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2024/2025 Winter Reading Challenge For All Ages!
December 12, 2024 through February 2, 2025
  • Pick up a bookmark at either library location or register through Beanstack (smrld.beanstack.com).
  • Read books that match the prompts.
  • Complete 5 prompts and you will be entered into a prize drawing.
There will be one winner for children, one winner for teens, and one winner for adults.

Therapy Dog on Duty
Third Wednesday of each month
12-1 PM at SMRLD, 2001 Delmar Ave
January 15 & February 19
Pawsitivity Counts presented by NAMI Southwest Illinois will be on hand with a trained therapy dog. All ages, including adults, are welcome to take advantage of the love of a friendly dog!
Feeling sad? Stressed? Lonely? Pet a dog!
​Free Tax Preparation By Appointment Only
February 10 – April 15, 2025
2001 Delmar Ave
Registration opens January 15
Call 618-452-6238 Ext. 730 for appointments or more information
The program is designed to help individuals and families with an annual income of less than $64,000.
This project is brought to you in partnership with the Gateway EITC Community Coalition and VITA.
Lunar New Year Family Celebration
Wednesday, January 29
4:30 PM
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
Chestnut Health Systems Mobile Unit at SMRLD
Every 3rd Wednesday of the Month from 3 – 5 PM at 2001 Delmar Ave
Health care for babies, kids, and adults
Need help with substance use or mental health concerns? They can make a referral.
To meet with a provider, please schedule an appointment by calling 618-512-1863 or emailing [email protected]

Adult Services Department Presents:

Free tax Prep volunteers needed!
Six Mile Regional Library District is looking for volunteers interested in preparing taxes for community members with low to moderate incomes.
No prior tax experience required, all training will be provided!
Interested? Please reach out to SMRLD’s Tax Site Coordinator below.
Amy Gorham – [email protected] or 618-452-6238 Ext 730
Coffee & Cocoa Pop-Up Bar
Warm Up with a hot beverage
Saturdays, 9AM – Noon
November 30 – March 15
2001 Delmar Ave
Winter Craft Series
Jan 4: Woodblock Snowmen
Feb 1: Acrylic Bookmarks
Saturday | 2-3:30 PM
18+ Adult crafts | 2001 Delmar Ave
Registration required | Call 618-452-6238

  

Job Search Training Session Series
presented by expert, Frank Alaniz
LinkedIn Optimization – Tuesday, January 21st from 12 PM – 1:30 PM
Online Job Applications/ATS – Tuesday, February 4th from 12 PM – 1:30 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.

All Wound Up
Beginning yarn crafts 11AM – 1PM
Saturday, December 21 – Knitting for Beginners
Cancelled – Saturday, January 18  – Knitting for Beginners
Saturday, February 15 – Simple Crochet Stitches
Saturday, March 15 – Simple Crochet Stitches
Limited to 8 people
2145 Johnson Road
Register at tinyurl.com/allwoundup2 or call 618-452-6238
Book Club!
Join the Six Mile Regional Library Book Club
No Meeting in December: We look forward to seeing you in the New Year
Mastering the Art of French Murder by Colleen Cambridge – Monday,  January 27 at 11:00 AM Meme’s Coffee Shop, 1529 Johnson Rd or Tuesday,  January 28 at 6:30 PM 2001 Delmar Ave
The Violin Conspiracy by Brendan Slocumb – Monday, February 24 at 11:00 AM Meme’s Coffee Shop, 1529 Johnson Rd or Tuesday, February 25 at 6:30 PM 2001 Delmar Ave
Copies of the book are available at both libraries.
Questions? Call 618-452-6238 ext. 785
Illinois Libraries Present – watch online or join us at 2001 Delmar Ave for a watch party!
Thu, January 9 | 7 PM – Chicago Pizza – Past, Present & Future with Steve Dolinsky: Registration link: https://bit.ly/ILP_SteveDolinsky

Thu, January 23 | 7 PM – Love and Laughs with Michelle Buteau: Registration link: https://bit.ly/ILP_MichelleButeau

Tue, February 4 | 7 PM – An Evening with James McBride: Registration link: https://bit.ly/ILP_JamesMcBride

Wed, February 19 | 7 PM – Slowing Down with Amy Tan: Registration link: https://bit.ly/ILP_AmyTan
These events are 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.
ILP is committed to inclusion and accessibility. To request accommodations, email illinoislibrariespresent@gmail.com
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.

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Upcoming Events

  • 2024/2025 Winter Reading Challenge For All Ages! December 12, 2024 – February 2, 2025 2024/2025 Winter Reading Challenge For All Ages!December 12, 2024 through February 2, 2025Pick up a bookmark at either library location or register through Beanstack (smrld.beanstack.com).Read books that match the prompts.Complete 5 prompts and you will be entered into a prize drawing.There will be one winner for children, one winner for teens, and one winner for adults.
  • Free Tax Preparation By Appointment Only January 15, 2025 – April 15, 2025 ​Free Tax Preparation By Appointment OnlyFebruary 10 - April 15, 20252001 Delmar AveRegistration opens January 15Call 618-452-6238 Ext. 730 for appointments or more informationThe program is designed to help individuals and families with an annual income of less than $64,000.This project is brought to you in partnership with the Gateway EITC Community Coalition and VITA.
  • Digital Tuesday @ Pontoon Beach January 21, 2025 at 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Pontoon Beach Administration Building Board Room 1 Regency Parkway, Pontoon Beach, IL, United States Registration Required Call 618-452-6238, Ext 303 to register. Seating is limited.
  • Job Search Training Session Series January 21, 2025 at 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm Job Search Training Session Series presented by expert, Frank AlanizAsk Frank Day -Tuesday, December 3rd from 12 PM - 1:30 PMLinkedIn Optimization - Tuesday, January 21st from 12 PM - 1:30 PMOnline Job Applications/ATS - Tuesday, February 4th from 12 PM - 1:30 PMLibrary Training and Events Room, 2001 Delmar Ave, In person and via Zoom.Come in person and…
  • Legos January 21, 2025 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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