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How can we help you?  If you’re searching for a captivating read or need a document notarized, the Library has these and many other useful services that will save you time and enhance your quality of life.

   

Select from a broad variety of books, magazines, music, films, and even board games that you can check out, download, or use in the Library.  For information on a variety of topics, online resources are available to everyone through public computers in the Library. 

The Library provides many services to accommodate the needs of seniors in our community. The collection includes large print books, an impressive collection of audiobooks, and resources through the Illinois Talking Book and Braille Service.

 

If you have a physical condition that prevents you from visiting the Library, ask about our home delivery service or the supplemental delivery service to select retirement centers. 

 

So go ahead and ask for our help—it’s what we do best! 

Adult Picks
Adult Programs

Adult Picks

Look no further for ideas about what to read next. Check out our Adult Reader Resources for Staff Picks, Best Seller Lists, Award Winning Book Lists, and Reading Recommendations & Reviews . We also hope you'll stop by the library for our awesome selection of books, CDs, movies, magazines, and newspapers - or just to use the Internet or hang ou.
 

Is there a book you hope we'll buy? Fill out our Suggest a Purchase Form!  Do you have a comment or an idea for us? Need help finding something or have a question about the library? Contact us at library@vwarner.org or chat with a staff member.

Adult Programs

Looking for ways to get involved at your library?

Come to Library Programs!

The library offers regular programs each month, and other seasonal programs throughout the year. Check the library calendar each month for latest updates on adult programs.

 

Upcoming Programs!

  • Spring Paint Class (Adults 18+)
    Spring Paint Class (Adults 18+)
    Sat, Apr 05
    Vespasian Warner Library
    Apr 05, 2025, 10:00 AM
    Vespasian Warner Library, 310 N Quincy St, Clinton, IL 61727, USA
    Join us for a guided step-by-step paint class with Cassandra Meyen. Registration is required. Use the QR code or visit the website to sign up.
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  • April Friends of the Library Meeting
    April Friends of the Library Meeting
    Sat, Apr 05
    Vespasian Warner Library
    Apr 05, 2025, 10:00 AM
    Vespasian Warner Library, 310 N Quincy St, Clinton, IL 61727, USA
    The Friends of Warner Library meets on the first Saturday of the month at 10am. Community members who enjoy the library are encouraged to join and participate in activities that support library goals and programs.
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  • April Tales From The Archives (Adult)
    April Tales From The Archives (Adult)
    Apr 08, 2025, 4:00 PM
    Facebook
    Jump over to our Facebook page & join Bobbi for a story from our Archive collection!
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  • International Night (Everyone)
    International Night (Everyone)
    Tue, Apr 08
    Vespasian Warner Library
    Apr 08, 2025, 6:30 PM CDT
    Vespasian Warner Library, 310 N Quincy St, Clinton, IL 61727, USA
    Experience many different countries and cultures through foods, games, art and presentations. This event is put on by the Town & Country 4-H Club.
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  • Spring Book Sale 4/11
    Spring Book Sale 4/11
    Fri, Apr 11
    Vespasian Warner Library
    Apr 11, 2025, 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    Vespasian Warner Library, 310 N Quincy St, Clinton, IL 61727, USA
    The Friends of Warner Library Spring Book is Friday, April 11th from noon - 7pm and Saturday, April 12th from 9am - 3pm. Saturday you can bring a bag and fill it up for just $1! Educator discounts will continue during the sale. This is a Cash only sale.
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  • Spring Book Sale 4/12
    Spring Book Sale 4/12
    Sat, Apr 12
    Vespasian Warner Library
    Apr 12, 2025, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
    Vespasian Warner Library, 310 N Quincy St, Clinton, IL 61727, USA
    The Friends of Warner Library Spring Book is Friday, April 11th from noon - 7pm and Saturday, April 12th from 9am - 3pm. Saturday you can bring a bag and fill it up for just $1! Educator discounts will continue during the sale. This is a Cash only sale.
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  • Yoga (Teen 12-18)
    Yoga (Teen 12-18)
    Sat, Apr 19
    Clinton
    Apr 19, 2025, 10:00 AM
    Clinton, 310 N Quincy St, Clinton, IL 61727, USA
    Teen yoga with instructor Stacy Schmid, Certified 200 RYT. Registration required.
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  • West Coast Swing Class (Adult 18+)
    West Coast Swing Class (Adult 18+)
    Thu, Apr 24
    Vespasian Warner Library
    Apr 24, 2025, 6:00 PM
    Vespasian Warner Library, 310 N Quincy St, Clinton, IL 61727, USA
    Swingin’ in the Stacks. Join us for West Coast Swing Dance Lessons on Thursday, April 24th. Free admission. To reserve your spot or for more information go to vwarner.org. Doors open at 5:45pm and class is 6:00-6:45pm
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  • May Friends of the Library Meeting
    May Friends of the Library Meeting
    Sat, May 03
    Vespasian Warner Library
    May 03, 2025, 10:00 AM
    Vespasian Warner Library, 310 N Quincy St, Clinton, IL 61727, USA
    The Friends of Warner Library meets on the first Saturday of the month at 10am. Community members who enjoy the library are encouraged to join and participate in activities that support library goals and programs.
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  • Jack Keefe Book Signing (Adult 18+)
    Jack Keefe Book Signing (Adult 18+)
    Thu, May 08
    Vespasian Warner Library
    May 08, 2025, 3:00 PM
    Vespasian Warner Library, 310 N Quincy St, Clinton, IL 61727, USA
    Echoes of Purple and Gold is Keefe’s second local history book. It tells stories of railroad buildings, school colors, and ordinary local people connected to extraordinary events. The program includes a slideshow, Q&A and book signing.
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  • Yoga with Stacy 5/10 (Adult 18+)
    Yoga with Stacy 5/10 (Adult 18+)
    Sat, May 10
    Vespasian Warner Library
    May 10, 2025, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
    Vespasian Warner Library, 310 N Quincy St, Clinton, IL 61727, USA
    Enjoy this 45-minute class to get your body moving, your balance in check, and clarity in your mind and spirit. Bring your own yoga mat or towel/blanket, water, and any yoga props you’re already familiar with. Registration is required.
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  • May Tales From The Archives (Adult)
    May Tales From The Archives (Adult)
    May 13, 2025, 4:00 PM
    Facebook
    Jump over to our Facebook page & join Bobbi for a story from our Archive collection!
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  • Beach Cookie Decorating (Adult 18+)
    Beach Cookie Decorating (Adult 18+)
    Sat, May 24
    Vespasian Warner Library
    May 24, 2025, 10:00 AM
    Vespasian Warner Library, 310 N Quincy St, Clinton, IL 61727, USA
    Join us at the library for a sweet and sandy adventure—decorate your very own beach-themed cookies and make a splash of creativity! Free! Must register.
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  • Summer Reading Kickoff (Family)
    Summer Reading Kickoff (Family)
    Sat, May 31
    Vespasian Warner Public Library District
    May 31, 2025, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
    Vespasian Warner Public Library District, 310 N Quincy St, Clinton, IL 61727, USA
    Be one of the first to sign up for Summer Reading at our kick-off party! Join us outside for a ton of messy fun! We’ll have inflatables, lawn games and a colored foam party to celebrate our theme, Color our World! Be sure to bring towels and extra clothes! No registration required.
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Book a Librarian

Book a Librarian/Connect with Tech

Looking for a book recommendation or an answer to a research question? Contact the library to Book a Librarian for a virtual appointment! Need help with the digital library or your e-reader? Call the library to make a virtual or in-person Connect with Tech appointment. Services are free. 

Book Clubs

Book Clubs

Do you enjoy lively book discussions? Then we have a book discussion group for you!  The library provides the book (either from our collection or borrowed from another library) and you provide the discussion. Refreshments will be provided.  Already read the book? Join the discussion anyway! We'd love to hear from you.

Book Club Information

For Seniors

For Seniors

 

The Library provides many services to accommodate the needs of seniors in our community.

Large Print Books 

The Library has a collection of large print materials including best sellers, biographies, Christian authors, and non-fiction.  The Large Print section is located on the Main Floor.  Cannot find what you are looking for?  Ask at the Circulation Desk for help.

Audiobooks

If you prefer to listen to books, the Library has an impressive collection of audiobooks.

The Library also offers 24/7 access to eBooks and audiobooks through our eResources

The Illinois Talking Books & Braille Center at the Illinois State Library provides a FREE audio library service to central Illinois residents whose low vision, blindness, or physical limitation makes it difficult to read. Application forms are available at the Circulation Desk on the main floor.

Home Delivery

If you have a physical condition that prevents you from coming to the Library you may qualify for the Library’s very convenient Home-Bound Delivery service.

Library cardholders residing in Liberty Village & Hawthorn Inn may also receive delivery and pickup of library materials.

Home-Bound Deliveries

Home-Bound Deliveries

Home-Bound Delivery Service offers delivery and retrieval of library materials to and from patrons who cannot drive due to a medical condition.  This service is provided free-of-charge.

Home-Bound Delivery Information

Notaries Public

Notaries Public

A notary public is almost always available whenever the Library is open.  There is no charge for this service.  Notary service is offered at the Main Floor Circulation Desk.  Questions?  Call 217-935-5174.

The purpose of notarization is to prevent fraud and forgery. A notary acts as an official and unbiased witness to the identity of persons who comes before the notary for a specific purpose.

  • Please do not sign your documents before you come to the library. We are required to see you sign your documents.

  • Each person signing the document must be present for us to notarize that signature.

  • A photo ID with your signature is required so that we can verify your identity. PLEASE NOTE: Under recent changes in state law, the ID must be issued by a state or federal government agency and must bear the photographic image of the individual’s face and signature.

    • Examples of acceptable IDs issued by a state or federal government agency with both a photographic image and signature are a valid state driver’s license or ID card, a United States military ID, or valid passport.

    • Examples of IDs we cannot accept are Social Security cards, a United States passport card, or school IDs that do not bear a photographic image or signature.

  • Home-Bound patrons: Patrons who cannot physically come to the library due to a medical condition may be eligible for homebound notary. A notary will come to the patron’s place of residence to notarize documents. All requirements for in-library notary, including ID requirements, still apply for homebound notary. Library staff will not notarize a document for patron who does not appear mentally competent. Patrons utilizing homebound notary must provide a safe environment for library staff. For more information, please see the Home-Bound Delivery Page.  Homebound notary is by appointment only. Please call the library for an appointment.

Proctored Exams

Proctored Exams

We offer test proctoring to homeschooled students, post-secondary students, and professionals taking licensing exams.

There is no fee for this service.

It is the student’s responsibility to verify that the proctoring conditions provided meet all requirements of the school assigning the test. The student is responsible for following test instructions and making all necessary arrangements with their instructor and the Library staff member who will proctor the exam.

Public computers are available for online testing, but the student will have only limited privacy and will be subjected to noise. Testing systems requiring additional software will not be permitted on Library computers. The proctor will be the Library staff member on duty at the time of the exam.

Scheduling Your Exam

Exams must be scheduled with Janet Ward by email (jward@vwarner.org) or by phone at least three days in advance. If the student is more than 15 minutes late for their exam, he/she will need to reschedule. 

Summer Reading

Summer Reading Is Complete!

AND IT WAS ANOTHER RECORD SETTING YEAR!

We had over 800 people filling out reading paths and claiming tickets for the grand prize drawings!  Thank you so much to everyone that participated in Summer Reading this year!

 

With four times as many programs as last year,

this summer was super busy at the library, just the way we like it!

A special shout out to all of our sponsors and partners! 

Summer Reading would look so different without all of your support!

Thank you all for another FANTASTIC year!!

2024 Summer Reading logo with a recycle sign over a drawing of the earth with the text overlay text stating "Read. Renew. Repeat."
2024 Summer reading.  Thank you to all of our sponsors!  Logos for the following sponsors: Ace Hardware, Casey's, Friends of the Library, Clinton Education Association, The Y, DQ, Hammer Strength & Fitness, Heartland Bank, Jimmy John's, Kirby Foods/IGA, Lexi Hammer Photography, The Flower Corner, Monical's Pizza, Cali Russell & Family, Hale Mechanical, Snappers, Clintonia Eagle, Subway, Sweet Mae's, & Taylor Abstract Co.

Summer Reading

Tax Forms & Info

Tax Forms & Information

The Library receives a limited supply of forms and instruction booklets each year. In addition, we are happy to assist you in finding other forms through the IRS website. 

You can obtain your own forms and instructions from the IRS by choosing one of the following options:

Other resources available include photocopiers and a fax machine.  

 

AARP Tax-Aide

The AARP Tax-Aide service is offered yearly February through April. This free service can answer most of the tax issues faced by middle- and low-income taxpayers, 60 and older.  Volunteers are trained by the IRS, through a Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) grant. Location and hours are typically announced by early February.

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