Bring your dancing shoes and best air guitar moves it's time to go ROCKIN' with LEONARDO. He is a Parents' Choice Award winning family musician from Chicago strumming nationwide on his electric orange guitar. He performs a humorous high energy concert that entertains, educates, and empowers all little rockers. Get ready to sing along to familiar hits and ... Read more
The library is pleased to welcome R.L. Rinne for a signing of his book Quest for the Scroll. His book received an award by the 2023 American Writing Awards contest in the Religious Fiction category. Quest for the Scroll follows Magnus, a student of Saint Martin of Tours. He is protecting a sacred scroll from those ... Read more
The library is pleased to welcome back Shane Wagner, author of Ghosts by the Riverside: the Haunted History of Chester and Old Kaskaskia for a presentation of his recent research. Shane will also be signing copies of his current book which are available for purchase at the library.
Join us at the library for a sweet summer evening with local apiarist Terry Knop as part of our Summer Reading Program! Learn what it’s really like to care for honey bees—from hive maintenance to honey harvesting—and why these vital pollinators matter more than ever. Get your questions answered, enjoy the buzz of fascinating bee ... Read more
Rusty Pliers is America’s favorite Hillbilly Comedy Ventriloquist and Magician. Rusty is from a small town in St. Louis Missouri with no phones, no lights, and no power, called Mehlville. Rusty Pliers has performed his unique “Country-Fried” magic and ventriloquism show to children from every continent. Part of our special summer reading programs.
Learn more about what makes Southern Illinois and the surrounding area so special during this presentation by Mike Chervinko. As a photographer and hobbyist archaeologist, Mr. Chervinko has visited and captured many of the most beautiful historical sites in the region. Speaker Mike Chervinko from Carbondale will discuss the prehistoric activity in our area’s past ... Read more
Celebrate your love of books and earn more tickets for Summer Reading! Below are three ways to earn tickets: Visit the library Check out a book Post your favorite title to social media, tag the library, and use the hashtag #NationalBookLoversDay
Popcorn is provided. Feel free to bring any other snacks you might like and a lidded beverage. Sign up is not required, but is always appreciated.
Come pet and hold a variety of exotic animals from Wild Times Exotics. This educational program is part of our special summer reading presentations. All ages are welcome and sign up is not required.
Be prepared for some hilarious impressions, such as the rock n roll spoon player, and the rap spoon player. Audience participation is a huge part of Jim’s show; he may create a “mountain band” from the members of the audience or possibly start a “spoon off” between two audience members. If spoons aren’t enough, you ... Read more