, Sep 27
    Vespasian Warner Library
    Sep 27, 2025, 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    Vespasian Warner Library, 310 N Quincy St, Clinton, IL 61727, USA
    The library will be closed Saturday, September 27 for the Apple & Pork weekend. The library will reopen on Monday, September 29.
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  • Learn to Play the Ukulele (10+) 9/30
    Learn to Play the Ukulele (10+) 9/30
    Tue, Sep 30
    Vespasian Warner Library
    Sep 30, 2025, 5:30 PM
    Vespasian Warner Library, 310 N Quincy St, Clinton, IL 61727, USA
    Learn to play the Ukulele in a 4-week class at the library. Bring your own uke or borrow one from the library. Class size is limited, and advanced registration is required. Class is free and for anyone 10years and older. Please register for all four classes under the Sept. 2nd class.
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  • October Grab 'n Go (Everyone)
    October Grab 'n Go (Everyone)
    Wed, Oct 01
    Vespasian Warner Library
    Oct 01, 2025, 9:00 AM
    Vespasian Warner Library, 310 N Quincy St, Clinton, IL 61727, USA
    Pick up a free kit beginning Wednesday, October 1. While supplies last. One per person, please.
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  • Birding 101 (Everyone)
    Birding 101 (Everyone)
    Sat, Oct 04
    Weldon Springs - Schoolhouse
    Oct 04, 2025, 9:00 AM
    Weldon Springs - Schoolhouse, 4734 Weldon Springs Rd, Clinton, IL 61727, USA
    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.
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  • Sign Language Club 10/6 (Everyone)
    Sign Language Club 10/6 (Everyone)
    Mon, Oct 06
    Vespasian Warner Library
    Oct 06, 2025, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
    Vespasian Warner Library, 310 N Quincy St, Clinton, IL 61727, USA
    Join us for four fun filled evenings of American sign language exploration. Every experience level is welcome. Practice with others, tasty snacks, relaxed learning and meet new people. Registration Required.
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  • Library Closed - Indigenous Peoples' Day
    Library Closed - Indigenous Peoples' Day
    Mon, Oct 13
    Vespasian Warner Library
    Oct 13, 2025, 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
    Vespasian Warner Library, 310 N Quincy St, Clinton, IL 61727, USA
    The Vespasian warner public library district will be closed Monday, October 13. The library will reopen at 9am on Tuesday, October 14.
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  • Sign Language Club 10/13 (Everyone)
    Sign Language Club 10/13 (Everyone)
    Mon, Oct 13
    Vespasian Warner Library
    Oct 13, 2025, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
    Vespasian Warner Library, 310 N Quincy St, Clinton, IL 61727, USA
    Join us for four fun filled evenings of American sign language exploration. Every experience level is welcome. Practice with others, tasty snacks, relaxed learning and meet new people. Registration Required.
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  • Sign Language Club 10/20 (Everyone)
    Sign Language Club 10/20 (Everyone)
    Mon, Oct 20
    Vespasian Warner Library
    Oct 20, 2025, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
    Vespasian Warner Library, 310 N Quincy St, Clinton, IL 61727, USA
    Join us for four fun filled evenings of American sign language exploration. Every experience level is welcome. Practice with others, tasty snacks, relaxed learning and meet new people. Registration Required.
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  • Spooky Walk at Mettler Woods (Everyone)
    Spooky Walk at Mettler Woods (Everyone)
    Wed, Oct 22
    Mettler Woods Nature Preserve
    Oct 22, 2025, 7:00 PM
    Mettler Woods Nature Preserve, 5991 500 E, Clinton, IL 61727, USA
    Join us for a spooky walk through Mettler Woods! Costumes encouraged! Please bring a bag for collection treats! Advanced registration required. All ages welcome with an adult.
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  • Crime Club (Teen 13-17)
    Crime Club (Teen 13-17)
    Thu, Oct 23
    Vespasian Warner Public Library
    Oct 23, 2025, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
    Vespasian Warner Public Library, 310 N Quincy St, Clinton, IL 61727, USA
    Join us for pizza and true crime discussions. Our first case will cover the unsolved poison candy case of 1930.
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  • Friends of the Library Fall Book Sale
    Friends of the Library Fall Book Sale
    Fri, Oct 24
    Vespasian Warner Public Library
    Oct 24, 2025, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
    Vespasian Warner Public Library, 310 N Quincy St, Clinton, IL 61727, USA
    Join us for the annual fall book sale, presented by Friends of the Warner Library. This sale will take place downstairs in the Revere Room, Friday the 24th, 9-6 and Saturday the 25th 9-1. Saturday is $1 a bag day. Please bring cash for payment!
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  • Friends of the Library Fall Book Sale Day 2
    Friends of the Library Fall Book Sale Day 2
    Sat, Oct 25
    Vespasian Warner Public Library
    Oct 25, 2025, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
    Vespasian Warner Public Library, 310 N Quincy St, Clinton, IL 61727, USA
    Join us for the annual fall book sale, presented by Friends of the Warner Library. This sale will take place downstairs in the Revere Room, Friday the 24th, 9-6 and Saturday the 25th 9-1. Saturday is $1 a bag day. Please bring cash for payment!
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  • Sign Language Club 10/27 (Everyone)
    Sign Language Club 10/27 (Everyone)
    Mon, Oct 27
    Vespasian Warner Library
    Oct 27, 2025, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
    Vespasian Warner Library, 310 N Quincy St, Clinton, IL 61727, USA
    Join us for four fun filled evenings of American sign language exploration. Every experience level is welcome. Practice with others, tasty snacks, relaxed learning and meet new people. Registration Required.
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  • Halloween Party (Everyone)
    Halloween Party (Everyone)
    Thu, Oct 30
    Vespasian Warner Public Library
    Oct 30, 2025, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    Vespasian Warner Public Library, 310 N Quincy St, Clinton, IL 61727, USA
    Live Music! EMC Photography! Crafts & Activities! Free for all ages! Drop by! No RSVP required. Treat bags! While supplies last!
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