Six Mile Regional Library District

2025 Summer Reading Challenge
2025-06-01 - 2025-07-21 | IL
2025 Summer Reading Challenge
June 1 – July 21
Challenges for all ages
Register online at smrld.beanstack.com, with the Beanstack Tracker App, or at either library location

Play & Learn For Babies & Toddlers
2025-07-11 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | Niedringhaus Building, 2001 Delmar Avenue, Granite City, IL, 62040, United States
Play & Learn For Babies & Toddlers

Fridays, June 13 & 27
Fridays, July 11
Fridays, August 8 & 22
10 AM at SMRLD, 2001 Delmar Ave

Questions? Email ys@smrld.org or call the Youth Services department at 618-452-6238 ext 720

Illinois Junior Chef Cooking Class a U of I Extension Program
2025-07-11 11:00 - 13:00 | Niedringhaus Building, 2001 Delmar Avenue, Granite City, IL, 62040, United States
Illinois Junior Chef Cooking Class
a U of I Extension Program
for Ages 8-13
July 7-11
11 AM – 1 PM
SMRLD, 2001 Delmar ave
Must be able to attend all classes. Space is limited. Call the Youth Services Department at 618-452-6238 to register.
College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences | This material funded by USDA’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program – SNAP-Ed. University of Illinois, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Local Extension Councils Cooperating. University of Illinois Extension provides equal opportunities in programs and employment. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate, please call 618.875.8939. Early requests are strongly encouraged to allow sufficient time for meeting your access needs.

Kids' Summer Reading Programs
2025-07-11 14:00 - 15:00, 2025-07-18 14:00 - 15:00 | The Mill, 1311 E 20th St, Granite City, IL, 62040, United States
Kids’ Summer Reading Programs
2 PM at The Mill, 1311 E 20th St
Across the street from our 2001 Delmar Ave location
Friday, June 6: Will Struck’s Pigment of Your Imagination – Let’s Van Gogh, Go, Go! Will brings his usual high energy and hilarious M.E.S.S. (Music, Education, Stories & Science) to your library with an art and color themed show that is once again loaded with audience participation.
Friday, June 13: Storm Science – Storm Science is on a mission to bring the wonder and excitement of weather to people of all ages, through engaging and fun educational programs that inspire curiosity and a deeper understanding of the natural world.
Friday, June 20: Swords & Roses The Cavern of Elements – Adventurers must go through all parts of the cavern, solve the puzzles in each cavern within a one hour time frame in order to escape! Dungeons and Dragons Jr. meets Escape Room puzzles.
Friday, June 27: Do Art Productions – Bringing charismatic enthusiasm for the creative process with their multimedia approach, playing live music and drawing interactively, as well as performing comedy, juggling, and a riding unicycle for good measure.
Friday, July 11: World Bird Sanctuary: Creatures of Myth & Legend – Have you ever wondered whooo inspired a ghost story? Join our Naturalists for a program all about the ways animals inspire myths and legends across the globe. Featuring live birds.
Friday, July 18: Monkey Noodle Theatrics Improv Comedy Show – Enjoy a fun, family friendly, improv show!
Sponsored by The Friends of the Library. Photographs may be taken at all events and activities and used for publicity purposes.
Questions? Email ys@smrld.org or call the Youth Services department at 618-452-6238 ext 720

Nintendo Switch
2025-07-12 13:00 - 16:00, 2025-07-19 13:00 - 16:00, 2025-07-26 13:00 - 16:00 | Niedringhaus Building, 2001 Delmar Avenue, Granite City, IL, 62040, United States
Nintendo Switch

Every Saturday, 1-4 PM
Teen Room, 2001 Delmar Ave
Grades 7-12
Questions? Email ys@smrld.org or call the Youth Services department at 618-452-6238 ext 720

Earn-A Bike Class!
2025-07-12 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-07-19 14:00 - 16:00 | Niedringhaus Building, 2001 Delmar Avenue, Granite City, IL, 62040, United States
Earn-A Bike Class!
Saturdays at 2 PM June 7 to July 19 at 2001 Delmar Ave (no class July 5)
Saturdays at 2 PM August 16 to September 27 at 2001 Delmar Ave (no class Aug 30)
This free, six-week-long, hands-on St. Louis BWorks class is for students ages 8 to 17 years old who can already ride a bike on their own. Over the course of six two-hours sessions with our dedicated instructors, students hone basic bike maintenance and safety skills. They earn a refurbished bike of their choosing plus a lock, lights, and helmet upon successful completion of the course.
Consistent, engaged attendance each week is required in order to take home a bike to keep.
Space is limited! Register at tinyurl.com/4743rzsy (June 7 launch) or tinyurl.com/mrxj24nx (August 16 launch) and send any questions to evie@bwoks.org

Story Time
2025-07-14 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-07-21 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-07-28 10:00 - 12:00 | Johnson Road Branch, 2145 Johnson Road, Granite City, IL, 62040, United States
Story Time

Enjoy stories, music, and crafts!

Mondays at 10 AM
SMRLD, 2145 Johnson Rd
Questions? Email ys@smrld.org or call the Youth Services department at 618-452-6238 ext 720

Job Search Training Session Series
2025-07-15 12:00 - 13:30 | Niedringhaus Building, 2001 Delmar Avenue, Granite City, IL, 62040, United States
Job Search Training Session Series

presented by expert, Frank Alaniz
Artificial Intelligence Tools for your job search – Tuesday, June 17th 12 PM – 1:30 PM
Creating your resume – Tuesday, July 15th 12 PM – 1:30 PM
Job Search Techniques – Tuesday, August 19th 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/smrldjobs2025 to register.

Legos
2025-07-15 16:00 - 19:00, 2025-07-22 16:00 - 19:00, 2025-07-29 16:00 - 19:00 | Niedringhaus Building, 2001 Delmar Avenue, Granite City, IL, 62040, United States
Legos
Come Build with Us!
Every Tuesday
4 – 7 PM
In the Children’s Department, 2001 Delmar Ave
Questions? Email ys@smrld.org or call the Youth Services department at 618-452-6238 ext 720

Therapy Dog on Duty
2025-07-16 12:00 - 13:00 | Niedringhaus Building, 2001 Delmar Avenue, Granite City, IL, 62040, United States
Therapy Dog on Duty
Third Wednesday of each month from 12-1 PM at SMRLD, 2001 Delmar Ave

October 16
November 20
December 18

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!

Therapy Dog on Duty
2025-07-16 12:00 - 13:00 | Niedringhaus Building, 2001 Delmar Avenue, Granite City, IL, 62040, United States
Therapy Dog on Duty
Third Wednesday of each month
12-1 PM at SMRLD, 2001 Delmar Ave

June 18, July 16, and August 20
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!

Tween/Teen: Owl Pellet Dissection
2025-07-16 16:00 - 18:00 | Niedringhaus Building, 2001 Delmar Avenue, Granite City, IL, 62040, United States
Tween/Teen: Owl Pellet Dissection
Wednesday, July 16
4-6 PM
SMRLD, 2001 Delmar Ave
Drop in and find out what that owl ate for lunch!

Teen Unwind
2025-07-16 17:30 - 19:30, 2025-07-23 17:30 - 19:30 | Niedringhaus Building, 2001 Delmar Avenue, Granite City, IL, 62040, United States
Teen Unwind
Open to Teens, Grades 7-12
Every Wednesday
5:30 PM
SMRLD, 2001 Delmar Ave
Snacks, Crafts, Games

Saturday Play & Learn For Babies & Toddlers
2025-07-19 10:00 - 11:00 | Niedringhaus Building, 2001 Delmar Avenue, Granite City, IL, 62040, United States
Saturday Play & Learn For Babies & Toddlers

Saturday, June 21
Saturday, July 19
Saturday, August 16
10 AM at SMRLD
2001 Delmar Ave
Stories, Songs, & Slightly Messier Playtime

Questions? Email ys@smrld.org or call the Youth Services department at 618-452-6238 ext 720

All Wound Up
2025-07-19 11:00 - 13:00 | Johnson Road Branch, 2145 Johnson Road, Granite City, IL, 62040, United States
All Wound Up

Beginning yarn crafts 11AM – 1PM

Saturday, June 21 – Beginner Crochet
Saturday, July 19 – Beginner Crochet
Saturday, August 16 – Beginner Knitting
Saturday, September 20 – Beginner Knitting
Limited to 8 people

2145 Johnson Road
Register at tinyurl.com/allwoundup2 or call 618-452-6238

SMRLD Walking Club - Canceled
2025-07-21 17:00 | Wilson Park, 2900 Benton Street, Granite City, IL, 62040, United States
SMRLD Walking Club
Join us for a walk around
Wilson Park
every 3rd Monday
April – October
5 PM
Meet at Ice Rink parking lot

April 21; May 19(Cancelled due to Weather); June 16; July 21; August 18; September 15; and October 20

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 damanager@smrld.org

Chestnut Health Systems Mobile Unit at SMRLD
2025-07-23 13:00 - 15:00 | Niedringhaus Building, 2001 Delmar Avenue, Granite City, IL, 62040, United States
Chestnut Health Systems Mobile Unit at SMRLD
Every 4th Wednesday of the Month from 1 – 3 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 jevans@chestnut.org

Quarterly Staff Meeting - Libraries Open at 1PM
2025-07-25 | IL
Normal Hours Resume Saturday

2025 Summer Reading Finale
2025-07-25 14:00 - 16:00 | Granite City Cinema, 1243 Niedringhaus Ave, Granite City, IL, 62040, United States
2025 Summer Reading Finale
Friday, July 25
2 PM at The Granite City Cinema
Children and teen reading challenge finishers can celebrate with a private movie screening with free drink and popcorn!
Questions? Email ys@smrld.org or call the Youth Services department at 618-452-6238 ext 720

Book Club!
2025-07-28 11:00 - 12:00 | Meme’s Coffee Shop, 1529 Johnson Rd, Granite City, IL, 62040, United States
Book Club!

Join the Six Mile Regional Library Book Club
Seating Arrangements by Maggie Shipstead – Monday, June 30 at 11:00 AM Meme’s Coffee Shop, 1529 Johnson Rd or Tuesday, June 24 at 6:30 PM 2001 Delmar Ave
The Puzzle Master by Danielle Trusson – Monday, July 28 at 11:00 AM Meme’s Coffee Shop,1529 Johnson Rd or Tuesday, July 29 at 6:30 PM 2001 Delmar Ave
The Aviator’s Wife by Melanie Benjamin – Monday, August 25 at 11:00 AM Meme’s Coffee Shop, 1529 Johnson Rd or Tuesday, August 26 at 6:30 PM 2001 Delmar Ave
Copies of the book are available at both libraries.
Questions? Call 618-452-6238 ext. 785

Book Club!
2025-07-29 18:30 - 19:30 | Niedringhaus Building, 2001 Delmar Avenue, Granite City, IL, 62040, United States
