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

06/14/2026

🌱 Week 2 Reminder

Week 2 Summer Reading logs are due Monday, June 15 at noon!

Turn in your 3 hours of reading for a goodie bag and a chance to win this week's prize. Keep growing those reading skills! 📚✨

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06/12/2026

🌱📚 Holy guacamole, readers! 📚🌱

Week 1 of Summer Reading has officially blown us away.

🌼 179 reading logs turned in
📖 43,105 minutes read
🤝 Record-breaking Reading Buddies with 40 volunteers and 29 readers
🐝 64 participants and volunteers learned all about pollination at Friday's program (despite it being a bit rainy 🌧️)
🎁 Lots of prizes, smiles, and new stories along the way

We'd say our community has planted some pretty amazing reading seeds already. 💚🌱

Take a look at our 60-second recap video and see just how much fun we've packed into one week. Here's to many more weeks of reading, growing, and blooming together!

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06/11/2026

!! Rescheduled!!

We have rescheduled tonight's Summer Gardening Class for Tuesday June 16th at 6:30pm. Be safe out there today.

06/11/2026

⏰Reminder:

🧪🌈 Friday Summer Programs are still bubbling with fun! 🌈🧪

Join us this Friday at 10:00 AM at Morrison and Mary Wiley Library for another exciting Summer Program!

This week's guests are the Bradley University Chemistry Demo Crew presenting "Chemical Color, Chaos, & Cold" ❄️✨

Get ready for colorful reactions, cool science, and chemistry that’s sure to spark your curiosity! 🔬🌈💥

🌱 Part of our Plant a Seed, Read Summer Reading Program
🧪 Fun for curious minds of all ages
✨ No registration required

Come mix up some fun with us and see what happens when science and excitement react! 📚💚🔬

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!! Rescheduled!!We are rescheduling tonight's program to Tuesday the 16th at 6:30pm. Be safe out there today.
06/11/2026

!! Rescheduled!!

We are rescheduling tonight's program to Tuesday the 16th at 6:30pm. Be safe out there today.

06/10/2026

⏰Reminder

🌿📚 Adult Gardening Program at the Library 📚🌿

Join us at Morrison and Mary Wiley Library for a special evening with Master Gardener Trudy Yazujian 🌱✨

📅 Thursday, June 11
🕡 6:30 PM

🌿 Vegetable Gardening in Raised Beds & Containers 🌿

Learn practical, easy-to-apply techniques for growing more in less space! This session will focus on maximizing your garden’s productivity with tips on:
🌱 Raised bed and container gardening methods
🌿 Increasing yield in small spaces
🌾 Recommended soil practices
🌼 Fertilization strategies for healthy, thriving plants

Whether you're just starting out or looking to improve your current garden setup, this program offers helpful, real-world gardening advice you can put to use right away. 🌻📖

🌱 No registration required
🌿 Free and open to the public

Come grow your gardening skills with us this summer! 💚🌿📚

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We want to hear from you! Attend the Peoria County 200+ Open House on June 18th at 5:30pm-7pm to help shape the future o...
06/09/2026

We want to hear from you! Attend the Peoria County 200+ Open House on June 18th at 5:30pm-7pm to help shape the future of Peoria County. At the Open House you will be able to help refine the plan’s vision, goals, and key recommendations. If you are unable to attend the Open House, you can take the online survey at
PeoriaCounty200plus.com

⏰Reminder:🌱📚 Watch your reading skills blossom with Reading Buddies! 📚🌱Join us every Wednesday at 10:00 AM from June 3–J...
06/09/2026

⏰Reminder:

🌱📚 Watch your reading skills blossom with Reading Buddies! 📚🌱

Join us every Wednesday at 10:00 AM from June 3–July 22 for a summer full of stories, smiles, and growing confidence!

Young readers can practice reading with one of our Buddies, who are there to help with tricky words, listen to stories, and help every reader bloom at their own pace. Parents are welcome to stay and join the fun, too! 🌼

🌟 Want to be a Buddy? Students entering 5th grade and up can volunteer. High school students (and incoming freshmen) can earn volunteer hours while helping young readers grow—perfect for scholarships, applications, and resumes!

🌱 Help Young Readers Grow — And Your Volunteer Hours Too!

No registration needed—just stop by and let your love of reading take root! 📖💚

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Don't forget to join us on June 11th for our first Master Gardening class! Anyone 18+ is welcome!
06/09/2026

Don't forget to join us on June 11th for our first Master Gardening class! Anyone 18+ is welcome!

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206 West Main Street
Elmwood, IL
61529

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

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