Morris Area Public Library

The Morris Library is taking a trip to Starved Rock Lodge in Utica to see Bob Pasch, who has performed his Tribute to Bing Crosby show for over 25 years. He continues to delight audiences with his good, clean humor and his remarkable likeness in sound, appearance and mannerisms to Bing Crosby. You will be delighted with many of your favorites, including Accentuate the Positive, True Love and many more. $47.00 per person includes bus transportation, lunch buffet and show! Call (815) 942-6880 to register.

Dear Patrons:

As of Tuesday, April 10, 2012 we will no longer be able to place holds on materials owned by the following 6 Northern Will County/ Southern Cook County libraries. These libraries will be withdrawing from our shared catalog database (PrairieCat).

Please let a library staff member know if a title you'd like is not available. We may be able to obtain it from a library that is not a member of PrairieCat.

Thank you for your understanding.

Withdrawing libraries:

Fountaindale Public Library District – Main and Bookmobile

Joliet Public Library – Main (Downtown) and Black Road Branch

Lemont Public Library District

Plainfield Public Library District

Shorewood-Troy Public Library District

White Oak Library District – Crest Hill, Lockport, and Romeoville

"Reading Is So Delicious!" at the Morris Area Public Library!  The 2012 summer reading program features various events and crafts focusing on food.  We have reading programs for children, teens, and adults, so there’s something for everyone in your family.  Registration for "Reading is So Delicious!" begins May 29 in person at the library.  The program begins June 4 and runs through July 14.  We have a variety of events lined up for participants, including:

For children--a mystery play by the JJC Players, a magic show, and Food-A-Palooza (a food-a-riffic adventure)!
For teens--a pizza taste-off contest, a handwriting analysis workshop, and an anime/manga artist workshop by Artistic Dragon!
For adults--A Southern treats demo featuring food from the bestselling book The Help, "The Fine Art of Food" presentation by Jeff Mishur, and a "Spectacular Salads" demo!

For more information about the special events available for summer reading club participants, please check out the library's calendar.

Thank you to our 2012 sponsors and volunteers!

Al's Family Restaurant                           American Heritage Cabinetry & Furniture, Inc.         

Barber's Chair 2                                    Casey's General Store

Chili's Grill & Bar                                   Corleone's Italian Restaurant

Culver's of Morris                                 Dave's Dawgs         

HealthSmart Fitness Center                 John & Karen Hynds

Lesa's Liberty Street Cafe                    Maria's Ristorante & Pizzeria

Mike's Paint, Paper & Frames              Morris Daily Herald         

Morris Diner & Pancake House            Morris Fraternal Order of Eagles

Northern Insurance Service, LTD         Pizza Hut

PRIMUS Electronics                            Rezin Orthopedics & Sports Medicine

Sam's Pizza                                         Seattle Sutton's Healthy Eating         

Tobby's Mexican Restaurant               Wal-Mart

Morris Woman's Club

If you would like to help sponsor the 2012 Summer Reading Program, please contact the library at 815-942-6880!