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Movie Matinee - Mufasa: The Lion King (2024)

Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Large Meeting Room at Edwardsville Public Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Edwardsville Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movie
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Recovery Without Stigma

Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Presentation Room at Edwardsville Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Mark Knott, from the Metro East Recovery Council, will be discussing the stigma of substance abuse disorder and how to deal with this sensitive and personal issue in a non-judgment...

Library Branch: Edwardsville Public Library
Room: Presentation Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Mark Knott, from the Metro East Recovery Council, will be discussing the stigma of substance abuse disorder and how to deal with this sensitive and personal issue in a non-judgmental manner.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Anime Watch Party

Friday, April 4, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Large Meeting Room at Edwardsville Public Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Calling all teen anime enthusiasts! Unite at this welcoming space for both die-hard fans and those just getting started to explore a variety of genres, engage in lively discussions...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Edwardsville Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Movie
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Calling all teen anime enthusiasts! Unite at this welcoming space for both die-hard fans and those just getting started to explore a variety of genres, engage in lively discussions, and make new friends who love anime as much as you do.

This event is in the "Everyone" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Empathy First Saturdays: Human Library

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Edwardsville Public Library
Program Type:
Performers/Presenters, Public Service
Age Group:
Everyone, Adults
Event Details:

Visit The Human Library to have compassionate 1-1 or small group conversations with Human Books to promote cross-cultural understanding. Drop by the Library, choose human(s) from o...

Library Branch: Edwardsville Public Library
Age Group: Everyone, Adults
Program Type: Performers/Presenters, Public Service
Event Details:

Visit The Human Library to have compassionate 1-1 or small group conversations with Human Books to promote cross-cultural understanding. Drop by the Library, choose human(s) from our “catalog”, and sign up for 15-min.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Chess Club

Monday, April 7, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Presentation Room at Edwardsville Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Adults, Teens
Event Details:

The EPL Chess club is a casual environment for masters and novices to meet up to play and enjoy one of the oldest games in the world.  Bring your board or just your enthusiasm...

Library Branch: Edwardsville Public Library
Room: Presentation Room
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Gaming
Event Details:

The EPL Chess club is a casual environment for masters and novices to meet up to play and enjoy one of the oldest games in the world.  Bring your board or just your enthusiasm. 

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Babies" group.

Books for Babies Lapsit

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Large Meeting Room at Edwardsville Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Babies
Event Details:

Stories, songs, and bouncing babies! Read and rhyme with your little one, and connect with other caregivers.

Library Branch: Edwardsville Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Babies
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Stories, songs, and bouncing babies! Read and rhyme with your little one, and connect with other caregivers.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Game Night

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Large Meeting Room at Edwardsville Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Go on a quest with fellow players in the classic collaborative role-playing game Dungeons & Dragons, or try out our many other tabletop games.

Library Branch: Edwardsville Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Gaming
Event Details:

Go on a quest with fellow players in the classic collaborative role-playing game Dungeons & Dragons, or try out our many other tabletop games.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Toddlers" group.

Spring Stories

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Large Meeting Room at Edwardsville Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Toddlers
Event Details:

Explore a new theme each week with vibrant picture books, toe-tapping songs, and giggle-worthy moves alongside your story time pals! Includes a craft activity.

Library Branch: Edwardsville Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Explore a new theme each week with vibrant picture books, toe-tapping songs, and giggle-worthy moves alongside your story time pals! Includes a craft activity.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Adult Crochet Club

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Large Meeting Room at Edwardsville Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Whether you're new to crochet or a seasoned stitcher, come join us to learn new techniques, share tips, and connect with other adult crocheters. If you have your own supplies and p...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Edwardsville Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:

Whether you're new to crochet or a seasoned stitcher, come join us to learn new techniques, share tips, and connect with other adult crocheters. If you have your own supplies and project, bring it along.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Read To A Dog

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:15pm
Youth Library at Edwardsville Public Library
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

A therapy dog is visiting the library and wants to listen to you read! Each young reader will have 15 minutes with the dog-on-duty. 

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Edwardsville Public Library
Room: Youth Library
Age Group: Children
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

A therapy dog is visiting the library and wants to listen to you read! Each young reader will have 15 minutes with the dog-on-duty. 

This event is in the "Children" group.

Read To A Dog

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 4:15pm - 4:30pm
Youth Library at Edwardsville Public Library
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

A therapy dog is visiting the library and wants to listen to you read! Each young reader will have 15 minutes with the dog-on-duty. 

Open
Required
Library Branch: Edwardsville Public Library
Room: Youth Library
Age Group: Children
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

A therapy dog is visiting the library and wants to listen to you read! Each young reader will have 15 minutes with the dog-on-duty. 

This event is in the "Children" group.

Read To A Dog

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 4:30pm - 4:45pm
Youth Library at Edwardsville Public Library
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

A therapy dog is visiting the library and wants to listen to you read! Each young reader will have 15 minutes with the dog-on-duty. 

Open
Required
Library Branch: Edwardsville Public Library
Room: Youth Library
Age Group: Children
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

A therapy dog is visiting the library and wants to listen to you read! Each young reader will have 15 minutes with the dog-on-duty. 

This event is in the "Children" group.

Read To A Dog

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 4:45pm - 5:00pm
Youth Library at Edwardsville Public Library
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

A therapy dog is visiting the library and wants to listen to you read! Each young reader will have 15 minutes with the dog-on-duty. 

Open
Required
Library Branch: Edwardsville Public Library
Room: Youth Library
Age Group: Children
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

A therapy dog is visiting the library and wants to listen to you read! Each young reader will have 15 minutes with the dog-on-duty. 

Library Board Meeting

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Presentation Room at Edwardsville Public Library
Event Details:

Current agenda and past minutes available at https://www.edwardsvillelibrary.org/board-minutes All Library Board Meetings are open to the public.

Library Branch: Edwardsville Public Library
Room: Presentation Room
Event Details:

Current agenda and past minutes available at https://www.edwardsvillelibrary.org/board-minutes 

All Library Board Meetings are open to the public.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.

Keychain Craft Class

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Small Conference Room at Edwardsville Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Children
Event Details:

Sign up to make a keychain! Dig into a bag of pony beads and learn the art of brickstitch (a Native American beading technique) to begin your beading journey.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Edwardsville Public Library
Room: Small Conference Room
Age Group: Teens, Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Sign up to make a keychain! Dig into a bag of pony beads and learn the art of brickstitch (a Native American beading technique) to begin your beading journey.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

The Cozy Comics Club

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Presentation Room at Edwardsville Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

If you are a long-time comics lover or just discovering the wonderful world of comic books and graphic novels, the Cozy Comics Club is for you. Each month we will read a new graphi...

Library Branch: Edwardsville Public Library
Room: Presentation Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

If you are a long-time comics lover or just discovering the wonderful world of comic books and graphic novels, the Cozy Comics Club is for you.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.

The Art of Foraging with Alexis Nikole Nelson

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Author/Books, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Teens, Children
Event Details:

Celebrate Earth Month with BlackForager, Alexis Nikole Nelson. A forager, outdoor educator, chef, and influencer based in Ohio, Nelson uses her platforms to yell, sing and celebrat...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults, Teens, Children
Program Type: Author/Books, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

This event is in the "Children" group.

Stuffed Animal Sleepover Drop-Off

Friday, April 11, 2025 at 9:00am - 6:00pm
Youth Library at Edwardsville Public Library
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Send your favorite stuffed animal on an overnight at the library!Drop Off your stuffie at the Youth Desk by 6pm tonight (Friday, April 11), then join us in the morning (Saturday, A...

Library Branch: Edwardsville Public Library
Room: Youth Library
Age Group: Children
Event Details:

Send your favorite stuffed animal on an overnight at the library!

This event is in the "Children" group.

Drop-In Play Time

Friday, April 11, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Large Meeting Room at Edwardsville Public Library
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Enjoy engaging sensory activities! This event is open to all families and is especially great for those with multi-sensory needs.

Library Branch: Edwardsville Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Event Details:

Enjoy engaging sensory activities! This event is open to all families and is especially great for those with multi-sensory needs.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Chair Yoga

Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Presentation Room at Edwardsville Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Registered yoga teacher Julie Hamilton will lead the class using modifications of many common yoga poses. Perfect for seniors and for others with disabilities or challenges such as...

Library Branch: Edwardsville Public Library
Room: Presentation Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Registered yoga teacher Julie Hamilton will lead the class using modifications of many common yoga poses. Perfect for seniors and for others with disabilities or challenges such as chronic illness, pain, or stiffness.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Stuffed Animal Sleepover Breakfast & Pickup

Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Large Meeting Room at Edwardsville Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Send your favorite stuffed animal on an overnight at the library!Drop Off your stuffie at the Youth Desk by 6pm on Friday, April 11, then join us in the morning (Saturday, April 12...

Library Branch: Edwardsville Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Send your favorite stuffed animal on an overnight at the library!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Sunrise Sunday Yoga

Sunday, April 13, 2025 at 8:45am - 10:00am
Adult Reading Room at Edwardsville Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for a sunrise Sunday yoga session in the reading room of EPL. Join Yoga Instructor Lisa Allen for an hour of peaceful yoga and meditation followed by coffee.Yoga mats are n...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Edwardsville Public Library
Room: Adult Reading Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

Join us for a sunrise Sunday yoga session in the reading room of EPL. Join Yoga Instructor Lisa Allen for an hour of peaceful yoga and meditation followed by coffee.

Yoga mats are not provided.

This event is in the "Everyone" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Puzzle Race EGGstravaganza

Sunday, April 13, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Large Meeting Room at Edwardsville Public Library
Program Type:
Contests/Drawings
Age Group:
Everyone, Adults
Event Details:

Join us for an EGGciting puzzle race!Each team will get the same 500 piece puzzle, and the first to assemble it will win a prize! Teams can be as small as 2 members and as large as...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Edwardsville Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Everyone, Adults
Program Type: Contests/Drawings
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Join us for an EGGciting puzzle race!

Each team will get the same 500 piece puzzle, and the first to assemble it will win a prize! Teams can be as small as 2 members and as large as 5. All ages welcome!

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Crochet Club

Monday, April 14, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Large Meeting Room at Edwardsville Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Whether you're new to new crochet or a seasoned stitcher, come join us to learn new techniques, share tips, and connect with other crochet enthusiasts. If you have your own supplie...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Edwardsville Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Whether you're new to new crochet or a seasoned stitcher, come join us to learn new techniques, share tips, and connect with other crochet enthusiasts. If you have your own supplies and project, bring it along.