Morton Public Library

Throwback to 00s Summer Reading at MPL📚☀📷
Can you spot some current MPL staff members? Hint.. there's two

Vol 7. of our Dewey Decimal staff series📚
Comment your favorite picture book that you think is perfect for summer reading!☀️

Help us put together our new interactive wall: Sticker Mosaic!

How to:
1. Go to the info desk and ask the librarian for a some square stickers.
2. Look at the sticker sheet and find the letter on the left side.
3. Then stick them in the squares with the same letter as your stickers.

Then come back to add more stickers and see what the picture turns out to be!

Friday, June, 5 at 6:30 pm
Bring your lawn chairs or a blanket and join us in Hannah's Reading Garden for free live music! Cousin Eddie takes you on a reminiscing field trip covering 4 decades of classic songs. Food Trucks this week are Big Papa Jake's and Triple Dipple’s.

The new adult summer book guide is out! Recommendations curated and written by Library Director, Alissa Williams. 📚

Whether you’re looking for something to do with your family, friends, or on your own, Explore More Illinois has you covered. The best part? Saving money while creating memories.

Morton Library cardholders can reserve up to three discounts at a time for memories that will last a lifetime.

Visit https://exploremore.quipugroup.net/ to log in and view current attractions.

We appreciate everyone who joined us for our summer reading kickoff. Grateful for our sponsor, Tricia Yordy, Broker/Realtor Keller Williams Revolution, and for Taryn Knepp of T Photography for our photo booth and these great candid shots, plus Sucré Sweets and Socials and The Station Food Truck for helping make the day even better!

Thank you to all the teens who came out for our final study sessions last week! We hope your finals went smoothly, and we loved the thoughtful note you left for us. Morton High School

Hear all about this summer's 8 concert line up for Groove in the Garden from Out & About's interview with Library Director Alissa Williams!

Today on Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland talks with Alissa Williams of the Morton Public Library about the return of the library’s popular Groove in the Garden Concert Series. Taking place June 5 through July 31 in Hannah’s Reading Garden, the free series brings together live music, food trucks, lawn chairs, and community on summer evenings in Morton. Williams describes the atmosphere as “a perfect blend of the community,” with families, music lovers, and visitors of all ages gathering to enjoy performances from regional favorites. Listen here: https://www.wcbu.org/podcast/out-and-about/2026-05-21/morton-public-librarys-groove-in-the-garden-concert-series

Don't forget to pickup your prize for completing the Back to School Reading Challenge! June 1st is the last day to pick it up.