Celebrate National Movie Night with family and friends at the library for a viewing of "The Incredibles." (rated PG) Popcorn is provided. Feel free to bring a lidded beverage and additional snacks, if desired.
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 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.
Learn the concepts and methods of heat transfer while making art! Best for ages 10+ as we will be working with hot rocks. Attendance by parents is encouraged for participation and facilitation. RSVP is required. Sign up below or call 826.3711
Explore the history and significance of Juneteenth at this special history presentation.
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.
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.
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