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Fact about Miss Aimee: "My favorite books I've read in July are: These Silent Woods by Kimi Cunningham Grant (adult) After Life by Gayle Forman (teen)! |
Summer Reading Wrapping Up, August Program Break, Fall Changes, and the Big Booksale! Summer Reading ends on July 31! All activities and books need to be logged by July 31 to be considered for a grand prize. Grand prize winners will be contacted Friday, August 1. It might take us a few extra days to contact the additional winners as we have more prizes than usual this summer. Due to our Annual Booksale, we are not able to offer programs in August. Our program calendar for September is lighter than usual because Sam will be getting married! She is taking time off for wedding related reasons and additional staff will be out to attend the wedding. We usually try to start our programs back right after the August break, but this year we will be rolling programs out a little later. Due to unexpected closures in July, we are a bit behind on projects. We'll be adding our fall programs onto our Events Calendar on our website in August, it might take us a few weeks to get everything up. We have some changes to our program schedule for the fall. STEM will be on Saturday, September 13, but will be moving to Sundays starting in October. Junior Friends moves to the first Tuesday each month. Tech Club is moving to Wednesdays from 4:00 pm to 4:45 pm. We are reworking our October family event, and the new name is The Witching Hour. We'll share details about this event in the September newsletter. We start collecting books for our big annual book sale August 1! We take books for youth and adults. Please no textbooks or reference books. The sale will start at 4 pm Thursday, August 21, and will end Saturday, August 23, at 5 pm. Best, Aimee Villet Youth Services Director |
Library Updates
The library is closed on the following days: Labor Day: Monday, September 1 Don't hesitate to call the Library to get our hours, or check our social media pages! |
Accommodations Curbside service is available for those who need it. If you need accommodations to participate in a program, please contact us at least 48 hours before the program so we can best meet your needs. |
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Storytimes Planned for Pre-K Mondays & Tuesday Biweekly at 10 am Mondays: Sept 22 , Oct 6 & 20 Tuesdays: Sept 23, Oct 7 & 21 Join us for stories, songs, crafts, rhymes, and more! Storytime builds your Pre-K kiddos' literacy skills to help them prep for Kindergarten and 1st grade! Planned for Pre-K children. Drop In |
Baby Lapsit Planned for ages birth to 2 Thursdays Biweekly at 10 am Sept. 25, Oct. 9 & 23 Build your baby’s literacy foundation with skills, stories, and songs in a 15-20-minute session. Playtime follows to help with social skill development. |
Imagination Station Planned for ages 3-5 Tuesdays Biweekly at 10 am Sept. 16 & 30; Oct. 14 & 28 Join us for a morning of activity, imagining, creating, and fun! The first Tuesday of the month is activity based. The last Tuesday of the month is a Dance Party with instruments and parachute play. Drop In |
Mama Bears Support Group Thursdays Once a Month at 10 am Sept. 18, Oct. 16, Nov. 13 Come share your feelings and concerns with other moms in an accepting environment. We’ll have toys available for children to play with, and a library staff member will facilitate the discussion. This program is not a replacement for mental health services but an opportunity to feel less isolated on your journey as a parent or guardian. Drop In |
Stem Activities Grades K-5 Once a month at 2 pm Sept. 13, Oct. 26, Nov. 16 Do you enjoy exploring science, technology, engineering, and math in fun, crafty ways? Then come on in for this in-person program at the Library! Once a month, we will dive deep into a project. Drop In |
Lego Days Ages 4+ Sundays Once a Month at 10 pm Oct. TBD, Nov. 22, Dec. 13 Come to the Library to show off your Lego skills! Build and create your own Lego masterpiece to show off at the Library! |
Read with Dogs 2nd Monday Once a Month at 6:30 pm Sept. 8, Oct. 13, Nov. 10 Sit with licensed therapy dogs, and read a story of your choosing! You’ll have 15 minutes to read and pet a loveable dog! There will be two dogs, so there are registered slots as well as drop-in appointments available. Drop In |
Tech Club Grades 3-7 Select Wednesdays from 4 to 4:45 pm September 24: Sphero Play Day October 8 & 22: 3D Printing Explore technology and coding in this club for kids looking to get hands-on experience using different tech! Registration Opens September 1 |
Pajama Storytime
Grades K through 5 Wednesday, September 17 at 4:30 pm Come learn age-appropriate cooking skills and nutrition with healthy, no-bake snacks. *Please call ahead for any food allergies or sensitivities and we will do our best to accommodate. Drop In |
DIY Bear Plushies
Ages 3 through Grade 5 Saturday, September 27 at 1 pm Come to the Library to make your very own sloth plush! You will stuff your plush, name it, and make a wish to put inside. We'll then sit with our sloths and do a short storytime. Due to limited supplies, priority will be given to Glen Carbon residents and those who didn't get into previous DIY Plush programs. Registration Opens September 1 |
Art Unlimited Grades 6-12 Tuesdays from 6-7:30 pm September 23: Perler Beads October 14 & 28: Plastic Canvas Cross Stitch Join Sam at the library as we craft and create! Each month will feature a different art medium and project, some lasting two weeks. Get your creativity flowing with your friends! Attendance to both sessions is required.
Registration Opens September 1 |
Books & Blab Grades 6-12 First Tuesday Each Month at 7 pm Sept. 2, Oct. 7, Nov. 4 Join us directly after Junior Friends of the Library to talk books, eat snacks, and hang out! Topics chosen by teens. September Topic: Fantasy Drop In |
Junior Friends of the Library
Grades 6-12 First Tuesday Monthly at 6 pm Sept. 2, Oct. 7, Nov. 4 Are you in grades 6-12? Do you want your voice to be heard at your library? Join the Junior Friends of the Library! Earn volunteer hours and help come up with ideas to make the library a better place for teens! No registration is required, just come on in and join the conversation! Drop In |
Teen TwitchMost Mondays at 5 pm (Except in August) and Most Thursdays at 6 pm Do you love art, books, and video games? Do you want to see more of them at the Library? Well, check out our Teen Twitch channel! Aimee and Sam will be streaming the most popular Switch games, learning about and creating art, and talking about all of our favorite books! Visit our website for more information. |
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