Event List

Filters
Age Group
Three children sit together with a book

Tales for Twos Storytime

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Large Meeting Room at Edwardsville Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Toddlers

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

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!

Bloxels

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Large Meeting Room at Edwardsville Public Library
Program Type:
STEM, Technology Class
Age Group:
Children

With Bloxels, you become the artist, writer, designer and director of your own video game! Build art, animations and backgrounds to design your game’s world the way you want. For ages 8-11.

Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on March 10, 2026 @ 4:00pm.
Library Branch: Edwardsville Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEM, Technology Class
Registration Required
Event Details:

With Bloxels, you become the artist, writer, designer and director of your own video game! Build art, animations and backgrounds to design your game’s world the way you want. For ages 8-11.

Children surround librarian reading a story book

Pajama Storytime

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Youth Library at Edwardsville Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Cozy up for Pajama Storytime at the library, where kids can enjoy enchanting bedtime tales in their comfiest PJs! Join us for a magical evening of stories, songs, and snuggles!

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

Cozy up for Pajama Storytime at the library, where kids can enjoy enchanting bedtime tales in their comfiest PJs! Join us for a magical evening of stories, songs, and snuggles!

Children surround librarian reading a story book

Preschool Storytime

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Large Meeting Room at Edwardsville Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Preschool

Imaginations abound at this story time, where we share books, music, and bubbles!

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

Imaginations abound at this story time, where we share books, music, and bubbles!

The background has a peach grid design with colorful circles and starbursts

Jr. Melty Magic: Kids Perler Bead Craft Night

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Large Meeting Room at Edwardsville Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEM
Age Group:
Children

Kids can choose one of our provided design templates to create their own perler bead magnet or keychain with the help of their accompanying adult! For Ages 6-11.

Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on March 12, 2026 @ 4:00pm.
Library Branch: Edwardsville Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Kids can choose one of our provided design templates to create their own perler bead magnet or keychain with the help of their accompanying adult! For Ages 6-11.

Saturday Story Time with Author Rae Lee

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Large Meeting Room at Edwardsville Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Author Rae Lee will read her book Big Truck, Big Truck and free copies of the book will be available, courtesy of Madison County Alliance for Children and Families. 

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

Author Rae Lee will read her book Big Truck, Big Truck and free copies of the book will be available, courtesy of Madison County Alliance for Children and Families. 

Image from behind a baby sitting on an adult's lap reading a book

Books for Babies Lapsit

Monday, March 16, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Large Meeting Room at Edwardsville Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Babies

Books, bops, and bouncing babies! Enjoy time together with your little one and connect with fellow caregivers.

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

Books, bops, and bouncing babies! Enjoy time together with your little one and connect with fellow caregivers.

Three children sit together with a book

Tales for Twos Storytime

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Youth Library at Edwardsville Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Toddlers

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

Library Branch: Edwardsville Public Library
Room: Youth Library
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!

Children surround librarian reading a story book

Preschool Storytime

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Large Meeting Room at Edwardsville Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Preschool

Imaginations abound at this story time, where we share books, music, and bubbles!

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

Imaginations abound at this story time, where we share books, music, and bubbles!

Won't You Be My Neighbor Day!

All Day
Youth Library at Edwardsville Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children
Library Branch: Edwardsville Public Library
Room: Youth Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Six differently colored sensory balls for play

Drop-In Play Time

Friday, March 20, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Large Meeting Room at Edwardsville Public Library
Age Group:
Children

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.

Black Lab dog with his tongue out in front of yellow and blue swirly background

Read To A Dog

Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:15am
Youth Library at Edwardsville Public Library
Age Group:
Children

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
Registration Required
Registration will close on March 21, 2026 @ 10:00am.
Library Branch: Edwardsville Public Library
Room: Youth Library
Age Group: Children
Registration Required
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. 

Black Lab dog with his tongue out in front of yellow and blue swirly background

Read To A Dog

Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 10:15am - 10:30am
Youth Library at Edwardsville Public Library
Age Group:
Children

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
Registration Required
Registration will close on March 21, 2026 @ 10:15am.
Library Branch: Edwardsville Public Library
Room: Youth Library
Age Group: Children
Registration Required
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. 

Black Lab dog with his tongue out in front of yellow and blue swirly background

Read To A Dog

Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 10:30am - 10:45am
Youth Library at Edwardsville Public Library
Age Group:
Children

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
Registration Required
Registration will close on March 21, 2026 @ 10:30am.
Library Branch: Edwardsville Public Library
Room: Youth Library
Age Group: Children
Registration Required
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. 

Black Lab dog with his tongue out in front of yellow and blue swirly background

Read To A Dog

Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 10:45am - 11:00am
Youth Library at Edwardsville Public Library
Age Group:
Children

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
Registration Required
Registration will close on March 21, 2026 @ 10:45am.
Library Branch: Edwardsville Public Library
Room: Youth Library
Age Group: Children
Registration Required
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. 

Springtime Crafts "Make It & Take It"

Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Large Meeting Room at Edwardsville Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Drop in anytime during the session to make fun Spring crafts, sponsored by Madison County Association for Home and Community Education! 

Library Branch: Edwardsville Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Drop in anytime during the session to make fun Spring crafts, sponsored by Madison County Association for Home and Community Education! 

Image from behind a baby sitting on an adult's lap reading a book

Books for Babies Lapsit

Monday, March 23, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Large Meeting Room at Edwardsville Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Babies

Books, bops, and bouncing babies! Enjoy time together with your little one and connect with fellow caregivers.

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

Books, bops, and bouncing babies! Enjoy time together with your little one and connect with fellow caregivers.

Three children sit together with a book

Tales for Twos Storytime

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Large Meeting Room at Edwardsville Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Toddlers

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

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!

Minecraft Madness

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Large Meeting Room at Edwardsville Public Library
Program Type:
STEM, Technology Class
Age Group:
Children

Break out your pickaxes, watch out for creepers, and head to the library to play Minecraft with friends on our server!

Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on March 24, 2026 @ 4:00pm.
Library Branch: Edwardsville Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEM, Technology Class
Registration Required
Event Details:

Break out your pickaxes, watch out for creepers, and head to the library to play Minecraft with friends on our server!

Children surround librarian reading a story book

Preschool Storytime

Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Large Meeting Room at Edwardsville Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Preschool

Imaginations abound at this story time, where we share books, music, and bubbles!

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

Imaginations abound at this story time, where we share books, music, and bubbles!

Reading Dragons & Friends: Dueling Dragons Day

Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Youth Library at Edwardsville Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Gaming
Age Group:
Children

Fly over to the library with your Reading Dragon cards for a fantastical day with fellow adventurers. Dive into duels, craft dragon art, and let your imagination take wing. New to Reading Dragons & Friends?

Library Branch: Edwardsville Public Library
Room: Youth Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Gaming
Event Details:

Fly over to the library with your Reading Dragon cards for a fantastical day with fellow adventurers. Dive into duels, craft dragon art, and let your imagination take wing. New to Reading Dragons & Friends?

Image from behind a baby sitting on an adult's lap reading a book

Books for Babies Lapsit

Monday, March 30, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Large Meeting Room at Edwardsville Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Babies

Books, bops, and bouncing babies! Enjoy time together with your little one and connect with fellow caregivers.

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

Books, bops, and bouncing babies! Enjoy time together with your little one and connect with fellow caregivers.

Three children sit together with a book

Tales for Twos Storytime

Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Large Meeting Room at Edwardsville Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Toddlers

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

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!

Bright colors make a starburst behind the Pokémon Club logo

Pokémon Hangout

Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Large Meeting Room at Edwardsville Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Gaming
Age Group:
Children

Trade, battle, create, and hone your trainer skills!

Library Branch: Edwardsville Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Gaming
Event Details:

Trade, battle, create, and hone your trainer skills!