Expansion UpdateOver the past several months, significant progress has been made on the library’s expansion project. The houses previously located on the property have been removed, and soil and compaction…

Summer Stories at Chapin ParkWe had a wonderful time this summer at Storytime in the Park, held every Wednesday morning at Chapin Park! Each week, families gathered for a fun…

Congratulations to our July Photo Club winner! Big shoutout to this month’s featured photographer for capturing the magic of July’s Sparkles theme! Their winning photo dazzled us with light, creativity, and…

Classic Cartoon Fun Lights Up Goold Park!On Friday, August 15, 2025 families, friends, and neighbors gathered at Goold Park for an unforgettable evening of laughter, music, and community spirit. The…

Library Expansion Project Update – August 2025Exciting progress is happening at the Morris Area Public Library! If you’ve visited lately, you may have noticed big changes taking place at the…

From Caterpillars to Flight: Our Butterfly ReleaseThis summer, we were lucky to witness something truly magical at the Morris Area Public Library. As part of our Catch the Hatch program…

Morris Watercolor Guild Donates to Library, Expanding Art Book CollectionWe are pleased to announce a generous donation from the Morris Watercolor Guild, which has been used to purchase a selection…

A Wild Day at Lincoln Park Zoo!We had a fantastic time on our library bus trip to Lincoln Park Zoo! Patrons of all ages enjoyed a day filled with amazing…

Congratulations to our June Photo Club winner! Big shoutout to this month’s featured photographer for capturing the charm and mystery of doors! Their winning photo reflected June’s Doors theme beautifully, impressing…

Laughter, Juggling, and Stories Galore!We had a high-flying, laugh-filled time at the library with juggler and storyteller Chris Fascione! Families packed the room to enjoy his energetic performance full of…

Up, Up, and Inside?!?We had an uplifting time at the library during our Hot Air Balloon Demonstration! Guests got an up-close look at a partially inflated hot air balloon inside…

The next chapter of your Morris Area Public Library is officially underway—demolition has started! We’re thrilled to share that work on our highly anticipated library expansion project has begun. Crews…

And the Names Are…We had so much fun naming our chicks and you helped make it happen! We received 93 name entries, and to keep things fair, we pulled names…

Experience nature up close as life hatches and transforms right inside the library!We're thrilled to share that our Catch the Hatch display is officially in motion. Our chicken eggs are…

Another Great Program in the Books!Our latest Tween/Teen Craft Night Out featured a unique twist on a classic favorite, Bleach & Botanicals: Reverse Tie-Dye! Held in the library garden on…

Another Great Bus Trip in the Books!Our recent bus trip to the Art Institute of Chicago on June 6, 2025 was a masterpiece of a day! A group of patrons…

A HUGE thank you to our incredible Summer Adventure Program decoration volunteers – Marie, Lisa, Terry, Rita, and Debbie – for bringing our library to life with vibrant, creative displays!…

Congratulations to our April Photo Club winner!Big shoutout to this month’s featured photographer for capturing the beauty of spring in bloom! Their winning photo perfectly reflected April’s Flowers theme and…

On the evening of May 12, 2025, we officially broke ground on the long-anticipated building expansion. The 6PM ceremony marked the beginning of a project that will add a 106…