• 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 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

    Free
  • Rusty Pliers: Comedy Ventriloquist and Magician

    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.

  • Escape Room

    Bring the whole family to the library for an hour of teamwork, critical thinking, and problem solving in this special escape room. This activity is geared towards ages 9-13, but can be enjoyed by younger and older participants. Sign up is required for a 60-minute time slot with 2-5 players. Can you solve the challenge ... Read more

    Free
  • Escape Room

    Bring the whole family to the library for an hour of teamwork, critical thinking, and problem solving in this special escape room. This activity is geared towards ages 9-13, but can be enjoyed by younger and older participants. Sign up is required for a 60-minute time slot with 2-5 players. Can you solve the challenge ... Read more

    Free
  • Family Game Day

    Family Game Days

    Come to the library and play games with family and friends. We have puzzles, board games, outdoor games, and a Wii! Feel free to bring your own games and snacks you may enjoy. No sign up is required.

  • Lap Sit Story Hour

    Lapsit Story Hour

    Lap Sit Story Hour is held every Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. and is for children birth to five years with their adult partners. The children dance to songs, hear a story and do a related craft. Please call 618-826-3711 for additional information.

  • Evening Book Discussion

    Evening Book Discussion

    Meets at the library in the downstairs community room on the first Tuesday of the month at 6:00pm. Books to be read will be selected two months in advance during the discussion meeting. Suggestions are welcome!

    Free
  • Wii Gaming

    Wii Gaming

    Every Wednesday at 4 pm. Bring your friends and compete in Wii Sports, Mario Kart, and more!

  • Lego Club

    Drop in between 10:30 am and 12:00 pm for LEGO Club. You can bring your own set to work on, build something from the library's LEGO, or help us as we work on constructing the LEGO Hogwart's Castle.