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Adult Anime Club

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:45pm
Large Meeting Room at Edwardsville Public Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Are you a fan of Japanese animation and want to hang out with other adults who share your love of Manga & Anime? Come join us at EPL's Anime club! You will get a chance to talk...

Library Branch: Edwardsville Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Are you a fan of Japanese animation and want to hang out with other adults who share your love of Manga & Anime? Come join us at EPL's Anime club!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Movie Matinee - Sonic the Hedgehog 3 (2024)

Thursday, April 17, 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 "Children" group.

Toadstool Tales

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Large Meeting Room at Edwardsville Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Performers/Presenters, Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Explore the lore of spores, fables of fungi, and the power of puffballs at this magical story time, with special guest, the Mushroom Fairy! Young foragers will learn about mushroom...

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

Explore the lore of spores, fables of fungi, and the power of puffballs at this magical story time, with special guest, the Mushroom Fairy!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Happily Ever After Book Club

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Presentation Room at Edwardsville Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

A romance book club, discussing The Seven Year Slip by Ashley Poston.

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

A romance book club, discussing The Seven Year Slip by Ashley Poston.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Read To A Dog

Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:15am
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

Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 10:15am - 10:30am
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

Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 10:30am - 10:45am
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

Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 10:45am - 11:00am
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 "Everyone" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

House Plant Swap

Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Large Meeting Room at Edwardsville Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Everyone, Adults
Event Details:

Come between the hours of noon and 1PM to drop off your house plants, clippings or unused garden seeds to give them a second life. Those who dropped off a plant will have priority ...

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

Come between the hours of noon and 1PM to drop off your house plants, clippings or unused garden seeds to give them a second life. Those who dropped off a plant will have priority access to the swap between the hours of 1-2PM.

Easter

All Day
Edwardsville Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Edwardsville Public Library
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.

Graphic Novel Club (Middle School)

Monday, April 21, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Room at Edwardsville Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Teens, Children
Event Details:

Dive into pages of panels! Join this session to chat all about The Cartoonists Club by Reina Telgemeier & Scott McCloud. Check out a copy at the Youth Desk.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Edwardsville Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens, Children
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Dive into pages of panels! Join this session to chat all about The Cartoonists Club by Reina Telgemeier & Scott McCloud. Check out a copy at the Youth Desk.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Monday Evening Yoga

Monday, April 21, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Large Meeting Room at Edwardsville Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join Yoga Instructor Lisa Allen for an hour of peaceful yoga and meditation.

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

Join Yoga Instructor Lisa Allen for an hour of peaceful yoga and meditation.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

The Reader's Outpost

Monday, April 21, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Presentation Room at Edwardsville Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Interested in taking a reading journey through time and space, spanning multiple decades, with award winning authors? EPL’s newest Sci-Fi book club might be the one for you!For thi...

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

Interested in taking a reading journey through time and space, spanning multiple decades, with award winning authors? EPL’s newest Sci-Fi book club might be the one for you!

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

Books for Babies Lapsit

Tuesday, April 22, 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 "Children" group.

Pokémon Hangout

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Large Meeting Room at Edwardsville Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Gaming
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

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!

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Game Night

Tuesday, April 22, 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 23, 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 23, 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: 20
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 "Adults" group.

Breath by Breath: A Cystic Fibrosis Warrior’s Journey Through Lung Transplant and Beyond

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Large Meeting Room at Edwardsville Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Life isn’t measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away. Diagnosed with cystic fibrosis at 16, I knew my life would be a constant battle ...

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

Life isn’t measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away. Diagnosed with cystic fibrosis at 16, I knew my life would be a constant battle against the odds.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Fantasy Kids Crafts

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Large Meeting Room at Edwardsville Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Author/Books
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Join us for an exciting program featuring dragon-inspired fantasy crafts! Participants will have the opportunity to create their own dragon-themed crafts, including a playdough dra...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Edwardsville Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Author/Books
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Join us for an exciting program featuring dragon-inspired fantasy crafts!

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Poetry Open Mic

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Large Meeting Room at Edwardsville Public Library
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

April is National Poetry Month - celebrate at the library! Take the mic and read poems or lyrics of your choice! You can share original poems or lyrics, or a favorite selection by ...

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

April is National Poetry Month - celebrate at the library! Take the mic and read poems or lyrics of your choice! You can share original poems or lyrics, or a favorite selection by another artist.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

USPS Passport Fair

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 9:00am - 4:00pm
Large Meeting Room at Edwardsville Public Library
Program Type:
Public Service
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Representatives of the US Postal Service will be in the library to assist those looking to get their first passport or renew an expired passport. They can also help with an expedit...

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

Representatives of the US Postal Service will be in the library to assist those looking to get their first passport or renew an expired passport. They can also help with an expedited passport if you need that service.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Books for Bikes Spring Reading Challenge Raffle

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Rotunda at Edwardsville Public Library
Program Type:
Contests/Drawings
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Join us upstairs in the rotunda for the big bike raffle! While we hope to have an audience to cheer on the lucky readers, you do not need to be present to win.This amazing opportun...

Library Branch: Edwardsville Public Library
Room: Rotunda
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Contests/Drawings
Event Details:

Join us upstairs in the rotunda for the big bike raffle! While we hope to have an audience to cheer on the lucky readers, you do not need to be present to win.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Chair Yoga

Saturday, April 26, 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.