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Announcements
  • As of 9/1/24, Roku Streaming Sticks are now Express Items. As of 6/1/23, the Mobile Hotspots are now Express Items.
    • Express Items are available on a first come, first served basis. No holds or renewals will be available for these items. Express Items can be found at the front of the library on our Express Shelf. If you have any questions please call us at 1-618-288-1212 or email us at gle@glencarbonlibrary.org
  • 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.
Upcoming Closings
  • May 26 - Memorial 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.
 
Saturday Morning Yoga w/Sarah
May 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31; 
9:30-10:30am
Get fit and healthy when you join us for an energizing session of yoga.
Evening Flow Yoga w/Anne
May 7, 21 & 28;
5:30-6:30pm
This Slow Flow practice will lead you through a series of yoga poses that focus on strengthening, lengthening, and stretching. Side effects may include a sense of well-being and feelings of peace and calmness!



Plethora of Pens (Writing Group)
May 5; 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.
Cookbook Club w/Ellora
July 29; 6:30-7:30pm
Theme: U.S. Regional Cooking
(any region)
Join us for delicious food! Cookbooks pertaining to the months theme will usually be available at the front desk for you to explore. Cookbook availability is dependent on if we have cookbooks that fit said theme. Then, pick a recipe from a cookbook, the internet or use your own and bring a dish to share! You will then be able to try everyone's food and enjoy a lively discussion. You are not required to bring a dish to attend. Let's get cookin'!
Registration is not required.

Book Club  
Reading: "The Husbands"
by Holly Gramazio
May 13; 6:30-7:30pm
Limited copies of the book will be available at the Front Desk for patrons to check out! Some titles may also be available on the Hoopla, cloudLibrary, or Libby apps.
No Registration Required.
 
Medicare Q&A w/Jon
May 19; 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.

Reading Challenge May Task:
Read a book by a Jewish author!
 
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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Glen Carbon Centennial Library
198 S. Main Street, Glen Carbon, Illinois 62034
618.288.1212

https://www.glencarbonlibrary.org