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  • 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.
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No Zoom account is needed to participate.
Join critically acclaimed, bestselling author, Cristina Henríquez, for a compelling conversation about her work. Henríquez’s newest book, The Great Divide, is a moving exploration of the people who lived, loved, and labored during the construction of the Panama Canal. Named a New York Times’ Editors’ Choice selection and TIME Magazine “100 Must-Read Books of 2024,” The Great Divide explores history and adversity in a place very special to her – her father’s homeland of Panama.
This event is made possible by Illinois Libraries Present (ILP), a statewide collaboration among public libraries offering premier events.

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)
April 6th; 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.
Book Club  
Reading: "The Listeners"
by Maggie Stiefvater
April 14th; 6:30-7:30pm
Search for digital copies on our Hoopla, CloudLibrary, or Libby apps. 
Registration is not Required.
 
Hobbits & Hobbies  
April 7th & 14th; 6:00-8:00pm
Registration is required for this event.
Registration will close April 7th @ 6:00pm
If you resister for this event, you will also be registering for future occurrences.
Join us for a cozy evening in the Shire! Settle in to watch The Lord of the Rings while working on your favorite craft. You can bring your own project from home!
This event is part of a series.
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Medicare Q&A w/Jon
April 20th; 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.
Crochet With Amy
April 11th & 25th; 10:00am
This event is for registrants age Over 18 and above.
All skill levels welcome! Crocheters and knitters are invited to bring a project, learn new techniques, and enjoy creative time with fellow yarn lovers
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Metro East Rainbow Readers
April 15th; 6:00-7:00pm
Join us in reading books by and about LGBTQ+ people. Visit the website for the current book list. 
In-Person Beginner Yoga
Wednesdays in April; 9:30-10:30am
Join us for In-Person Beginner Yoga with Sarah! Make sure to bring your yoga mat! This event is free.
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Digging Deep
April 16th 6:30-8:00pm
Join Samantha Doolin, Museum Manager at the Glen Carbon Heritage Museum, as we take a deep dive into the history of coal mining in Glen Carbon History.
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Composting: What, Why, & How?
April 21st @ 6:00-7:30pm
Mary Grose from Good Dirt Composting Collective will talk about the environmental benefits of composting, what is happening inside our compost pile and how to get started using one of the most common methods of composting.  The presentation will be followed by a Q and A because people always have questions about composting!
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Reading Challenge April Task:
Read diverse voices
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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