Vespasian Warner Public Library Podcast

Youth Services Manager Melissa Snow and Adult Program Coordinator Emily Dunham provide a behind-the-scenes look at how much work goes into Summer Reading. Transcript

The first murder trial in Clinton, IL in 1840 also featured a future president and his political rival. Transcript

Luna the Bearded Dragon is the Vespasian Warner Library's superstar library pet. Transcript

The children's floor in the library has recently undergone some changes to make for a better experience for kids and families. Transcript

In 1964, the small town of Wapella in Dewitt County was the site of the largest weapons bust in the country outside of Florida at the time. Transcript

Find out more about the Friends of the Warner Library, a wonderful group of volunteers who support the library. Transcript

As head librarian for 50 years, Miss Lillian Kent helped to shape the Vespasian Warner Library into what it is today. Transcript

The staff of the Vespasian Warner Library have some recommendations that might not all be sweet, but will be short and definitely worth your time. Transcript

Learn more about the history of the Vespasian Warner Library building. Transcript

The staff of the Vespasian Warner Library have some recommendations to help you lighten up. Transcript

Colonel Thomas Snell was one of the wealthiest men in the county. However, his unusual will triggered legal battles that lasted for years. Transcript

The Vespasian Warner Library belongs to a system of libraries that allows patrons access to an even wider selection of items. Transcript

The tragic death of Margherita Trainor in the Magill House in Clinton, IL in 1913 due to complications from an abortion saw a well-known local doctor and the young man who'd allegedly gotten her into trouble on trial for her demise. Transcript

Local history is an important part of the Vespasian Warner Library and there's a whole section dedicated to it that patrons can explore. Transcript

In 1895, the village of Weldon, IL was rocked by a shooting involving two of the town's most prominent citizens-- Postmaster John A. Pace and State Representative Dr. W.H. Taylor. And the reason behind the shooting was just as shocking. Transcript

Thanks to Vespasian Warner Library Program Coordinator Marie Maltby, Cassandra Meyen of the DeWitt County 4-H, and the 4-H volunteers, the library's sunken gardens got a much needed beautification. Transcript

In July of 1910, Night Captain Tony Musser witnessed the murder of Clinton, IL police chief John Struble. Three years later, after his own stint as police chief, Musser would testify at Struble's murder trial. And only weeks after that Tony Musser would be shot dead, in part due to a rumor about his involvement with Chief Struble's death. Transcript

Thanks to the combined efforts of The Vespasian Warner Library, the U of I Extension Office, and the DeWitt County Master Gardeners, the dream of the library having its very own pollinator garden is now a reality. Transcript

In July of 1910, Clinton, IL police chief John Struble was murdered attempting to apprehend a sneak thief. It would take years before a man was brought to trial for the crime, but the verdict did little to solve the mystery. Transcript

Find out more about the library apps patrons should be using to enhance their library experience. Transcript

Though now mostly forgotten, Clinton mayor Dr. B.M. Pugh once led the headlines with his economic savvy, his dedication to John Warner Hospital, and his political and personal scandals. Transcript

The library offers many free services to better serve and support the community. Transcript

The railroad was a popular and convenient method of traveling and shipping in DeWitt County in the late 19th and early 20th centuries and it was a source of employment for many local residents as well. However, there were times that working and riding the rails could be dangerous -and even deadly. Transcript

Learn a little more about the Weinberg Collection and the man who donated the books, Dr. Harold Weinberg. Transcript

Two unlikely 14 inch rainfalls caused massive flooding in Clinton almost exactly seven years apart. Listen to learn a little more about what happened during those floods. Transcript