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ABOVE LEFT: Lorna Snapp, of Mt. Morris, counts out her “winnings” from bets she made during the Mt. Morris Senior Center’s Kentucky Derby Party and Dessert Potluck on May 6. ABOVE RIGHT: Darlene Raney, of Oregon, counts out her “winnings” from bets she made during the event. Attendees were able to bet on races with fake money, although the winner got a real prize.
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MT. MORRIS LIBRARY Illinois Libraries Present: An Evening with Michelle Zauner; Crying in H Mart Wednesday, May 18, 7 p.m. - Musician and author Michelle Zauner discusses her music career and her beloved bestseller Crying in H Mart. Her memoir about growing up Korean American, losing her mother, and forging her own identity was a New York Times notable book of the year.Best known as a singer and guitarist who creates indie pop under the name Japanese Breakfast, Grammy Award-nominated Zauner has won acclaim from major music outlets around the world. Jessamine Chan & Emily Maloney: Wednesday, May 25, 7p.m. Join Jessamine Chan and Emily Maloney for a discussion about the systems of power that impact our lives, our families, and our finances, through the lens of their acclaimed books, The School for Good Mothers and Cost of Living. Visit our website, Facebook, or Instagram for the link to sign up for these memorable events. Storytime-Wednesday’s at 11:15 a.m. This week, May 18, we will once again be reading books and creating crafts with our younger friends! Join us to hear wonderful stories and create a craft to take home, at your Mount Morris Public Library! Newspaper Available We will now be receiving the Dixon Telegraph daily! We currently have the Ogle County Life, Sauk Valley, and Mt. Morris Times. If you want to keep up with the local news-stop on by!
Lego Club Lego night on Thursday, May 19, from 6: – 6:45 p.m. Bring a friend and build some fun with Lego bricks! All Children and parents are invited – ages 4 and up. Children under 8 need to bring a parent with them. Adult Book Club The May book is Educated: A Memoir by Tara Westover. Copies are available at the library. This group will meet in-person at the library on Monday, May 23 at 3:30 p.m. Display Case Showings Stop by to check out our new display of artwork! Created by a local artisan, Marsha Behrens, who works with different mediums to create her works! Her displays show a variety of different techniques and topics to enthrall anyone who enjoys beauty! Only here for the month of May! We are always looking for collectors or artists who are willing to share their treasures in our display cases. If you are interested, please call, 815-734-4927. Explore More Illinois Explore More Illinois is a cultural pass program that provides discounts at museums, visual and performing arts centers, park districts, and more around the state. Use Explore More Illinois to find fun and educational places to go on a free afternoon or for a little getaway. Explore More Illinois is easy to use with your library card. Visit the library’s website to browse attractions. You can find the information on our website, www. mtmorris-il.org under the resources page.
Rock River Center The Rock River Center has a representative in our library the second Thursday of every month. Services provided by Rock River Center are designed to enable older and disabled persons to remain independent, thereby avoiding costly long-term care. No appointment necessary but, if you want to make an appointment with the Rock River Center you may call 815-732-3252. Adult Programming We are trying to get back into the swing of offering monthly programs for adults. We would love to hear from you. Do evenings or weekends work better? Do you have any program ideas? Do you have a program you would like to share? Contact Mary Cheatwood at the library through email at mmlib@mtmorris-il.org or call 815-7344927. Curbside Service is available! We want to remind everyone that you still have the option of having your materials delivered to your vehicle. If you have holds waiting for you, call us to tell us you are on your way, and we will bring them out to your vehicle when you arrive. Call us if you need more information. Additional Services Offered We make copies (25¢ per black and white page). We fax ($2 for the first page and 50¢ each additional page). We can scan a document and send it to email ($2 per document). You can use a computer without a library card for $1. Resume software is available on our computers. Come visit us and let us help you!
