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July 2017
Crafts To Go will be available at the circulation desk.  The craft will be in a bag for you to take home and make.  The same craft will be available the whole month.  The craft for July is Animal Masks.   
Guess The Number Game-each month we will have a container filled with an item & each time you stop by the library you may enter your guess as to how many are in the container.  The person who is closest will win a gift certificate to a local business.  In July there will be present bows in the container.     
​July 1st:  This is the last day to turn in Summer Reading Logs.
July 1st:  Teddy Bear Picnic will be held from 11:00-11:45 AM in the gazebo in Central Park in conjunction with the EDA 1st Saturday Event. 
July 3rd-July 22nd:  You may log time on your 1st Extended Summer Reading Log.  
July 4th:  Independence Day-Library Closed-No programs
July 6th:  On the 1st Thursday of each month there will be a Readers’ Book Group for Adults (18 years and older) at 6:30 PM.  The discussion will be about The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead.  The library will have copies of the books/audios for people who want to join the discussion to check out.  If you have questions, please let us know.
July 7th:  We will hold a Reading Buddies for children in 1st-12th grade at Country Comforts Retirement Home.  Please meet us at the home at 9:45 AM & you will read to a resident.  The program runs from 10:00-10:45 AM.  
July 8th:  Second Saturday Movies will be held at 10:00 AM.  The movie is Tangled.  The movie will be shown in the conference room of the library.  Children/Families are encouraged to attend and each person will receive a bag of popcorn & a bottle of water as they take their seat.  We have cushions for everyone to use (chairs for adults).  Those seven and under must be accompanied by someone over the age of 13.  The run time is 1 hour and 40 minutes.  
July 11th:  Afternoon Adventures will be held from 2:00-2:45 PM.  You will be making Monster Magnets. This is for elementary and junior high age children.  
July 13th:  Family BINGO will be held from 6:00-6:45 PM.
July 13th:  Teens' Night Out will be held from 7:00-7:45 PM.  Please join us & bring your friends for a Poetry Slam.
July 14th:  We will hold a Reading Buddies for children in 1st-12th grade at Country Comforts Retirement Home.  Please meet us at the home at 9:45 AM & you will read to a resident.  The program runs from 10:00-10:45 AM.  
July 17th-July 29th:  You may turn in your 1st Extended Summer Reading Log. 
July 18th:  Afternoon Adventures will be held from 2:00-2:45 PM.  You will make Paper Pinwheels.  This is for elementary and junior high age children.   
July 20th:  Ladies' Night Out (adults over 18 only) will be at 6:30 PM.  You will be making Mason Jar Vases.
July 21st:  We will hold a Reading Buddies for children in 1st-12th grade at Country Comforts Retirement Home.  Please meet us at the home at 9:45 AM & you will read to a resident.  The program runs from 10:00-10:45 AM.  
July 22nd:  Make It/Take It Crafts will be held and you may stop in any time the library is open between 9:00 AM-1:00 PM to make Fabric Magnets (20 min. craft).
July 24th-August 12th:  You may log time on your 2nd Extended Summer Reading Log.  Turn in will be from August 7th-17th.   
July 25th:  Hooked On Books Book Club for eight-twelve year olds will be held the 4th Tuesday of each month.  When school is not in session it will be held from 2:00-2:45.  The discussion will be about the, Land of Stories Series, Chris Colfer. 
July 27th:  Dog Days of Summer Story TimeS will be from 6:00-6:45.  Please plan to join us for this fun evening of stories & activities.
July 28th:  We will hold a Reading Buddies for children in 1st-12th grade at Country Comforts Retirement Home.  Please meet us at the home at 9:45 AM & you will read to a resident.  The program runs from 10:00-10:45 AM.  
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June 2017
Crafts To Go will be available at the circulation desk.  The craft will be in a bag for you to take home and make.  The same craft will be available the whole month.  The craft for June is Mouse Glasses.   
Guess The Number Game-each month we will have a container filled with an item & each time you stop by the library you may enter your guess as to how many are in the container.  The person who is closest will win a gift certificate to a local business.  In June there will be dominoes in the container.     
May 30th-June 2nd:  1st Reading Log for Summer Reading may be turned in during these dates.  The log must have three hours of reading logged on it before you turn it in.  Reading Logs may be turned in any time the library is open as well as Friday mornings from 10:45-11:15 AM.    
June 1st:  On the 1st Thursday of each month there will be a Readers’ Book Group for Adults (18 years and older) at 6:30 PM.  The discussion will be about The Bootlegger’s Daughter by Margaret Maron.  The library will have copies of the books/audios for people who want to join the discussion to check out.  If you have questions, please let us know.
June 2nd:  Summer Reading Program on the lawn next to the library from 10:00-10:45 AM.  Wildlife Prairie Park will present Clever Camouflage.  The library will be open from 10:45-11:15 for Reading Log Turn In and circulation.   
June 3rd:  The library will be closed for the Strawberry Festival.   
June 3rd:  Strawberry Shortcake Story Time will be held from 11:00-11:45 AM in conjunction with the EDA 1st Saturday Event.  Story Time will be held in Central Park on the SW corner near the flags.
June 5th-10th: 2nd Reading Log for Summer Reading may be turned in during these dates.  The log must have three hours of reading logged on it before you turn it in.  Reading Logs may be turned in any time the library is open.     
June 6th:  Afternoon Adventures will be held from 2:00-2:45 PM.  There will be a Bridge Building Contest.  This is for elementary and junior high age children.  
June 7th:  Reading Buddies will be held from 10:00-10:45 AM.  Younger buddies (1st-4th grade) will be matched with older buddies to read to them.
June 7th:  Tom Emery will present a program on IL History from 6:00-6:45 PM.  Adults, youth & families are invited to hear this interesting program.
June 8th:  Family BINGO will be held from 6:00-6:45 PM.
June 8th:  Teens' Night Out will be held from 7:00-7:45 PM.  Please join us & bring your friends for Storytelling.
June 9th:  Summer Reading Program on the lawn next to the library from 10:00-10:45 AM.  Forest Park Nature Center will present Forest Architects.  The library will be open from 10:45-11:15 for Reading Log Turn In and circulation.   
June 10th:  Second Saturday Movies will be held at 10:00 AM.  The movie is Zootopia.  The movie will be shown in the conference room of the library.  Children/Families are encouraged to attend and each person will receive a bag of popcorn & a bottle of water as they take their seat.  We have cushions for everyone to use (chairs for adults).  Those seven and under must be accompanied by someone over the age of 13.  The run time is 1 hour and 48 minutes. 
June 12th-17th: 3rd Reading Log for Summer Reading may be turned in during these dates.  The log must have three hours of reading logged on it before you turn it in.  Reading Logs may be turned in any time the library is open as well as Friday mornings from 10:45-11:15 AM.      
June 12th:  The board of the Morrison & Mary Wiley Library will meet at 4:00 PM in the conference room. 
June 13th:  Afternoon Adventures will be held from 2:00-2:45 PM.  You will make a Mason Jar Lid Suncatchers.  This is for elementary and junior high age children.  
June 14th:  Reading Buddies will be held from 10:00-10:45 AM.  Younger buddies (1st-4th grade) will be matched with older buddies to read to them. 
June 14th:  Bennett Johnson will present a program on Frank Lloyd Wright from 6:00-6:45 PM.  Adults, youth & families are invited to hear this interesting program.
June 15th:  Ladies' Night Out (adults over 18 only) will be at 6:30 PM.  You will be making Homemade Bath Salts  Registration is required, so please call 742-2431 or stop by the library. 
June 16th:  Summer Reading Program on the lawn next to the library from 10:00-10:45 AM.  Barry Cloyd will present Storytelling By Design.  The library will be open from 10:45-11:15 for Reading Log Turn In and circulation.         ​
June 19th-24th: 4th Reading Log for Summer Reading may be turned in during these dates.  The log must have three hours of reading logged on it before you turn it in.  Reading Logs may be turned in any time the library is open as well as Friday mornings from 10:45-11:15 AM.      
June 20th:  Afternoon Adventures will be held from 2:00-2:45 PM.  There will be a Bottle Rockets.  This is for elementary and junior high age children.  
June 21st:  Reading Buddies will be held from 10:00-10:45 AM.  Younger buddies (1st-4th grade) will be matched with older buddies to read to them. 
June 21st:  Kristan McKinsey will present a program on Lorado Taft from 6:00-6:45 PM.  Adults, youth & families are invited to hear this interesting program.
June 22nd:  Summer Fun Story Time will be from 6:00-6:45.  Please plan to join us for this fun evening of stories & activities.  Registration is required, so please call 742-2431 to let us know you will attend. 
June 23rd:  Summer Reading Program on the lawn next to the library from 10:00-10:45 AM.  Kenny Blum of Ameren Illinois will present Electric Design.  The library will be open from 10:45-11:15 for Reading Log Turn In and circulation.         ​
June 24th:  Make It/Take It Crafts will be held and you may stop in any time the library is open between 9:00 AM-1:00 PM to make Fourth of July Bead Bracelets.  (10 min. craft) 
June 26th-July 1st: 5th Reading Log for Summer Reading may be turned in during these dates.  The log must have three hours of reading logged on it before you turn it in.  Reading Logs may be turned in any time the library is open as well as Friday mornings from 10:45-11:15 AM.      
June 27th:  Hooked On Books Book Club for eight-twelve year olds will be held the 4th Tuesday of each month from 3:45-4:30.  The discussion will be about the Heroes of Olympus, Rick Riordan Series. 
June 28th:  Reading Buddies will be held from 10:00-10:45 AM.  Younger buddies (1st-4th grade) will be matched with older buddies to read to them. 
June 28th:  Mary Ann Hanlin will present a program on Underground Railroad & Phelps Barn from 6:00-6:45 PM.  Adults, youth & families are invited to hear this interesting program.
June 29th:  Family Movie Night will be held at 6:00 PM.  We will show Finding Dory and each person will receive a bag of popcorn & a bottle of water as they take their seat.  We have cushions for everyone to use (we do have chairs for adults).  Those seven and under must be accompanied by someone over the age of 13.  The run time is 1 hour and 40 minutes. 
June 30th:  Summer Reading Program on the lawn next to the library from 10:00-10:45 AM.  Wildlife Prairie Park will present Animal Architecture.  The library will be open from 10:45-11:15 for Reading Log Turn In and circulation.         ​

May
Crafts To Go will be available at the circulation desk.  The craft will be in a bag for you to take home and make.  The same craft will be available the whole month.  The craft for May is a Hand Puppets.   
Guess The Number Game-each month we will have a container filled with an item & each time you stop by the library you may enter your guess as to how many are in the container.  The person who is closest will win a gift certificate to a local business.  In May there will be squishy balls in the container.        
May 1st:  Participants may pick up Reading Logs for Summer Reading & begin logging time on the logs. This year we will be accepting Reading Logs from the whole family:  kids, youth & adults!  
May 1st-6th:  We will celebrate Children’s Book Week.  Any child who stops by the library this week will be able to receive a pencil & a bookmark.  Please stop by to help us celebrate!
May 2nd:  Home School Hangouts will be held on the 1st Tuesday of each month at 2:00 PM.  This program is designed to bring a little field trip fun to home school families.  You will make volcanoes.  This will be the last Home School Hangouts until the fall.  We hope to see all of our home school friends again!    
May 3rd: Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM in the conference room when school is in session.  Children 0-5 are invited to join the group!
May 4th: On the 1st Thursday of each month there will be a Readers’ Book Group for Adults (18 years and older) at 6:30 PM.  The discussion will be about The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead.  The library will have copies of the books/audios for people who want to join the discussion to check out.  If you have questions, please let us know.   
May 6th:  A Gardening Program will be held from 9:30-10:30 AM in conjunction with the EDA 1st Saturday Event.  Carolyn Schelkopf will discuss the Peoria Garden Clubs gardening to attract monarch butterflies project.  Please stop by to hear about this exciting project! 
May 8th:  The board of the Morrison & Mary Wiley Library will meet.  ​
May 9th:  After School Adventures will be held from 3:45-4:30 PM.  This program is designed for school age children to enjoy a special activity at the library.  You will be doing Potato Stamping.
May 10th: Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM in the conference room when school is in session.  Children 0-5 are invited to join the group!
May 10th: Toddler Time will be held at 10:00 AM and will be held on the 2nd & 4th Wednesday of each month when school is in session.  Children are invited to hear a story & do a fun activity about Brothers & Sisters. 
May 11th:  Family BINGO will be held on  from 6:00-6:45 PM.  Please bring the whole family for the fun! 
May 11th:  Teens' Night Out will be held from 7:00-7:45 PM with a Board Game Night.  Join us & bring your friends!  We have board games or you may bring a game. 
May 13th:  Second Saturday Movies will be held at 10:00 AM.  The movie is Muppet Treasure Island .  The movie will be shown in the conference room of the library.  Children/Families are encouraged to attend and each person will receive a bag of popcorn & a bottle of water as they take their seat.  We have cushions for everyone to use (chairs for adults).  Those seven and under must be accompanied by someone over the age of 13.  The run time is 1 hour and 40 minutes. 
May 16th:  After School Adventures will be held from 3:45-4:30 PM.  This program is designed for school age children to enjoy a special activity at the library. You will be finger painting.  This will be the last After School Adventure until school resumes in the fall.
May 17th: Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM in the conference room when school is in session.  Children 0-5 are invited to join the group!
May 18th:  Ladies' Night Out (adults over 18 only) will be at 6:30 PM.  You will be decorating picture frames.  Registration is required, so please call 742-2431 or stop by the library. 
May 20th:  Make It/Take It Crafts will be held and you may stop in any time the library is open between 9:00 AM-1:00 PM to decorate sunglasses. 
May 23rd:  Hooked On Books Book Club for eight-twelve year olds will be held the 4th Tuesday of each month from 3:45-4:30.  The discussion will be about the A Series of Unfortunate Events series. 
May 24th: Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM in the conference room when school is in session.  Children 0-5 are invited to join the group!  This will be the last Play Group of the spring.  The group will take a break & be back when school begins again in the fall.  
May 24th: Toddler Time will be held at 10:00 AM and will be held on the 2nd & 4th Wednesday of each month when school is in session.  Children are invited to hear a story & do a fun activity about friends!  The theme is Insects & Bugs.  This will be the last Toddler Time or the spring.  The program will take a break & be back when school begins again in the fall.  
May 25th:  Out of Africa  Story Time will be from 6:00-6:45.  Please plan to join us for this fun evening of stories & activities.  Registration is required, so please call 742-2431 to let us know you will attend. 
May 29th: The library will be closed in observation of Memorial Day.  
May 30th:  This is the first day to turn in logs for Summer Reading.  The first log must be turned in between today and June 2nd & must have three hours of reading logged on it.  

April 2017
In April we have two new activities starting at the library.  We will have Crafts To Go available at the circulation desk.  The craft will be in a bag for you to take home and make.  The same craft will be available the whole month.  The craft for April will be If You Give A Mouse A Cookie themed.  
We will also begin a Guess The Number Game.  Each month we will have a container filled with an item & each time you stop by the library you may enter your guess as to how many are in the container.  The person who is closest will win a gift certificate to a local business.  For April the item will be Glass Pebbles.  Stop in often to guess!     
April 1st:  Recycling Story Time with a Craft from 9:30-10:30 AM in conjunction with the EDA 1st Saturday Event.  Please stop by to hear stories and make a craft!
April 4th:  Home School Hangouts will be held on the 1st Tuesday of each month at 2:00 PM.  This program is designed to bring a little field trip fun to home school families.  The program will include games & puzzles.  
April 5th: Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM in the conference room when school is in session.  Children 0-5 are invited to join the group!
April 6th: On the 1st Thursday of each month there will be a Readers’ Book Group for Adults (18 years and older) at 6:30 PM.  The discussion will be about The Midwife’s Apprentice by Karen Cushman.  The library will have copies of the books/audios for people who want to join the discussion to check out.  If you have questions, please let us know.   
April 8th:  Second Saturday Movies will be held at 10:00 AM.  The movie is Tarzan (1999 version).  The movie will be shown in the conference room of the library.  Children/Families are encouraged to attend and each person will receive a bag of popcorn & a bottle of water as they take their seat.  We have cushions for everyone to use (chairs for adults).  Those seven and under must be accompanied by someone over the age of 13.  The run time is 1 hour and 28 minutes. 
April 10th:  The board of the Morrison & Mary Wiley Library will meet.  
April 11th:  After School Adventures will be held on the 2nd & 3rd Tuesday of each month from 3:45-4:30 PM.  This program is designed for school age children to enjoy a special activity at the library. You will be making Easter Eggs.
April 12th: Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM in the conference room when school is in session.  Children 0-5 are invited to join the group!
April 13th:  Family BINGO will be held on  from 6:00-6:45 PM.  Please bring the whole family for the fun!  
April 12th: Toddler Time will be held at 10:00 AM and will be held on the 2nd & 4th Wednesday of each month when school is in session.  Children are invited to hear a story & do a fun activity about friends!  The theme is Easter & Rabbits. 
April 15th:  Make It/Take It Crafts will be held and you may stop in any time the library is open between 9:00 AM-1:00 PM to make a Mason Jar Pincushion. 
April 18th:  After School Adventures will be held on the 2nd & 3rd Tuesday of each month from 3:45-4:30 PM.  This program is designed for school age children to enjoy a special activity at the library.  You will be making milk jug bird feeders. 
April 19th: Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM in the conference room when school is in session.  Children 0-5 are invited to join the group!
April 20th:  Ladies Night Out (adults over 18 only) will be at 6:30 PM.  You will be Coloring.  Registration is required, so please call 742-2431 or stop by the library. 
April 25th:  Hooked On Books Book Club for eight-twelve year olds will be held the 4th Tuesday of each month from 3:45-4:30.  The discussion will be about the E. D. Baker Fairy Tale series. 
April 26th: Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM in the conference room when school is in session.  Children 0-5 are invited to join the group!
April 26th: Toddler Time will be held at 10:00 AM and will be held on the 2nd & 4th Wednesday of each month when school is in session.  Children are invited to hear a story & do a fun activity about friends!  The theme is Opposites.
April 27th:  Over The Moon Story Time will be from 6:00-6:45.  Please plan to join us for this fun evening of stories & activities.  Registration is required, so please call 742-2431 to let us know you will attend.  

March 2017
March 1st:  Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM in the conference room when school is in session.  Children 0-5 are invited to join the group!
March 2nd:  Readers’ Book Group for Adults (18 years and older) at 6:30 PM.  On March 2nd the discussion will be about Silver Sparrow by Tayari Jones.  The library will have copies of the books/audios for people who want to join the discussion to check out.  If you have questions, please let us know. 
March 4th:  Make It/Take It Crafts will be held and you may stop in any time the library is open between 9:00 AM-1:00 PM to make aSt. Patrick's Day Craft.
March 7th:  Home School Hangouts will be held on the 1st Tuesday of each month at 2:00 PM.  This program is designed to bring a little field trip fun to home school families.  The first program will feature ice breakers and trivia!  
March 8th:  Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM in the conference room when school is in session.  Children 0-5 are invited to join the group!
March 8th: Toddler Time will be held at 10:00 AM and will be held on the 2nd & 4th Wednesday of each month when school is in session.  Children are invited to hear a story & do a fun activity about friends!
March 9th:  Family BINGO will be held from 6:00-6:45 PM.  Please bring the whole family for the fun!  
March 11th:  Second Saturday Movies will be held at 10:00 AM.  The movie is The Secret Life Secret Life of Pets.  We will be showing a movie in the conference room of the library.  Children/Families are encouraged to attend and each person will receive a bag of popcorn & a bottle of water as they take their seat.  We have cushions for everyone to use (we do have chairs for adults).  Those seven and under must be accompanied by someone over the age of 13.  The run time is 1 hour and 27 minutes. 
March 13th:  The board of the Morrison & Mary Wiley Library will meet at 4:00 PM.  
March 14th:  After School Adventures will be held on the 2nd & 3rd Tuesday of each month from 3:45-4:30 PM.  This program is designed for school age children to enjoy a special activity at the library.  You will be making lava lamps!    
March 15th:  Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM in the conference room when school is in session.  Children 0-5 are invited to join the group!
March 16th:  Ladies Night Out (adults over 18 only) will be held at 6:30 PM.  There will be making a Butterfly & Flower Collage Craft.  Registration is required, so please call 742-2431 or stop by the library. 
March 18th:  Make It/Take It Crafts will be held and you may stop in any time the library is open between 9:00 AM-1:00 PM to paint birdhouses. 
March 21st:  After School Adventures will be held on the 2nd & 3rd Tuesday of each month from 3:45-4:30 PM.  This program is designed for school age children to enjoy a special activity at the library.  You will be playing Minute To Win It Games!      
​March 22nd:  Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM in the conference room when school is in session.  Children 0-5 are invited to join the group!
March 22nd: Toddler Time will be held at 10:00 AM and will be held on the 2nd & 4th Wednesday of each month when school is in session.  Children are invited to hear a story & do a fun activity about spring!
March 23rd:  The Alzheimer’s Association will be at the library from 10:30-Noon for a program about memory loss, dementia & Alzheimer’s disease.  To register, please call 309.681.1100.  *This program is funded by CIAAA
March 23rd:  Pets Story Time will be held from 6:00-6:45.  Please plan to join us for this fun evening of stories & activities.  Registration is required, so please call 742-2431 to let us know you will attend. 
March 28th:  Hooked On Books Book Club for eight to twelve year olds will be held the 4th Tuesday of each month from 3:45-4:30.  The first meeting there will be a discussion of the Harry Potter series.  The group will discuss books, series & authors for future meetings.
March 29th:  Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM in the conference room when school is in session.  Children 0-5 are invited to join the group!
March 30th:  Family Movie Night will be held at 6:00 PM.  We will show Mulan and each person will receive a bag of popcorn & a bottle of water as they take their seat.  We have cushions for everyone to use (we do have chairs for adults).  Those seven and under must be accompanied by someone over the age of 13.  The run time is 1 hour and 28 minutes. 
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February 2017 
February 1st:  Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM in the conference room when school is in session.  Children 0-5 are invited to join the group!
February 2nd:  Readers’ Book Group for Adults (18 years and older) will be held at 6:00 PM for a discussion about The Thief by Megan Whalen Turner.  The library has copies of the books/audios for people who want to join the discussion to check out.  If you have questions, please let us know. 
February 8th:  Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM in the conference room when school is in session.  Children 0-5 are invited to join the group!
February 8th: Toddler Time will be held at 10:00 AM and will be held on the 2nd & 4th Wednesday of each month when school is in session.  Children 3-5 are invited to hear a story & do a fun activity!
February 9th:  Family BINGO will be held from 6:00-6:45 PM.  Please bring the whole family for the fun!  No registration is required.  
February 11th:  The Second Saturday Movie is the 2016 Jungle Book and xwill be held at 10:00 AM.  The movie will be shown in the conference room of the library.  Families are encouraged to attend and each person will receive a bag of popcorn & a bottle of water as they take their seat.  We have cushions for everyone to use and chairs for adults.  Those seven and under must be accompanied by someone over the age of 13.  The run time is 1 hour and 45 minutes. 
February 13th:  The board of the Morrison & Mary Wiley Library will meet at 4:00 PM.  
February 15th:  Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM in the conference room when school is in session.  Children 0-5 are invited to join the group!
February 16th:  Ladies Night Out (adults over 18 only) will be held at 6:30 PM.  The program will be a Card Making Workshop.  Registration is required, so please call 742-2431 or stop by the library. 
February 22nd:  Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM in the conference room when school is in session.  Children 0-5 are invited to join the group!
February 22nd: Toddler Time will be held at 10:00 AM and will be held on the 2nd & 4th Wednesday of each month when school is in session.  Children 3-5 are invited to hear a story & do a fun activity!
​February 23rd:  Oh My, Oh My, Oh Dinosaur Story Time will be held from 6:00-6:45 PM.  Please plan to join us for this fun evening of stories & activities.  Registration is required, so please call 742-2431 to let us know you will attend. 
 
January 2017
January 2nd:  Book Signing for Tori Scotti from 3:00-5:00 PM.  Copies of Where the Maple Leaf Falls will be on sale for $7.00.  Tori is donating the money raised at the Book Signing to the Morrison & Mary Wiley Library!  We want to THANK Tori for this!  We encourage you to stop by to buy a copy of this “wonderfully written story about loss, love, and finding your way” and meet or reconnect with Tori!  
​January 4th:  Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM in the conference room when school is in session.  Children 0-5 are invited to join the group!
January 5th:  Readers' Book Group for Adults (18 years and older) will be held at 6:00 PM to discuss Watership Down by Richard Adams. The library will have copies of the books/audios for people who want to join the discussion to check out.  If you have questions, please let us know.  Books for the future will be chosen in January, so please bring your ideas!   
January 9th:  The board of the Morrison & Mary Wiley Library will meet on at 4:00 PM.   
January 11th:  Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM in the conference room when school is in session.  Children 0-5 are invited to join the group!
January 11th: Toddler Time will be held at 10:00 AM and will be held on the 2nd & 4th Wednesday of each month when school is in session.  Children 3-5 are invited to hear a story & do a fun activity!
January 12th:  Family BINGO will be held from 6:00-6:45 PM.  Please bring the whole family for the fun!  No registration is required.  
January 14th:  A new program, 2nd Saturday Movies, will begin at 10:00 AM.  We will show a movie in the conference room of the library.  Children/Families are encouraged to attend and each person will receive a bag of popcorn & a bottle of water as they take their seat.  We have cushions for everyone to use.  Those seven and under must be accompanied by someone over the age of 13.  The first movie is The Shakiest Gun in the West, starring Don Knotts at his silliest.  The run time is 1 hour and 41 minutes.   No registration is required.   
January 18th:  Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM in the conference room when school is in session.  Children 0-5 are invited to join the group!
January 19th:  Ladies Night Out (adults over 18 only) will be held at 6:30 PM.  You will make a Valentine’s Day Wreath Craft.  Registration is required, so please call 742-2431 or stop by the library to sign up for the fun!
​January 24th:  Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM in the conference room when school is in session.  Children 0-5 are invited to join the group!
January 24th: Toddler Time will be held at 10:00 AM and will be held on the 2nd & 4th Wednesday of each month when school is in session.  Children 3-5 are invited to hear a story & do a fun activity!
January 25th:  There They Be Pirates Story Time will be held from 6:00-6:45.  Please plan to join us for this fun evening of stories & activities.  Registration is required, so please call 742-2431 to let us know you will attend. 
January 31sth:  Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM in the conference room when school is in session.  Children 0-5 are invited to join the group! 

December 2016
December 1st:  Readers' Book Group for Adults (18 years and older) at 6:00 PM to discuss The Boys In The Boat by Daniel Brown.  Books to read will be available at the library.       
December 1st: There will be a Sit & Knit Group meeting on the 1st Thursday of the month.  If you are interested in knitting or learning to knit, please plan to join the group.  Please bring a pair of needles.  Yarn will be available, but you are welcome to bring your own yarn if you would like.  
December 3rd:  Christmas Walk from 3:30-7:00 PM.  Mrs. Claus will be reading stories from 3:30-4:30 PM.  We will have coloring sheets & everyone who stops by will be able to enter a chance to win a basket of goodies!  We will have two baskets (one for children & one for adults).  
December 7th:  Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM in the conference room when school is in session.  Children 0-5 are invited to join the group!November 8th:  Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM in the conference room when school is in session.  Children 0-5 are invited to join the group!
December 8th: Family BINGO will be held 6:00-6:45 PM.  Please bring the whole family for the fun!    
December 14th:  Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM in the conference room when school is in session.  Children 0-5 are invited to join the group!
December 14th: Toddler Time will be held at 10:00 AM and will be held on the 2nd & 4th Wednesday of each month when school is in session.  Children 3-5 are invited to hear a story & do a fun activity! 
December 15th:  Ladies Night Out will begin at 6:30 PM.  This month will be a Cookie Exchange & small Christmas Craft.  Please bring two dozen cookies to trade and have a variety to share with your family and friends!       
December 21st:  Play Group will not be held today due to school not being in session.  
December 22nd:  Christmas Story Time will be from 6:00-6:30 PM. Children 3-8 are invited to join us for a story & activities!      
​December 24th:  The library will be closed in observation of Christmas.
​December 28th:  Play Group will not be held today due to school not being in session.  
December 28th: Toddler Time will not be held today due to school not being in session.
December 29th:  Creative Writing Workshop from 6:00-7:30 PM with guest presenter Kamin Huffcutt.  He is a writing tutor at Brigham Young University Writing Center.  The program will be open to all ages.  If you are interested in writing, please join us for this special program!  No registration is required.     
December 31st:  The library will be closed in observation of New Year's Eve.

November 2016
November 1st:  Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM in the conference room when school is in session.  Children 0-5 are invited to join the group!
November 3rd:  Readers Group for Adults (18 years and older) at 6:00 PM will begin.  Books to read the next few months will be chosen, so please bring your ideas of good books that you have read that would make for good discussion.     
November 3rd: There will be a Sit & Knit Group meeting on the 1st Thursday of the month.  If you are interested in knitting or learning to knit, please plan to join the group.  Please bring a pair of needles.  Yarn will be available, but you are welcome to bring your own yarn if you would like.  
November 8th:  Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM in the conference room when school is in session.  Children 0-5 are invited to join the group!
November 8th: Toddler Time will be held at 10:00 AM and will be held on the 2nd & 4th Wednesday of each month when school is in session.  Children 3-5 are invited to hear a story & do a fun activity!
November 10th: Family BINGO will be held 6:00-6:45 PM.  Please bring the whole family for the fun!    
November 14th:  The board of the Morrison & Mary Wiley Library will meet at 4:00 PM. 
November 15th:  Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM in the conference room when school is in session.  Children 0-5 are invited to join the group!
November 17th:  Third Thursday Ladies Night Out will begin at 6:30 PM.   This month will be a Christmas Handiwork Night.  Bring in whatever you are working on for Christmas (a craft you are working on, your Christmas cards that need to be addressed, a gift you are making for someone) and work on it with friends!   
November 21st:  You may stop by through December 3rd to see what goodies are in each basket that we you may register to win during the Christmas Walk on December 3rd.  
November 23rd:  Play Group will not be held today due to school not being in session.  
November 23rd: Toddler Time will not be held today due to school not being in session.
November 24th:  Due to Thanksgiving there will not be a Story Time in November.  
​November 24th-26th:  The library will be closed in observation of Thanksgiving.
​November 30th:  Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM in the conference room when school is in session.  Children 0-5 are invited to join the group!

October 2016
October 5th:  Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM in the conference room when school is in session.  Children 0-5 are invited to join the group!
October 6th: There will be a Sit & Knit Group meeting on the 1st Thursday of the month.  If you are interested in knitting or learning to knit, please plan to join the group.  Please bring a pair of needles.  Yarn will be available.  You are welcome to bring your own yarn if you would like.  Registration is not required.     
October 10th:  The board of the Morrison & Mary Wiley Library will meet at 4:00 PM. 
October 12th:  Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM in the conference room when school is in session.  Children 0-5 are invited to join the group!
October 12th: Toddler Time will be held at 10:00 AM and will be held on the 2nd & 4th Wednesday of each month when school is in session.  Children 3-5 are invited to hear a story & do a fun activity!
October 13th:  Family BINGO will be held from 6:00-6:45 PM.  Registration is required, so please call 742-2431.    
October 19th:  Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM in the conference room when school is in session.  Children 0-5 are invited to join the group!
October 26th:  Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM in the conference room when school is in session.  Children 0-5 are invited to join the group!
October 26th: Toddler Time will be held at 10:00 AM and will be held on the 2nd & 4th Wednesday of each month when school is in session.  Children 3-5 are invited to hear a story & do a fun activity!
October 27th:  Halloween Story Time will be held from 6:00-6:45 PM. Children 4-8 are encouraged to join us for a story and activity.  Registration is required, so please call 742-2431.  Costumes are welcome!
October 31st:  Stop by the library between 4:00-5:00 PM to choose a treat!   Costumes are encouraged!   
September 2016
September 1st:  Coloring Night for Adults (must be 18 to attend) will be held at 6:30 PM.  It is a chance for you to spend time with friends while you listen to calming music, color & relax.  Coffee, tea & hot chocolate will be available.  Registration is not required.
September 1st: There will also be a Sit & Knit Group meeting at the same time as Coloring Night for Adults on Thursday evenings.  If you are interested in knitting or learning to knit, please plan to join the group.  Please bring a pair of needles.  Yarn will be available.  You are welcome to bring your own yarn if you would like.  Registration is not required.         
September 5th:  The library will be closed in observation of Labor Day.
September 8th:  The library will close at 6:00 PM for the Fall Festival, so there will be on Family BINGO this month.  
September 7th:  Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM in the conference room when school is in session.  Children 0-5 are invited to join the group!
September 10th:  The library will be closed for the Fall Festival.   
September 14th:  Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM in the conference room when school is in session.  Children 0-5 are invited to join the group!
September 15th:  This program has been cancelled.  Ladies Craft (must be (18 and older) will be held at 6:30 PM.  You will be making Twine Wrapped Vase.   Registration is required, so please call 742-2431.    
September 21st:  Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM in the conference room when school is in session.  Children 0-5 are invited to join the group!
September 22nd:  The board of the Morrison & Mary Wiley Library will meet at 4:00 PM. This is a new date.
September 22nd:  This program has been cancelled.  Tigger Tales Story Time will be held at 6:00 PM.  Children 4-8 are encouraged to join us for a story and game.  Registration is required, so please call 742-2431.  
September 25th- October 1st:  Banned Book Week: Celebrating the Freedom to Read is happening.  .  Stop by to see a display of books that have been challenged or banned.    
September 23rd:  State Senator Chuck Weaver from the 37th District will be hosting a Coffee Chat from 8:00-9:00 AM at the library.  This is a public forum for questions about the Illinois government.  Coffee & refreshments will be served.             
September 28th:  Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM in the conference room when school is in session.  Children 0-5 are invited to join the group!
September 29th: Book Signing for Bob Fidler for his book, Alone, But Never Lonely about Gus D’Aoust (1897-1990) who was a legend of the Northwest Territories at 6:00 PM.  

August 2016
August 4th:  Coloring Night for Adults (must be 18 to attend) will be held at 6:30 PM.  It is a chance for you to spend time with friends while you listen to calming music, color & relax.  Coffee, tea & hot chocolate will be available.  Registration is not required.
August 4th: There will also be a Sit & Knit Group meeting at the same time as Coloring Night for Adults on Thursday evenings.  If you are interested in knitting or learning to knit, please plan to join the group.  Please bring a pair of needles.  Yarn will be available.  You are welcome to bring your own yarn if you would like.  Registration is not required.         
August 8th:  The board of the Morrison & Mary Wiley Library will meet at 4:00 PM. 
August 11th:  Family BINGO will be held from 6:00-6:45 PM.  Registration is required, so please call 742-2431.    
August 13th:  Make It/Take It will be held from 9:00 AM-1:00 PM.  Children may stop in anytime the library is open to make their own ice cream which takes about 20 minutes.  Be ready to shake, shake, shake! Registration is not required.  
August 17th:  Play Group will begin & continue on Wednesday mornings when school is in session.  The group meets from 9:00-10:00 AM in the conference room.  Children 0-5 (not yet in school) are invited to join the group for play time!
August 18th:  Ladies Craft (must be (18 and older) will be held at 6:30 PM.  Registration is required, so please call 742-2431.    
August 24th:  Play Group meets from 9:00-10:00 AM in the conference room.  Children 0-5 (not yet in school) are invited to join the group for play time!
August 24th:  Toddler Time will begin & will run on the 2nd & 4th Wednesday of each month from 10:00-10:30.  Children 3-5 (not yet in school) are invited to join us for stories!
August 27th:  Make It/Take It will be held from 9:00 AM-1:00 PM.  Children are invited to stop by anytime the library is open to make a craft which takes about 20 minutes.  Registration is not required.    
August 31st:  Play Group meets from 9:00-10:00 AM in the conference room.  Children 0-5 (not yet in school) are invited to join the group for play time!
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July 2016
July 2nd:  4th of July Rocket Make It/Take It will be held on Saturday, July 2nd.  Children may stop in anytime the library is open from 9:00 AM-1:00 PM to make the craft which takes about 20 minutes.   Registration is not required.       
July 4th:  The library will be closed in observation of Independence Day! Have a safe holiday!
July 7th:  Coloring Night for Adults (must be 18 to attend) will be held at 6:30 PM.  It is a chance for you to spend time with friends while you listen to calming music, color & relax.  Coffee, tea & hot chocolate will be available.  Registration is not required.
July 7th:  There will also be a Sit & Knit Group meeting at 6:30 PM beginning on July 7th.  If you are interested in knitting or learning to knit, please plan to join the group.  Please bring a pair of needles.  Yarn will be available.  You are welcome to bring your own yarn if you would like.  Registration is not required. 
​July 14th:   Family BINGO will be held 6:00-6:45 PM.  Registration is required, so please call 742-2431.    
July 21st:  Ladies Craft (must be (18 and older) will be held at 6:30 PM.  You will make a Fairy Rock Garden.  Registration is required, so please call 742-2431.    
July 23rd:  Kaleidoscope Make It/Take It will be held from 9:00 AM-1:00 PM to make the craft which takes about 20 minutes.   Registration is not required.       

June 2016
June 4th:  The library will be closed  for the Strawberry Festival!  
June 2nd:  Adult Coloring Night (must be 18 to attend) will be held at 6:30 PM.  It is a chance for you to spend time with friends while you listen to calming music, color & relax.  Coffee, tea & hot chocolate will be available.  Registration is not required.
June 6th-11th:  First Week to turn in Summer Reading Logs (during normal business hours). 
June 9th:  Family BINGO will be held from 6:00-6:45 PM.  Registration is required, so please call 742-2431.
June 10th:  Summer Reading Program will be held from 10:00-10:45 AM on the lawn next to the library.  Anyone is invited to join us.  The library is not open before, during or after the program.  Wildlife Prairie Park will present Animal Olympics.   
June 11th:  Mosaic Flowerpots Make It/Take It Craft will be held from 9:00 AM-1:00 PM.  Stop by any time the library is open to make your craft.  The craft will take around 20 minutes.  Registration is not required.
June 13th-18th:  Second Week to turn in Summer Reading Logs (during normal business hours). 
June 13th:  The board of the Morrison & Mary Wiley Library will meet at 4:00 PM in the Conference Room.  The public is welcome to attend.
June 16th:  Ladies Craft (must be (18 and older) will be held at 6:30 PM.  You will make a teacup topiary. Registration is required, so please call 742-2431.  
June 17th:  Summer Reading Program will be held from 10:00-10:45 AM on the lawn next to the library.  Anyone is invited to join us.  The library is not open before, during or after the program.  Forest Park Nature Center will present Champions of Survival
June 20th-25th:  Third Week to turn in Summer Reading Logs (during normal business hours). 
June 24th:  Summer Reading Program will be held from 10:00-10:45 AM on the lawn next to the library.  Anyone is invited to join us.  The library is not open before, ​during or after the program.  Wildlife Prairie Park will present Wheel of Wildlife.   
June 27th-July 2nd:  Fourth Week to turn in Summer Reading Logs (during normal business hours). 

May 2016
May 4th:  Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM in the conference room when school is in session.  Children 0-5 are invited to join the group!
May 5th:  Adult Coloring Night (must be 18 to attend) will be held at 6:30 PM.  It is a chance for you to spend time with friends while you listen to calming music, color & relax.  Coffee, tea & hot chocolate will be available.  Registration is not required.
May 9th:  The board of the Morrison & Mary Wiley Library will meet at 4:00 PM in the Conference Room.  The public is welcome to attend.
May 11th:  Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM in the conference room when school is in session.  Children 0-5 are invited to join the group!
May 11th: Toddler Time will be held at 10:00 AM and will be held on the 2nd & 4th Wednesday of each month when school is in session.  Children 3-5 are invited to hear a story & make a craft!
May 12th:  Family BINGO will be held from 6:00-6:45 PM.  Registration is required, so please call 742-2431.
May 14th:  A Tea Party will be held at 10:30 AM.  Registration is required, so please call 742-2431. 
May 18th:  Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM in the conference room when school is in session.  Children 0-5 are invited to join the group!
May 19th:  Ladies Craft (must be (18 and older) will be held at 6:30 PM.  You will make a teacup topiary. Registration is required, so please call 742-2431.    
May 25th:  Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM in the conference room when school is in session.  Children 0-5 are invited to join the group!  This will be the last Play Group until school begins in the fall.
May 25th: Toddler Time will be held at 10:00 AM and will be held on the 2nd & 4th Wednesday of each month when school is in session.  Children 3-5 are invited to hear a story & make a craft!  This will be the last Toddler Time until school begins in the fall.
May 26th:  Tiger Tales Story Time will be held from 6:00-6:45 PM. Children 4-8 are encouraged to join us for a story and game.  Registration is required, so please call 742-2431.  This will be the last Story Time until September. 
May 30th:  The Library will be closed in observation of Memorial Day. 

April 2016
April 6th:  Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM in the conference room when school is in session.  Children 0-5 are invited to join the group!
April 7th:  Adult Coloring (must be 18 to attend) will be held at 6:30 PM.  It is a chance for you to spend time with friends while you listen to calming music, color & relax.  Coffee, tea & hot chocolate will be available.  Registration is not required.
April 13th:  Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM in the conference room when school is in session.  Children 0-5 are invited to join the group!
April 13th: Toddler Time will be held at 10:00 AM and will be held on the 2nd & 4th Wednesday of each month when school is in session.  Children 3-5 are invited to hear a story & make a craft!
April 14th:  Family BINGO will be held from 6:00-6:45 PM.  Registration is required, so please call 742-2431.    
April 20th:  Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM in the conference room when school is in session.  Children 0-5 are invited to join the group!
April 21st:  Ladies Craft (must be (18 and older) will be held on Thursday,  at 6:30 PM.  You will be making Paper Dahlias.   Registration is required, so please call 742-2431.  
April 23rd:  Stray Animal Midway Shelter (SAMS) will have adoptable dogs & cats at the library for a Reading Buddies Program on Saturday, April 23rd from 9:00 AM-1:00 PM.  Stop by any time the library is open to read to an animal.  Registration is not required.   
April 27th:  Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM in the conference room when school is in session.  Children 0-5 are invited to join the group!
April 27th: Toddler Time will be held at 10:00 AM and will be held on the 2nd & 4th Wednesday of each month when school is in session.  Children 3-5 are invited to hear a story & make a craft!
April 28th:  Magic School Bus Story Time will be held on Thursday,  from 6:00-6:45 PM. Children 4-8 are encouraged to join us for a story and game.  Registration is required, so please call 742-2431. 
March 2016
March 2nd:  Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM in the conference room when school is in session.  Children 0-5 are invited to join the group!
March 3rd:  Adult Coloring (must be 18 to attend) will be held at 6:30 PM.  It is a chance for you to spend time with friends while you listen to calming music, color & relax.  Coffee, tea & hot chocolate will be available.  Registration is not required.
March 9th:  Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM in the conference room when school is in session.  Children 0-5 are invited to join the group!
March 9th: Toddler Time will be held at 10:00 AM and will be held on the 2nd & 4th Wednesday of each month when school is in session.  Children 3-5 are invited to hear a story & make a craft!
March 10th:  Family BINGO will be held from 6:00-6:45 PM.  Registration is required, so please call 742-2431.    
March 12th:  Sand Monster Make It/Take It Craft will be held from 9:00 AM-1:00 PM.  Stop by any time the library is open to make your craft.  The craft will take around 30 minutes.  Registration is not required.
March 16th:  Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM in the conference room when school is in session.  Children 0-5 are invited to join the group!
March 17th:  Ladies Craft (must be (18 and older) will be held on Thursday,  at 6:30 PM.  You will be doing quilling.   Registration is required, so please call 742-2431.    
March 23rd:  Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM in the conference room when school is in session.  Children 0-5 are invited to join the group!
March 24th:  Dr. Seuss Story Time will be held on Thursday,  from 6:00-6:45 PM. Children 4-8 are encouraged to join us for a story and game.  Registration is required, so please call 742-2431.
March 25th:  The library will be closed for Good Friday.  
March 30th:  Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM in the conference room when school is in session.  Children 0-5 are invited to join the group!

February 2016
February 3rd:  Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM in the conference room when school is in session.  Children 0-5 are invited to join the group!
February 4th:  A new program will begin at 6:30 PM.  Adult Coloring (must be 18 to attend) will be a chance for you to spend time with friends while you listen to calming music, color & relax.  Coffee, tea & hot chocolate will be available.  Registration is not required.
February 10th:  Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM in the conference room when school is in session.  Children 0-5 are invited to join the group!
February 10th: Toddler Time will be held at 10:00 AM and will be held on the 2nd & 4th Wednesday of each month when school is in session.  Children 3-5 are invited to hear a story & make a craft!
February 11th: Family BINGO will be held from 6:00-6:45 PM.  Registration is required, so please call 742-2431.    
February 17th:  Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM in the conference room when school is in session.  Children 0-5 are invited to join the group!
February 18th:  Ladies Craft (must be (18 and older) will be held at 6:30 PM.  You will make a Glass Flower Brooch.   Registration is required, so please call 742-2431.    
February 20th:  Stuff Your Own Reading Buddy Bear Make It/Take It Craft will be held from 9:00 AM-1:00 PM.  Stop by any time the library is open to make your craft.  The craft will take around 30 minutes.  Registration is not required.
February 24th:  Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM in the conference room when school is in session.  Children 0-5 are invited to join the group!
February 24th: Toddler Time will be held at 10:00 AM and will be held on the 2nd & 4th Wednesday of each month when school is in session.  Children 3-5 are invited to hear a story & make a craft!
February 25th:  Superhero Story Time will be held from 6:00-6:45 PM. Children 4-8 are encouraged to join us for a story and game.  Registration is required, so please call 742-2431.    

January 2016
January 1st:  The library will be closed in observation of New Years.  We hope you have a joyous New Year Celebration with your family & friends.  Thank you in advance for your understanding.  
January 6th:  Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM in the conference room when school is in session.  Children 0-5 are invited to join the group!
January 9th:  Winter Mugs Make It/Take It will be held from 9:00 AM-1:00 PM.  You are welcome to stop by anytime the library is open to make the craft.  The craft takes about 20 minutes.  Registration is not required. 
January 11th:  The board of the Morrison & Mary Wiley Library will meet at 4:00 PM in the Conference Room.  the public is invited to attend.
January 13th:  Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM in the conference room when school is in session.  Children 0-5 are invited to join the group!
January 13th:  Toddler Time will be held at 10:00 AM and will be held on the 2nd & 4th Wednesday of each month when school is in session.  Children 3-5 are invited to hear a story & make a craft!
January 14th:  Family BINGO will be held at 6:00 PM.  Bring the whole family for the fun.  Registration is required, so please let us know if you plan to join us.
January 18th:  The library will be open on Martin Luther King Jr's Birthday.
January 20th:  Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM in the conference room when school is in session.  Children 0-5 are invited to join the group!
January 21st:  Ladies Craft (must be 18 to attend) will be held at 6:30 PM.  You will be making T-shirt Totes.  Registration is required, so please let us know if you plan to join us.
January 27th:  Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM in the conference room when school is in session.  Children 0-5 are invited to join the group!
January 27th:  Toddler Time will be held at 10:00 AM and will be held on the 2nd & 4th Wednesday of each month when school is in session.  Children 3-5 are invited to hear a story & make a craft! 
January 28th:  Minions Story Time will be held at 6:00 PM.  Registration is required, so please let us know if you plan to join us.
January 30th:  Valentines Boxes Make It/Take It will be held from 9:00 AM-1:00 PM.  You are welcome to stop by anytime the library is open to make the craft.  The craft takes about 20 minutes.  Registration is not required.  

December 2015
December 2nd:  Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM in the conference room when school is in session.  Children 0-5 are invited to join the group!
December 5th:  Santa will be at the library during the Christmas Walk from 1:00-4:00 PM.  Stop by to see Santa & check out the library!
December 9th:  Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM in the conference room when school is in session.  Children 0-5 are invited to join the group!
December 9th:  Toddler Time will be held at 10:00 AM and will be held on the 2nd & 4th Wednesday of each month when school is in session.  Children 3-5 are invited to hear a story & make a craft!
December 10th:  Family BINGO will be held from 6:00 PM.  Bring the whole family for the fun.  Registration is required, so please let us know if you plan to join us.
December 15th:  Edward Jones Seminar:  Leave It, Move It, Roll It, Take It: Know Your Employer Retirement Plan Options will be held from 4:00-5:00 PM in the Conference Room.  Please call 309-693-2798 by December 14th.  
December 16th:  Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM in the conference room when school is in session.  Children 0-5 are invited to join the group!
December 17th:  Ladies Craft (must be 18 to attend) will be held at 6:30 PM. You will be making Paper Christmas Trees.  Registration is required, so please let us know if you plan to join us.
December 19th:  Christmas Ornament Make It/Take It will be held from 9:00 AM-1:00 PM.  You may stop in anytime the library is open to make the craft which takes about 20 minutes.  No registration is required. 
December 23rd:  No Play Group today as school is not in session.  
December 23rd:  No Toddler Time today as school is not in session. 
December 24th & 25th:  The library will be closed on Thursday & Friday in observation of Christmas.  We hope you have a very Merry Christmas with your family & friends.  Thank you in advance for your understanding.  
December 30th:  No Play Group today as school is not in session.  
December 31st & January 1st:  The library will be closed on Thursday & Friday in observation of New Years.  We hope you have a joyous New Year Celebration with your family & friends.  Thank you in advance for your understanding.  

​November 2015
November 4th:  Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM in the conference room when school is in session.  Children 0-5 are invited to join the group!
November 11th:  Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM in the conference room when school is in session.  Children 0-5 are invited to join the group!
November 11th:  Toddler Time will be held at 10:00 AM and will be held on the 2nd & 4th Wednesday of each month when school is in session.  Children 3-5 are invited to hear a story & make a craft!
November 12th:  Family BINGO will be held from 6:00 PM.  Bring the whole family for the fun.  Registration is required, so please let us know if you plan to join us.
November 18th:  Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM in the conference room when school is in session.  Children 0-5 are invited to join the group!
November 19th:  Ladies Craft (must be 18 to attend) will be held at 6:30 PM.  You will be making Sugar Scrubs.  Registration is required, so please let us know if you plan to join us.
November 21st:  Monster Bracelet Make It/Take It will be held from 9:00 AM-1:00 PM.  You may stop in anytime the library is open to make the craft which takes about 20 minutes.  No registration is required. 
November 25th:  No Play Group today as school is not in session.  
November 25th:  No Toddler Time today as school is not in session. 
November 26th, 27th & 28th:  The library will be closed on Thursday, Friday & Saturday in observation of Thanksgiving.  We hope you have a wonderful holiday with your family & friends.  Thank you in advance for your understanding.  
 
October 2015
October 7th:  Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM in the conference room when school is in session.  Children 0-5 are invited to join the group!
October 8th:  Family BINGO will be held at 6:00 PM.  Bring the whole family for the fun.  Registration is required, so please let us know if you plan to join us.
October 10th:  Pumpkin Make It/Take It will be held from 9:00 AM-1:00 PM.  You may stop in anytime the library is open to make the craft which takes about 20 minutes.  No registration is required.  
October 12th:   The board of the Morrison & Mary Wiley Library will meet at 4:00 PM in the conference room.   
October 14th:  Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM in the conference room when school is in session.  Children 0-5 are invited to join the group!
October 14th:  Toddler Time will be held at 10:00 AM and will be held on the 2nd & 4th Wednesday of each month when school is in session.  Children 3-5 are invited to hear a story & make a craft!
October 15th:  Ladies Craft (must be 18 to attend) will be held at 6:30 PM.  You will be making Burlap Wreathes.  Registration is required, so please let us know if you plan to join us.
October 21st:  Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM in the conference room when school is in session.  Children 0-5 are invited to join the group!
October 22nd:  Story Time will be held at 6:00 PM.  Registration is required, so please let us know if you plan to join us. 
October 28th:  Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM in the conference room when school is in session.  Children 0-5 are invited to join the group!
 October 28th:  Toddler Time will be held at 10:00 AM and will be held on the 2nd & 4th Wednesday of each month when school is in session.  Children 3-5 are invited to hear a story & make a craft!
October 31st:  Color A Halloween Bag Make It/Take It will be held from 9:00 AM-1:00 PM.  You may stop in anytime the library is open to make the craft which takes about 15 minutes.  No registration is required.  Also, anyone who checks out a book on Halloween will get a treat! 

September 2015

September 2nd:  Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM in the conference room when school is in session.  Children 0-5 are invited to join the group!

September 7th:  The library will be closed in observation of Labor Day.   

September 9th:  Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM in the conference room when school is in session.  Children 0-5 are invited to join the group!

September 9th:  Toddler Time will begin on September 9th at 10:00 AM and will be held on the 2md & 4th Wednesday of each month when school is in session.  Children 3-5 are invited to hear a story & make a craft!

September 10th:  The library will close at 6:00 PM for the Fall Festival.  

September 12th:  The library will be closed for the Fall Festival.  We hope everyone has a great time at this fun community event! 

September 16th:  Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM in the conference room when school is in session.  Children 0-5 are invited to join the group! 

September 17th:  Ladies Craft Time will be held at 6:30 PM.  Ladies 18 and older are invited to join us to make Mason Jar Lid Pumpkins!  Registration is required, so please call the library at 742-2431 if you plan to join us.September 21st:  The board of the Morrison & Mary Wiley Library will meet at 4:00 PM in the conference room.   

September 19th:  Make It/Take It will be held from 9:00 AM-1:00 PM.  Please stop by any time we are open to make a craft which takes about a half an hour.

September 21st:  The board of the library will meet at 4L00 PM in the conference room.  

September 23rd:  Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM in the conference room when school is in session.  Children 0-5 are invited to join the group!

September 23rd:  Toddler Time will begin on September 9th at 10:00 AM and will be held on the 2md & 4th Wednesday of each month when school is in session.  Children 3-5 are invited to hear a story & make a craft!

September 24th:  Star Wars Story Time for children 4-8 years old will be held at 6:00 PM.   Registration is required, so please call the library at 742-2431 if you plan to join us.

 September 26th:  We will hold a Book Signing for Cathy Bowen on Saturday, September 26th at 10:00 AM.  Cathy is from Elmwood and lives in Morton.  Her book, I Am A Dirt Sandwich, was released in January 2015.  The books will be for sale for $15.  Refreshments will be served.  Please plan to join us!

September 30th:  Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM in the conference room when school is in session.  Children 0-5 are invited to join the group!

September 30th:  Toddler Time will begin on September 9th at 10:00 AM and will be held on the 2md & 4th Wednesday of each month when school is in session.  Children 3-5 are invited to hear a story & make a craft!

August 2015
Author Randy Sollenberger will be at the library for a presentation & book signing on Saturday, August 8th at 10:00 AM. My Guardian Angel and Beating the Reaper with Songs and Stories of Forgottonia is about his life and the lives of his family members as they grew up in west central Illinois.  “Forgottonia” is the name given to 16 west central Illinois counties not receiving federal funding for various federal infrastructure projects over the past decades.  Books will be available for $16, CDs for $10 & both as a set for $25.

Family BINGO will be held on Thursday, August 13th at 6:00 PM.  This is an opportunity for the whole family to spend some time together.   Registration is required, so please call the library at 742-2431 if you plan to join us.

Google Eye Make It/Take It will be held on August 15th from 9:00 AM-1:00 PM.  Stop by any time the library is open.  The craft will take about 30 minutes.  Please bring a 5 X 7 picture with you.  No registration is required.  

The board of the Morrison & Mary Wiley Library will be held on Monday, August 17th at 4:00 PM in the conference room. 

On August 20th from 6:00-8:00 PM readers may turn in their Extended Summer Reading Log for prizes. 

Ladies Craft Time is on Thursday, August 20th at 6:30 PM.  Ladies 18 and older are invited to join us to make  .  Registration is required, so please call the library at 742-2431 if you plan to join us.

Aliens vs. Library Story Time for children 4-8 years old will be held on Thursday, August 27th at 6:00 PM.   Registration is required, so please call the library at 742-2431 if you plan to join us.

July 2015
Last week to turn in Reading Logs is June 29th-July 3rd.  You must have 3 hours logged to turn in a Reading Log.  If you turned in 4 of the 5 weeks of Reading Logs (each with at least 3 hours, then you will receive an invitation to the Celebration Party & the Peoria Chiefs Baseball Game on July 24th. 

The library will be closed on July 4th.

The board of the Morrison & Mary Wiley Library does not meet in July.

Family BINGO will be held on Thursday, July 9th at 6:00 PM.  This is an opportunity for the whole family to spend some time together.   Registration is required, so please call the library at 742-2431 if you plan to join us.

Make Your Own Ice Cream will be held on July 11th from 9:00 AM-1:00 PM.  Stop by any time the library is open for this Make It/Take It which will take about 20 minutes.  No registration is required.   

Order forms & money for additional tickets for the Peoria Chiefs Baseball Game for those who qualified through Summer Reading are due on Saturday, July 11th. 

Ladies Craft Time is on Thursday, July 16th at 6:30 PM.  Ladies 18 and older are invited to join us to make Flower Topiaries.  Registration is required, so please call the library at 742-2431 if you plan to join us.

Dr. Seuss Story Time for children 4-8 will be held on Thursday, July 23rd at 6:00 PM.  Registration is required, so please call the library at 742-2431 if you plan to join us.

Peoria Chiefs Baseball Game for those who qualified through Summer Reading is on Friday, July 24th at 7:00 PM. 

June 2015
The library will be closed on June 6th for the Strawberry Festival.

First week to turn in Reading Logs is June 1st-5th.  You must have 3 hours logged to turn in a Reading Log. 

The first Friday Program for Summer Reading will be held on Friday, June 5th from 10:00-10:45.  Wildlife Prairie Park will be here to present Wildlife Idol. 

Second week to turn in Reading Logs is June 8th-13th.  You must have 3 hours logged to turn in a Reading Log.

The Morrison & Mary Wiley Library Board will be meeting on Monday, June 8th at 4:00 PM in the Conference Room.  The public is invited. 

Family BINGO will be held on Thursday, June 11th at 6:00 PM.  This is an opportunity for the whole family to spend some time together.   Registration is required, so please call the library at 742-2431 if you plan to join us.

The second Friday Program for Summer Reading will be held on Friday, June 12th from 10:00-10:45.  Forest Park Nature Center will be here to present The Rhythm of the Forest.

Third week to turn in Reading Logs is June 15th-20th.  You must have 3 hours logged to turn in a Reading Log. 

Ladies Craft Time is on Thursday, June 18th at 6:30 PM.  Ladies 18 and older are invited to join us to make Gazing Balls.  Registration is required, so please call the library at 742-2431 if you plan to join us.

The last Friday Program for Summer Reading will be held on Friday, June 19th from 10:00-10:45.  Wildlife Prairie Park will be here to present Wildlife Dance Off. 

Firecracker Hat Make It/Take It will be held on Saturday, June 20th from 9:00 AM-1:00 PM.  Children are invited to stop in any time the library is open to make a craft.  The craft takes about 20 minutes.

Fourth week to turn in Reading Logs is June 22nd-27th.  You must have 3 hours logged to turn in a Reading Log.

Mad Science Story Time is on Thursday, June 25th at 6:00 PM.  Children are invited to hear a story & play a game.  Registration is required, so please call the library at 742-2431 if you plan to join us.

Last week to turn in Reading Logs is June 29th-July 3rd.  You must have 3 hours logged to turn in a Reading Log. 

May 2015
May 2nd:  Spring Make It/Take It will be held from 9:00 AM-1:00 PM.   
Children may stop in anytime the library is open to make the craft which takes about 30 minutes.
May 6th:  Play Group will be held at 10:00 AM for 3-5 year olds.  
May 11th:  The Board of the Morrison & Mary Wiley Library will meet at 4:00 PM in the conference room.  
May 13th:  Play Group will be held at 10:00 AM for 3-5 year olds. 
May 13th:  Toddler Time will be held at 10:00 AM for 3-5 year olds to hear a story & make a craft. 
May 14th:  Family BINGO will be held on Thursday, April 9th at 6:00 PM.  Please call 742-2431 to register.  This is a fun way for the whole family to have fun & win some great prizes.
May 18th:  Sign Up for Summer Reading begins today.  Pick up your 1st reading log & begin reading & logging hours.  The first week to turn logs in will be June 1st-5th.  
May 20th:  Play Group will be held at 10:00 AM for 3-5 year olds. 
May 21st:  Ladies Craft Night will be held at 6:30 PM.  Ladies (18 & older) are invited to make a glass lamp shade.  Please call 742-2431 to register.  Donations are accepted. 
May 23rd:  Bird House Make It/Take It will be held from 9:00 AM-1:00 PM.  Children may stop in anytime the library is open to make the craft which takes about 30 minutes.  
May 25th:  The library will be closed in observation of Memorial Day.
May 27th:  Play Group will be held at 10:00 AM for 3-5 year olds.  
May 27th:  Toddler Time will be held at 10:00 AM for 3-5 year olds to hear a story & make a craft.  This is the last Toddler Time until September.
May 28th:  Luau Story Time will be held at 6:00 PM. Children 4-8 are encouraged to join us for a story and game.  Please call 742-2431 to register.  Donations are accepted.

April 2015
April 7th:  Please get out & vote today!  Please see the home page for the names of those running for a spot on the board of Trustees of the Elmwood Township Library.  You will need to write in their names.
April 8th:  Play Group will be held at 10:00 AM for 3-5 year olds. 
April 9th:  Family BINGO will be held on Thursday, April 9th at 6:00 PM.  Please call 742-2431 to register.  This is a fun way for the whole family to have fun & win some great prizes!
April 9th:  Earth Day Make It/Take It Craft will be held  from 9:00 AM-1:00 PM.  Stop by any time the library is open.  The craft will take 20 minutes.  No registration is required.      
April 13th:  The Board of the Morrison & Mary Wiley Library will meet at 4:00 PM in the conference room.  
April 15th:  Play Group will be held at 10:00 AM for 3-5 year olds.  
April 15th: Toddler Time will be held at 10:00 AM for 3-5 year olds to hear a story & make a craft. 
April 16th:  Ladies Craft Night will be held at 6:30 PM.  Ladies (18 & older) will make Library Book Vases.  Please call 742-2431 to register. 
April 22nd:  Play Group will be held at 10:00 AM for 3-5 year olds.  
April 22nd:  Toddler Time will be held at 10:00 AM for 3-5 year olds to hear a story & make a craft. 
April 23rd:  Story Time will be held  at 6:00 PM. Children 4-8 are encouraged to join us for a story and game.  Please call 742-2431 to register.
April 29th:  Play Group will be held at 10:00 AM for 3-5 year olds.  

March 2015
March 4th:  Play Group for children 0-5 and their caregiver will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM in the conference room.
March 11th:  Play Group for children 0-5 and their caregiver will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM in the conference room.
March 11th: Toddler Time will be held at 10:00 AM for 3-5 year olds to hear a story and make a craft.   
March 12th:  Family BINGO will be held at 6:00 PM.  This is an opportunity for families with children to have a fun evening at the library playing BINGO together. Please call 742-2431 to register. 
March 14th:   Easter Egg Basket Make It/Take It will be held from 9:00 AM-1:00 PM.  Children may stop in anytime the library is open to make a craft which takes about 20 minutes.
March 16th:  The Board of the Morrison & Mary Wiley Library will meet at 4:00 PM in the conference room. 
March 18th:  Play Group for children 0-5 and their caregiver will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM in the conference room.
March 19th:  Ladies Craft Night will be held at 6:30 PM. Ladies (18 and older) may sign up (call 742-2431) to make an Easter Egg Tree.    
March 25th:  Play Group for children 0-5 and their caregiver will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM in the conference room.
March 25th: Toddler Time will be held at 10:00 AM for 3-5 year olds to hear a story and make a craft.  
March 26th:  Dynamite Dinosaurs Story Time will be held at 6:00 PM.  Children will hear a story and play a game.  Please call 742-2431 to register. 

February 2015
February 4th:  Play Group for children 0-5 and their caregiver will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM in the conference room.
February 9th:  The Board of the Morrison & Mary Wiley Library will meet at 4:00 PM in the conference room.  
February 11th:  Play Group for children 0-5 and their caregiver will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM in the conference room.
February 11th: Toddler Time will be held at 10:00 AM for 3-5 year olds to hear a story and make a craft.  
February 12th:  Family BINGO will be held at 6:00 PM.  This is an opportunity for families with children to have a fun evening at the library playing BINGO together. Please call 742-2431 to register. 
February 18th:  Play Group for children 0-5 and their caregiver will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM in the conference room.
February 19th:  Ladies Craft Night will be held at 6:30 PM. Ladies (18 and older) may sign up (call 742-2431) to make a Paper Butterfly Wall Art.    
February 21st:   St. Patrick's Day Make It/Take It will be held from 9:00 AM-1:00 PM.  Children may stop in anytime the library is open to make a craft which takes about 20 minutes.
February 25th:  Play Group for children 0-5 and their caregiver will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM in the conference room.
February 25th: Toddler Time will be held at 10:00 AM for 3-5 year olds to hear a story and make a craft.  
February 26th:  Dangerous Deeds & Daring Reads Story Time will be held at 6:00 PM.  Children will hear a story and play a game.  Please call 742-2431 to register. 

January 2015
January 1st:  The library will be closed today in observation of New Year's. January 7th:  Play Group for children 0-5 and their caregiver will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM in the conference room.
January 8th:  Family BINGO will be held at 6:00 PM.  This is an opportunity for families with children to have a fun evening at the library playing BINGO together. Please call 742-2431 to register. 
January 10th:  Winter Mug Make It/Take It will be held from 9:00 AM-1:00 PM.  Children may stop in anytime the library is open to make a craft which takes about 20 minutes.
January 12th:  The board of the Morrison & Mary Wiley Library will meet on Monday, at 4:00 PM in the conference room.  The public is welcome.  
January 14th:  Play Group for children 0-5 and their caregiver will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM in the conference room.
January 14th: Toddler Time will be held at 10:00 AM for 3-5 year olds to hear a story and make a craft.  
January 15th:  Ladies Craft Night will be held at 6:30 PM. Ladies (18 and older) may sign up (call 742-2431) to make a Bird Next Pendant.     
January 21st:  Play Group for children 0-5 and their caregiver will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM in the conference room. 
January 22nd:  Frozen Story Time will be held at 6:00 PM.  Children will hear a story and play a game.  Please call 742-2431 to register. 
January 28th:  Play Group for children 0-5 and their caregiver will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM in the conference room.
January 25th: Toddler Time will be held at 10:00 AM for 3-5 year olds to hear a story and make a craft.  
January 31st:  Valentine Box Make It/Take It will be held from 9:00 AM-1:00 PM.  Children may stop in anytime the library is open to make a craft which takes about 20 minutes.

December 2014
December 3rd:  Play Group for children 0-5 and their caregiver will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM in the conference room.
December 4th:  Sign Language Class will be held on at 6:30 PM in the conference room.  Please email Angie at sanderfamily@mchsi.com to register.  You may begin the class at any time.  Those attending the class need to park on Althea Street.  
December 10th: Play Group for children 0-5 and their caregiver will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM in the conference room.
December 10th:  Toddler Time will be held at 10:00 AM for 3-5 year olds to hear a story and make a craft.  
December 11th:  Family BINGO will be held on  at 6:00 PM.  Please call 742-2431 to register. 
December 11th:   Sign Language Class will be held on at 6:30 PM in the conference room.  Please email Angie at sanderfamily@mchsi.com to register.  You may begin the class at any time.  Those attending the class need to park on Althea Street.  
December 17th: Play Group for children 0-5 and their caregiver will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM in the conference room.
December 18th:  Ladies Craft Night will be held at 6:30 PM. Ladies (18 and older) may sign up (call 742-2431) to make a Winter Wineglass Lamp.   
December 18th: Sign Language Class will be held on at 6:30 PM in the conference room.  Please email Angie at sanderfamily@mchsi.com to register.  You may begin the class at any time.  Those attending the class need to park on Althea Street.  
December 20th: Make It/Take It Craft will be held from 9:00 AM-1:00 PM.  Stop by to make a domino necklace anytime the library is open.  The craft will take 30 minutes.  This is a nice necklace you could give to a parent, sibling, grandparent or friend for Christmas or keep for yourself.  One craft per person. Donations accepted. Registration is not required.  
December 24th & 25th:  The library will be closed on in observation of Christmas.  We hope you have a very Merry Christmas!
December 31st & January 1st:  The library will be closed on in observation of New Years.  We hope you have a very Happy New Year!

November 2014
November 1st: Bird Feeder Make It/Take It will be held from 9:00 AM-1:00 PM.  Stop by any time the library is open to make a craft.  The craft will take about 30 minutes.  Registration is not required.
November 5th: Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM.  This is for children 0-5 and their caregivers. 
November 8th: Sandy Miller, the author of Little Twig, a great children’s story, will read the book and sign copies at 10:30 AM.  There will be crafts for the children in attendance.  This book is a great gift idea, so please plan to stop by.
November 10th:  The board of the Morrison & Mary Wiley Library will meet on Monday, at 4:00 PM in the conference room.  The public is welcome.  This is the last meeting of the year as the board doesn’t meet in December,  
November 12th: Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM.  This is for children 0-5 and their caregivers. 
November 12th: Toddler Time will be held at 10:00 AM.  Children 3-5 and their parent or caregiver are invited to hear a story and make a craft.
November 13th: Family BINGO will be held at 6:00 PM.  This is for families with children who want to have a fun evening together!  Registration is required, so please let us know at 742-2431 if you plan to attend.  
November 19th: Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM.  This is for children 0-5 and their caregivers. 
November 20th:  Ladies Craft will be held at 6:30 PM.  You will make a Candy Cane Wreath.  You must be 18 to attend.  Registration is required, so please let us know at 742-2431 if you plan to attend.
November 22nd:  Sand Art Ornament Make It/Take It will be held from 9:00 AM-1:00 PM.  Stop by any time the library is open to make an ornament.  The craft will take about 15 minutes.  Registration is not required.
November 26th: Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM.  This is for children 0-5 and their caregivers. 
November 26th: Toddler Time will be held at 10:00 AM.  Children 3-5 and their parent or caregiver are invited to hear a story and make a craft.
November 27th:  The library will be closed in observation of Thanksgiving.  We hope you have a wonderful holiday with your family & friends.  
November 28th:  The library will be closed in observation of Thanksgiving.  We hope you have a wonderful holiday with your family & friends.  
November 29th:  The library will be closed in observation of Thanksgiving.  We hope you have a wonderful holiday with your family & friends.  

October 2014
October 1st:  Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM.  This is for children 0-5 and their caregivers. 
October 2nd:  Book Club will be held at 6:30 PM to discuss A Tree Grows in Brooklyn.  Please join us for a great discussion!
October 8th:  Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM.  This is for children 0-5 and their caregivers. 
October 8th:  Toddler Time will be held at 10:00 AM.  Children 3-5 and their parent or caregiver are invited to hear a story and make a craft.
October 9th:  Family BINGO will be held at 6:00 PM.  Bring the kids and the whole family to play. (Registration is required-please call 742-2431).
October 9th:  Sign Language Class taught by Angie Sander will be held at 6:30 PM. The class is held in the upstairs conference room.  Those attending need to park on Althea St.  You may begin the class anytime. Please email sanderfamily@mchsi.com to register.  
October 11th:  Pumpkin Make It/Take It will be held from 9:00 AM-1:00 PM.  Stop by anytime the library is open.  The craft takes about 20 minutes.  (Registration is not required). 
October 15th:  Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM.  This is for children 0-5 and their caregivers. 
October 16th:  Ladies Craft Night will be held at 6:30 PM to make Faux Leaf Bowls.  (Must be over 18 to attend.) (Registration is required-please call 742-2431).
October 16th:  Sign Language Class taught by Angie Sander will be held at 6:30 PM. The class is held in the upstairs conference room.  Those attending need to park on Althea St.  You may begin the class anytime. Please email sanderfamily@mchsi.com to register.  
October 20th:  The board of the Morrison & Mary Wiley Library will meet at 4:00 PM in the conference room.  The public is invited.  Please note this is not the normally scheduled 2nd Monday of the month.
October 22nd:  Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM.  This is for children 0-5 and their caregivers. 
October 22nd: Toddler Time will be held at 10:00 AM.  Children 3-5 and their parent or caregiver are invited to hear a story and make a craft.
October 23rd:  Halloween Story Time will be held on October 23rd at 6:00 PM.  Children are encouraged to wear their costumes and join us to hear some great stories.  (Registration is required-please call 742-2431to register.  
October 23rd:  Sign Language Class taught by Angie Sander will be held at 6:30 PM. The class is held in the upstairs conference room.  Those attending need to park on Althea St.  You may begin the class anytime. Please email sanderfamily@mchsi.com to register.  
October 29th:  Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM.  This is for children 0-5 and their caregivers. 

September 2014
September 1st:  The library will be closed in observation of Labor Day!
September 3rd:  Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM.  This is for children 0-5 and their caregivers. 
September 4th:  The library will  close at 6:00 PM for the Fall Festival.
September 6th:  The library will  closed for the Fall Festival.
September 10th:  Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM.  This is for children 0-5 and their caregivers.
September 10th: Toddler Time will be held at 10:00 AM.  Children 3-5 and their parent or caregiver are invited to hear a story and make a craft.
September 11th:  Family Craft Night will be held at 6:00 PM. Bring the whole family to make pillows.  (Registration is required).
September 17th:  Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM.  This is for children 0-5 and their caregivers.
September 18th:  Ladies Craft Night will be held at 6:30 PM to make Book Pumpkins.  (Must be over 18 to attend.) (Registration is required).
September 20th:  Annual Sidewalk Chalk Contest will be held from 9:00 AM- 1:00 PM.  Stop in anytime the library is open to draw your picture.
September 23rd:  The board of the Morrison & Mary Wiley Library will meet at 4:00 PM in the conference room.  The public is invited.
September 24th:  Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM.  This is for children 0-5 and their caregivers.
September 24th: Toddler Time will be held at 10:00 AM.  Children 3-5 and their parent or caregiver are invited to hear a story and make a craft.
September 25th:  Magic School Bus Story Time will be held at 6:00 PM.  Children 4-10 are invited to heaqr a story and make a craft.  


August 2014
August 6th:  Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM.  This is for children 0-5 and their caregivers.
August 7th:  Sign Language Class taught by Angie Sander at 6:30 PM. The class is held in the upstairs conference room.  Those attending need to park on Althea St.  You may begin the class anytime. Please email elmlib@elmnet.net to register.  
August 11th:  The Board of the Morrison & Mary Wiley Library will meet at 4:00 PM in the conference room.  
August 13th:  Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM.  This is for children 0-5 and their caregivers.
August 14th:  Family BINGO will be held at 6:00 PM.  Bring the whole family to play. (Registration is required).
August 14th:  Sign Language Class taught by Angie Sander at 6:30 PM. The class is held in the upstairs conference room.  Those attending need to park on Althea St.  You may begin the class anytime. Please email elmlib@elmnet.net to register.  
August 20th:  Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM.  This is for children 0-5 and their caregivers.
August 21st:  Ladies Craft Night will be held at 6:30 PM to make Spoon Wall Art.  (Must be over 18 to attend.) (Registration is required).
August 21st:  Sign Language Class taught by Angie Sander at 6:30 PM. The class is held in the upstairs conference room.  Those attending need to park on Althea St.  You may begin the class anytime. Please email elmlib@elmnet.net to register.  
August 23rd:  Decoupage Plate Make It/Take It will be held from 9:00 AM-1:PM.  Stop by anytime the library is open. The craft takes about 20 minutes.
August 27th:  Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM.  This is for children 0-5 and their caregivers.
August 28th:  Sign Language Class taught by Angie Sander at 6:30 PM. The class is held in the upstairs conference room.  Those attending need to park on Althea St.  You may begin the class anytime. Please email elmlib@elmnet.net to register.  

July 2014
July 2nd:  Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM.  This is for children 0-5 and their caregivers.
July 3rd:  Sign Language Class taught by Angie Sander at 6:30 PM. The class is held in the upstairs conference room.  Those attending need to park on Althea St.  You may begin the class anytime. Please email elmlib@elmnet.net to register.  
July 4th:  The library will be closed today in observation of Independence Day.
July 9th:  Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM.  This is for children 0-5 and their caregivers.
July 10th:  Family Craft Night will be held at 6:00 PM.  Bring the whole family to make a Butterfly Feeder.  (Registration is required).
July 10th:  Sign Language Class taught by Angie Sander at 6:30 PM. The class is held in the upstairs conference room.  Those attending need to park on Althea St.  You may begin the class anytime. Please email elmlib@elmnet.net to register.  
July 12th:  Ice Cream Make It/Take It will be held from 9:00 AM-1:00 PM.  Stop in anytime the library is open to shake your own ice cream.  It will take about 30 minutes. 
July 16th:  Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM.  This is for children 0-5 and their caregivers.
July 17th:  Ladies Craft Night will be held at 6:30 PM to make Butterfly Feeders.  (Must be over 18 to attend.) (Registration is required).
July 17th:  Sign Language Class taught by Angie Sander at 6:30 PM. The class is held in the upstairs conference room.  Those attending need to park on Althea St.  You may begin the class anytime. Please email elmlib@elmnet.net to register.  
July 23rd:  Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM.  This is for children 0-5 and their caregivers.
July 24th:  Sign Language Class taught by Angie Sander at 6:30 PM. The class is held in the upstairs conference room.  Those attending need to park on Althea St.  You may begin the class anytime. Please email elmlib@elmnet.net to register.  July 26th:  Catch Game Make It/Take It will be held from 9:00 AM-1:00 PM.  Stop in anytime the library is open to shake your own ice cream.  It will take about 20 minutes. 
July 30th:  Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM.  This is for children 0-5 and their caregivers.
July 31st:  Sign Language Class taught by Angie Sander at 6:30 PM. The class is held in the upstairs conference room.  Those attending need to park on Althea St.  You may begin the class anytime. Please email elmlib@elmnet.net to register.  

June 2014
June 4th:  Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM.  This is for children 0-5 and their caregivers.
June 5th:   Sign Language Class taught by Angie Sander at 6:30 PM. The class is held in the upstairs conference room.  Those attending need to park on Althea St.  You may begin the class anytime. Please email elmlib@elmnet.net to register.  
June 9th-14th:  Reading Log Turn In Week One will be held anytime the library is open.
June 9th:  The Board of the Morrison & Mary Wiley Library will meet at 4:00 PM in the conference room.  
June 11th:  Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM.  This is for children 0-5 and their caregivers.
June 11th: Reading Buddies will be held from 10:00-10:30 AM.  Younger Buddies in 1st-4th grade will read to an older buddy in 5th-12th grade.  
June 12th:  Family BINGO will be held at 6:00 PM.  Bring the whole family to play. (Registration is required).
June 12th:   Sign Language Class taught by Angie Sander at 6:30 PM. The class is held in the upstairs conference room.  Those attending need to park on Althea St.  You may begin the class anytime. Please email elmlib@elmnet.net to register.  
June 13th:  Friday Program sponsored by the Farmers State Band will be held on the lawn of the library from 10:30-11:15 AM.  All children are invited.  Children under 8 must be accompanied by  someone 13 or older.  Supervision will not be provided at pick up.   
June 16th-21st: Reading Log Turn In Week Two will be held anytime the library is open.    
June 18th:  Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM.  This is for children 0-5 and their caregivers.
June 18th: Reading Buddies will be held from 10:00-10:30 AM.  Younger Buddies in 1st-4th grade will read to an older buddy in 5th-12th grade.  
June 19th:   Sign Language Class taught by Angie Sander at 6:30 PM. The class is held in the upstairs conference room.  Those attending need to park on Althea St.  You may begin the class anytime. Please email elmlib@elmnet.net to register.  
June 19th:  Ladies Craft Night will be held at 6:30 PM. (Registration is required).
June 20th:  Friday Program sponsored by the Farmers State Band will be held on the lawn of the library from 10:30-11:15 AM.  All children are invited.  Children under 8 must be accompanied by  someone 13 or older.  Supervision will not be provided at pick up.   
June 21st:  Hat Decorating Make It/Take It will be held from 9:00 AM-1:00 PM.  Stop by to decorate a hat any time the library is open.  The craft will take about 30 minutes. 
June 23rd-28th: Reading Log Turn In Week Three will be held anytime the library is open.  
June 25th:  Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM.  This is for children 0-5 and their caregivers.
June 25th: Reading Buddies will be held from 10:00-10:30 AM.  Younger Buddies in 1st-4th grade will read to an older buddy in 5th-12th grade.    
June 26th:   Sign Language Class taught by Angie Sander at 6:30 PM. The class is held in the upstairs conference room.  Those attending need to park on Althea St.  You may begin the class anytime. Please email elmlib@elmnet.net to register.  
June 27th:  Friday Program sponsored by the Farmers State Band will be held on the lawn of the library from 10:30-11:15 AM.  All children are invited.  Children under 8 must be accompanied by  someone 13 or older.  Supervision will not be provided at pick up.   
June 30th-July 5th: Reading Log Turn In Week Four will be held anytime the library is open. (The library will not be open on July 4th).
  
May 2014
May 1st:  A Scrabble Group meets at 1:00 PM, so plan to join them if you enjoy playing Scrabble. 
May 1st:  Book Club will meet tonight at 6:30 PM to discuss The Two by Irving Wallace.  Join us to discuss this great book! 
May 1st:   Sign Language Class taught by Angie Sander at 6:30 PM. The class is held in the upstairs conference room.  Those attending need to park on Althea St. The class will run until April 24th.  You may begin the class anytime. Please email elmlib@elmnet.net to register.  
May 7th:  Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM.  This is for children 0-5 and their caregivers.  
May 8th:  A Scrabble Group meets at 1:00 PM, so plan to join them if you enjoy playing Scrabble. 
May 8th:  Family Craft Night will be at 6:00 PM.  Bring the whole family to make a domino necklace!  (Registration is required, so please call us to save your spot.)
May 10th:   Sign Language Class taught by Angie Sander at 6:30 PM. The class is held in the upstairs conference room.  Those attending need to park on Althea St. The class will run until April 24th.  You may begin the class anytime. Please email elmlib@elmnet.net to register.  
May 10th:  Flower Yard Art Make It/Take It will be held from 9:00 AM-1:00 PM.  Stop by anytime the library is open to make a gift for mom/grandma or yourself.  The craft takes about 30 minutes.  (Registration is not required).    
May 14th:  Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM.  This is for children 0-5 and their caregivers.  
May 14th:  Toddler Time will be held from 10:00-10:30 AM for children 3-5 to hear a story and make a craft. 
May 15th:  A Scrabble Group meets at 1:00 PM, so plan to join them if you enjoy playing Scrabble. 
May 15th:   Sign Language Class taught by Angie Sander at 6:30 PM. The class is held in the upstairs conference room.  Those attending need to park on Althea St. The class will run until April 24th.  You may begin the class anytime. Please email elmlib@elmnet.net to register.  
May 15th:  Ladies Craft Night will be at 6:30 PM.  You will make a Flower Wreath.  (Registration is required, so please call us to save your spot.) (Must be 18 to attend.)  
May 19th:  The board of the Morrison & Mary Wiley Library will meet at 4:00 in the conference room.  
May 21st:  Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM.  This is for children 0-5 and their caregivers.  
May 22nd:  A Scrabble Group meets at 1:00 PM, so plan to join them if you enjoy playing Scrabble. 
May 22nd:  Legos Story Time will be at 6:00 PM.  Join us to hear some great stories.  (Registration is required, so please call us to save your spot.)
May 22nd:   Sign Language Class taught by Angie Sander at 6:30 PM. The class is held in the upstairs conference room.  Those attending need to park on Althea St. The class will run until April 24th.  You may begin the class anytime. Please email elmlib@elmnet.net to register.  
May 26th: The library will be closed in observation of Memorial Day.
May 27th:  Reading Log pick up begins.  This is the day to begin reading for Summer Reading.  
May 28th:  Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM.  This is for children 0-5 and their caregivers.  Play Group will continue over the summer for children 0-5 only.   
May 28th:  Toddler Time will be held from 10:00-10:30 AM for children 3-5 to hear a story and make a craft.  This will be the last Toddler Time until September.  
May 28th:  Sit & Stitch Group from 9:30-11:30 AM.  Bring any stitching project to work on with friends. 
May 29th:  A Scrabble Group meets at 1:00 PM, so plan to join them if you enjoy playing Scrabble. 
May 29th:   Sign Language Class taught by Angie Sander at 6:30 PM. The class is held in the upstairs conference room.  Those attending need to park on Althea St. The class will run until April 24th.  You may begin the class anytime. Please email elmlib@elmnet.net to register.  
May 31st:  Google Eyed Make It/Take It will be held on Saturday, May 31st from 9:00 AM-1:00 PM.  Bring a 5 X 7 picture to put in the frame.  Come in anytime the library is open to make the craft.  The craft will take about 30 minutes.  (Registration is not required).


April 2014
April 2nd:  Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM.  This is for children 0-5 and their caregivers.  
April 3rd:  A Scrabble Group meets at 1:00 PM, so plan to join them if you enjoy playing Scrabble.
April 3rd:  Book Club will meet tonight at 6:30 PM to discuss The Paris Wife by Paula McLain.  Join us to discuss this great book!  Book Club has been cancelled! 
April 3rd:   Sign Language Class taught by Angie Sander at 6:30 PM. The class is held in the upstairs conference room.  Those attending need to park on Althea St. The class will run until April 24th.  You may begin the class anytime. Please email elmlib@elmnet.net to register.  
April 9th:  Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM.  This is for children 0-5 and their caregivers.  
April 9th:  Toddler Time will be held from 10:00-10:30 AM for children 3-5 to hear a story and make a craft.  
April 10th:  A Scrabble Group meets at 1:00 PM, so plan to join them if you enjoy playing Scrabble.
April 10th:  Ladies Craft Night will be at 6:30 PM.  You will make Decoupage Coasters.  (Registration is required, so please call us to save your spot.) (Must be 18 to attend.) (Please note this is the 2nd week instead of the 3rd week of the month.)
April 10th:   Sign Language Class taught by Angie Sander at 6:30 PM. The class is held in the upstairs conference room.  Those attending need to park on Althea St. The class will run until April 24th.  You may begin the class anytime. Please email elmlib@elmnet.net to register.  
April 12th:  Fancy Nancy Tea Party will be at 10:00 AM.  Join us for stories, crafts & tea!  (Registration is required, so please call us to save your spot.)
April 14th:  The board of the Morrison & Mary Wiley Library will meet at 4:00 in the conference room.  
April 16th:  Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM.  This is for children 0-5 and their caregivers.  
April 17th:  A Scrabble Group meets at 1:00 PM, so plan to join them if you enjoy playing Scrabble.
April 17th:  Family BINGO Night will be at 6:00 PM.  Bring the whole family!  (Registration is required, so please call us to save your spot.)  (Please note this is the 3rd week instead of the 2nd week of the month.) 
April 17th:   Sign Language Class taught by Angie Sander at 6:30 PM. The class is held in the upstairs conference room.  Those attending need to park on Althea St. The class will run until April 24th.  You may begin the class anytime. Please email elmlib@elmnet.net to register.  
April 18th:  The library will be closed in observation of Good Friday.
April 19th:  The library will be closed in observation of Easter.
April 23rd:  Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM.  This is for children 0-5 and their caregivers.  
April 23rd:  Toddler Time will be held from 10:00-10:30 AM for children 3-5 to hear a story and make a craft.  
April 23rd:  Sit & Stitch Group from 9:30-11:30 AM.  Bring any stitching project to work on with friends. 
April 24th:  A Scrabble Group meets at 1:00 PM, so plan to join them if you enjoy playing Scrabble. 
April 24th:  Skippyjon Jones Story Time will be at 6:00 PM.  Join us to hear some great stories.  (Registration is required, so please call us to save your spot.)
April 24th:   Sign Language Class taught by Angie Sander at 6:30 PM. The class is held in the upstairs conference room.  Those attending need to park on Althea St. This is the last class for the session. 
April 30th:  Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM.  This is for children 0-5 and their caregivers.  

March 2014
March 1st:  Bird House Make It/Take It will be held from 9:00 AM-1:00 PM.  Stop by anytime the library is open to make a bird house.  The craft takes about 30 minutes.  (Registration is not required).    
March 5th:  Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM.  This is for children 0-5 and their caregivers.  
March 6th:  Book Club will meet tonight at 6:30 PM to discuss A Time To Kill by John Grisham.  New members are welcome!  As John Grisham published Sycamore Row (a follow up to the classic)  in October of 2013 the group thought re-reading and discussing the classic would be a great idea.  If you have read the classic, please plan to join the group to discuss it.  
March 6th:  A Scrabble Group meets at 1:00 PM, so plan to join them if you enjoy playing Scrabble.
March 6th:   Sign Language Class taught by Angie Sander at 6:30 PM. The class is held in the upstairs conference room.  Those attending need to park on Althea St. The class will run until April 24th.  You may begin the class anytime. Please email elmlib@elmnet.net to register.  
March 12th:  Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM.  This is for children 0-5 and their caregivers.
March 12th:  Toddler Time will be held from 10:00-10:30 AM for children 3-5 to hear a story and make a craft.  
March 13th:  A Scrabble Group meets at 1:00 PM, so plan to join them if you enjoy playing Scrabble.
March 13th:  Dr. Seuss Family Trivia Night will be at 6:00 PM.  Bring the whole family to see how much you know about Dr. Seuss!  (Registration is required, so please call us to save your spot). 
March 13th:   Sign Language Class taught by Angie Sander at 6:30 PM. The class is held in the upstairs conference room.  Those attending need to park on Althea St. The class will run until April 24th.  You may begin the class anytime. Please email elmlib@elmnet.net to register.  
March 17th:  The board of the Morrison & Mary Wiley Library will meet at 4:00 in the conference room.   
March 19th:  Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM.  This is for children 0-5 and their caregivers.
March 20th:  A Scrabble Group meets at 1:00 PM, so plan to join them if you enjoy playing Scrabble.
March 20th:  Ladies Craft Night will be at 6:30 PM.  You will make a Changeable Pendant Necklace.  (Registration is required, so please call us to save your spot).(Must be 18 to attend).
March 20th:   Sign Language Class taught by Angie Sander at 6:30 PM. The class is held in the upstairs conference room.  Those attending need to park on Althea St. The class will run until April 24th.  You may begin the class anytime. Please email elmlib@elmnet.net to register.  
March 22nd:  Celebrate Spring Make It/Take It will be held from 9:00 AM-1:00 PM.  Stop by anytime the library is open.  The craft takes about 30 minutes.   
(Registration is not required).
March 24th:  BINGO will be held from 2:00-3:00 PM!  (Registration is required, so please call us to save your spot). 
March 25th:  Board Game Make It/Take It  will be held from 1:00-5:00 PM.  Stop by anytime the library is open to make a board game to take with you.  The craft takes about 30 minutes.  (Registration is not required). 
March 26th:  Play Group will not be held today due to there being no school.  
March 26th:  Toddler Time will not be held today due to there being no school.   
March 26th: Olympic Game Day will be held from 10:00 AM-12:00 PM.  Join us for two hours to play Olympic games.  (Registration is required, so please call us to save your spot). 
March 26th:  Sit & Stitch Group from 9:30-11:30 AM.  Bring any stitching project to work on with friends.  The group will meet upstairs today.
March 27th:  A Scrabble Group meets at 1:00 PM, so plan to join them if you enjoy playing Scrabble.
March 27th:  Dr. Seuss Story Time will be at 6:00 PM.  Join us to hear some great stories.  (Registration is required, so please call us to save your spot).
March 27th:   Sign Language Class taught by Angie Sander at 6:30 PM. The class is held in the upstairs conference room.  Those attending need to park on Althea St. The class will run until April 24th.  You may begin the class anytime. Please email elmlib@elmnet.net to register.  
March 28th:  Board Game Day will be held from 1:00-5:00 PM.  Stop by to play one of our games or bring your own.  (Registration is not required). 

February 2014
February 5th:  Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM.  This is for children 0-5 and their caregivers.  
February 6th:  Book Club will meet tonight at 6:30 PM to discuss City of Bones by Cassandra Clare.  New members are welcome!  Please stop by the library to pick up a copy of the book.  
February 8th: Valentine Make It/Take It will be had from 9:00 AM-1:00 PM.  Please stop by anytime the library is open.  The craft will take about 20 minutes.   
February 10th:  The board of the Morrison & Mary Wiley Library will meet at 4:00 in the conference room.   
February 12th:  Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM.  This is for children 0-5 and their caregivers.
February 12th:  Toddler Time will be held from 10:00-10:30 AM for children 3-5 to hear a story and make a craft.  
February 13th:  Family Craft Night will be at 6:00 PM.  Bring the whole family to make Button & Fabric Wall Art.  (Registration is required, so please call us to save your spot). 
February 13th:   Sign Language Class taught by Angie Sander at 6:30 PM. The class will be held in the upstairs conference room.  Those attending need to park on Althea St. Please email elmlib@elmnet.net to register.  
February 17th:  The library will be open today.
February 19th:  Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM.  This is for children 0-5 and their caregivers.
February 20th:  Ladies Craft Night will be at 6:30 PM.  You will make a Flower Brooch.  (Registration is required, so please call us to save your spot).  (Must be 18 to attend).
February 20th:   Sign Language Class taught by Angie Sander at 6:30 PM. The class will be held in the upstairs conference room.  Those attending need to park on Althea St. Please email elmlib@elmnet.net to register. February 26th:  Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM.  This is for children 0-5 and their caregivers.
February 26th:  Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM.  This is for children 0-5 and their caregivers.
February 26th:  Toddler Time will be held from 10:00-10:30 AM for children 3-5 to hear a story and make a craft.                                                                       February 26th:  Sit & Stitch Group from 9:30-11:30 AM.  Bring any stitching project to work on with friends.                                                                             February 27th:  Scooby Doo Story time will be at 6:00 PM.  Join us to hear some great stories.  (Registration is required).                                              
February 27th:   Sign Language Class taught by Angie Sander at 6:30 PM. The class will be held in the upstairs conference room.  Those attending need to park on Althea St. Please email elmlib@elmnet.net to register. 



January 2014
January 1st:  The library will be closed in observation of New Year.
January 2nd:  Book Club will meet tonight at 6:00 PM to watch a movie made from a book we have read.  Please bring a snack to share.
January 8th:  Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM.  This is for children 0-5 and their caregivers. 
January 8th:  Toddler Time will be held from 10:00-10:30 AM for children 3-5 to hear a story and make a craft.  
January 8th:  Sit & Stitch Group from 9:30-11:30 AM.  Bring any stitching project to work on with friends.
January 9th:  Family Bingo will be at 6:00 PM.  Bring the whole family to play BINGO.  (Registration is not required).
January 14th:  The Board of the Morrison & Mary Wiley Library will meet at 4:00 PM in the conference room.  
January 15th:  Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM.  This is for children 0-5 and their caregivers.   
January 15th:  Sit & Stitch Group from 9:30-11:30 AM.  Bring any stitching project to work on with friends.
January 16th:  Ladies Craft Night will be at 6:30 PM.  You will make magnetic organizers.  (Registration is required, so please call us to save your spot).  (Must be 18 to attend).
January 18th:  Pirate Hat Make It/Take It will be had from 9:00 AM-1:00 PM.  Please stop by anytime the library is open to make a hat to wear to the Pirates in Pajamas Story Time.  The craft will take about 20 minutes.
January 20th:  The library will be open today. 
January 22nd:  Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM.  This is for children 0-5 and their caregivers.   
January 22nd:  Toddler Time will be held from 10:00-10:30 AM for children 3-5 to hear a story and make a craft.  
January 22nd:  Sit & Stitch Group from 9:30-11:30 AM.  Bring any stitching project to work on with friends.
January 23rd:  Pirates in Pajamas Story time will be at 6:00 PM.  Wear your pajamas to hear great pirate stories.  If you made a hat at the Make It/Take It don't forget to wear it!  (Registration is not required).
January 29th:  Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM.  This is for children 0-5 and their caregivers.   
January 29th:  Sit & Stitch Group from 9:30-11:30 AM.  Bring any stitching project to work on with friends.

December 2013
December 2nd:  Sign Language Class taught by Angie Sander at 6:00 PM. Please email elmlib@elmnet.net to register.  Class will run through December 16th.  
December 4th:  Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM.  This is for children 0-5 and their caregivers.   
December 4th:  Sit & Stitch Group from 9:30-11:30 AM.  Bring any stitching project to work on with friends.
December 5th:  The Book Club will meet at 6:30 PM to discuss Christmas Jars by Jason Wright.  Please stop by to pick up a copy of the book. 
December 5th:  Mother/Daughter Craft Night will be held at 6:00 PM in the conference room.  You will be making a puzzle wreath.  (Children must be at least six years old).   (Registration is required, so please call us to save your spot).
December 9th:  Sign Language Class taught by Angie Sander at 6:00 PM. Please email elmlib@elmnet.net to register.  Class will run through December 16th.  
December 11th:  Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM.  This is for children 0-5 and their caregivers.   
December 11th:    Toddler Time will be held from 10:00-10:30 AM. Children 3-5 are invited to join us for stories and a craft!                           
December 11th:  Sit & Stitch Group from 9:30-11:30 AM.  Bring any stitching project to work on with friends.
December 12th:  Ladies Craft Night will be held at 6:30 PM.  (Must be 18 to attend).  You will be making Christmas Trees.  (Registration is required, so please call us to save your spot).
December 14th:   Christmas Make It/Take It from 9:00 AM-1:00 PM. You can stop in anytime the library is open to complete a craft.  The craft will take about 15 minutes.
December 16th:  Sign Language Class taught by Angie Sander at 6:00 PM. This is the last session.    
December 18th:  Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM.  This is for children 0-5 and their caregivers.   
December 18th:  Sit & Stitch Group from 9:30-11:30 AM.  Bring any stitching project to work on with friends.                                                     December 19th:  Stuffed Animal Story Time at 6:00 PM.  Bring your animal to hear some great stories.  Your stuffed animal will then get to spend the night at the library.  Stop by on Friday or Saturday to pick up your stuffed animal and see how they spent their time!  (Registration is not required).                                                                                     December 24th:  The library will be closed in observation of Christmas.  December 25th:  The library will be closed in observation of Christmas.  December 31st:  The library will be closed in observation of New Years.  January 1st:  The library will be closed in observation of New Year.
  
November 2013
November 4th:  Sign Language Class taught by Angie Sander at 6:00 PM. Please email elmlib@elmnet.net to register.  Class will run through December 16th.  
November 6th:  Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM.  This is for children 0-5 and their caregivers.   
November 6th:  Sit & Stitch Group from 9:30-11:30 AM.  Bring any stitching project to work on with friends.
November 7th:  The Book Club will meet at 6:30 PM to discuss The Widower's Tale by Julia Glass.  Please stop by to pick up a copy of the book. 
November 9th:  Bird Feeder Make It/Take It from 9:00 AM-1:00 PM.  The craft will take about 30 minutes.
November 11th:  Sign Language Class taught by Angie Sander at 6:00 PM. 
November 13th:  Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM.  This is for children 0-5 and their caregivers. 
November 13th:   Toddler Time will be held from 10:00-10:30 AM. Children 3-5 are invited to join us for stories and a craft! 
November 13th:  Sit & Stitch Group from 9:30-11:30 AM.  Bring any stitching project to work on with friends. 
November 14th:   Ladies Craft Night at 6:30 PM (must be 18 to attend). You will be making Scrapbook Christmas Cards.  Georgia Stevens will be on hand to teach.  Reservations are required, so please call us to save your spot.
November 18th:  Sign Language Class taught by Angie Sander at 6:00 PM. 
November 20th:  Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM.  This is for children 0-5 and their caregivers. 
November 20th:  Sit & Stitch Group from 9:30-11:30 AM.  Bring any stitching project to work on with friends.  
November 21st:  Read Across Illinois Family Reading Night at 6:00 PM followed by Family Trivia.  
November 25th:  Sign Language Class taught by Angie Sander at 6:00 PM. 
November 27th:  Sit & Stitch Group from 9:30-11:30 AM.  Bring any stitching project to work on with friends. 
November 28th: The library will be closed in observation of Thanksgiving.
November 29th: The library will be closed in observation of Thanksgiving.
November 30th: The library will be closed in observation of Thanksgiving.

October 2013
October 2nd:  Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM.  This is for children 0-5 and their caregivers.                                                                   October 3rd:  The Book Club will meet at 6:30 PM to discuss The Kitchen House by Kathlen Grisom.
October 9th:  Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM.  This is for children 0-5 and their caregivers.                     
October 9th:  Toddler Time will be held from 10:00-10:30 AM. Children 3-5 are invited to join us for stories and a craft! 
October 10th:  Mother/Daughter Craft Night at 6:00 PM (children must be at least six years old due to difficulty of craft).  You will make String Art Bracelets.  Reservations are required, so please call us to save your spot.
October 16th:  Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM.  This is for children 0-5 and their caregivers.
October 17th:  Ladies Craft Night at 6:30 PM (must be 18 to attend). You will be making Paper Wall Art.  Reservations are required, so please call us to save your spot.
October 19th:   Halloween Make It/Take It will be held from 9:00 to 1:00 PM.  Children are invited to stop by anytime the library is open to decorate a pumpkin to take home.
October 21st:  The Morrison and Mary Wiley Library Board Meeting will be held at 4:00 PM in the conference room. 
October 23rd:  Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM.  This is for children 0-5 and their caregivers.                                                     
October 23rd:  Toddler Time will be held from 10:00-10:30 AM. Children 3-5 are invited to join us for stories and a craft!
October 24th:  Spooktacular Story Time at 6:00 PM.  Children are invited to join us for spooky stories!  Reservations are required, so please call us to save your spot. 
October 31st:  5:00-8:00 PM-stop by while you are trick or treating for a treat!  

September 2013
September 2nd:  The library will be closed in observation of Labor Day. 
September 4th:  Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM.  This is for children 0-5 and their caregivers.
September 5th:  The library will close at 6:00 PM due to the Fall Festival.
September 7th:  The library will be closed due to the Fall Festival.
September 9th:   The Morrison and Mary Wiley Library Board Meeting will be held at 4:00 PM in the conference room.  
September 11th:  Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM.  This is for children 0-5 and their caregivers.
September 11th:  Toddler Time will be held from 10:00-10:30 AM. Children 3-5 are invited to join us for stories and a craft!
September 12th:  Family BINGO at 6:00 PM. 
September 18th:  Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM.  This is for children 0-5 and their caregivers.
September 19th:  Ladies Craft Night at 6:30 PM (must be 18 to attend).  You will be making Decoupage Plates.  
September 25th:  Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM.  This is for children 0-5 and their caregivers.
September 25th:  Toddler Time will be held from 10:00-10:30 AM. Children 3-5 are invited to join us for stories and a craft!
September 26th:  Mad Scientist Story Time at 6:00 PM.  Hear some mad stories and do some experiments!  Registration is required, so please call the library. 

August 2013
August 1st:  Book Club at 6:30 PM to discuss The End of Your Life Book Club by Will Schauble.  
August 7th:  Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM.  This is for children 0-5 and their caregivers.
August 8th:  Mother/Daughter Craft Night at 6:00 PM (children must be at least six years old due to difficulty of craft).  You will makeWAsher Necklaces.
August 9th:  The library Summer Reading kids who read at least twleve hours and turned in at least four logs will attend a Peoria Chiefs Baseball Game at 6:30 PM.  If you ordered tickets, please pick them up at the library before the 8th. 
August 10th:  Ice Cream Make It/Take It from 9:00 AM-1:00 PM.  Join us anytime to make your ice cream.  The ice cream will take about 25 minutes-please be prepared to shake, shake, shake!  
August 14th:  Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM.  This is for children 0-5 and their caregivers.
August 15th:  Ladies Craft Night at 6:30 PM (must be 18 to attend).  You will make Washer Necklaces.
August 21st:  Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM.  This is for children 0-5 and their caregivers.
August 22nd:  Back To School Family Reading Night at 6:30 PM.  Bring your Extended Reading Log to trade in for prizes!
August 28th:  Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM.  This is for children 0-5 and their caregivers.

July 2013
July 3rd:  Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM.  This is for children 0-5 and their caregivers.
July 4th:  The library will be closed in observation of Independence Day.
July 10th:  Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM.  This is for children 0-5 and their caregivers.
July 11th:   Ladies Craft Night will be held at 6:30 PM.  You will be learning how to knit.  Please bring 10" needles.
July 13th:  Make It/Take It Luau at the Library from 9:00 AM-1:00 PM.  Stop by anytime to make a craft.  The craft will take around ten minutes.
July 17th:  Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM.  This is for children 0-5 and their caregivers.
July 18th:  Mother/Daughter Craft Night will be held at 6:00 PM.  Due to the difficulty of the craft children must be at least six years old to attend.  Space is limited, so please all if you would like to register.
July 24th:  Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM.  This is for children 0-5 and their caregivers.
July 31st:  Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM.  This is for children 0-5 and their caregivers.
June 2013
June 1st:  The library will be closed due to the Strawberry Festival.
June 5th: Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM.  This is for children 0-5 and their caregivers.
June 7th:  Wildlife Prarie Park will present Tails Through Time from 10:30-11:15 AM for anyone registered for Summer Reading.
June 10th, 17th & 24th:  Pre K/K Group will meet for Story Time and Games fromn 1:30-2:15 PM.  This is for children registered for Summer Reading. 
June 11th, 18th & 25th:  1st/2nd grade group will meet for Story Time and Games from  1:30-2:15 PM.  This is for children registered for Summer Reading. 
June 10th, 17th & 24th:  Reading Buddies will be held from 10:00-10:30 AM.  This is for children registered for Summer Reading.   
June 12th, 19th & 26th:  3rd/4th grade group will meet for Story Time and Games from 1:30-2:15 PM.  This is for children registered for Summer Reading. 
June 13th, 20th & 27th:  5th/6th grade group will meet for Reading Time and Games from 1:30-2:15 PM.  This is for children registered for Summer Reading. 
June 10th:  The Morrison and Mary Wiley Library Book Club will meet at 6:30 PM to discuss The Light Between Oceans by M L Stedman.  New members are always welcome, so stop by the library for a  copy of the book. 
June 12th: Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM.  This is for children 0-5 and their caregivers.
June 13th:  Mother/Daughter Craft Time will be held at 6:00 PM.  Children must be older than six to attend. Registration is required, so please call.  
June 14th:  Wildlife State Park will present Animals That Like To Shake It, Shake It from 10:30-11:15 AM for anyone registered for Summer Reading. 
June 14th, 21st & 28th:  The 4H Nutrition Program will take place from 11:30 AM-12:30 PM with Ms. Kathy.  The program will run July 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th & August 2nd & 9th also. 
June 19th: Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM.  This is for children 0-5 and their caregivers.
June 20th:  Ladies Craft Night (must be over 18 years old) will be held at 6:30 PM.  Registration is required, so please call. 
June 21st:  Forest Park Nature Center will present Amazing Migrations from 10:30-11:15 for anyone registered for Summer Reading.
June 22nd:  Hat Make It/Take It from 9:00 AM-1:00 PM.  The craft will take around 15 minutes.
June 26th: Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM.  This is for children 0-5  and their caregivers. June
June 28th:  Brown's Traveling Zoo will be here from 10:30-11:15 AM for anyone registered for Summer Reading.  If you would like to take a picture of you child and an animal there will be a $5 fee.

May 2013
May 2nd:  The Morrison and Mary Wiley Library Book Club will meet at 6:30 PM to discuss The Night Circus.  New members are always welcome, so stop by the library for a copy of the book. 
May 1st: Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM.
May 8th: Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM.
May 8th:  Toddler Time will be held at 10:00 AM. 
May 11rth:  American Girl Craft Time:  Girls six and older are invited to bring their American Girls to the library to make a necklace for them.
May 13th:   The Morrison and Mary Wiley Library Board Meeting will be held at 4:00 PM in the conference room.  
May 15th: Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM.
May 16th:  Women's Craft Night at 6:30 PM.  Reservations are required, so please let us know if you will be joining us.
May 22nd: Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM.
May 22nd:  Toddler Time will be held at 10:00 AM. 
May 23rd:  Mother/Daughter Craft Night at 6:00 PM.  Girls must be six years old or older to  attend.  Reservations are required, so please let us know if you will be joining us.
May 25th:  Last day to register for Summer Reading Program.
May 27th:  The library will be closed for Memorial Day.
May 29th: Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM.
May 30th:  George Tanner will present some of his poetry at 6:30 PM.

April 2013
April 1st:  BOOK Bingo from 1:00-3:00 PM.  Stuffed Animal Story Time will be held at 3:00 PM.  
April 2nd:  Make It/Take It Craft Time from 1:00-5:00 PM.  Also, pick up your stuffed animal and see what they did on their sleep over at the library.  
April 3rd:  Star Wars Day will be held from 10:00 to Noon.
April 4th:  Spring Break Story Time with Mrs. Benesch at 1:30 PM.    
April 4th:  The Morrison and Mary Wiley Library Book Club will meet at 6:30 PM to discuss The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas.  New members are always welcome, so stop by the library for a copy of the book. 
April 5th:  Game Day will be held from 1:00-5:00 PM. 
April 10th: Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM.
April 10th:  Toddler Time will be held at 10:00 AM. 
April 11th:  Mother/Daughter Craft Night at 6:00 PM.  Girls must be six years old or older to attend.  Reservations are required, so please let us know if you will be joining us.
April 15th:   The Morrison and Mary Wiley Library Board Meeting will be held at 4:00 PM in the conference room.  
April 17th:  Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM.
April 18th:  Women's Craft Night at 6:30 PM.  Reservations are required, so please let us know if you will be joining us.
April 20th:  Earth Day Make It/Take It from 9:00 AM-1:00 PM.
April 24th:  Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM.
April 24th:  Toddler Time will be held at 10:00 AM. 
April 25th:  Librarians Vs. Aliens Story Time at 6:30 PM.  Reservations are required, so please let us know if you will be joining us.
April 25th:  Registration for Summer Reading begins today and lasts until May 25th. 

March 2013
March 6th: Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM.
March 7th:  The Morrison and Mary Wiley Library Book Club will meet at 6:30 PM to discuss Behind the Beautiful Forevers: Life, Death, and Hope in a Mumbai Undercity by Katherine Boo.  New members are always welcome, so stop by the library for a copy of the book.
March 9th:  Make It/Take It will be held from 9:00 AM-1:00 PM.  Stop by anytime to make your craft.  The craft will take about 10 minutes. 
March 9th:  Teen Girls Group will meet at 1:00 PM.
March 11th:   The Morrison and Mary Wiley Library Board Meeting will be held at 4:00 PM in conference room.  
March 13th:  Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM.
March 13th:  Toddler Time will be held at 10:00 AM. 
March 16th:  Linda Edwards will hold a Book Signing for Legend of the White Sky from 11:00 AM-1:00 PM.
March 16th:  Teen Girls Group will meet at 1:00 PM.
March 20th:  Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM.
March 21st:  Our Women's Group will meet at 6:30 PM to make domino necklaces.  Reservations are required, so please let us know if you will be joining us.
March 23rd:  Women's Group will meet at 1:00 PM.
March 27th:  Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM.
March 27th:  Toddler Time will be held at 10:00 AM. 
March 28th:  Story Time will be held at 6:30 PM.  Reservations are required, so please let us know if you will be joining us.

February 2013
February 6th:  Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM.
February 7th:  The Morrison and Mary Wiley Library Book Club will meet at 6:30 PM to discuss Thirteen Birthdays by Wendy Mass.  New members are always welcome, so stop by the library for a copy of the book.
February 9th:  Valentine Make It/Take It will be held from 9:00 AM-1:00 PM.  The craft takes about 10 minutes, so stop by anytime the library is open to make one and then take it home.
February 11th:   The Morrison and Mary Wiley Library Board Meeting will be held at 4:00 PM in conference room.  
February 13th:  Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM.
February 13th:  Toddler Time will be held at 10:00 AM. 
February 20th:  Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM.
February 21st:  Our Women's Group will meet at 6:30 PM to make bracelets. Reservations are required, so please let us know if you will be joining us. 
February 27th:  Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM.
February 27th:  Toddler Time will be held at 10:00 AM. 
February 28th:  Big Cat Story Time will be held at 6:30 PM.  Reservations are required, so please let us know if you will be joining us.


January 2013
January 1st:  The library will be closed for New Years Eve.
January 3rd:  The Morrison and Mary Wiley Library Book Club will meet at 6:00 PM to watch Tuesdays with Morrie.  Please bring a snack to share.
January 9th:  Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM.
January 9th:  Toddler Time will be held from 10:00-10:30 AM.
January 14th: Board Meeting will be held at 4:00 PM in conference room.  
January 16th:  Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM.
January 19th:  Pirate Make It/Take It from 9:00 AM-1:00 PM.  Craft takes about 10-15 minutes.   
January 23rd:  Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00  AM.
January 23rd:  Toddler Time will be held from 10:00-10:30  AM. 
January 30th:  Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00  AM.
 January 31st:  Pajama Pirate Story Time at 6:30 PM.  Reservations are required, so call or stop in to save your spot!

 
December 2012
December 1st:  Sand Art Christmas Ornament Make It/Take It from 9:00 AM-1:00 PM. 
December 5th:  Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM.
December 6th:  Book Club will be held at 6:30 to discuss I Capture The Castle.
December 12th:  Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM.
December 12th:  Toddler Time will be held from 10:00-10:30 AM.
December 19th:  Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM.
December 20th:  Story Time with Santa will be held at 6:30 PM.   
December 22nd: Sand Art Christmas Ornament Make It/Take It from 9:00 AM-1:00 PM.  
December 24th:  The library will be closed for Christmas.
December 25th:  The library will be closed for Christmas.
December 31st:  The library will be closed for New Years Eve.

November 2012
November 1st:  Book Club will be held at 6:30 to discuss 84, Charing Road. 
November 7th:  Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM.
November 8th:  Book Signing at 6:00 PM by Lynn Young for Beautiful Dreamer, a book about Lorado Taft.  
November 10th:  Bird House Make It/Take It will be held from 9:00 AM-1:00 PM.  Stop by anytime we are open to make your 15 minute craft. 
November 12th:  Board Meeting will be held at 4:00 PM in conference room. 
November 14th:  Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM.
November 14th:  Toddler Time will be held from 10:00-10:30 AM.
NHovember 15th:  Family Reading Night at 6:30 PM.  The Illinois State Library asks families to turn off the television and read together.  Mrs. Benesch will start you off with a great story!
November 21st:  Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM.
November 22nd:  The library will be closed for Thanksgiving.
November 23rd:  The library will be closed for Thanksgiving.
November 24th:  The library will be closed for Thanksgiving.
November 28th:  Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM.
November 28th:  Toddler Time will be held from 10:00-10:30 AM.

September 2012
September 3rd:  The library will be closed for Labor Day.
September 5th:  Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM.
September 6th:  The library will close at 6:00 PM due to the Fall Festival.
September 8th:  The library will be closed due to the Fall Festival.
September 10th:  The board meeting will be held at 4:00 PM in the conference room.
September 12th:  Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM.
                              Toddler Time will be held form 10:00-10:30 AM.
September 13th:  Book Club will meet at 6:00 PM to discuss The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebeca Skloot.
September 19th:  Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM.
September 26th:  Play Group will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM.
                              Toddler Time will be held form 10:00-10:30 AM.
September 27th:  Mad Science Story Time will be held at 6:30 PM.
May 18th:  

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