Bus Trip Memories: Plaid TidingsOur winter bus trip to Plaid Tidings at The Barn was filled with laughter, music, and great company. These photos capture just a glimpse of the…

Expansion Project Update: Walls Are Taking Shape! A new look is emerging inside our expansion project. With drywall being added and windows now in place, the rooms are beginning to…

Expansion Project Update: Framing the Future Exciting progress is happening at the Morris Area Public Library! Construction crews have been hard at work on our library expansion project, and the…

Community Afterschool Showcase Shines During Downtown Trick-or-Treat The Morris Area Public Library was thrilled to host the Community Afterschool Showcase during this year’s Downtown Trick-or-Treat event on Thursday, October 30,…

Construction Update: Changes in the Children’s Area and What’s Ahead If you’ve visited the library recently, you’ve probably noticed a few more changes taking shape! The Children’s Area looks different…

Poetry in the Graveyard: An Afternoon of Reflection and Verse Last Saturday, community members gathered at Evergreen Cemetery for a moving afternoon of poetry, reflection, and shared connection. Surrounded by…

Exciting Changes Underway at the Library!You may notice things look a little different at the library right now! Over the past few days, our construction crew has been hard at…

Library Expansion Update: A New Chapter Taking Shape We’re excited to share the latest photos from our ongoing expansion project! This update includes stunning aerial views of the new community…

Expansion Update - September 2025The Morris Area Public Library is excited to share the latest progress on our expansion project! This week, construction crews have been hard at work making…

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…

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,…

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…