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Allerton Public Library The Allerton Public Library District serves Monticello, Illinois and the surrounding area.

The Allerton Public Library District (APLD) is a member of the Illinois Heartland Library System serving Monticello Township with access by surrounding townships. APLD reserves the right to hide or remove posts which undermine the intended information sharing capacity of this page and those which are deemed offensive or inappropriate.

📖We hear that our Youth Services Librarian, Miss Emily, will be reading her favorite book "Room on the Boom" by Julia Do...
10/27/2026

📖We hear that our Youth Services Librarian, Miss Emily, will be reading her favorite book "Room on the Boom" by Julia Donaldson as part of a spooktacular "Story Time" this week! Join us on Wednesday, October 28th starting at 9:30am! FOR AGES 0-5 ONLY. NO REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.

📱Looking for solutions to manage spam calls, emails and texts? Our Assistant Director, Megan, is giving a talk for "Back...
10/26/2026

📱Looking for solutions to manage spam calls, emails and texts? Our Assistant Director, Megan, is giving a talk for "Back to Basics: Spam Prevention on Any Device"! Join us on Tuesday, October 27th from 2:00pm to 3:00pm. ADULT ONLY PROGRAM. NO REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.

✨We've got the clay, eyes, and teeth to create a creepy monster! Join us for "Creepy Clay: Monster" on Monday, October 2...
10/25/2026

✨We've got the clay, eyes, and teeth to create a creepy monster! Join us for "Creepy Clay: Monster" on Monday, October 26th from 4-4:45pm! FOR AGES 5-12 ONLY. NO REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.

We're wrapping up October this week at APLD! 🧶Don't forget "Sit & Stitch" is TODAY, October 25th from 2:00pm to 4:00pm! ...
10/25/2026

We're wrapping up October this week at APLD!

🧶Don't forget "Sit & Stitch" is TODAY, October 25th from 2:00pm to 4:00pm! This is an excellent opportunity to finish up or start your handmade gifts for the holiday season! ALL AGES PROGRAM. NO REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED

📱Looking for solutions to manage spam calls, emails and texts? Our Assistant Director, Megan, is giving a talk for "Back to Basics: Spam Prevention on Any Device"! Join us on Tuesday, October 27th from 2:00pm to 3:00pm. ADULT ONLY PROGRAM. NO REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.

📖We hear that our Youth Services Librarian, Miss Emily, will be reading her favorite book "Room on the Boom" by Julia Donaldson as part of a spooktacular "Story Time" this week! Join us on Wednesday, October 28th starting at 9:30am! FOR AGES 0-5 ONLY. NO REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.

🚐Don't forget! The last day to collect your stamps from participating libraries for the 2026 IHLS Library Crawl is on Saturday, October 31st!

👻We've noticed a few ghostly figures around Allerton Public Library helping us get ready for the 2026 Monticello Chamber...
10/22/2026

👻We've noticed a few ghostly figures around Allerton Public Library helping us get ready for the 2026 Monticello Chamber Safe Trick or Treat!!

Join us TOMORROW Friday, October 23rd, for this fun Annual Trick-or-Treating Event!

Monticello Area Chamber members will share treats with kids from 4-6:30 PM!

Allerton Public Library will host a Scavenger Hunt for kids from 4:00-6:30 (no library card needed). The Rotary Club of Monticello will also hand out candy at that location!

Grab paper maps and goodies at Allerton Public Library or the Wabash Depot in Downtown!

Can't wait to see all those great costumes!

✨Learn about the people, places, and practices in Illinois which defied state and federal Black laws, elected Abraham Li...
10/19/2026

✨Learn about the people, places, and practices in Illinois which defied state and federal Black laws, elected Abraham Lincoln, amended the U.S. Constitution to break the chains of the enslaved, and began the long journey to restore rights and recognition of free African Americans. Join us for "Prairie Pathways to Freedom" on Tuesday, October 20th from 2-3pm! ADULT ONLY PROGRAM. NO REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.

It's another packed week for programming at APLD! ✨Learn about the people, places, and practices in Illinois which defie...
10/18/2026

It's another packed week for programming at APLD!

✨Learn about the people, places, and practices in Illinois which defied state and federal Black laws, elected Abraham Lincoln, amended the U.S. Constitution to break the chains of the enslaved, and began the long journey to restore rights and recognition of free African Americans. Join us for "Prairie Pathways to Freedom" on Tuesday, October 20th from 2-3pm! ADULT ONLY PROGRAM. NO REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.

🎃We can't wait to see all of the little ghouls and goblins at "Safe Trick or Treat" on Friday, October 23rd from 4-6:30pm! Grab paper maps and goodies at Allerton Public Library or the Wabash Depot in Downtown! We will be hosting a Scavenger Hunt for kids from 4:00-6:30 (no library card needed). The Rotary Club of Monticello will also hand out candy at that location!

✨Check out some of the spooktacular creations from our October Super Saturday program, "Beastly Buttons"!!
10/17/2026

✨Check out some of the spooktacular creations from our October Super Saturday program, "Beastly Buttons"!!

Check out what's happening at APLD tomorrow! Don't forget all of our programming is free! ✨Mary Todd Lincoln lived a lif...
10/14/2026

Check out what's happening at APLD tomorrow! Don't forget all of our programming is free!

✨Mary Todd Lincoln lived a life filled with triumphs and tragedies, but few people know her story. Now, librarian Laura Keyes from Historic Voices shares Mary's story in an entertaining and educational program. "Mary Todd Lincoln: The First 'First Lady'" depicts an extraordinarily important time in our nation's history from a point of view that is not often explored. Learn how Mary Lincoln influenced monumental events in her lifetime and why her story is still relevant today. Join us on Thursday, October 15th from 2-3pm! DROP-IN PROGRAM. NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED.

📚Come and join us our "Non-Fiction Book Group" discussion of "Resistance History of the United States" by Tad Stoermer. Thursday, September 17th from 6:00pm to 7:15pm

✨Join us for our October Super Saturday, "Beastly Buttons" on Saturday, October 17th from 10-11am! Design, press, and we...
10/13/2026

✨Join us for our October Super Saturday, "Beastly Buttons" on Saturday, October 17th from 10-11am!

Design, press, and wear your own spooky creations! Join us at the library to make custom Halloween buttons. Whether you want to draw a cute pumpkin, collage a creepy monster, or use our festive templates, we’ll help you press your design into an awesome pin-back badge. Perfect decoration for your backpack or Halloween costume! ALL AGES PROGRAM. NO REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.

Address

4000 Green Apple Lane
Monticello, IL
61856

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 7pm
Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 7pm
Friday 9am - 6pm
Saturday 9am - 1pm
Sunday 1pm - 5pm

Telephone

(217) 762-4676

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