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Fact about Miss Aimee: Her favorite books read in January were: The Spellshop by Sarah Beth Durst (adult) Sisters in the Wind by Angeline Boulley (teen) ADHD is Awesome by Penn Holderness, Kim Holderness (adult) |
Mini Hiring Update, Log your Reading Reminder, and DIY Stuffies We have a strong pool of candidates for the open Youth Services Librarian position. While I can't share anymore at this time, I know that whoever we hire for the position will bring exciting new programs and kindness to our community! There is still room in our DIY Moose Stuffy program scheduled for February 14 at 1 pm! Due to space, priority is given to Glen Carbon cardholders. However, I strongly encourage families without a Glen Carbon Library card to join the waitlist. If spaces are still available at the one-week mark, our system will pull families from the waitlist regardless of whether they have a Glen Carbon Library card. Typically, at least one or two attendees will cancel their registrations near the program date. Click here to learn more about the program and to register/add your group to the waitlist. End of month reminders! The Winter Reading Challenge ends Saturday, January 31, so don't forget to log your reading to earn all four dragon packs! Drop in Saturday to make Valentine's for Seniors and cars for hospitalized kids! Best, Aimee Villet Youth Services Director |
Library Updates
The library is closed on the following days: Easter: Sunday, April 5 Memorial Day: Monday, May 25 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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.  Monday, Feb. 16 at 10 am Board games, card games and more - get your game on at the library! Learn to play your Reading Dragon cards against your friends! Drop In |
 Imagination StationPlanned for Ages 3 to 5 Tuesday's Biweekly at 10 am February 3 & 17 Join us for a morning of activity, imagining, creating, and fun! The last Imagination Station each month is a Dance Party with instruments and parachute play. Drop In |
Storytime Mondays & Tuesdays Biweekly at 10 am Mondays: Feb. 9 & 23, Mar. 9 & 23 Tuesdays: Feb 10 & 24, Mar. 9 & 23 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 February 12 & 26 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. Drop In |
 Read with Dogs 2nd Monday Once a Month at 6:30 pm February 9 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. Drop In |
 Mama Bear Support GroupThursdays Monthly at 10 am February 19 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. |
STEM Activities Grades K to 5 Sundays Monthly at 2 pm February 8: Mini Winter Games 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! Join us in February as we learn about winter games and build our own ramps! Drop In |
 Lego DaysAges 4+ Saturdays Monthly at 2 pm February 28 Come to the Library to show off your Lego skills! Build and create your own Lego masterpiece to show off at the Library! |
Snacks In The Stacks Grades K to 5 Wednesday, February 11, at 4:30 pm Snack in the Stacks is a new program meant to teach school-age children K-5 basic food preparation skills and new healthy snack ideas in a fun, relaxed environment. This is a drop-in program with limited supplies. Drop In |
 DIY Moose Stuffies Pre-K to Grade 5 Saturday, February 14, at 1 pm Join us at the library to make your very own moose stuffy! You will stuff your moose, name it, and make a wish to put inside. We'll then sit with our moose stuffies and do a short storytime. |
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 Tech Club: Spheros Grades 3-7 Select Wednesdays at 4 pm February 4 & 18 Explore technology and coding in this club for kids looking to get hands-on experience using different tech! February's session will involve the basics of using Spheros. |
Art Unlimited Grades 6-12 Tuesdays from 6 to 7:30 pm February 10 and 24: Digital Art Join us 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. |
Due to staffing changes, we will be pausing most of our activities on Twitch. Once we have hired a new full-time Youth Services Librarian, we plan to bring Twitch Back. For now, we might do some pop-up streams for special events as time allows. |
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