Event List

Age Group
Age Group
Program Type
Location

Primary tabs

Library Partially Open. No Programs or Room Reservations

All Day 1/20 - 1/30
Edwardsville Public Library

The library is undergoing HVAC (heat / AC) maintenance. Each floor will be closed for approximately one week. Curbside pickup will be available and patrons will be allowed on the o...

Closing
Branches:
Edwardsville Public Library
Description:

The library is undergoing HVAC (heat / AC) maintenance. Each floor will be closed for approximately one week. Curbside pickup will be available and patrons will be allowed on the open floor.

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

Medicare Q & A

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Large Meeting Room at Edwardsville Public Library
Age Group:
Everyone, Adults

Burgmann Insurance Group, based in O’Fallon, will be providing a Medicare Q&A that is strictly educational in nature, meaning it is a safe space from any kind of sales talk.

Library Branch: Edwardsville Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Everyone, Adults
Event Details:

Burgmann Insurance Group, based in O’Fallon, will be providing a Medicare Q&A that is strictly educational in nature, meaning it is a safe space from any kind of sales talk.

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

Chess Club

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Presentation Room at Edwardsville Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Adults, Teens

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 "Adults" group

Memory Cafe

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Presentation Room at Edwardsville Public Library
Program Type:
Public Service
Age Group:
Adults

A welcoming social gathering for people living with changes in memory or thinking, and those who care for them. Talk with others who understand and can share thoughts and ideas.

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

A welcoming social gathering for people living with changes in memory or thinking, and those who care for them. Talk with others who understand and can share thoughts and ideas.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Main Street Community Center Tech Help

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Public Service
Age Group:
Adults

Gregory Guntren's tech help at the Main Street Community Center

Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Public Service
Event Details:

Gregory Guntren's tech help at the Main Street Community Center

This event is in the "Adults" group

Adult Crochet Club

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Lounge at Edwardsville Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

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.

Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Edwardsville Public Library
Room: Lounge
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
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 "Teens" group

Teen Book Club: A Theory of Dreaming

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Room at Edwardsville Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Teens

Read this month's pick and join us to talk all about it! Our January read is A Theory of Dreaming by Ava Reid, the sequel to last month's book. Register and get a free copy of the book at the Youth Desk!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Edwardsville Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Read this month's pick and join us to talk all about it! Our January read is A Theory of Dreaming by Ava Reid, the sequel to last month's book. Register and get a free copy of the book at the Youth Desk!

ELF Meeting

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Presentation Room at Edwardsville Public Library
Library Branch: Edwardsville Public Library
Room: Presentation Room
This event is in the "Adults" group

Adult Melty Magic

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:45pm
Large Meeting Room at Edwardsville Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for a relaxing evening of creativity and nostalgia as we craft & melt our own Perler Bead creations. Let your imagination run wild and make a one-of-a-kind art piece that you can turn into a magnet or keychain.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Edwardsville Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a relaxing evening of creativity and nostalgia as we craft & melt our own Perler Bead creations. Let your imagination run wild and make a one-of-a-kind art piece that you can turn into a magnet or keychain.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Movie Matinee - Soul On Fire (2025)

Thursday, February 5, 2026 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 "Children" group

Free Tutoring with EHS Students

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 9:30am - 11:30am
Youth Library at Edwardsville Public Library
Age Group:
Children

Connect with top EHS students weekly in the Youth Library for support in all subject areas. Tutoring is open to elementary and middle school students (K-8th). No sign-up required!

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

Connect with top EHS students weekly in the Youth Library for support in all subject areas. Tutoring is open to elementary and middle school students (K-8th). No sign-up required!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Sunrise Sunday Yoga

Sunday, February 8, 2026 at 8:45am - 10:00am
Adult Reading Room at Edwardsville Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

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.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Edwardsville Public Library
Room: Adult Reading Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
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 "Adults" group

Bits & Pieces Junk Journal Club

Sunday, February 8, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Large Meeting Room at Edwardsville Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Looking for a quiet, hands-on way to unwind and express yourself? Join the Bits & Pieces Junk Journal Club—a relaxed, adults-only space where creativity has no rules and every page tells a story.

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

Looking for a quiet, hands-on way to unwind and express yourself? Join the Bits & Pieces Junk Journal Club—a relaxed, adults-only space where creativity has no rules and every page tells a story.

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

Books for Babies Lapsit

Monday, February 9, 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.

This event is in the "Children" group

Read To A Dog

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:15pm
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. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
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. 

This event is in the "Children" group

Lego Club

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Large Meeting Room at Edwardsville Public Library
Program Type:
STEM, Workshop
Age Group:
Children

Just bring your imagination - we'll supply the Lego's!

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

Just bring your imagination - we'll supply the Lego's!

This event is in the "Children" group

Read To A Dog

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 4:15pm - 4:30pm
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. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
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. 

This event is in the "Children" group

Read To A Dog

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 4:30pm - 4:45pm
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. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
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. 

This event is in the "Children" group

Read To A Dog

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 4:45pm - 5:00pm
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. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
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. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

The Rough Drafts: Writing Club

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Presentation Room at Edwardsville Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults

Let's make time to write! Bring your current project or start a new one and for an hour we will hold dedicated writing time. The last half-hour is for open discussion and sharing of thoughts and ideas.

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

Let's make time to write! Bring your current project or start a new one and for an hour we will hold dedicated writing time. The last half-hour is for open discussion and sharing of thoughts and ideas.

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

Towards Collective Healing: The Memorialization of Anti-Black Terror and Violence in Illinois

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Large Meeting Room at Edwardsville Public Library
Age Group:
Everyone, Adults

In this talk, SIUE history professor and Assistant Vice Chancellor for Community Engagement and Educational Pathways Tandra Taylor connects the history and legacy of lynching, race riots, and race massacres across early twentieth century Illinois

Library Branch: Edwardsville Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Everyone, Adults
Event Details:

In this talk, SIUE history professor and Assistant Vice Chancellor for Community Engagement and Educational Pathways Tandra Taylor connects the history and legacy of lynching, race riots, and race massacres across early twentieth century Illinois

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

Tales for Twos Storytime

Tuesday, February 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!

This event is in the "Children" group

Bloxels

Tuesday, February 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.

Upcoming
Registration Required
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.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Game Night

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Large Meeting Room at Edwardsville Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Teens

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.