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March 2018

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Linda Yoder

Linda Yoder

RETIREMENT OPEN HOUSE FOR LINDA YODER

Friday, March 16
2:00-6:00 p.m.
Morton Public Library cordially invites you to join us at 315 W. Pershing on Friday, March 16 from 2:00-6:00 p.m. as we celebrate Assistant Director Linda Yoder's 37 years of dedication and service to the Morton Public Library. Help us wish Linda all the best as she begins her new chapter!

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Children's News

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RHYTHM & RHYME STORYTIME

Thursdays, March 1, 8 & 15 from 10:00-10:45 a.m.
Children will enjoy stories, finger plays, songs and a craft. AGES: 3-5. REGISTER NOW (Sign up once for all three sessions).

Elephant Piggie Storytime

MO WILLEMS STORYTIME

Wednesdays, March 7 & 14
10:30 - 11:00 a.m.
Children will enjoy stories by our featured author Mo Willems known for his silly characters, Elephant & Piggie. Related activities and a craft will be included. Ages: 3-5. REGISTER NOW (Sign up once for both sessions).

Pirate Party program

PIRATE PARTY FOR GRADES K-3

Monday, March 12 @ 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.
Ahoy Kids! Enjoy your day off by joining our Pirate adventure. Explore our pirate books, games and crafts. Bring a friend. Grades: K-3. REGISTER NOW

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Teen News

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Teen Drop-in Program

March 1-14: GUESS WHERE?
Do you recognize famous landmarks from around the world? Pictures will be posted in the Young Adult area. Grades: 7-12 Enter your answers in our drawing for a prize.

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Adult News

Cake Pops program

CAKE POPS!

Saturday, Mar. 3, 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Have some fun learning about how to make and decorate cake pops! Supplies will be provided for everyone to decorate and take a few of their own. Ages: Adults. REGISTER NOW

Online Photo Book Sites

ONLINE PHOTO BOOK SITES

Monday, March 12, 6:30 - 7:30 pm
This session will explore some of the options available online to create and order photo albums. Attendees should feel comfortable using a computer and the Internet. Ages: Adult. REGISTER NOW

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MOLLIE'S WAR: The Letters of a World War II WAC in Europe

Tuesday, March 13, 7:00 p.m.
Author Cyndee Schaffer will discuss her book based on her mother’s letters home during her assignment in Europe as a member of the Women’s Army Corps (WAC). The book documents the human side of life during the war – a life that alternates between fear and romance, exhaustion and leisure. Presented by AAUW- Morton. Ages: Adult.

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Book Clubs

CHAPTER CHATTERS - Ages: 9-12
March 21 at 3:00 p.m.
This month we are discussing Book Scavenger by Jennifer Chambliss Bertram. Emily and James go around San Francisco searching for clues left by a famous book publisher.

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BOOKS & BITES - Ages: Adult
March 20 at 6:30 p.m. at Firehouse Pizza
Join us to chat about A Darker Shade of Magic by V.E. Schwab while enjoying local eats & drinks.

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Library (not so) Secrets

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PAY YOUR LIBRARY BILLS ONLINE

Your library fines and fees can be paid online by credit card. Library card number and PIN are needed to log in to your account. A fifty cents convenience fee will be added to your bill to cover the costs incurred by the credit card companies.

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Questions?

Call: 309-263-2200
Email: questions@mortonlibrary.org
Visit: 315 W. Pershing, Morton, IL 61550

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