Mount Morris Public Library

Your Library Card

Library cards are provided free of charge to all residents of the Village of Mount Morris as part of your tax-supported library services. Your card gives you borrowing privileges here and at most public libraries in Illinois, access to special online resources, and more. Click here to learn how to get a library card.

Interlibrary Loan

If you need a book, DVD, or other item that we don't have, ask us to borrow it from another library for you. 

Reference Desk

Reference questions may be asked in person at the library or by phone during regular library hours.  We also accepted reference questions via email, fax or regular mail.  To submit a question through this web site, go to the "Contact Us" page.

Programs and Events

We have a regular schedule of educational and cultural events for all ages. See our calendar for details.

Homebound Delivery

If you live in the Village of Mt. Morris and are unable to come to the library due to illness or limited mobility, please call and we will make arrangements to bring materials to your home.

Computers

We have nine Internet-connected computer stations for public use. Two of the stations are designated for use by children under the age of 12. Anyone with a valid Mt. Morris Public Library card, and in good standing (no overdues or fines of $1.00 or more), may use a computer at no charge. Others are asked to pay $1.00 per day, or use the "E-mail Express" station with a time limit of 15 minutes. (There is no charge for children under age 16.) Personal laptaps may also be used in the library either through our wireless connection or a cable connection to our network. Everyone who uses a computer in the library must follow our policy regarding computer and Internet use.

Photocopier/Fax/Laminator/Magnifier

Except for the magnifier, the following services are available at the library for a fee. Click here for a list of fees.

Personal photocopies may be made at the library. The library staff will assist you.

Personal faxes may be sent or received at the library. The library fax number is 815-734-6035. 

Laminating is available for items from business card size to 11x15".

A CCTV magnifier is available at no charge for viewing magazines, newspapers, and personal documents and letters.

Local History

The library has a variety of local history materials, including Mount Morris Past and Present by Harry Kable, information on Mount Morris College, Ogle County histories, obituary and cemetery indices, local war records, Kable Brothers history, high school and college yearbooks, historical Ogle County atlases, some family histories, Illinois and Rock River histories, and all of the newspapers ever published locally. Most of these materials are for in-library use only.

Community/Meeting Room

The library community meeting room will accommodate up to 24 people. There is no charge for nonprofit groups. The room must be booked at least one day prior to the meeting. Any group wishing to use the Community Room must agree to follow library policies.

Other Services

Here are some of the other services provided by the library:

• Movies for children, young adults and adults
• Audiobooks
• Music CDs
• Large Print books
• Spanish language materials
• Toys and Games
• School text books for Junior High classes (in-house use only)
• Typewriter (in-house use only)
• Overhead projector
• Federal and State tax forms
• Voter registration
• Special displays by local artists and collectors
• Works by local artists, past and present