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Mount Carroll District Library Our mission is to serve as a gathering place and a gateway to knowledge, community resource and opportunities for life-long learning.

All programs offered at the Mount Carroll District Library are free! Our History:
In 1907, a group of Mt. Carroll Township citizens, wishing to establish a library, garnered support and secured a building site. The plans were submitted and approved by Andrew Carnegie and a two - story brick building was completed in May of 1908. After the building construction was completed, 1,250 books were cataloged and classified, and the Mt. Carroll Township Public Library opened its doors in August of 1908.

🎶 Gather the family for an afternoon of music at the library!The Friends of the Mount Carroll District Library presents ...
10/23/2026

🎶 Gather the family for an afternoon of music at the library!
The Friends of the Mount Carroll District Library presents the family-friendly music of singer-songwriter Lewis Knudsen! Enjoy a blend of indie, soul, folk, and blues with this talented Quad Cities musician.
📅 Saturday, November 21, 2026
🕜 1:30–3:00 p.m.
📍 Mount Carroll District Library’s Community Room
🎟️ Free and open to the public
🍪 Light refreshments provided
Bring your family, invite a friend, and enjoy good music and good company! 🎸
This program is made possible in part by a grant from Illinois Humanities.
For more information, call 815-244-1751.

Here at the library, we are hosting a Book Club that will exclusively read non-fiction. If you are someone who enjoys le...
10/23/2026

Here at the library, we are hosting a Book Club that will exclusively read non-fiction. If you are someone who enjoys learning something you never knew before, or a good, mind-challenging read, this is the Book Club for you! Call, stop in, or message the library if you would like to join. This Book Club will meet on the second Thursday at 10:30 am each month to discuss a chosen book in its entirety. The first book for this Book Club is The Radium Girls: The Dark History of America's Shining Women. By: Kate Moore

🎃🍂 PUMPKIN FEST IS BACK! 🍂🎃After several years away, Pumpkin Fest is returning to Main Street Mount Carroll, and the Mo...
10/23/2026

🎃🍂 PUMPKIN FEST IS BACK! 🍂🎃
After several years away, Pumpkin Fest is returning to Main Street Mount Carroll, and the Mount Carroll District Library is excited to be part of the fun! 🧡
📅 Saturday, October 31st
⏰ 9:00 AM–1:00 PM
Stop by the library during Pumpkin Fest for some family-friendly Halloween fun! We’ll be outside the library handing out goodie bags with a Take-N-Go craft, and we’ll have a spooktacular photo booth ready for you to snap some festive photos with family and friends! 👻📸🎃
We’re so excited to see Pumpkin Fest return to our community and can’t wait to celebrate with everyone. Whether you’re dressed in costume or simply out enjoying the festivities, be sure to stop by and say hello! 🍁🧙‍♀️🍬
Help us make the return of Pumpkin Fest a day to remember! 🎃🧡

The book of the month for this month's Morning Book Club is Theo of Golden By: Allen Levi. If you would like to join thi...
10/23/2026

The book of the month for this month's Morning Book Club is Theo of Golden By: Allen Levi. If you would like to join this Morning Book Club, please feel free to come down to the library or call us to sign up! This book club will meet to discuss the book in its entirety on Thursday, November 19th at 10 am. We look forward to seeing you there!

Join us for this free educational lecture presented by JCE CO-OP. Curious about artificial intelligence but unsure where...
10/23/2026

Join us for this free educational lecture presented by JCE CO-OP.
Curious about artificial intelligence but unsure where to start? Join us for a beginner-friendly introduction to AI chatbots and discover how a simple conversation can help with everyday tasks! We’ll explore how to use AI to draft emails and messages, brainstorm ideas, get recommendations, and explain unfamiliar topics in plain language. You’ll also learn about popular AI tools, tips for asking clear questions, and ways to protect your privacy. We’ll discuss AI’s limitations, including why you should double-check answers and ask for sources.

❄️🧥 WARM HEARTS, WARM WINTERS! 🧤🧣Winter Clothing Swap at the Mount Carroll District Library!As the temperatures begin to...
10/23/2026

❄️🧥 WARM HEARTS, WARM WINTERS! 🧤🧣
Winter Clothing Swap at the Mount Carroll District Library!
As the temperatures begin to drop, let's come together as a community to help keep everyone warm this winter! ❤️
Have winter coats, sweaters, hats, gloves, scarves, or other cold-weather clothing that your family has outgrown or no longer needs? Give those gently used items a new home while helping your neighbors stay cozy this season!
🧥 GIVE WHAT YOU CAN, TAKE WHAT YOU NEED!
Our Winter Clothing Swap is a wonderful opportunity to share what we have, find something we need, and lend a helping hand to others in our community.
🧣 How It Works:
• Bring clean, gently used winter clothing in good condition.
• Browse the available items and take what you or your family can use.
• All ages and sizes are welcome, from little ones to adults!
• No donation is necessary to participate!
• Everything is completely FREE!
📅 Date: Saturday, December 12th from 10 am to 12:30 pm.
📍 Location: Mount Carroll District Library
💙 Whether you're cleaning out your closets, searching for a warm winter coat, or simply looking for a way to help your neighbors, we invite you to be part of this community event!
Drop off items at the library at any time!
Because a warmer community starts with caring for one another! ❄️❤️
Please help us spread the warmth by sharing this post with friends, family, and neighbors!

💜 October is Domestic Violence Awareness MonthAt Mount Carroll District Library, we believe everyone deserves safety, di...
10/22/2026

💜 October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month
At Mount Carroll District Library, we believe everyone deserves safety, dignity, and relationships built on respect. Raising awareness starts with understanding abuse—and knowing where to find support.
Domestic violence can include physical or sexual violence, stalking, threats, emotional abuse, and controlling behavior. Abuse is never the survivor’s fault.
A few facts from the CDC:
• More than 1 in 3 women and 1 in 6 men in the United States have experienced physical violence, contact sexual violence, and/or stalking by an intimate partner during their lifetime.
• 22.5% of women and 13.7% of men have experienced physical violence by an intimate partner.
• Approximately 16 million women and 11 million men reported first experiencing intimate partner violence before age 18.
Help is available—locally and nationally.
📞 Carroll County: Riverview Center
Free, confidential services include crisis support, counseling, and legal and medical advocacy.
• 24/7 domestic violence hotline: 815-244-1320
• Mount Carroll office, during business hours: 815-244-7704
• Website: riverviewcenter.org
📞 National Domestic Violence Hotline
Confidential support available 24/7:
• Call 800-799-SAFE (7233)
• Text START to 88788
• Chat at thehotline.org
Message and data rates may apply.
If you are in immediate danger, call 911. If someone may be monitoring your phone or internet activity, use a safer device to seek support when possible.
If someone confides in you, listen without judgment, remind them the abuse is not their fault, and respect their decisions. A caring response can begin with: “I believe you. You deserve to feel safe. How can I support you?”
💜 You are not alone. Our community is stronger when we support one another.

📚🌙 SNUGGLE UP & READ! FAMILY READING NIGHT! 🧸☕💤Grab your coziest blankets, put on your favorite pajamas, and bring along...
10/22/2026

📚🌙 SNUGGLE UP & READ! FAMILY READING NIGHT! 🧸☕💤
Grab your coziest blankets, put on your favorite pajamas, and bring along your most beloved stuffed animal! It's time for a magical evening of stories, snuggles, and family fun at the Mount Carroll Public Library! ❤️📖
✨ Join us for a special Family Reading Night where we turn the library into a cozy gathering place filled with wonderful stories, warm smiles, and a little extra bedtime magic!
📅 Thursday, November 19, 2026
⏰ 5:30 PM
📍 Mount Carroll Public Library
🧸 What to bring:
• Your comfiest pajamas! 💤
• A favorite blanket to snuggle under!
• Your favorite stuffed animal or cuddly friend! 🐻
• The whole family and a love for stories! ❤️
📖 We'll provide the stories and delicious warm hot cocoa! ☕
There's something special about sharing a good book together, and we can't wait to create some wonderful memories with our library families!
Whether you're a little bookworm or a grown-up who still loves a good bedtime story, everyone is welcome!
🌟 Come cozy, leave happy, and make reading a family tradition!

Join us for our next Highland Program, where we'll be discussing the Civil War in Context. This will be a 3-Part expedit...
10/22/2026

Join us for our next Highland Program, where we'll be discussing the Civil War in Context. This will be a 3-Part expedition into the history and development of America's North and South regions. From the founding of Virginia and Massachusetts, through the Revolution, and the War of 1812. We hope you'll join us for this intriguing program! This will be the second part of the three-part series. We hope to see you there.
Use the link in the comments to register today!

❄️ Create & Connect with Heather: Snowy Jars & Cozy Aromas! 🎄Make a little winter magic—one mason jar at a time! Join Li...
10/22/2026

❄️ Create & Connect with Heather: Snowy Jars & Cozy Aromas! 🎄
Make a little winter magic—one mason jar at a time! Join Library Director Heather Meador for a cheerful morning of crafting, conversation, and cozy seasonal scents.
You’ll decorate three snowy mason jars and choose from 6 fragrant simmer pot recipes to fill them! From Cozy Orange Spice to Gingerbread Cottage, there’s a blend to make your home smell wonderfully welcoming. Keep your creations, share them as handmade gifts, or do a little of both! 🎁
☃️ Saturday, November 14, 2026, at 10:00 a.m.
🎄 Mount Carroll District Library
❄️ Free and open to the public
🎁 All materials provided
🧣 Limited to 12 participants
No crafting experience needed—just bring your creativity, and we’ll provide the rest!
Three jars, a little sparkle, and plenty of cozy inspiration!❄️🎄


Saturday, November 14, 2026
10:00 a.m.
Mount Carroll District Library
Free and open to the public
All materials provided
*Limited to 12 participants*

Address

208 N Main Street
Mount Carroll, IL
61053

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 9am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 5:30pm
Thursday 9am - 7pm
Friday 9am - 5:30pm
Saturday 9am - 1pm

Telephone

(815) 244-1751

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