Marquette Heights Public Library

11/02/2026

They’re baaaaaaaaccccck!!!!
The dinosaurs snuck into the library and decorated. Now they’re hiding in the stacks. Come help us find them!

10/28/2026

We've been hearing rustling in the closet and we fear.....DINOVEMBER IS ALMOST HEEEEEEERRRRRRRE!!!!!

10/24/2026

Adult suspense readers be sure to join Jessica next Tuesday at 6:00pm for another Thrills & Chills Books Club meeting!
The group will discuss The Stranger Behind You by Carol Goodman and then choose the next read for the November meeting.

10/23/2026

We look forward to seeing all of our friends tomorrow at the Marquette Heights Fire Department Trunk or Treat. Happening from 4:30pm-5:30pm on the MES playground.

With an outpouring of people willing to help we will be having the first MHFD trunk or treat! Attached, you will find the link to sign up. If you have already said that you will have a vehicle at the event we are asking that you still, please go to the form and fill it out. That way we have all the names in one place. If any of our wonderful citizens aren’t able to participate, but would like to donate candy, you can drop it off at the City office anytime through Friday, October 23rd.  Thank you to everyone who helps make this community such a great place to live!

https://forms.gle/G6FF1Yrz9QrJPP7JA

10/23/2026

Some of our creepy craft artwork. Soooo grody!! Scurry in and craft with us today.

10/22/2026

Pictures from our second session of our air-dry clay pumpkins. These turned out so cute! Thank you to everyone who participated!

10/21/2026

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10/20/2026

Creep in this week!

10/16/2026

Happening tomorrow, please share and spread the word!

🎀 FREE MAMMOGRAM DAY | OCT. 16

Tazewell County Health Department is partnering with Carle Health for the 25th annual Free Mammogram Day!

On Friday, Oct. 16, uninsured or underinsured women ages 40-64 can receive a FREE mammogram at three Carle Health locations in the area. There are no income guidelines for this event.

📅 Friday, Oct. 16
⏰ 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
📍Heart, Lung and Vascular Institute at Carle Health Methodist Hospital, 112 NE Crescent Ave., Peoria
📍Carle Health Pekin Hospital, 600 S. 13th St., Pekin
📍Carle Health Proctor Hospital, 5409 N. Knoxville Ave., Peoria

Routine screenings and early detection are important. Take the time to prioritize your health and help spread the word to someone who may benefit from this opportunity.

10/16/2026

One little room with so many activities!

We had friends making air-dry clay pumpkins. Other friends were sculpting creations from playdoh. Some artists were crafting spooky bookmarks.

Be sure to check our calendar, follow our page, or stop in to see what’s happening at the library.