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Metro-East Public Libraries Meeting (MEPL)

Thursday, March 20, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Large Meeting Room at Edwardsville Public Library
Library Branch: Edwardsville Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
9to5: The Story of a Movement

9to5: The Story of a Movement

03/21/2025 @ 2:00pm to 03/23/2025 @ 11:45pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adults, Teens, Children
Event Details:

Registration will be limited to 3000 total.When Dolly Parton sang “9 to 5,” she was doing more than just shining a light on the fate of American working women. Parton was singing t...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults, Teens, Children
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Registration will be limited to 3000 total.

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Graphic Novel Club

Monday, March 24, 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 graphic novel pick of the month. 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 graphic novel pick of the month. Check out a copy at the Youth Desk.

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The Self-Publishing Revolution

Monday, March 24, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Large Meeting Room at Edwardsville Public Library
Program Type:
Author/Books, Performers/Presenters
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

How can any writer become a published author without giving up control and profits? Find out the answers as you learn about The Self-Publishing Revolution with Andrew Doty! This ed...

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

How can any writer become a published author without giving up control and profits? Find out the answers as you learn about The Self-Publishing Revolution with Andrew Doty!

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

Teen Game Night

Tuesday, March 25, 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.

Riveted Readers Book Club

Tuesday, March 25, 2025 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 March,...

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.

Adult Crochet Club

Wednesday, March 26, 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: 19
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.

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Teen Book Club: The Hunger Games

Wednesday, March 26, 2025 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! Register and get a free copy of the book at the Youth Desk! If registration fills up, you are still welcome to join us.We w...

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

Read this month's pick and join us to talk all about it! Register and get a free copy of the book at the Youth Desk! If registration fills up, you are still welcome to join us.

Keychain Craft Class

Thursday, March 27, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Presentation Room at Edwardsville Public Library
Age Group:
Teens, Children
Event Details:

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Open
Required
Library Branch: Edwardsville Public Library
Room: Presentation Room
Age Group: Teens, Children
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

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Happily Ever After

Thursday, March 27, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Large Meeting Room at Edwardsville Public Library
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

A romance book club, discussing Love, Theoretically by Ali Hazelwood.

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

A romance book club, discussing Love, Theoretically by Ali Hazelwood.

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Drop-In Play Time

Friday, March 28, 2025 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.

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The Book Was Better Movie Screening: The Hunger Games

Friday, March 28, 2025 at 3:30pm - 6:00pm
Large Meeting Room at Edwardsville Public Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Let’s be honest - the book is almost always better than its movie counterpart, but it’s still fun to watch! As a follow-up to our Teen To-Be-Read Book Club, we will be screening “T...

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

Let’s be honest - the book is almost always better than its movie counterpart, but it’s still fun to watch! As a follow-up to our Teen To-Be-Read Book Club, we will be screening “The Hunger Games” (2012).

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, March 29, 2025 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 & Dragons One-Shot Adventure

Saturday, March 29, 2025 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...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Edwardsville Public Library
Room: Presentation Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
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. 

 

 

Chief White Winnebago in Native American Dress

Native American Storytelling by Chief White Winnebago

Saturday, March 29, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Large Meeting Room at Edwardsville Public Library
Program Type:
Performers/Presenters
Age Group:
Adults, Teens, Children
Event Details:

In this presentation, Chief White Winnebago will tell five Native American stories, mostly of HoChunk origin, for all ages.

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

In this presentation, Chief White Winnebago will tell five Native American stories, mostly of HoChunk origin, for all ages.

Adult Dungeons & Dragons One-Shot Adventure

Saturday, March 29, 2025 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: 1
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. 

 

 

sunrise yoga

Sunrise Sunday Yoga

Sunday, March 30, 2025 at 8:45am - 10:00am
Adult Reading Room at Edwardsville Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
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 n...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Edwardsville Public Library
Room: Adult Reading Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 17
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.

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Indie Lens Film Screening - Home Court

Sunday, March 30, 2025 at 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Large Meeting Room at Edwardsville Public Library
Program Type:
Movie, Performers/Presenters
Age Group:
Everyone, Adults
Event Details:

Join us for an Indie Lens Pop-Up, our community documentary screening series! For March, we will be watching and discussing Home Court.An Asian American high school star pursues he...

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

Join us for an Indie Lens Pop-Up, our community documentary screening series! For March, we will be watching and discussing Home Court.

An Asian American high school star pursues her hoop dreams as recruiting intensifies.

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, March 31, 2025 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.

Election Day Polling Station

All Day
Large Meeting Room at Edwardsville Public Library
Library Branch: Edwardsville Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room

Madco Blue Candidate Forum

Sunday, April 6, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Large Meeting Room at Edwardsville Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Interview Candidates

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Edwardsville Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Purpose of Meeting

Interview Candidates

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

Teen Game Night

Tuesday, April 8, 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.

Library Board Meeting

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Presentation Room at Edwardsville Public Library
Event Details:

Current agenda and past minutes available at https://www.edwardsvillelibrary.org/board-minutes All Library Board Meetings are open to the public.

Library Branch: Edwardsville Public Library
Room: Presentation Room
Event Details:

Current agenda and past minutes available at https://www.edwardsvillelibrary.org/board-minutes 

All Library Board Meetings are open to the public.

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

Teen Game Night

Tuesday, April 15, 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.