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News and Events
Kids' Craft Day will be on Thursday, April 10th.
Drop in between the hours of 2:30-4:00 PM!
We will have crafts, snacks, and a scavenger hunt!
Parents should accompany children.
Pre-School Storytime & More with Mrs. Graber will be on Tuesday, April 15th, from 11:00 AM to 11:30 AM.
Join us in the back room for songs, activities, stories & more!
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Book Club will meet on Monday, April 28th, at 6:30 pm.
The book for the month is Midnight at Blackbird Cafe by Heather Webber.
Call us at 392-3220 to reserve a copy or for more information!
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It's HERE!!! Sign up your little one for 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten now, at the Library!
ASK!!! Find out more about our Reading Dragons program at the front desk!
Receive a Reading Tracker and a Starter Pack of Dragon Cards!
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SIGN UP!!! Dolly Parton's Imagination Library is now available in Tazewell County!
Scan the QR code on our Facebook page or visit mortonlibrary.org/imagination
Children 0-5 receive preselected, free monthly books!
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Need an easy way to browse for books? RSAcat mobile allows you to easily search for books, place holds on items, and manage library accounts. You can access RSAcat by downloading the free app in Apple or Google Play stores.
The app is availabe for both iphone and android users.
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Online Weekly Storytime Series
Don’t Miss Out
Online Storytime is over, but we have a complete list of the books we read during the program. Come on over and check out your favorites!
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5/20/22: Garton, Otter: Let's Go Swimming!
5/13/22: Firth, I'll Teach My Dog a Lot of Words
4/29/22: Dean, Pete the Cat's Family Road Trip
4/22/22: Emmens, The Amazing Planet Earth
4/15/22: Dean, Time for Bed, Pete the Kitty
4/8/22: Holub, Itty Bitty Kitty: Firehouse Fun!
4/1/22: Scotton, Splat the Cat and the Lemonade Stand
3/25/22: Gilman, Dixie Loves School Pet Day
3/18/2022: Dean, Pete the Cat's Train Trip
3/11/2022: Capucilli, Biscuit Feeds the Pets
3/4/2022: Henkes, When Spring Comes
2/25/22: Scotton, et al, Splat the Cat and the Quick Chicks
2/18/2022: Capucilli, Biscuit's Day at the Farm
2/11/22: Boynton, How Big is Zagnodd?
1/21/22: Carle, The Very Hungry Caterpillar's First Winter
1/14/22: Dean, Pete the Kitty: Ready, Set, Go-Cart!
12/30/21: Hills, Duck & Goose: Goose Needs a Hug
12/22/21: Underwood, Santa Cat
12/17/21: Dean, Pete the Cat and the Unicorn's Missing Colors
12/10/21: Tharp, Bunny Will Not Jump
12/2/21: Boynton, Doggies: A Counting and Barking Book
11/19/21: Capucilli, Biscuit Takes a Walk
11/12/21: Henkes, In the Middle of Fall
11/5/21: Capucilli, Biscuit and the Baby
10/28/21: Sima, Hardly Haunted
10/21/21: Scotton, Splat the Cat and the Cat in the Moon
10/14/21: Bramsen. Duck & Cat's Rainy Day
10/1/21: Dean, Pete the Cat and the Tip-Top Treehouse
9/23/21: Boynton Moo, Baa, La La La
9/15/21: The Shark Tooth Fairy
9/8/21: Scotton, Splat the Cat and the Obstacle Course
9/1/21: PJ Masks: Meet PJ Robot
8/25/21: Bond, Paddington Plays On
8/18/21: Drummond, Charlie the Ranch Dog: Charlie Goes to the Doctor
8/12/21: Scotton, Russell the Sheep 8/4/21: Smith, Margaret's Unicorn
7/28/21: Dean Pete the Cat: Super Pete
7/22/21: Numeroff, If You Give a Pig a Party
7/15/21: Capucilli, Biscuit Finds a Friend
7/7/21: Mayer, Exploring the Great Outdoors
6/24/21: Splat the Cat Gets a Job
6/17/21: Tharp, Bunny Will Not BE QUIET!
6/9/21: Seltzer, Sea Sheep.
6/2/21: Nakamura, PJMasks: The Flying Factory!
5/26/21: Bell, I YAM a Donkey!
5/19/21: Capucilli, Biscuit and the Lost Teddy Bear
5/11/21: Mayer, Just Pick Us, Please!
5/5/21: Simpson, What Not to Give Your Mother on Mother's Day
4/28/21: Simi, Jules vs. the Ocean
4/21/21: Nakamura, PJ Masks Spring into Action!
4/14/21: Schmid, Hugs from Pearl
4/7/21: Dr. Seuss, Green Eggs and Ham
3/31/21: Boynton, But Not the Armadillo.
3/24/21: Haseley, A Story for Bear
3/17/21: Dean, Pete the Cat: The Great Leprechaun Chase
3/11/21: Thayer, Gus Was A Friendly Ghost
3/3/21: Wilson, Bear's New Friend.
2/17/21: Knotts, The Winter Cat
2/10/21: deGroat, Roses are Pink, Your Feet Really Stink
2/3/21: Garton, Otter: I Love Books
1/27/2021: Biscuit's Snow Day Race
Amenities
Books!
What do you like to read? We have a wide range of Adult, Young Adult, Junior, and Children's titles, both fiction and non-fiction, and a handy Reference Section. Books may be checked out for two weeks.
Computers/Digital
We have three public access computers - no library card necessary!
We can fax, copy, or print out from one of the PCs. (Fees below.)
DVD Check-Out
DVDs are available for free, one-week checkouts, 5 at a time.
Library Collections
What's on the Shelves?
Our library provides easy access to our collections and catalog. Learn more about our books, articles, media and more, then stop by to pick up your selections and experience all we have to offer. We have everything from early reader books to reference to Christian Inspirational to Western, to name just a few! In addition, we have audiobooks, DVDs, and magazines.
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What We're Reading Now
Our Staff Picks include some of the top titles available at H.A. Peine District Library. This collection has something enjoyable for everyone - from seasoned readers to young bookworms. Contact us or stop by for more information.
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Barb says, "I am reading The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien. It's an annual read for me!"
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Mary Kay says, "I just finished Susan Mallery's new book, The Happiness Plan. Now I'm reading Second Time Around by Melody Carlson."
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Anita says, "I'm reading The Canary Girls by Jennifer Chiaverini.
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Stacy says "I am currently reading 22 Seconds by James Patterson."
Literary Classics
We’re always adding to our Literary Classics, searching for material we know the community will appreciate. Our team is available to make suggestions and help you find the perfect title from this collection.
New Releases
We are constantly updating the titles in our New Releases, taking into account recommendations from staff and our community of readers. Explore and discover your next great read from this collection.
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We added these titles in March:
M.C. Beaton, Death of a Smuggler
Marie Benedict, The Queens of Crime
Olivie Blake, Januaries
Chris Bohjalian, The Jackal’s Mistress
C.J. Box, Battle Mountain
Sandra Brown, Blood Moon
Wanda E. Brunstetter, The Peacemaker
Linda Byler, A Place to Call Home
Colleen Coble, Ambush
Allen Eskens, The Quiet Librarian
Alexander Freed, Mask of Fear
Tess Gerritsen, The Summer Guests
Clare Leslie Hall, Broken Country
Jordan Harper, The Last King of California
Julie Hatcher, Not Quite by the Book
Patti Callahan Henry, The Story She Left Behind
Gregg Hurwitz, Nemesis
Susan Mallery, Beach Vibes
Emily March, Second Chance Season
Gillian McAllister, Famous Last Words
Diana McCaulay, A House for Miss Pauline
Susan Meissner, A Map to Paradise
Janette Oke, The Pharisee’s Wife
J.D. Robb, Bonded in Death
John Sandford, Lethal Prey
Jill Santopolo, The Love We Found
Kim Vogel Sawyer, Hope’s Enduring Echo
Danielle Steel, Far From Home
Leonie Swann, Three Bags Full
Lisa Unger, Close Your Eyes and Count to 10
Lauren Willig, The Girl from Greenwich Street
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Overdue and Service Fees
Books: $.10/day, for every day overdue.
DVDs: $.50/day, for every day overdue.
Copies/printouts: $.25/page
Faxes: $1.00/page
Scan (Bring your own flash drive) $.50/page
Library Resources
You don't have to visit H.A. Peine District Library to access our collections. Many titles, including books, magazines, and other publications are available for download to your computer, eBook reader, or mobile device.
Look for Axis 360 and Libby in your app store!
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In addition, we participate in Inter-Library Loan services that augment our collection and resources available to you!
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The online catalog, RSACat, can also be found as an app at the Apple App Store and Google Play, so you can have the catalog wherever you go!
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Hours
Visit Us
Masks are optional.Â
Hand Sanitizer is at the front when you enter - thank you for using it!
Mon - Thur: Noon - 7:30pm
Friday: Noon - 6pm
Saturday: 9am - 12:30 pm
Sunday: Closed
Holidays, weather, and other factors may affect these hours.
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We are closed on the following holidays:
New Year's Day
Memorial Day
Independence Day
Labor Day
Thanksgiving
Christmas
Contact Us
For comments, queries, questions, or to become a member, contact us today.
202 N Main Street, Minier, IL 61759
(309) 392-3220