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05/20/2026

The Book Club pick for May is World of Wonders by Aimee Nezhukumatathil. Next meeting is June 16th.

We've received a donation of embroidered Class of 2026 patches. Stop by the library to pick one up.
05/19/2026

We've received a donation of embroidered Class of 2026 patches. Stop by the library to pick one up.

Summer Reading Program at the Library. Stop by the library after May 26th to register and pick up your book log. Open to...
05/18/2026

Summer Reading Program at the Library. Stop by the library after May 26th to register and pick up your book log. Open to children (0-12) and families residing in the Mt. Olive School District.

We are pleased to announce that the Duo Touch Therapy team of Gidget, a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and Debbie, her hu...
05/18/2026

We are pleased to announce that the Duo Touch Therapy team of Gidget, a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and Debbie, her human partner are providing the "Paws for Reading" Program at the library. We are ready to sign up children, ages 4-18, for one on one sessions with Gidget in June, July, and August. If you are interested in learning more, please stop by the library. If your child is ill, has allergies to dogs, or is afraid of dogs, this program may not be a good fit.

We have started a Library of Things at the library. Mt. Olive Public Library card holders 18 and older, in good standing...
05/18/2026

We have started a Library of Things at the library. Mt. Olive Public Library card holders 18 and older, in good standing, can borrow items from the Library of Things for 2 weeks. Currently, we have 2 CD players and some puzzles. If you have questions, drop by the library or gives us a call at 217.999.7311.

05/11/2026

Team Puzzle Contest
Friday, May 15th
6pm, All ages
Call the library to reserve your spot.

Spring/Summer Quilt Raffle$1/ticket. We will draw a winner the end of July. The quilt (58.5x78 inches)was made and donat...
05/08/2026

Spring/Summer Quilt Raffle
$1/ticket. We will draw a winner the end of July. The quilt (58.5x78 inches)was made and donated by Janet Pickerill. The complete set of hand crocheted A Very Hungry Caterpillar objects was made and created by Karen Kronk. The handmade book sleeve was made and donated by Katie Long.

Author Jim Marcacci gave a lively talk about his recent book, Benld and the Booze Gang. It was co-authored by the late J...
05/08/2026

Author Jim Marcacci gave a lively talk about his recent book, Benld and the Booze Gang. It was co-authored by the late John Ubben. Jim had autographed books available for purchase. 42 community members attended.

Photos from Mother Jones Day at the Library. Mother Jones read Click, Clack, Moo Cows That Type by Doreen Cronin. Ruthie...
05/08/2026

Photos from Mother Jones Day at the Library. Mother Jones read Click, Clack, Moo Cows That Type by Doreen Cronin. Ruthie Kahl from the MAC led the children in an art activity and Professor Longhair astounded the audience with magic tricks.

Please do not leave book donations outside the library.We are unable to accept and process them at this time and the wea...
05/06/2026

Please do not leave book donations outside the library.

We are unable to accept and process them at this time and the weather has not been kind to paper.

We will begin accepting donations in July.

Thank You for your consideration.

Address

100 North Plum Street
Mount Olive, IL
62069

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 6pm
Tuesday 11am - 5pm
Wednesday 11am - 6pm
Friday 11am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 2pm

Telephone

+12179997311

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