December 1, 2024- January 31, 2025 • Adults can participate in Winter Reading in the library, online, and via weekly trivia contests to win one of two grand prizes! Check out our website, stop in the library, or call the Help Desk for more information. Paper logs can be picked up at the Help Desk,… Read More
Kindness Hats
November 1, 2024- January 31, 2025 • Use your love of knitting or crochet to keep our community warm this winter. Stop by the Adult Services Desk starting November 1 to check out a kit with yarn, needles, and patterns, or use your own materials. Hats made in any size and color are then donated… Read More
Gingerbread House Challenge
Design your own gingerbread creation and bring it to the library from November 15–29. Enter as a family team or individually! Pick up a copy of the rules and entry form at any library service desk. Public voting and award presentation will be at the Holiday Open House on December 1. Download an entry form… Read More
Check Out IPO @ MPL
We are excited to participate again this year in the Check Out IPO Library Partner Program! Check Out IPO is a community partnership program with area libraries offering free tickets to Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra concerts during the regular season. Use your Messenger Library card to "check out" a FREE Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra (IPO) concert this… Read More