Posts by Morris Public Library

Join magician Matt Matthews for a new magical adventure that will astound and delight audiences of all ages! You will be amazed as objects disappear, reappear, and transform before your very eyes. During this new summer-reading themed show, Matt Matthews will teach you one of his favorite magic tricks and several audience members will have…

Join our Children’s Book Club, grades 3-5, at the Morris Public Library, on Friday, August 7, at 5 pm. Make friends, socialize and discover stories to love! The group will discuss “Odder’ by Katherine Applegate. Ask for your copy of the book at the library. We request that caregivers remain in the library building during…

The Popular Book Club will meet at the Morris Public Library on Tuesday, July 28, at 6:30 PM. The group will discuss “American Dirt” by Jeanine Cummins. Lydia lives in Acapulco. She has a son, Luca, the love of her life, and a wonderful husband who is a journalist. And while cracks are beginning to…

Join us at the Morris Public Library on July 21st from 10:00-10:30 for an author reading of Ollie’s Pet Rescue with a live visit from the real-life basset hound Oliver Puck, the therapy dog who inspired this heartwarming children’s book about animal rescue, friendship, and love. We’ll have time for a craft as well as…

The Fantasy Book Club will take place on Friday, July 17, at 6:30 PM. The group will discuss “Wild Reverence” by Rebecca Ross. Born in the firelit domain of the under realm, Matilda is the youngest goddess of her clan, blessed with humble messenger magic. But in a land where gods often kill each other…

The Morris Public Library Online presents the Women & Money Online Series: How to Make Sense of Today’s Financial Markets, on Wednesdays, July 15, August 12, September 16, October 14, November 4, December 9, at 1 PM, with Julia Strayer and Liz Maccarone, of Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. The Women & Money Series is a…

The Mystery Book Club will meet at the Morris Public Library on Wednesday, July 8, at 6:30 PM to discuss “Iron Lake” by William Kent Krueger. Once a cop on Chicago’s South Side, there’s not much that can shock him. But when the town’s judge is brutally murdered, and a young Eagle Scout is reported…

We are excited to offer a fun and engaging Summer Reading Program “Plant a Seed, Read,” June 30 – August 19, 2026. Begin your new reading adventures with the Annual Summer Reading Kickoff and Ice Cream Treats for children on Tuesday, June 30, 6 PM. Receive your reading incentives and enjoy your “read-tastic” ice cream…

Summer Reading Kickoff and Ice Cream Treats, “Plant a Seed, Read,” Tuesday, June 30, 6 PM Morris Public Library’s Children’s Summer Reading Kickoff and Ice Cream Treats, “Plant a Seed, Read,” all grades, will take place on Tuesday, June 30, at 6 pm – receive your Summer Reading incentives and the “read-tastic” ice cream treat!…

The James Morris Museum is holding its Annual Photo Contest!  The theme this year is “Patriotism in Morris.”  The categories are Adult Color, Adult Black & White, Youth Color and Youth Black & White with prizes of $50 each, and one $100 prize for Best in Show. To enter, please bring an 8 x 10…