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Announcements
  • Did you know? We are fine free! Please be courteous to your fellow patrons and return items in a timely manner.
    • If items are not returned or renewed after 28 days; you will be charged a replacement cost & processing fee.
  • 2 study rooms are available for a maximum of 2 hours per person, per day.
    • Glen Carbon Card Holders are able to reserve a study room in advance here. 
    • The general public must reserve a room day of via phone call or in-person.
Library Closings
  • December 24th-26th-for Christmas
  • December 31st- Closing early at 4:00pm
  • January 1st-New Year's Day
 
Looking for Youth programs?
See all programs on our online calendar.


You will receive the log in information after you register.
No Zoom account is needed to participate.
Single White Sparkle Star
Saturday Morning Yoga w/Sarah
9:30-10:30am
Get fit and healthy when you join us for an energizing session of yoga.
 
 
 


Plethora of Pens (Writing Group)
December 1st; 6:30-7:30pm
This is an open writing group, walk-ins are welcome, all writing levels, all genres. If you just want to write your memoirs for your family, that's great. If you want to write the next breakout series, fantastic. Going to write the Great American Novel, come on in. We typically cover a particular topic every month, whether it's writing craft or business-focused. We are NOT a critique group, although we do occasional group critiques, mostly to improve our ability to critique others.
Registration is not required.
In- Person Beginner Yoga
December 10th 9:30am-10:30am
Join us for In-Person Beginner Yoga with Sarah! Make sure to bring your yoga mat! This event is free. 
Book Club  
Reading: "Comfort & Joy"
by Kristin Hannah
December 9th; 6:30-7:30pm
Search for digital copies on our Hoopla, CloudLibrary, or Libby apps. Registration is not Required.
 
Medicare Q&A w/Jon
December 15th; 6:00-7:00pm
If you are looking to sign up for Medicare and have questions on how to register or what is covered, this will be a great time to ask. Bring your questions and learn what to expect when you join Medicare.
Cookbook Club
December 2nd; 6:30-8:00pm
Join us this moth for our treat exchange!
Pick any recipe and bring a dish to share! Let's get cookin'!
 
Metro East Rainbow Readers
December 17th; 6:00-7:00pm
Join us in reading books by and about LGBTQ+ people. Visit the website for the current book list. 
Recycled Holiday Crafts
December 3rd; 6:30-7:30pm
Join Christi and get crafty this holiday season! During this DIY craft Session, you will learn to make upcycled bauble  ornaments.
 
Movie Night at the Library
December 16th; 6:00-7:30pm
Join us at the library for a cozy holiday movie night featuring the beloved classic,  Muppet Christmas Carol. Brought to by the Circulation Department. 

Reading Challenge December Task:
Read a book of poetry
 
Each month we announce a new task. For suggestions, check out our Reading Challenge Display in the library or sign up for the Reading Challenge Newsletter here! 
 
Once you’ve read your book, submit an entry on Beanstack. Complete all 12 by the end of the year and receive a thank you gift from us! 
Click here to submit your entry.

Interested in joining The Friends of the Library?

The Friends of the Library meet once a month at the library.
 
For more information/questions please contact us at: friends@glencarbonlibrary.org
 
The Friends are a group of volunteers who share a common belief that the library is important to the intellectual and cultural growth of the community. The members of this non-profit organization work to increase public awareness of all library services and assist in bringing funds to the library for special needs. Membership forms are available at the Front Desk.

 
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198 S. Main Street, Glen Carbon, Illinois 62034
618.288.1212
https://www.glencarbonlibrary.org