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2025 Summer Adventure Program Decorations

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!…

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May 30, 2025

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April 2025 Photo Club Gallery

🌸📸 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…

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May 23, 2025

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Afternoon Book Club – June 16, 2025 – Tom Lake

JUNE'S BOOK NOW AVAILABLE AT THE FRONT DESK FOR CHECK OUT Join the Afternoon Book Club: Your Midday Escape into Literature! This month's book selection: Tom Lake by Ann Patchett…

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May 19, 2025

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Juggling Storytime with Chris Fascione – June 28, 2025

Laugh Out Loud with Chris Fascione! Get ready for a show that’s bursting with energy, imagination, and fun! Nationally-known family entertainer Chris Fascione is coming to the Morris Area Public…

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May 17, 2025

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MAPL Newsletter – June/July/August 2025

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May 15, 2025

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Groundbreaking Ceremony – May 12, 2025

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…

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May 13, 2025

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Books on Tap – June 5, 2025 – Take My Hand

JUNE'S BOOK NOW AVAILABLE AT THE FRONT DESK FOR CHECK OUT Cheers to Great Books and Great Company: Join us for Books on Tap! This month's selection: Take My Hand…

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May 1, 2025

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Professional Development Series

2025 Grundy Retired Teachers' BreakfastOn May 1, 2025 our library director, Resa Mai, had the pleasure of speaking at the Grundy Retired Teachers' Breakfast! She shared exciting updates, upcoming programs,…

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May 1, 2025

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Program Guide – June 2025

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May 1, 2025

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April 2025 Staff Lounge Upgrade

Sherwin-Williams Volunteers Refresh Staff Lounge at Morris Area Public Library The Morris Area Public Library recently received a generous boost from local volunteers, as a team from Sherwin-Williams donated their…

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April 24, 2025

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Bus Trip – Friday, July 18, 2025 – Lincoln Park Zoo

Join us for a day of adventure at the Lincoln Park Zoo—where wildlife and wonder await! This exciting bus trip offers the perfect summer escape for all ages, with opportunities…

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April 21, 2025

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Bus Trip – June 6, 2025 – Art Institute of Chicago

Experience a day of world-class art and unforgettable sights with our upcoming trip to the Art Institute of Chicago! Whether you're a longtime art lover or just looking for a…

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April 11, 2025

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Program Guide – May 2025

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April 1, 2025

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Movies in the Park 2025

🌟 Enjoy Free Outdoor Movies Under the Stars! 🌟 The Morris Area Public Library, in partnership with the City of Morris, is excited to bring back Summer Movies in the…

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March 21, 2025

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Program Guide – April 2025

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March 1, 2025

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Wits Workout – Wednesdays, March 5 through August 20, 2025

Stay sharp and have fun with Wits Workout, a dynamic and engaging program for seniors aged 60 and up, sponsored and presented by Catholic Charities. About the Program: Wits Workout…

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February 26, 2025

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2025 Movies in the Park Vote

2025 Movies in the Park – Vote for Your Favorites! Movies in the Park is back for another summer of outdoor movie fun, and we’re teaming up with the City…

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February 17, 2025

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Program Guide – March 2025

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February 1, 2025

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Program Guide – February 2025

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January 1, 2025

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Program Guide – January 2025

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December 20, 2024

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Strengthen Our Community – Brick Donation Program

We’ve transformed the front of your Morris Area Public Library, thanks to the generosity of our community. As visitors stroll by, they’ll see the names of those who have supported…

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October 24, 2024

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Reading Dragons and Friends

Reading Dragons and Friends Program Do you love reading? Do you also enjoy collecting and trading cards? Then our Reading Dragon and Friends program is perfect for you! This fun…

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October 1, 2024

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1000 Books Before Kindergarten

Why a 1000 books before kindergarten? Research demonstrates that young children who are read to on a regular basis have an advantage when learning to read for themselves. Reading together…

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July 25, 2024

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Next Great Read

Discover Your Next Great Read with Our Reader's Advisory Service!Are you searching for your next favorite book but don’t know where to start? Look no further than our Reader's Advisory…

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July 17, 2024

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Die Cut Machine

Free for all patrons 16+, bring your own paper and use our shapes.

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August 2, 2023

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Library of Things

The library offers a collection of non-traditional items that patrons can check out, including: Thematic Cake Pans (friendly witch, ghost Santa, Bells, Trains, and more)Level laserBinocularsMini ProjectorAir Quality TesterGlass Cutting…

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January 1, 2022