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  • Sherry Norfolk: Interactive Storyteller

    Listen to Sherry Norfolk's dynamic storytelling in this highly interactive, fun-filled program. Enlivened with character voices, sound effects and audience participation. 

  • Leonardo: Music for Kids

    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 ... Read more

  • Local Author: Rhett Rinne

    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 ... Read more

    Free

  • Local Author: Shane Wagner

    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 ... Read more

    Free

  • Local Artisan: Terry Knop

    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 ... Read more

    Free

  • Local Author/Artist: Mike Chervinko

    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 ... Read more

    Free

  • National Book Lovers Day

    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 ... Read more

  • Family Movie Night: Pixels

    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.

    Free

  • Wild Times Exotics

    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 ... Read more