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 Audrey:
"I have two cats, and their names are Galadriel and Faramir."
Illustration of a cat sitting
Welcome to Audrey! We have a lighter month in March. 
    Introducing Audrey, our new Youth Services Librarian II! Audrey is coming from the Lewis & Clark Branch of the St Louis County Library system. She has a passion for history, fitness, and writing. If you see her at the desk, she'd love to meet you!
    March is a lighter month for programming as we are still training Audrey and recovering from a busy February. April will pick back up with more programs and another reading challenge!
    We have started planning our Family Tea Party for May 9 at 1 pm, and we have a theme we are really excited about! You can see a sneakpeek of our theme at the end of the newsletter! Registration opens April 1, so mark your calendars. 
    Do your kiddos have trinkets they are looking to trade? Are their fast food prizes cluttering up your car? Come try our Trinket Trading Post and vote to name our Trinket Crow! Learn more by visiting the Youth Services Desk.
 
                  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. 
Looking for Adult Programs?
See all programs on our online calendar. 
Mama Bear Support Group
Thursdays Monthly at 10 am
March 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.
 
Drop In
Imagination Station
Planned for Ages 3 to 5
Tuesday's Biweekly at 10 am
March 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.
 
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Storytime
Planned for Ages 3 to 5
Mondays & Tuesdays Biweekly at 10 am
Mondays: Mar. 9 & 23, Apr. 6 & 20
Tuesdays: Mar. 10 & 24, Apr. 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.
 
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Baby Lapsit
Planned for Ages Birth to 2
Thursdays Biweekly at 10 am
March 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.
 
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Read with Dogs
2nd Monday Once a Month at 6:30 pm
March 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
Funny Puppy in Eyeglasses with Opened Book
Mama Bear Support Group
Planned for Grades K through 5
Saturday, April 18 at 1 pm
COME AND GET YOUR SPRING CHEER ON – The YMCA Owlettes will demo for you and teach you some fun cheers to try with them! Bring your spunk and cheer voices, and be prepared for some fun!
 
This event will be held outside. We suggest bringing your favorite outdoor chair or beach towel to sit on. This program will be in our Youth Room if there are weather issues.
 
Registration Opens March 18
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STEM Activities
Grades K to 5
Sundays  Monthly at 2 pm
March 22: "3D" Printing
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! 
 
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Lego Days
Ages 4+
Saturdays Monthly at 2 pm
March 21
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
March 3 and 17: Air Dry Clay
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.
Registration Required
Teen Twitch
Special Events As Time Allows
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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Glen Carbon Centennial Library
198 S. Main Street, Glen Carbon, Illinois 62034
618.288.1212

https://www.glencarbonlibrary.org