Waverly Public Library

Welcome to the City of Waverly! Waverly, founded in 1836, is the second largest city in Morgan County, with nearly 1300 residents, and occupies one square mile of rich and fertile land 90 miles north of St. Louis, 210 miles south southwest of Chicago, and 30 miles southwest of Springfield. Approximately 3000 customers are located in the local tradi... ng area. Waverly contains over 400 homes, has over sixteen miles of all-weather street and roadways, supports its own elementary and high school, and owns and operates its own water and sewer systems. Since Waverly's founding, Salter Park has been the heart of the city. Located in the middle of the business district, this exceptionally well-maintained six acre park contains a band stage, a pavilion, a War Memorial, basketball court, a large playground area which was constructed by community volunteers and is the site of the Waverly Community Picnic held each year in August. Waverly is also the home of the Waverly Holiday Tournament (the best small school tournament in Illinois) for high school boy's basketball in December every year since 1951. We are very proud of our city, its people, our lifestyles, and activities. Late fees and fees for using a credit/debit card are waived until further notice. Waverly Public Library will open to the public (limited) on Wednesday, June 17, 2020. The operating hours are as follows: Wednesday - 1:00pm - 2:00pm: Senior Hour, 2:00pm - 5:00pm: General Public Friday - 1:00pm - 5:00pm: General Public Saturday - 9:00am - 12:00pm: General PublicRead More