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Read To A Dog

Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at 4:45pm - 5:00pm
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. 

Illustrated evening sky above buildings with lit windows. Text: Adult Anime Club, Japanese characters above.

Adult Anime Club

Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at 5:30pm - 8:00pm
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!

Recovery Without Stigma

Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Presentation Room at Edwardsville Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Mark Knott, from the Metro East Recovery Council, will be discussing the stigma of substance abuse disorder and how to deal with this sensitive and personal issue in a non-judgment...

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

Mark Knott, from the Metro East Recovery Council, will be discussing the stigma of substance abuse disorder and how to deal with this sensitive and personal issue in a non-judgmental manner.

Children surround librarian reading a story book

Family Storytime

Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Youth Library at Edwardsville Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Share stories, songs, & bubbles with friends! All ages are welcome.

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

Share stories, songs, & bubbles with friends! All ages are welcome.

Children surround librarian reading a story book

Preschool Storytime

Thursday, September 26, 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!

Coding Club

Sunday, September 29, 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. 

Open
Required
Library Branch: Edwardsville Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEM, Technology Class
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

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

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, September 30, 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.

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

Books for Babies Lapsit

Tuesday, October 1, 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!

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

Teen Game Night

Tuesday, October 1, 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.

Three children sit together with a book

Time for Twos Storytime

Wednesday, October 2, 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!

Children surround librarian reading a story book

Family Storytime

Wednesday, October 2, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Youth Library at Edwardsville Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Share stories, songs, & bubbles with friends! All ages are welcome.

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

Share stories, songs, & bubbles with friends! All ages are welcome.

EPL Board Meeting

Wednesday, October 2, 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
Children surround librarian reading a story book

Preschool Storytime

Thursday, October 3, 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!

ghostbusters

Movie Matinee: Ghostbusters (1984)

Thursday, October 3, 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

Edwardsville Blood Pressure Blitz

Friday, October 4, 2024 at 12:30pm - 4:30pm
Lounge at Edwardsville Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Free blood pressure testing for the public.

Library Branch: Edwardsville Public Library
Room: Lounge
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Free blood pressure testing for the public.

Pictures of local authors, books sellers, and attendees from past years. Book Festival Logo. October 5th, 9am-2pm, Edwardsville City Park.

Edwardsville Book Festival

Saturday, October 5, 2024 at 9:00am - 2:00pm
City Park at Edwardsville Public Library
Program Type:
Author/Books
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Join us outside the library in City Park for a day of book-ish fun, including regional authors, new and used book sales, fun activities for kids, crafts for sale, and food. All age...

Library Branch: Edwardsville Public Library
Room: City Park
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Author/Books
Event Details:

Join us outside the library in City Park for a day of book-ish fun, including regional authors, new and used book sales, fun activities for kids, crafts for sale, and food. All ages are welcome!

Things to Know

Photography & Social Media

Photos and video may be taken during this event for use on the library's social media accounts. If you would prefer to not be on camera, please let a staff member know. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram!

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

Books for Babies Lapsit

Tuesday, October 8, 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!

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

Teen Game Night

Tuesday, October 8, 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.

Three children sit together with a book

Time for Twos Storytime

Wednesday, October 9, 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!

Greeting Card Class

Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Large Meeting 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.Be advised that the Edwardsville Homecoming Parade is th...

Required
Library Branch: Edwardsville Public Library
Room: Large Meeting 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.

Children surround librarian reading a story book

Family Storytime

Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Youth Library at Edwardsville Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Share stories, songs, & bubbles with friends! All ages are welcome.

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

Share stories, songs, & bubbles with friends! All ages are welcome.

Children surround librarian reading a story book

Preschool Storytime

Thursday, October 10, 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!

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

Books for Babies Lapsit

Tuesday, October 15, 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!

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

Teen Game Night

Tuesday, October 15, 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.