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Grassroots Democracy: Illinois Labor Journeys - IL Humanities Road Scholar Event

Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Large Meeting Room at Edwardsville Public Library
Program Type:
Performers/Presenters
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Illinois was critical to workers’ finding their democratic voice through labor organization. From Chicago’s Haymarket Square to southern Illinois coal mines, workers struggled to b...

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

Illinois was critical to workers’ finding their democratic voice through labor organization.

Children surround librarian reading a story book

Preschool Storytime

Thursday, September 19, 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!

IF

Movie Matinee: IF (2024)

Thursday, September 19, 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
Six differently colored sensory balls for play

Drop-In Play Time

Friday, September 20, 2024 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.

Teen Anime Watch Party

Friday, September 20, 2024 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: 23
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.

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

Read To A Dog

Saturday, September 21, 2024 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. 

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. 

Dream Big Day

Saturday, September 21, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Large Meeting Room at Edwardsville Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Celebrate the “Little People, Big Dreams“ series and get inspired with a story time and activities all about people whose big dreams changed the world!

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

Celebrate the “Little People, Big Dreams“ series and get inspired with a story time and activities all about people whose big dreams changed the world!

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

Read To A Dog

Saturday, September 21, 2024 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.

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

Read To A Dog

Saturday, September 21, 2024 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.

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

Read To A Dog

Saturday, September 21, 2024 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.

plant swap

House Plant Swap

Saturday, September 21, 2024 at 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Large Meeting Room at Edwardsville Public Library
Program Type:
Other
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: Other
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.

Hobbit house image. Event information: September 22, 2-4 pm

Hobbit Day

Sunday, September 22, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Large Meeting Room at Edwardsville Public Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adults, Teens, Children, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool
Event Details:

Hobbits of all ages are invited to celebrate the birthdays of those two most excellent hobbits, Bilbo and Frodo Baggins. To commemorate this grand occasion please join us for cakes...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Edwardsville Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Teens, Children, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Movie
Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

Hobbits of all ages are invited to celebrate the birthdays of those two most excellent hobbits, Bilbo and Frodo Baggins.

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

Crochet Club

Monday, September 23, 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...

Required
Library Branch: Edwardsville Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
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.

Financial Aid process

Monday, September 23, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Large Meeting Room at Edwardsville Public Library
Program Type:
Performers/Presenters
Age Group:
Adults, Teens
Event Details:

Participants will hear an outline of the general financial aid process. Get insights on how financial aid works, how to apply for it, student eligibility, and how it can be used to...

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

Participants will hear an outline of the general financial aid process. Get insights on how financial aid works, how to apply for it, student eligibility, and how it can be used to help pay for college.

The Sirens of Titan by Kurt Vonnegut

The Reader's Outpost

Monday, September 23, 2024 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 Sep...

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!

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

Books for Babies Lapsit

Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Large Meeting Room at Edwardsville Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Babies
Event Details:

Share stories, songs, & bubbles!

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

Share stories, songs, & bubbles!

Afterschool Readers Club

Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Large Meeting Room at Edwardsville Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Book Club
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Join us for a read-aloud book, The Three Billy Goats Gruff by Mac Barnett and Illustrated by Jon Klassen, with themed activities to follow! 

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

Join us for a read-aloud book, The Three Billy Goats Gruff by Mac Barnett and Illustrated by Jon Klassen, with themed activities to follow! 

Young player with glasses looking excited while playing Dungeons and Dragons. Red dice lay on a map on a table.

Teen Game Night

Tuesday, September 24, 2024 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.

Riveted Readers Book Club

Tuesday, September 24, 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 Septem...

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.

Three children sit together with a book

Time for Twos Storytime

Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Large Meeting Room at Edwardsville Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Toddlers
Event Details:

Share stories, songs, & bubbles!

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

Share stories, songs, & bubbles!

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

Read To A Dog

Wednesday, September 25, 2024 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. 

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. 

Teen Book Club: Crooked Kingdom

Wednesday, September 25, 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 Leigh Bardugo's Crooked Kingdom. Kaz Brekker and his crew of deadly outcasts have just ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Edwardsville Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

Read this month's pick and join us to talk all about it! This month, we will be reading Leigh Bardugo's Crooked Kingdom. 

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

Read To A Dog

Wednesday, September 25, 2024 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. 

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. 

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

Read To A Dog

Wednesday, September 25, 2024 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. 

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.