Library Hours:
Sunday: 1-5 pm
Monday through Thursday 9 am to 8 pm
Friday and Saturday 9 am to 5 pm
Fact about Miss Aimee:
Her favorite books read in November were:
Automatic Noodle by Annalee NewitzFinal Girls by Riley SagerThe Road to Tender Hearts by Annie Hartnett
Automatic Noodle by Annalee Newitz (adult)
Final Girls by Riley Sager (adult)
The Road To Tender Hearts by Annie Hartnett (adult)
We Have Holiday Fun For the Whole Family!
    The Holiday Open House is this Saturday, December 6, from 1 to 3 pm! Registration guarantees a visit with Santa, holiday crafts, and cookie decorating. We'll have two caricature artists available to capture the memory. Registration is still open for most sessions. We look forward to celebrating the holidays with your family!
    Don't forget about our Special Pajama Storytime featuring the beloved classic Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas! Plan for a festive evening in your coziest pajamas, bring a stuffed animal and blanket, and settle in for a story, hot chocolate, and sweet treats.
    Beginning in January, we are introducing Game On! mornings, where you can bring your Reading Dragon Cards to play with other collectors. We will have different games available if you haven't had the opportunity to collect Reading Dragon Cards. Our first Game On! program will be on Friday, January 2, at 10 am.
    A new reading challenge starts January 1! Youth can participate in our 2026 Winter Reading Challenge: Read with Benny, featuring Beanstack's very own Benny the Bean to earn Benny-themed badges along with Reading Dragon cards for logging their reading. Prizes include a specialty set of holographic Reading Dragon cards and 4 different book bundles. So, grab a book and join Benny for an unforgettable reading adventure! Registration will open on Beanstack by mid-December.
                  Best,
                  Aimee Villet
                  Youth Services Director  
Library Updates
The library is closed on the following days:
Christmas Holiday: December 24 to 26
New Year's Eve: Closed at 4pm
New Year's Day: January 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. 
Looking for Adult Programs?
See all programs on our online calendar. 
Read with Dogs
2nd Monday Once a Month at 6:30 pm
Dec. 8
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.
 
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Lego Days
Ages 4+
Saturdays Once a Month at 2 pm
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!
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Art Unlimited
Grades 6-12
Tuesdays from 6 to 7:30 pm
December 16: Ugly Art Night
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 at both sessions is required.
Registration Required 
Junior Friends of the Library
Grades 6-12
First Tuesday Monthly at 6 pm
Dec. 2
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 the library! No registration is required, just come on in and join the conversation!
 
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Teen Twitch
Most Mondays at 5 pm 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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Glen Carbon Centennial Library
198 S. Main Street, Glen Carbon, Illinois 62034
618.288.1212

https://www.glencarbonlibrary.org