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…

Scales, Tails, and Smiles!Our Reptile Encounters program was a wild success! 🐍🐢 Families got up close and personal with fascinating reptile friends while learning fun facts about these incredible creatures.…

Our young builders had a blast this spring at LEGO© Builders! From imaginative designs to creative construction, these curious minds explored engineering and architecture through hands-on building fun. 📸 Swipe…

Our young scientists had a blast at this month’s Marshmallow Madness session! From hands-on experiments to exciting discoveries, these curious minds explored engineering and architecture in a fun and engaging…

On March 12, 2025, we welcomed bestselling author Jordan Sonnenblick for an engaging author presentation and book signing. Known for his ability to write funny books about serious topics, Sonnenblick…

Our Winter Take & Make Contest has officially come to a close, and we are absolutely blown away by the creativity of our patrons! From bold colors to intricate details,…

We had an incredible time at our special screening of The Ready Set Go Picture Show with creator Eric Scott Fisher! On Saturday, February 22, 2025, families and animation enthusiasts…

We had an amazing time celebrating Take Your Child to the Library Day! Families joined us on Saturday, February 1, 2025 for a day filled with stories, crafts, games, and…