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Allerton Public Library The Allerton Public Library District serves Monticello, Illinois and the surrounding area.

The Allerton Public Library District (APLD) is a member of the Illinois Heartland Library System serving Monticello Township with access by surrounding townships. APLD reserves the right to hide or remove posts which undermine the intended information sharing capacity of this page and those which are deemed offensive or inappropriate.

It's another packed week for programming at APLD! ✨Learn about the people, places, and practices in Illinois which defie...
10/18/2026

It's another packed week for programming at APLD!

✨Learn about the people, places, and practices in Illinois which defied state and federal Black laws, elected Abraham Lincoln, amended the U.S. Constitution to break the chains of the enslaved, and began the long journey to restore rights and recognition of free African Americans. Join us for "Prairie Pathways to Freedom" on Tuesday, October 20th from 2-3pm! ADULT ONLY PROGRAM. NO REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.

🎃We can't wait to see all of the little ghouls and goblins at "Safe Trick or Treat" on Friday, October 23rd from 4-6:30pm! Grab paper maps and goodies at Allerton Public Library or the Wabash Depot in Downtown! We will be hosting a Scavenger Hunt for kids from 4:00-6:30 (no library card needed). The Rotary Club of Monticello will also hand out candy at that location!

✨Check out some of the spooktacular creations from our October Super Saturday program, "Beastly Buttons"!!
10/17/2026

✨Check out some of the spooktacular creations from our October Super Saturday program, "Beastly Buttons"!!

Check out what's happening at APLD tomorrow! Don't forget all of our programming is free! ✨Mary Todd Lincoln lived a lif...
10/14/2026

Check out what's happening at APLD tomorrow! Don't forget all of our programming is free!

✨Mary Todd Lincoln lived a life filled with triumphs and tragedies, but few people know her story. Now, librarian Laura Keyes from Historic Voices shares Mary's story in an entertaining and educational program. "Mary Todd Lincoln: The First 'First Lady'" depicts an extraordinarily important time in our nation's history from a point of view that is not often explored. Learn how Mary Lincoln influenced monumental events in her lifetime and why her story is still relevant today. Join us on Thursday, October 15th from 2-3pm! DROP-IN PROGRAM. NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED.

📚Come and join us our "Non-Fiction Book Group" discussion of "Resistance History of the United States" by Tad Stoermer. Thursday, September 17th from 6:00pm to 7:15pm

✨Join us for our October Super Saturday, "Beastly Buttons" on Saturday, October 17th from 10-11am! Design, press, and we...
10/13/2026

✨Join us for our October Super Saturday, "Beastly Buttons" on Saturday, October 17th from 10-11am!

Design, press, and wear your own spooky creations! Join us at the library to make custom Halloween buttons. Whether you want to draw a cute pumpkin, collage a creepy monster, or use our festive templates, we’ll help you press your design into an awesome pin-back badge. Perfect decoration for your backpack or Halloween costume! ALL AGES PROGRAM. NO REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.

🐾Join us for "Fur Real Companionship", a livestream event in our program room on Tuesday, October 13th from 2-3pm! Disco...
10/12/2026

🐾Join us for "Fur Real Companionship", a livestream event in our program room on Tuesday, October 13th from 2-3pm!

Discover the fantastic benefits animals bring to older adults. Research shows that pets can chase away loneliness, provide a sense of purpose, and get you moving. Explore fun alternatives for those who can't care for a pet. Whether you're an older adult, a family member, or a caregiver, this workshop will offer valuable insights and tips on how furry friends can enrich lives and create lasting bonds. ADULT ONLY PROGRAM. NO REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.

📚Stop by to explore our display for Indigenous Peoples Day! APLD is open today from 9:00am to 7:00pm
10/12/2026

📚Stop by to explore our display for Indigenous Peoples Day!

APLD is open today from 9:00am to 7:00pm

Don't miss out on our programs tomorrow! 🔢Get ready to yell BINGO in the library! "Adult Bingo" will be on Monday, Octob...
10/11/2026

Don't miss out on our programs tomorrow!

🔢Get ready to yell BINGO in the library! "Adult Bingo" will be on Monday, October 12th from 2-3pm! ADULT ONLY PROGRAM. NO REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.

✨Squish, sculpt, and spookify! Drop in and mold your very own DRAGON EGG at "Creepy Clay" on Monday, October 12th from 4-4:45pm! We’ll have all the clay, tools, and accessories you need to bring your custom creature to life. Supplies are limited. FOR AGES 5-12 ONLY. NO REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.

Seven days of programming means seven opportunities to connect with others and learn something new! For more informatio...
10/11/2026

Seven days of programming means seven opportunities to connect with others and learn something new! For more information about what's coming up this week please go to our website.

🐾Join us for "Fur Real Companionship", a livestream event in our program room on Tuesday, October 13th from 2-3pm! Discover the fantastic benefits animals bring to older adults. Research shows that pets can chase away loneliness, provide a sense of purpose, and get you moving. Explore fun alternatives for those who can't care for a pet. Whether you're an older adult, a family member, or a caregiver, this workshop will offer valuable insights and tips on how furry friends can enrich lives and create lasting bonds. ADULT ONLY PROGRAM. NO REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.

✨Mary Todd Lincoln lived a life filled with triumphs and tragedies, but few people know her story. Now, librarian Laura Keyes shares Mary's story in an entertaining and educational program. "Mary Todd Lincoln: The First 'First Lady'" depicts an extraordinarily important time in our nation's history from a point of view that is not often explored. Learn how Mary Lincoln influenced monumental events in her lifetime and why her story is still relevant today. Join us on Thursday, October 15th from 2-3pm! DROP-IN PROGRAM. NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED.

✨Join us for our October Super Saturday, "Beastly Buttons" on Saturday, October 17th from 10-11am! Design, press, and wear your own spooky creations! Join us at the library to make custom Halloween buttons. Whether you want to draw a cute pumpkin, collage a creepy monster, or use our festive templates, we’ll help you press your design into an awesome pin-back badge. Perfect decoration for your backpack or Halloween costume! ALL AGES PROGRAM. NO REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.

🧶Grab your needles, hooks, and latest fiber art project and join us for "Sit & Stitch" at the APLD! Whether you’re knitt...
10/10/2026

🧶Grab your needles, hooks, and latest fiber art project and join us for "Sit & Stitch" at the APLD! Whether you’re knitting, crocheting, embroidering, or mending, it’s bound to be a purl-perfect time. Sunday, October 11th from 2:00pm to 4:00pm! ALL AGES. NO REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.

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4000 Green Apple Lane
Monticello, IL
61856

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 7pm
Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 7pm
Friday 9am - 6pm
Saturday 9am - 1pm
Sunday 1pm - 5pm

Telephone

(217) 762-4676

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