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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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Show Us Your Creativity – Peep Diorama Voting

Show Us Your Creativity - Peep Diorama Voting We don't need much, we just need a peep on your favorite of our finalists.

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April 24, 2025

Adult Programs / Adult/Senior News / Front Page News

Adult Craft – May 19, 2025 – Memo Holder

Unleash your creativity with our monthly Adult Craft Program! Whether you’re a complete beginner or a seasoned crafter, this is your chance to learn something new, create something beautiful, and…

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April 21, 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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Tween/Teen Book Launch Party – May 15, 2025

Discover. Create. Belong. Join us for an exciting evening as we kick off our next featured book: Eragon by Christopher Paolini. Adventure, destiny, and dragons await, where an ordinary farm boy discovers…

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April 17, 2025

Children/Youth News / Front Page News / Youth Programs

Early Chapter Book Launch – May 20, 2025 – The Unlucky Lottery Winners of Classroom 13

Jumpstart the Joy of Reading with Our Book Launch Programs! Introduce your child to the excitement of a great story with our monthly Book Launch Program—a fun and interactive way…

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April 15, 2025

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Movie Time – May 3, 2025 – The Empire Strikes Back (1980)

A Fun Movie Experience for All Ages! Looking for an enjoyable way to spend your Saturday afternoon? Join us for our Saturday Afternoon Movie Time at the library! This program…

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April 12, 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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Tween/Teen Craft Night Out – May 8, 2025

Discover. Create. Belong. Get creative at this month’s Craft Night Out! Join us for a fun and relaxing evening where you’ll turn your doodles into watercolor masterpieces. Whether you love…

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April 10, 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

Adult/Senior News / Front Page News / Senior Programs

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

Front Page News / Library News

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

Children/Youth News / Front Page News

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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Homebound Delivery

What is Homebound Delivery? Morris Area Public Library offers free homebound delivery and pickup services of library material to individuals who are unable to physically come to the library. You…

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September 7, 2022

Adult/Senior News / Front Page News

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