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The C.E. Brehm Memorial Public Library District is a public service agency serving as an educational support center for students of all ages, a recreational reading center of popular materials, and a genealogical research center for researchers.

Library building exterior in Mount Vernon, Illinois

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eBooks

Browse ebooks, audiobooks, magazines, movies, music and more with CloudLibrary, Hoopla Digital, and Libby.

Databases

Find legal information, browse scholarly articles, and explore the digital resources your library card gives you access to.

Genealogy Resources

Begin your research and find your family and local history with our selection of genealogy resources

How To Get a Library Card

All residents of and/or property owners in the library district are eligible for free library cards. Learn how to get yours today!

Library Policies

Explore the policies, procedures, and guidelines of the C. E. Brehm Memorial Public Library District.

Library Trustees

Stay up to date with library actions and deliberations. Find meeting agendas and minutes here.

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Summer Reading Program 2026:
Plant a Seed, Read

All ages are welcome to join our Summer Reading Program! Log your reading and reviews from June 8 to July 27 in order to earn tickets: one for every 60 minutes read logged, and one for each review submitted. Use your tickets during the program for a chance to win prizes. All reading must be logged by July 27 at midnight.

All ages are welcome to join our Summer Reading Program! Log your reading and reviews from June 8 to July 27 in order to earn tickets: one for every 60 minutes read logged, and one for each review submitted. Use your tickets during the program for a chance to win prizes. All reading must be logged by July 27 at midnight.

Track registration, reading goals, and reviews digitally on the library’s Beanstack site or by using the Beanstack Tracker app on Android or iOS devices.

Summer Reading Program 2026 Sponsors