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Holiday Ornaments
Galaxy Ornaments: Saturday, December 2nd from 10-11:30 AM
Holiday Song Ornaments: Saturday, December 9th from 2-3:30 PM
2001 Delmar Ave
18+ Craft
Registration Required: Call 618-452-6238 ext. 730
Holiday Song Ornaments: Saturday, December 9th from 2-3:30 PM
2001 Delmar Ave
18+ Craft
Registration Required: Call 618-452-6238 ext. 730
Surviving the Holidays with Lori Gottlieb – ILP
Wednesday, December 6, 7PM
Psychotherapist and New York Times bestselling author Lori Gottlieb helps us survive the holidays
Zoom Registration Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/
Lori Gottlieb, New York Times bestselling author of Maybe You Should Talk to Someone, and co-host of the “Dear Therapists” podcast joins us for a thought-provoking conversation about mental health in anticipation of the winter holiday season. Gottlieb will share tools to help in everyday life and especially as you prepare for the holidays.
Lori Gottlieb is a psychotherapist and New York Times bestselling author of Maybe You Should Talk to Someone, which has sold over a million copies and is currently being adapted into a television series. In addition to her clinical practice, she is co-host of the popular “Dear Therapists” podcast and writes The Atlantic’s “Dear Therapist” advice column. She has been on the Today Show, Good Morning America, CNN, and NPR’s “Fresh Air” as a therapy expert and her 2019 TED Talk was one of the most watched of the year.
This event is made possible by Illinois Libraries Present, a statewide collaboration among public libraries offering premier events. ILP is funded in part by a grant awarded by the Illinois State Library, a department of the Office of Secretary of State, using funds provided by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services, under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA).
ILP is committed to inclusion and accessibility. To request accommodations, please email illinoislibrariespresent
Keurig Pop-Up Bar
Saturdays 9AM – Noon
December 9 – February 24
2001 Delmar Ave
Warm Up with a hot beverage
Saturdays 9AM – Noon
December 9 – February 24
2001 Delmar Ave
Warm Up with a hot beverage
Winter Reindeer Party
Thursday, December 14
5:30 – 7:30 PM at SMRLD 2001 Delmar Ave
See and Learn About Real Reindeer from Show Me Reindeer!
Enjoy Hot Cocoa & Cookies!
Questions? Email [email protected] or call the Youth Services department at 618-452-6238 ext 720
The Smart Cookie Reading Club
Winter Reading Challenge
December 14 – February 8
An All Ages Challenge
Register online at smrld.beanstack.com or with the Beanstack Tracker App
Read just 60 minutes each week
Complete all 8 weeks from December 14, 2023 through February 8, 2024
Celebrate your accomplishment at our Reading Club Cookie Party!
Read just 60 minutes each week
Complete all 8 weeks from December 14, 2023 through February 8, 2024
Celebrate your accomplishment at our Reading Club Cookie Party!
Questions? Email [email protected] or call the Youth Services department at 618-452-6238 ext 720
Virtual Screening: The Nutcracker (The Royal Ballet) – ILP
December 16-17: a stream of The Nutcracker, danced by The Royal Ballet, with music played by the orchestra of the Royal Opera House.
Watch the 2016 stage recording of The Nutcracker, danced by The Royal Ballet (United Kingdom), with music played by Royal Opera House Orchestra.
Registrants will receive an email with a special link and instructions for viewing on YouTube.
EVENT ATTENDEE REGISTRATION LINK: https://www.eventbrite.
This event is made possible by Illinois Libraries Present, a statewide collaboration among public libraries offering premier events. ILP is funded in part by a grant awarded by the Illinois State Library, a department of the Office of Secretary of State, using funds provided by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services, under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA).
ILP is committed to inclusion and accessibility. To request accommodations, please email illinoislibrariespresent
Forest Park Owls: Hiding in Plain Sight
Thursday, December 28th 6 PM
Training & Events Room, 2001 Delmar Ave
Mark H.X. Glenshaw is an award-winning naturalist who has closely observed and documented the lives of Great Horned Owls in Forest Park since December 2005.
Mark’s talk will cover how he found these owls, basic facts about the species, and uses many of his photos and videos to illustrate the amazing behaviors of these beautiful birds.
Thursday, December 28th 6 PM
Training & Events Room, 2001 Delmar Ave
Mark H.X. Glenshaw is an award-winning naturalist who has closely observed and documented the lives of Great Horned Owls in Forest Park since December 2005.
Mark’s talk will cover how he found these owls, basic facts about the species, and uses many of his photos and videos to illustrate the amazing behaviors of these beautiful birds.
Speculating about Our AI Future with Cory Doctorow, Ken Liu, and Martha Wells
Thursday, January 11, 2024, 7-8 PM
Zoom Event Attendee Registration Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/
Join us for a panel discussion featuring three best selling science fiction writers, Cory Doctorow, Ken Liu, and Martha Wells. They will discuss the promise, perils, and possible impacts that AI will have on our future, as well as AI in contemporary and future science fiction writing. This event is made possible by Illinois Libraries Present, a statewide collaboration among public libraries offering premier events. ILP is funded in part by a grant awarded by the Illinois State Library, a department of the Office of Secretary of State, using funds provided by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services, under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA). ILP is committed to inclusion and accessibility. To request accommodations, please email illinoislibrariespresent@
Intro to Loom Knitting
Saturday, January 13th at 2 PM
Training and Events Room, 2001 Delmar Ave
Come try out loom knitting, whether you are a seasoned crafter or have never picked up a ball of yarn!
Registration Required – Space is Limited!
Sign up by emailing [email protected] or calling 618-452-6238 ext 730
Saturday, January 13th at 2 PM
Training and Events Room, 2001 Delmar Ave
Come try out loom knitting, whether you are a seasoned crafter or have never picked up a ball of yarn!
Registration Required – Space is Limited!
Sign up by emailing [email protected] or calling 618-452-6238 ext 730
Free Community Seizure First Aid Training
with the Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Southern Illinois
Tuesday, February 6
5:30 to 7 PM
2001 Delmar Ave
Over a lifetime, 1 in 10 people will have a seizure and 1 in 26 will develop epilepsy. The Epilepsy Foundation provides free training to safely administer seizure first aid.
Those that complete the course will receive a two year certification.
Please register for the training at either research desk or by calling 618-452-6238 ext. 755
with the Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Southern Illinois
Tuesday, February 6
5:30 to 7 PM
2001 Delmar Ave
Over a lifetime, 1 in 10 people will have a seizure and 1 in 26 will develop epilepsy. The Epilepsy Foundation provides free training to safely administer seizure first aid.
Those that complete the course will receive a two year certification.
Please register for the training at either research desk or by calling 618-452-6238 ext. 755
A Conversation with Jerry Craft: From Mama’s Boyz to New Kid and Beyond – ILP
Tuesday, February 6, 2024, 7-8 PM
ZOOM EVENT ATTENDEE REGISTRATION LINK: https://us06web.zoom.us/
Learn about life, art, and telling your story with bestselling author, illustrator and syndicated cartoonist, Jerry Craft. Join us for a conversation about his works and journey to success, including a drawing demo that will be fun for the whole family!
Jerry Craft (https://jerrycraft.com) is the author-illustrator of #1 New York Times bestselling graphic novels New Kid, and its companion book, Class Act. New Kid was the first book in history to win the Newbery Medal (2020), The Coretta Scott King Author Award (2020), and the Kirkus Prize for Young Readers’ Literature (2019). In his latest book, School Trip, Jerry hopes to share his love of travel in order to inspire kids and their families to see the world and embrace new cultures. Craft is also the creator of Mama’s Boyz, an award-winning comic strip which won the African American Literary Award five times. He is a co-founder of the Schomburg Center’s Annual Black Comic Book Festival.
Despite not always being an avid reader, Craft has gained a unique ability to weave captivating narratives and bring them to life through his stunning artwork. He has used his experience to create the works he wishes he’d had as a kid, with characters that represent his community. He frequently visits schools and libraries, hoping to give kids and families a new perspective on books and reading that he didn’t always have when he was young. He loves working with children and hopes to inspire anyone he meets to keep trying, always.
Craft will be joined in conversation by Ronnell Whitaker, a founding member of the Lit-X Teacher Cohort. Whitaker is the English Curriculum Director for Community High School District 218 in Oak Lawn, Illinois. He has over 15 years of education experience and is a champion for comics in the classroom. He has presented across the country at conferences and conventions on the virtues of comics in the classroom. Whitaker also sits on the Board of Directors for Reading With Pictures. He believes in comics, and he likes to think that comics believe in him. Learn more about Ronnell Whitaker at https://thecomicbookteacher.
This event is made possible by Illinois Libraries Present (ILP), a statewide collaboration among public libraries offering premier events. ILP is funded in part by a grant awarded by the Illinois State Library, a department of the Office of Secretary of State, using funds provided by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services, under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA).
ILP is committed to inclusion and accessibility. To request accommodations, please email illinoislibrariespresent@
Lunar New Year Family Celebration
Thursday, February 8
4:30 PM
at SMRLD, 2001 Delmar Ave
4:30 PM
at SMRLD, 2001 Delmar Ave
Come Learn Holiday Traditions & Enjoy Stories, Crafts, Snacks, & More!
Questions? Email [email protected] or call the Youth Services department at 618-452-6238 ext 720
Questions? Email [email protected] or call the Youth Services department at 618-452-6238 ext 720
Julia Quinn helps us feel the romance all month with a discussion about Bridgerton and all things romance – ILP
Save the Date – Tue, February 20 – #1 New York Times bestselling author Julia Quinn helps us feel the romance all month with a discussion about Bridgerton and all things romance.
Registration information coming soon
Save the Date – Tue, February 20 – #1 New York Times bestselling author Julia Quinn helps us feel the romance all month with a discussion about Bridgerton and all things romance.
Registration information coming soon
Español/Ingles club de lectura bilingüe
Spanish/English bilingual book club
2001 Delmar Ave | 5:30 – 7 PM
Discussion dates / fechas de discusión
Thursday, January 4: Querida América & Heartland
Thursday, January 4: Querida América & Heartland
Thursday, February 1: Señales que precederán al fin del mundo & Infinite Country
Free Books from the Illinois Humanities Big Read! / ¡Libro Gratis de Illinois Humanities!
*while supplies last / mientras duren las reservas
*while supplies last / mientras duren las reservas
Preguntas? Llamame 618452-6238 ext. 715 / Questions? Call 618-452-6238 ext. 785
Get Crafty this Winter
2-3:30 PM | 2001 Delmar Ave
Saturday, January 6 – Frosted Winter Luminaries
Saturday, January 27 – Mason Jar Lid Magnets
Saturday, February 3 – Heart Tote Bags
18+ | Registration Required
Call 618-452-6238 ext. 730 to Register
Job Search Training Session Series
presented by expert, Frank Alaniz
Applicant Tracking Systems – Thursday, January 11th from 2-3:30 PM
Creating Your Resume – Thursday, January 25th from 2-3:30 PM
Interview Skills – Thursday, February 15th from 2-3:30 PM
Library Training and Events Room, 2001 Delmar Ave, In person and via Zoom.
Come in person and receive a five minute review of your resume
Registration is required. Please call 618-452-6238 or go to https://tinyurl.com/
All Wound Up
Beginning yarn crafts 2-4 PM
Saturday, December 16th – Simple knitting for beginners
Saturday, January 20th – Simple crochet stitches
Saturday, February 17th – Simple crochet stitches
Saturday, January 20th – Simple crochet stitches
Saturday, February 17th – Simple crochet stitches
Book Club!
Join the Six Mile Regional Library Book Club
December: No Meeting see you in 2024
The Travelers by Regina Porter – Monday, January 29, 11:00 AM Meme’s Coffee Shop, 1529 Johnson Rd or Tuesday, January 30, 6:30 PM SMRLD, 2001 Delmar Ave
Unmarriageable by Soniah Kamal – Monday, February 26, 11:00 AM Meme’s Coffee Shop, 1529 Johnson Rd or Tuesday, February 27, 6:30 PM SMRLD, 2001 Delmar Ave
Copies of the book are available at both libraries.
Questions? Call 618-452-6238 ext. 785
Join the Six Mile Regional Library Book Club
December: No Meeting see you in 2024
The Travelers by Regina Porter – Monday, January 29, 11:00 AM Meme’s Coffee Shop, 1529 Johnson Rd or Tuesday, January 30, 6:30 PM SMRLD, 2001 Delmar Ave
Unmarriageable by Soniah Kamal – Monday, February 26, 11:00 AM Meme’s Coffee Shop, 1529 Johnson Rd or Tuesday, February 27, 6:30 PM SMRLD, 2001 Delmar Ave
Copies of the book are available at both libraries.
Questions? Call 618-452-6238 ext. 785
1-on-1 Technology Instruction
Appointments with personalized instruction are available for up to 1.5 hours in the following areas:
New device assistance; Laptop;
New device assistance; Laptop;
Call 618-452-6238 ext. 784 to make your appointment.
The Six Mile Regional Library District (SMRLD) is proud to provide high-quality service for all ages. The Adult Services Department focuses on providing materials, programs, reference assistance, readers’ advisory, print & electronic resources, DVDs & CDs, and more for persons age 13 and over.
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