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Adults:

Job Search Training Session Series 
presented by expert, Frank Alaniz
LinkedIn Optimization – Thursday, July 25th from 3-4:30 PM
Interviewing Skills – Thursday, August 8th from 3-4:30 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/smrldjobs2024 to register.

Book Club!
Join the Six Mile Regional Library Book Club

Stranger Diaries by Elly Griffiths – Monday, July 29, 11:00 AM Meme’s Coffee Shop, 1529 Johnson Rd or Tuesday, July 30, 6:30 PM SMRLD, 2001 Delmar Ave

Can’t We Talk About Something More Pleasant? by Roz Chast – Monday, August 26, 11:00 AM Meme’s Coffee Shop, 1529 Johnson Rd or Tuesday, August 27, 6:30 PM SMRLD, 2001 Delmar Ave

Copies of the book are available at both libraries.
Questions? Call 618-452-6238 ext. 785
Shark Week 2024 All Ages Challenge 
August 3-10
Register Online at smrld.beanstack.com or with the Beanstack Tracker App.
Read 2 shark/ocean books & complete 2 activities  to be entered into a drawing for a $50 gift card to the St. Louis Aquarium!
There will be 3 drawings: one for youth up through 6th grade, one for teens in grades 7-12, and one for adults.
Questions? Email [email protected] or call the Youth Services department at 618-452-6238 ext 720
Shark Week Kick Off Party
Saturday, August 3
2 PM
SMRLD, 2001 Delmar Ave
We’re kicking off our Shark week challenge! Come by and enjoy Games, Crafts & Snacks!

Register to Vote at the Library
Tuesday, August 6, 1-6 PM
SMRLD, 2001 Delmar Ave
Sponsored by the League of Women Voters
The Voting Rights Act was signed on August 6, 1965, giving all Americans the freedom to vote. Let’s celebrate that freedom!

Job Search Training Session Series 
presented by expert, Frank Alaniz
Interviewing Skills – Thursday, August 8th from 3-4:30 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/smrldjobs2024 to register.
Adult Summer Crafts
18+ Adult Craft | 2-3:30 PM | 2001 Delmar Ave – Training & Events Room
Saturday, August 10 – Glass Bead Keychains
Registration Required – Call 618-452-6238 Ext 730
All Wound Up
Beginning yarn crafts 11AM – 1PM
Saturday, August 17th – Knitting for Beginners
Saturday, September 21st  – Knitting for Beginners
Limited to 8 people
2145 Johnson Road
Register at tinyurl.com/allwoundup2 or call 618-452-6238

SMRLD Walking Club
Join us for a walk around
Wilson Park
every 3rd Monday
April – October
5 PM
Meet at Ice Rink parking lot
August 19; September 16; and October 21
Cancellations due to weather will be announced via Facebook by 2 PM on the day of the event.
Questions? Call 618-452-6238 ext 730 or email [email protected]

Clothespin Dragonflies Craft
Saturday, August 24th
2 PM at 2001 Delmar Ave
Escape the late summer heat for an afternoon of painting dragonflies made from clothespins!
Registration required – Space is limited!
Sign up by emailing [email protected] or by calling 618-452-6238 ext 730

Book Club!
Join the Six Mile Regional Library Book Club
Can’t We Talk About Something More Pleasant? by Roz Chast – Monday, August 26, 11:00 AM Meme’s Coffee Shop, 1529 Johnson Rd or Tuesday, August 27, 6:30 PM SMRLD, 2001 Delmar Ave
Copies of the book are available at both libraries.
Questions? Call 618-452-6238 ext. 785

3D Printing Demonstration
Saturday, August 31st 10AM – 12PM
2145 Johnson Rd
Finding, sharing, and printing 3D objects
Questions? Call 618-452-6238
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; Smartphone; Tablet; Internet basics; Search basics; Computer security basics; Windows basics; and More! Just ask!
Call 618-452-6238 ext. 784 to make your appointment.
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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.

2001 Delmar

ClosedToday: 9:00 am – 6:00 pm

2145 Johnson

ClosedToday: 9:00 am – 6:00 pm

Upcoming Events

  • 2024 Children’s Summer Reading Finale July 27, 2024 at 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Six Mile Regional Library District - Johnson Road Branch, 2145 Johnson Rd, Granite City, IL 62040, USA 2024 Children’s Summer Reading FinaleSaturday, July 2710 AMat SMRLD, 2145 Johnson RdGet Your T-shirt Prize at the Shirts Galore Mobile Printer & Enjoy the Foam Party! Dress for Mess!Questions? Email [email protected] or call the Youth Services department at 618-452-6238 ext 720
  • Nintendo Switch July 27, 2024 at 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Teen Room, 2001 Delmar Ave, Granite City, IL 62040, USA Nintendo SwitchEvery Saturday, 1-4 PMTeen Room, 2001 Delmar AveGrades 7-12For more information email the Teen Services Librarian at: [email protected]
  • Story Time July 29, 2024 at 10:00 am – 10:30 am 2145 Johnson Rd, Granite City, IL 62040, USA Story TimeEnjoy stories, music and crafts!Mondays at 10 AMSMRLD 2145 Johnson Road&Wednesdays at 6 PMSMRLD 2001 Delmar AveQuestions? Email [email protected] or call the Youth Services department at 618-452-6238
  • Book Club! July 29, 2024 at 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Meme's Coffee Shop, 1529 Johnson Rd Join the Six Mile Regional Library Book ClubA Walk In the Woods by Bill Bryson - Monday, June 24, 11:00 AM Meme's Coffee Shop, 1529 Johnson Rd or Tuesday, June 25, 6:30 PM SMRLD, 2001 Delmar AveStranger Diaries by Elly Griffiths - Monday, July 29, 11:00 AM Meme's Coffee Shop, 1529 Johnson Rd or Tuesday, July 30, 6:30 PM SMRLD, 2001 Delmar AveCan’t We Talk About Something More Pleasant? by Roz…
  • Legos July 30, 2024 at 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm Children's Department - Six Mile Regional Library District, 2001 Delmar Ave, Granite City, IL 62040, USA Come Build with Us! Every Tuesday 5 - 7 PM In the Children's Department, 2001 Delmar Ave Questions? Call the Youth Services department at 618-452-6238

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