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Fact about Miss Aimee: Her favorite books read in September were: Break to You by Neal Shusterman, Debra Young, Michelle Knowlden (teen) Brownstone by Samuel Teer, Mar Julia (teen) The Meadow Brook Murders by Jessica Goodman (teen) Not Quite Dead Yet by Holly Jackson (adult) |
Dragon Cards are back, create a boo-tiful craft at our Witching Hour event, and pop by Yanda Cabin for stories and a sweet treat! October is coming in hot with a full month of programs and outreach! Our Hallow-Read challenge begins on October 1; registration is now open. Cozy up with a spine-tingling book and indulge in other ghoulish activities to earn creepy badges and new Reading Dragons cards! There is still space in our Witching Hour event on Saturday, October 11 at 1 pm! We will have a magical afternoon for families with enchanted activities and a performance by the Edwardsville High School Drama Club! We are confident we will brew up a program to delight all! Registering is the only way to ensure you can participate in the activities. Find Miss Chrissy at Yanda Log Cabin twice this month! Stop by Cabin Day on Saturday, October 4, from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm to say hello and create a copper etching craft! She'll also be reading stories at Yanda Cabin for a Spooky Storytime with a fire pit for cooking s'mores on Wednesday, October 15, at 6:30 pm! We've rearranged some areas in the Kids Area and Teen Area over the past month. We've created a cozy reading area for teens by shifting around our computers. We've made more space for our growing Board Book and Picture Book collections. Kits have been moved to our Parent/Teacher resources. Holiday books are now on the shelves behind our Paperback Picture Books section. More changes are coming to improve both browsing and discoverability! Best, Aimee Villet Youth Services Director |
Library Updates
The library is closed on the following days: Veterans Day: Tuesday, November 11 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: Oct 6 & 20, Nov. 3 & 17 Tuesdays: Oct 7 & 21, Nov. 4 & 18 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 Oct. 9 & 23, Nov 6 & 20 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 Oct. 14 & 28, Nov 25 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 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 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. 25, 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 Oct. 13, Nov. 10, 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, 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 October 8 & 22: 3D Printing Explore technology and coding in this club for kids looking to get hands-on experience using different tech! |
 Special Pajama Storytime at Yanda Log Cabin Wednesday, October 15 at 6:30 pm The Glen Carbon Heritage Museum is hosting this special, spooky pajama storytime at Yanda Log Cabin, where we’ll read age-appropriate creepy books! After the stories, we will relax by the outdoor fire pit and eat s'mores! Please bring a chair or blanket and a stuffed animal, and get cozy with us! If it rains, we will still have stories, but we won't have a fire. Drop In |
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Art Unlimited Grades 6-12 Tuesdays from 6 to 7:30 pm October 14 & 28: Plastic Canvas Cross Stitch November 18: Bob Ross Painting 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. |
Books & Blab Grades 6-12 First Tuesday of Each Month at 7 pm Oct. 7, Nov. 4, Dec. 2 Join us directly after Junior Friends of the Library to talk books, eat snacks, and hang out! Topics chosen by teens. October Topic: Drop In |
Junior Friends of the Library
Grades 6-12 First Tuesday Monthly at 6 pm Oct. 7, Nov. 4, 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 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 |
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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