Morton Public Library

The Mission of the Morton Public Library is to actively connect people to books, resources, and technology; and provide opportunities for learning, collaboration, and enjoyment. Library service in the Village of Morton began in 1922 when the Semper Fidelis club of Morton Community United Church of Christ organized donations and volunteers for a library. In 1925, the library became tax supported and the first library board was elected. The current library building was designed by architect Don Westlake and constructed by Diversified Buildings, Inc. The original 9,500 sq. ft. building opened in 1982. In 1998, a 9,700 sq. ft. addition was completed. Many areas in the library are dedicated to donors who contributed to the Building Foundation. Additional funding included a Live & Learn construction grant from the Secretary of State. Hannah's Reading Garden was installed in 2015. In 2018 the library underwent a Refresh project, updating paint and carpet throughout the building and rearranging the interior spaces. This created an open and welcoming lobby, updated the front men's and women's restrooms, relocated children's services to the back of library - putting its collection together and gaining 700 sq. feet of space; creating a dedicated teen/young adult area and gained an extra meeting room by putting the Morton History Collection out on display. Governed by an elected board of seven trustees, the library serves residents of Morton and is a member of Reaching Across Illinois Library System (R.A.I.L.S.)