Utica Public Library District

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Utica Public Library District Welcome to the Utica Public Library District! This structure was then the Utica Township Hall and with the cooperation of Mr. Mrs.

"February 23, 1956 was the opening day of the Utica Public Library in the little white frame building on West Canal Street, which was formerly a one-room school. Dee Bennett, Township Supervisor at the time, and others of his board and under the sponsorship of the Utica Community Women's Club, a library for Utica became a reality. At the time 800 books has been donated by friends and neighboring libraries. Many local citizens donated hours of hard work, painting and renovating the building. Minetta Pearson became Librarian and the first month's circulation was 107 books. At the time the library had no steady income and was dependent upon the generosity of the Village Board, the Township Board and local organizations for support." "In July, 1962, the library became tax supported and the number of books had increased to 3,676 with a monthly circulation in excess of 300 books. Pearson had moved from Utica and Mrs. Marlene Ernat became librarian." (Welcome to the Utica Public Library Board of Trustees, A Short History p. 1)

The present library was built in 1972 with addition built in 1987. In 1988 the library became a district library, annexing Deer Park Township. Another addition was built in 1996, expanding the existing building by 33 percent. Both additions were partially funded through grants from the Illinois State Library. Today, the Utica Public Library encompasses Utica, Utica Township, Waltham Township and Deer Park Township. We check out over 100,000 books a year and provide internet services, have computers available for public use, e-book program available as well as countless books. Please stop in and see us, even if it's just to chat!

10/14/2026
10/14/2026
Come check out our adult new releases
10/13/2026

Come check out our adult new releases

10/13/2026

Spooky season is upon us!!!👻🎃

10/07/2026

🍂🎃 THE GREAT UTICA SCARECROW SCAVENGER HUNT! 🎃🍂

The scarecrows are taking over Downtown Utica! 👀🌾 And we need YOU to find them all!

Grab your family, friends, and your best fall spirit and head to Utica for a Scarecrow Scavenger Hunt! 🍁🧡

🧡 Explore Utica
🌾 Hunt for the scarecrows
📸 Snap some photos
🎃 Discover local shops, restaurants & hidden gems
🏆 Complete the hunt for a chance to win a prize!

Make a day of it! Stroll the streets, enjoy the fall scenery, grab a bite to eat, shop local, and see how many creative scarecrows you can spot along the way. 🍎☕🍂

📍 Utica, IL (see map for a list of participating businesses)
📅 September 18th - October 25th
🎟️ Print the map from home or pick up a copy at the Starved Rock Country Welcome Center 248 W Canal St. Utica, IL between 12pm-6pm
🔎Find all the scarecrows hidden throughout Utica and mark them off on the map as you find them
🗺When you have found all the scarecrows, return the map to the Starved Rock Country Welcome Center 248 W Canal St. Utica, IL between 12pm-6pm for a prize

🍁 Come for the scarecrows. Stay for the charm. Make a fall day of it and Explore Utica! 🍁

🎃🍂 Finally a big thank you to our Waltham Elementary School #185 8th graders for creating these awesome scarecrows! We appreciate all your creativity and hard work! 🌾👏

10/07/2026

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Make us one of your Burgoo stops.

10/07/2026

Not wanting to deal with traffic, this is the way to go.

Come check out our children's, youth fiction, and adult fiction new releases!
10/06/2026

Come check out our children's, youth fiction, and adult fiction new releases!

Address

224 Mill Street
Utica, IL
61373

Opening Hours

Monday 1pm - 6pm
Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday 1pm - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm
Friday 1pm - 6pm

Telephone

+18156674509

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