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All Ages Summer Reading Challenge: Finding Your Voice
June 1 – July 21
Register online at smrld.beanstack.com,
with the Beanstack Tracker App, or at either library location
Friends of the Library Annual Book Sale
Wilson Park Ice Rink
Hardback Books – $1
Paperbacks, Children’s Books, & DVDs – 50 cents
Special items are priced separately.
6/1 Thursday – 6 PM to 9 PM Preview Sale.  Admission $5.00.
6/2 Friday – 4 PM to 8 PM  Free Admission.
6/3 Saturday – 9 AM til Noon  Free Admission. A bag of books can be purchased for $6.00.
https://www.smrld.org/about/friends-of-the-library-2/
2023 All Ages Summer Reading Finale
Saturday, July 29
10 AM at SMRLD 2145 Johnson Rd
Get Your T-shirt Prize at the Shirts Galore Mobile Printer &
Enjoy the Foam Party! Dress for Mess!

Adults:

2023 Adult Summer Reading Challenge
June 1 – July 21
Register for the Challenge online through smrld.beanstack.com, the Beanstack app, or pick up a packet at either library.
Registering automatically enters you into our weekly drawing for a tote bag!
Log all the books you read or listen to from  June 1 to July 21.
Read 8 books to complete the Challenge and earn a 2023 Summer Reading t-shirt!
You must be present at the finale to get a t-shirt.
Route 66 Roundtable Discussion
Join Beth Buenger, Illinois Route 66 Scenic Byway board member representing southern Illinois, as she presents a brief history of Route 66 in our area. We will also discuss ways to raise community awareness of Route 66 in 62040.
Bring your ideas!
WHERE: SMRLD, 2001 Delmar Ave
WHEN: Saturday, June 3 at 1 PM
Questions? Call 618-452-6238
Navigate Your Stars: Jesmyn Ward – ILP
Tuesday, June 6, 2023, 7-8 PM
Zoom Registration Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_KlhSWLM0TjacDDfLiXDbAQ
Join us for an evening with two-time National Book Award winner Jesmyn Ward. Hailed as “the new Toni Morrison” by the American Booksellers Association, Jesmyn will discuss her life, her literary vision and her unique perspectives on love and loss. Tracie D. Hall, Executive Director of American Library Association, will join her in conversation.
Jesmyn Ward is the critically acclaimed author of fiction, nonfiction, and memoir, including bestselling Sing, Unburied, Sing, Salvage the Bones, and the memoir Men We Reaped. Her many honors include the Library of Congress Prize for American Fiction, a MacArthur Genius Grant, and a Strauss Living Award. In 2017, she became the first woman and first person of color to win the National Book Award for Fiction twice. The standout writer of her generation, Ward’s stories are largely set on the Gulf Coast of Mississippi, where she grew up and still lives. A professor of creative writing at Tulane University, Ward’s latest book, Navigate Your Stars, is an adaptation of her 2018 commencement address at Tulane that championed the value of hard work.
Tracie D. Hall is an American librarian, author, curator, and advocate for the arts. She is the first African American woman to lead the American Library Association, where she’s served as Executive Director since 2020, and fights for social justice, access to information, and universal broadband.
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@gmail.com.
Braiding Sweetgrass and the Honorable Harvest: A Conversation with Robin Wall Kimmerer – ILP
Wednesday, June 21st, 2023, 7-8 PM
Zoom Event Attendee Registration Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_plrq0i4TQOWUcsGcegQFjQ
Join us for a special evening with Robin Wall Kimmerer, the award-winning author of “Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of Plants.” In this insightful and inspiring talk, Robin will share her unique perspective on the interconnectedness of humans and nature and the importance of recognizing and respecting the gifts of the earth. She will delve into her own experiences as a botanist, indigenous science professor, and environmental advocate, and offer insights into her journey of learning to listen to the voice of the natural world. This is a rare opportunity to hear from one of the most important voices in the movement toward a more sustainable and equitable future and to be inspired to make positive changes in your own life and community.
Robin Wall Kimmerer is an acclaimed author, botanist, and indigenous science professor known for her deep connection to nature and passion for promoting a more sustainable and equitable world. Her writing blends indigenous knowledge, scientific research, and personal experiences to offer a unique perspective on the interdependence of humans and the natural world. Her first book, “Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of Plants,” has received widespread praise and has become a touchstone in the movement towards rethinking our relationship with the earth.
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@gmail.com
Get Crafty!
 2-3:30 PM | 2001 Delmar Ave
Saturday, June 10th – Paper Roses Wreath
Saturday, July 29th – Watercolor Nail Polish Pots
Saturday, August 26th – Recycled CD Coasters
18+ | Registration Required
Call 618-452-6238 ext. 730 to Register
Job Search Training Session Series 
presented by expert, Frank Alaniz
Resume Prep: How AI Can Help  – Thursday, June 15th from 5 – 7 PM
How to find a Job:  Advanced Linkedin  – Thursday July 13th from 5 – 6:30 PM
Job Search Tips: Ask Frank Day! – Thursday August 10th from 5 – 6:30 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://forms.gle/MA9ApYySXSxSq9kA6 to register.
All Wound Up
Beginning yarn crafts 2-4 PM
Saturday, June 17th – Simple crochet stitches
Saturday, July 15th – Simple crochet stitches
Saturday, August 19th – Simple knitting for beginners
Limited to 8 people
2145 Johnson Road
Register at tinyurl.com/allwoundup2 or call 618-452-6238
The Mitchell Mound
Saturday, July 8
2 PM  | 2001 Delmar Ave
Did you know there is a Mississippian Mound right in our backyard?
Learn about the Mitchell Archaeological Site  and the most recent excavation in 2015.
Don Booth from SCI engineering will present what is known about the mound in Mitchell.
Questions? Call 618-452-6238 ext. 785
Identifying Invasive Plants
Thursday, July 13th, 2-3 PM
Training and Events Room, 2001 Delmar Ave

Learn about the common invasive plants in Granite City and how to properly remove them to avoid fines, to improve the environment, and to raise awareness of their impact.
Bring your questions to Landscape Architect, Christopher Carl and curator of the Granite City Art and Design District.

To register call 618-452-6238 ext 755 
Español/Ingles club de lectura bilingüe
Spanish/English bilingual book club
Red Hot Salsa: Bilingual Poems on Being Young and Latino in the United States
by Lori Marie Carlson
Thursday, August 17th | 5:30-6:30 PM | 2001 Delmar Ave
¡Echa un vistazo con tu tarjeta de la biblioteca!
Check out with your library card!
Preguntas? Llamame 618452-6238 ext. 715
Questions? Call 618-452-6238 ext. 785
Book Club!
Join the Six Mile Regional Library Book Club

Conviction by Denise Mina – Monday, March 26 11:00 AM 2145 Johnson Rd or Tuesday, March 27 6:30 PM 2001 Delmar Ave

The Mercies by Kiran Millwood Hargrave – Monday, July 31 11:00 AM 2145 Johnson Rd or Tuesday, July 25 6:30 PM 2001 Delmar Ave
The Fortunes of Jaded Women by Carolyn Huynh – Monday, August 28 11:00 AM 2145 Johnson Rd or Tuesday, August 29 6:30 PM 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; 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.
2023 SMRLD Adult Reading Challenge!
Select and read 12 books based on our challenge prompts during 2023 and received a surprise!
Pick up the challenge at either library or sign up through Beanstack!
Questions? Email [email protected] or call 618-452-6238 ext. 755
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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

OpenToday: 9:00 am – 6:00 pm

2145 Johnson

OpenToday: 9:00 am – 6:00 pm

Upcoming Events

  • All Ages Summer Reading Challenge June 1, 2023 – July 21, 2023 All Ages Summer Reading Challenge: Finding Your VoiceJune 1 - July 21Register online at smrld.beanstack.com,with the Beanstack Tracker App, or at either library location
  • Teen Advisory Group June 10, 2023 at 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Six Mile Regional Library District, 2001 Delmar Ave, Granite City, IL 62040, USA TAG = Teen Advisory GroupTAG is for volunteers ages 13-17 who use their voice to improve the library's teen services, materials, and so much more!Meetings are 12-1 PM @ 2001 Delmar AveSaturday, Jun. 10, Jul. 22, Aug. 19at 2001 Delmar AveTell us what you think!Questions? Email [email protected] or call the Youth Services department at 618-452-6238 ext 720
  • Teen DIY June 10, 2023 at 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm 2001 Delmar Ave, Granite City, IL 62040, USA Space is limited. Registration is Recommended Questions? Call 452-6238
  • Teen Cuisine: Cooking Class June 10, 2023 at 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Six Mile Regional Library District, 2001 Delmar Ave, Granite City, IL 62040, USA Teen Cuisine: Cooking Classin partnership with University of Illinois ExtensionFor Grades 7-12June 5-9 from 1-3 PMSMRLD, 2001 Delmar AveTeens must be able to attend all class dates. Space is limited. Call the YS Department at 618-452-6238 to register.
  • Nintendo Switch June 10, 2023 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]

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