Tuesday, October 17, 7PM Children's book author and illustrator Grace Lin discusses food, family, and folktales, along with a drawing demonstration Zoom Registration Link to Register: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_1otd-rUATXO0-jFmWbEmAw Join Newbery and Caldecott honoree and New York Times bestselling Grace Lin for an engaging conversation about her journey to become an award-winning author and illustrator. Learn about her latest middle […]

Keeping Reptiles as Pets an all ages program Saturday, October 21 2 PM at SMRLD, 2001 Delmar Ave Thinking about getting a reptile as a family pet? Celebrate National Reptile Awareness Day with us and learn about keeping reptiles as pets from real life pet owners.

Spooky Stories with Sherry Norfolk Thursday, October 26 6 PM Outdoors on the Patio at SMRLD, 2145 Johnson Rd Enjoy family friendly spooky stories told by an award winning storyteller!

Celebra el Dia de los Muertos Ofrenda Exhibit - Altar de Ofrenda November 1 & 2 - Noviembre 1 & 2 | 2001 Delmar Ave | 11 AM - 5 PM Sugar Skulls Craft - Manualidades de calaveritas de azúcar Wednesday, November 1 - Miércoles 1ero. de Noviembre |2001 Delmar Ave | 5:30-7 PM All […]

Sugar Skulls Craft - Manualidades de calaveritas de azúcar Wednesday, November 1 - Miércoles 1ero. de Noviembre |2001 Delmar Ave | 5:30-7 PM All Ages Welcome - Para todas las edades

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 […]