Morrison & Mary Wiley Library

Morrison & Mary Wiley Library The Morrison & Mary Wiley Library is funded by an endowment established in 1922 by J. E. Wiley in th

We’re hosting a series of open houses to share progress on Peoria County 200+, the comprehensive land use plan for our c...
05/15/2026

We’re hosting a series of open houses to share progress on Peoria County 200+, the comprehensive land use plan for our community. Come see what we’ve been working on and share your insight. Attend the session that’s most convenient for you, find the full schedule online at PeoriaCounty200plus.com.

📚🚗 2026 Read, Eat, Play – Library Road Trip 🍦🌳May 22 – September 11, 2026Welcome to the 3rd Annual Read, Eat, Play Libra...
05/12/2026

📚🚗 2026 Read, Eat, Play – Library Road Trip 🍦🌳
May 22 – September 11, 2026

Welcome to the 3rd Annual Read, Eat, Play Library Road Trip! 🎉
Get ready to hit the road and explore participating libraries, plus fun parks, tasty eateries, and local shops along the way 🗺️✨

To complete the Road Trip and be entered into a prize drawing 🎁, collect stamps or stickers from your home library (the library that issued your card) plus at least 9 other libraries for a total of 10 different libraries between May 22 and September 11.

📖 When visiting a library, bring this Passport to the main circulation desk to receive your stamp or sticker.

⭐ Visiting a library without a page in the Passport? No worries! Just use the “Bonus Stamps!” section inside the back cover.

05/11/2026

"The cover has white letters" ok frand let me check in with the ancient librarian spirits real quick 💁‍♀️💅📚

⚔️ The Shadow Deep calls once again… ⚔️Join us this Thursday for another night of Rangers of Shadow Deep at Morrison and...
05/11/2026

⚔️ The Shadow Deep calls once again… ⚔️

Join us this Thursday for another night of Rangers of Shadow Deep at Morrison and Mary Wiley Library! Whether you’re continuing the adventure or joining for the first time, all Rangers are welcome as we journey deeper into the darkness threatening Alladore.

🎲 Beginner friendly
👥 Ages 12+

📅 Thursday, May 14
⏰ 5:30 PM

Gather your companions and prepare for adventure!

05/08/2026

🌱📚 Ready to watch your reading grow? 📚🌱

The wait is almost over… this summer at Morrison and Mary Wiley Library we’re planting the seeds for a summer FULL of stories, fun, and prizes with our “Plant a Seed, Read” Summer Reading Program! 🌼✨

🌿 Here’s what’s sprouting this summer:
📅 Summer Reading officially begins June 1
📦 Packet pick-up starts May 18
🌞 Friday morning programs all through June
🤝 Reading Buddies every Wednesday throughout the summer
🎁 Weekly prizes + chances to WIN a grand prize at the end of the summer!

And the best part?
⏰ Read just 3 hours a week to be entered for prizes!

Books aren’t the only thing that count either — however you enjoy literature counts!
📖 Physical books
🎧 Audiobooks
📱 E-books
📰 Magazines
💥 Graphic novels
…and more!

So grab your family, dig into some great stories, and let your love of reading BLOOM all summer long 🌻📚

05/06/2026

📚✨ Sneak Peek Alert ✨📚

Take a little tour with us and see all the cozy, creative, and fun things waiting for you at the library! 👀

☕ Sip & stay awhile at our coffee and hot chocolate bar
🧩 Get puzzling with our growing collection of brain teasers
🎒 Grab a book baggie for the kiddos—perfect for stories on the go
🛋️ Settle into our comfy reading spots and unwind
…and so much more!

Whether you're here to relax, explore, or discover something new, there's a little something for everyone. Come see it all for yourself—we can’t wait to welcome you 💛

Look at some of the books coming in May!
05/01/2026

Look at some of the books coming in May!

Who will be the trivia champ? Will it be you?!?Can't wait to see you Thursday evening at 6:00!
04/28/2026

Who will be the trivia champ? Will it be you?!?

Can't wait to see you Thursday evening at 6:00!

Help us upcycle our paper scraps! Today at 3:30 pm, we'll be making paper bag puppets. We hope you can join us!
04/28/2026

Help us upcycle our paper scraps! Today at 3:30 pm, we'll be making paper bag puppets. We hope you can join us!

No need to register! We'll be glad to have you join us!
04/22/2026

No need to register! We'll be glad to have you join us!

Open for ages 12-18. See ya then!!
04/21/2026

Open for ages 12-18. See ya then!!

Address

206 West Main Street
Elmwood, IL
61529

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 1pm - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 1pm - 8pm
Friday 1pm - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 1pm

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