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Preschool Storytime

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Large Meeting Room at Edwardsville Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Preschool
Event Details:

Share stories, songs, & bubbles!

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

Share stories, songs, & bubbles!

you gotta believe

Movie Matinee: You Gotta Believe (2024)

Thursday, November 21, 2024 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
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Family Reading Night

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Large Meeting Room at Edwardsville Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Family Reading Night is an annual statewide event started by Secretary of State, Jesse White, to encourage families to spend time reading together. Get ready to boogie down at our ...

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

Family Reading Night is an annual statewide event started by Secretary of State, Jesse White, to encourage families to spend time reading together.

Lunch and Learn

Friday, November 22, 2024 at 11:00am - 3:00pm
Edwardsville Public Library
Age Group:
Everyone
Library Branch: Edwardsville Public Library
Age Group: Everyone
Children surround librarian reading a story book

Family Story Time

Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Youth Library at Edwardsville Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Share stories, songs, & bubbles with friends!

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

Share stories, songs, & bubbles with friends!

Illustrated person in warrior 2 yoga pose (standing with front knee bent and arms horizontal out to sides) in front of a chair and purple circle background. Text: Chair Yoga

Chair Yoga

Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Large Meeting 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: Large Meeting 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.

Dungeons and Dragons

Dungeons & Dragons One-Shot Adventure

Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Presentation Room at Edwardsville Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for a single session D&D adventure with pre-generated characters & a staff Dungeon Master. No books, dice, or prep necessary. Just sit down & enjoy an adventure...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Edwardsville Public Library
Room: Presentation Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Join us for a single session D&D adventure with pre-generated characters & a staff Dungeon Master. No books, dice, or prep necessary. Just sit down & enjoy an adventure in a single two-hour session. 

 

 

Women in Entrepreneurship break out sessions

Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 11:30am - 4:30pm
Small Conference Room at Edwardsville Public Library
Library Branch: Edwardsville Public Library
Room: Small Conference Room

Women in Entrepreneurship

Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 12:30pm - 4:30pm
Large Meeting Room at Edwardsville Public Library
Program Type:
Performers/Presenters
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, and Upsilon Phi Omega Chapter PresentsWomen in Entrepreneurship.  The day will feature guest speakers, question and answer sessions, ...

Library Branch: Edwardsville Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Performers/Presenters
Event Details:

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, and Upsilon Phi Omega Chapter Presents
Women in Entrepreneurship.  The day will feature guest speakers, question and answer sessions, networking, and small breakout sessions.  

Dungeons and Dragons

Adult Dungeons & Dragons One-Shot Adventure

Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Presentation Room at Edwardsville Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for a single session D&D adventure with pre-generated characters & a staff Dungeon Master. No books, dice, or prep necessary. Just sit down & enjoy an adventure...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Edwardsville Public Library
Room: Presentation Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

Join us for a single session D&D adventure with pre-generated characters & a staff Dungeon Master. No books, dice, or prep necessary. Just sit down & enjoy an adventure in a single two-hour session. 

 

 

Two young kids work on a STEM project together

Coding Club

Sunday, November 24, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Large Meeting Room at Edwardsville Public Library
Program Type:
STEM, Technology Class
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Build coding skills with fun projects and get hands-on experience with cool tech. 

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Edwardsville Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEM, Technology Class
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Build coding skills with fun projects and get hands-on experience with cool tech. 

A ball of yarn connected to a started crochet project encircled by colorful crochet hooks

Crochet Club

Monday, November 25, 2024 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: 18
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.

Lines of vinyl records with differently colored labels on top and bottom of the page. Between is text: Nothing but Vinyl Club

Nothing but Vinyl Club

Monday, November 25, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:15pm
Presentation Room at Edwardsville Public Library
Program Type:
Music
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Vinyl is back, and EPL is where to get it. In addition to the new vinyl collection gracing to our library shelves, you finally get a chance to listen to and share your favorite vin...

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

Vinyl is back, and EPL is where to get it.

Riveted Readers Book Club

Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Presentation Room at Edwardsville Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Like to read? We'd love to meet you! This club meets on the last Tuesday of each month at 6:30 pm for a laid-back chat about adult books published in a variety of genres.For Novemb...

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

Like to read? We'd love to meet you! This club meets on the last Tuesday of each month at 6:30 pm for a laid-back chat about adult books published in a variety of genres.

CLOSED - THANKSGIVING

All Day 11/28 - 11/29
Edwardsville Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Edwardsville Public Library

EPL Board Meeting

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Presentation Room at Edwardsville Public Library
Program Type:
Public Service
Age Group:
Everyone
Library Branch: Edwardsville Public Library
Room: Presentation Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Public Service

ELF Gift Wrapping

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
Rotunda at Edwardsville Public Library
Program Type:
Public Service
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

The Edwardsville Library Friends will offer free gift wrapping! Bring your holiday presents. The ELFs will wrap them for free! Donations welcome, but not required. 

Library Branch: Edwardsville Public Library
Room: Rotunda
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Public Service
Event Details:

The Edwardsville Library Friends will offer free gift wrapping! Bring your holiday presents. The ELFs will wrap them for free! Donations welcome, but not required. 

ELF Gift Wrapping

Sunday, December 8, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Rotunda at Edwardsville Public Library
Program Type:
Public Service
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

The Edwardsville Library Friends will offer free gift wrapping! Bring your holiday presents. The ELFs will wrap them for free! Donations welcome, but not required. 

Library Branch: Edwardsville Public Library
Room: Rotunda
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Public Service
Event Details:

The Edwardsville Library Friends will offer free gift wrapping! Bring your holiday presents. The ELFs will wrap them for free! Donations welcome, but not required. 

Woman (Raina Telgemeier) with brown hair pulled back, smiling and wearing glasses. Overlaying that are covers of three of her books: Smile, Ghosts, and the Cartoonists Club

VIRTUAL EVENT: The Magic of Raina Telgemeier

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Author/Books
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Join us online for a night with critically acclaimed comic artist, Raina Telgemeier! Raina is the author and illustrator of the graphic novels Smile, Drama, Sisters, Ghosts, and Gu...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Author/Books
Event Details:

Join us online for a night with critically acclaimed comic artist, Raina Telgemeier! Raina is the author and illustrator of the graphic novels Smile, Drama, Sisters, Ghosts, and Guts, all #1 New York Times bestsellers.

Greeting Card Class

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Presentation Room at Edwardsville Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join Laura Borchert for a card making class at the library. Attendees will participate in making 3 different greeting cards.

Required
Library Branch: Edwardsville Public Library
Room: Presentation Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Join Laura Borchert for a card making class at the library. Attendees will participate in making 3 different greeting cards.

ELF Gift Wrapping

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
Rotunda at Edwardsville Public Library
Program Type:
Public Service
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

The Edwardsville Library Friends will offer free gift wrapping! Bring your holiday presents. The ELFs will wrap them for free! Donations welcome, but not required. 

Library Branch: Edwardsville Public Library
Room: Rotunda
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Public Service
Event Details:

The Edwardsville Library Friends will offer free gift wrapping! Bring your holiday presents. The ELFs will wrap them for free! Donations welcome, but not required. 

ELF Gift Wrapping

Sunday, December 15, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Rotunda at Edwardsville Public Library
Program Type:
Public Service
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

The Edwardsville Library Friends will offer free gift wrapping! Bring your holiday presents. The ELFs will wrap them for free! Donations welcome, but not required. 

Library Branch: Edwardsville Public Library
Room: Rotunda
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Public Service
Event Details:

The Edwardsville Library Friends will offer free gift wrapping! Bring your holiday presents. The ELFs will wrap them for free! Donations welcome, but not required. 

Two young people sit chatting between library shelves

Teen Book Club: The Stars Did Wander Darkling

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Room at Edwardsville Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Read this month's pick and join us to talk all about it! This month, we will be reading The Stars Did Wander Darkling by Colin Meloy. Archie Coomes keeps telling himself that ...

Required
Library Branch: Edwardsville Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Read this month's pick and join us to talk all about it! This month, we will be reading The Stars Did Wander Darkling by Colin Meloy.