Upcoming Events

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.

Tired of paper piles taking over your home? Join Kalli Erwin and her Paper Declutter Workshop, where you will learn simple, effective strategies to manage daily paperwork and create a streamlined filing system for important documents.

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. 

Stories, songs, and bouncing babies! Read and rhyme with your little one, and connect with other caregivers.

Go on a quest with fellow players in the classic collaborative role-playing game Dungeons & Dragons, or try out our many other tabletop games.

National Humanities Medal winner and bestselling author of The Joy Luck Club, Amy Tan joins us to share on her body of work and reflect on the wonder of slowing down and savoring the quiet moments.

Explore a new theme each week with vibrant picture books, toe-tapping songs, and giggle-worthy moves alongside your story time pals!

When weekday mornings don’t work for your schedule, try out our evening story times, built for the whole family!

Imaginations abound at this story time, where we share books, music, and bubbles!

Noon At the Edwardsville Public Library. Bring a brown bag lunch, and we’ll provide the drinks and popcorn. 

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.

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.

When weekday mornings don’t work for your schedule, try out our weekend story time, built for the whole family!

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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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

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.

Stories, songs, and bouncing babies! Read and rhyme with your little one, and connect with other caregivers.

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

Go on a quest with fellow players in the classic collaborative role-playing game Dungeons & Dragons, or try out our many other tabletop games.