Vespasian Warner Public Library District

10/13/2026

Come LEGO with us!

Tuesdays for Family, 5-6pm.

Wednesdays for youth, 5-6pm.

No need to register, just come on in!

10/13/2026

Pumpkin Decorating Contest for Clinton Spark's Monster Mash!!

*Pickup a free pumpkin at the Vespasian Warner Public Library starting October 13th, while supplies last
*Decorate your pumpkin any way you like. The only limit is your imagination!
*Bring your pumpkin to the Monster Mash between 9AM and 1Pm
*Voting runs from 2Pm to 6Pm
*Winner announced before the movie

Sponsored by Buds n Blooms Decatur

10/12/2026

Our fearless leader, Bobbi!

It's ! This week's spotlight shines on Bobbi Perryman, executive director of the Vespasian Warner Public Library District. Perryman also chairs the ILA Reaching Forward South Committee.

Read about Bobbi Perryman on the ILA website: https://bit.ly/ILASpotlightPerryman.

10/12/2026

10/10/2026

Have you ever heard of Lizzie Borden? Well, come dive in with professional crime buster, Christin Haws, to learn all things Lizzie Borden.

For this special, spooky month, we will meet outside around a fire with smores and pizza!

Visit the website to register... www.vwarner. org

Teens, come dive into the Lizzie Borden case!

There will be pizza and vibes, October 15th at 5pm.

We'd love for you to register so we can get plenty of food, visit www.vwarner. org.

TEEN EVENT, ages 13-17,

10/10/2026

Teens, come dive into the Lizzie Borden case!

There will be pizza and vibes, October 15th at 5pm.

We'd love for you to register so we can get plenty of food, visit www.vwarner. org.

TEEN EVENT, ages 13-17,

10/09/2026

BOOK SALE! It's everyone's favorite time of the year, fall book sale!

The Friends of Warner Library have been working hard to get you the best of the best books!

Friday 10/30, 9am-6pm and Saturday 10/31, 9am-1pm.
Almost all books are $1, kids books are 2 for $1 and it's $1 a bag on Saturday 11am-1pm. Bags will be provided.

CA$H IS KING! Be sure to hit the ATM on your way in.

Remember, all the proceeds from the book sale go right back into the library. The profits are used to help fund programs, get new books on the shelves, and repair the books already circulating.

Thank you for your support!

10/09/2026

In this special episode, Bobbi shares the history of one of VWPLD’s most treasured items: the battled flag of the 20th Illinois Infantry Regiment, Company E, as well as other items from the library’s Civil War collection.

In this special episode, Bobbi shares the history of one of VWPLD’s...

10/09/2026

We had some lovely library crawlers from Mansfield today!!

10/08/2026

Meet us at the Library Pavilion for this month’s Roots & Shoots program.

We’ll discuss the different species of squirrels found in our area and learn some interesting information about them!

Best suited for ages 5 and up.
Registration required, www.vwarner .Org.

Roots & Shoots: Squirrels in our Backyard (Family)
Sat, Oct 10 | Vespasian Warner Library