Wednesday, November 8, 7PM  Netflix’s Bake Squad star and owner of the Chicago-based bakery Justice of the Pies Maya-Camille Broussard shows us how to bake with love Zoom Registration Link to Register: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_HNoZ0aXWRTu6XjvrMgb8sg Join Maya Camille Broussard, star of Netflix’s Bake Squad, and owner of Chicago based Justice of the Pies for a demo from her kitchen just in time […]

Family Read Night Book Bingo & Story Time Thursday, November 16 6 PM at SMRLD, 2001 Delmar Ave Enjoy a story time followed by snacks and games of Bingo to win books! All ages. Register by calling the Youth Services Department at 618-452-6238.

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! Questions? Email [email protected] or call the Youth […]

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

UPDATE: Registration is now full and we have capped out on registration (12/14/2023).  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 […]

A Conversation with Jerry Craft: From Mama’s Boyz to New Kid and Beyond Tuesday, February 6, 2024, 7-8 PM ZOOM EVENT ATTENDEE REGISTRATION LINK: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_g1-lEKYIS6qd706IXsvtrw 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 […]

Lunar New Year Family Celebration Thursday, February 8 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

All ages party for those that complete the winter reading challenge. Congradulations on completing the Smart Cookie Winter Reading Challenge! Celebrate your accomplishment Saturday, February 10 2 PM SMRLD, 2001 Delmar Ave