August 2016
Keeping you up-to-date on what's happening at Morton Library |
We will return to our regular library hours in August.
Beginning Monday, August 8 the library hours will be:
Monday thru Thursday: 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Friday: 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Saturday: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
Morton Library says "Thank You!" to the community for its support of our summer reading program, Read for the Win!
We would especially like to thank the following area businesses, individuals, and organizations that made our program possible:
American Association of University Women
Bass Pro Shop
Bloomington Thunder Hockey Team
Casey's General Store
Courier News
Culver's
East Peoria Park District
Family Video
Firehouse Pizza
Great American Popcorn Co.
Great Harvest Bread Company
Lynne & Dan Walters-Endowment Fund
Lowe's Home Improvement
McDonald's & Ronald
Monical's Pizza
Morton Fire & Rescue
Morton Park District
Morton Times News
Morton Tourism Association
Nestlé
Papa Murphy's Pizza
Paws to Read
Peoria Rivermen
Program Volunteers
Texas Roadhouse
Wal-Mart & Wal Mart volunteers |
Harry Potter Event
Thursday, July 28 from 3:30-5:00 p.m.
If you enjoy Harry Potter books and movies, then you won't want to miss Morton Public Library’s Harry Potter Event on Thursday, July 28 from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. Families will enter the world of Harry Potter throughout the library!
* Enjoy a special magic show by Magician Allan Adcock at 4:00 p.m.
* Be assigned to a house by the Sorting Hat
* Create your own wand and snitch
* Send a message by Owl Post
* Play a game of Quidditch
* Dress as your favorite character and receive a prize.
Gather your friends and fly on over to the library for this magical event!
This event is for all ages! |
Tech Time at Morton Library
Friday, August 12
2:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
During "Tech Time," you can make an appointment for a 30 minute, one-on-one tutoring session with our tech staff. Have basic tech questions answered such as: how to use a mouse; making an email account; downloading an eBook, etc.
Look for more "Tech Time" dates in the future.
Call the library at 309-263-2200 to schedule an appointment. |
Tuesday, August 9 @ 6:30 p.m.
Hopeless
by Colleen Hoover
Would you rather know a truth that makes you feel hopeless, or keep believing the lies? This is a spellbinding story of two young people with devastating pasts who embark on a passionate, intriguing journey to discover the lessons of life, love, trust - and above all, the healing power that only truth can bring. Join other adults as we read our way through today’s best Young Adult Fiction. |
August 18 @ 7:00 p.m.
Readers of Broken Wheel Recommend
by Katarina Bivald
Sara comes all the way from Sweden to Broken Wheel, Iowa, to meet her pen pal. After unexpected circumstances, she opens a bookstore. All she wants is to convince the citizens of Broken Wheel that reading is one of the great joys of life. But she makes some unconventional choices that could force a lot of secrets into the open and change things for everyone in town. Reminiscent of The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society, this is a warm, witty book about friendship, stories, and love. |
August 18 @ 3:30 p.m.
When You Reach Me
by Rebecca Stead
By sixth grade, Miranda and her best friend, Sal, know how to navigate their New York City neighborhood. They know where it’s safe to go, like the local grocery store, and they know whom to avoid, like the crazy guy on the corner. But then things start to unravel, and four mysterious notes change Miranda's world forever. Recipient of Newbery Medal and Horn Book Award. |
Playaways - No CDs. No Downloads. Just Play.
What is a Playaway? A Playaway audiobook is the simplest way to listen to audiobooks on the go. Each Playaway device comes with a pre-loaded book on it and a battery to make it play. Simply plug in earbuds and enjoy. Earbuds are available at the circ desk, or use your own. Come see our large collection of Playaway audiobooks and check out one today! |
Questions?
Call: 309-263-2200
Email: questions@mortonlibrary.org
Visit: 315 W. Pershing, Morton, IL 61550 |
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