Six Mile Regional Library District

Thinking Money for Kids Storytimes
2025-01-27 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-02-03 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-02-10 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | Johnson Road Branch, 2145 Johnson Road, Granite City, IL, 62040, United States
Thinking Money for Kids Storytimes
10 AM at SMRLD, 2145 Johnson Rd
CANCELED: January 6 – Currency Conga: Learn to Identify Money
January 13 – Currency Conga: Learn to Identify Money
January 27 – Special Guest: Stephanie Bevely from the IL State Treasurer’s Office
February 3 – Piggy Bank Theater: Learn the difference between Spend & Save
In partnership with FINRA and ALA
Explore, Learn, Succeed!

Story Time
2025-01-27 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-02-03 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-02-10 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

Book Club!
2025-01-27 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

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

Legos
2025-01-28 16:00 - 19:00, 2025-02-04 16:00 - 19:00, 2025-02-11 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

Book Club!
2025-01-28 18:30 - 19:30 | Niedringhaus Building, 2001 Delmar Avenue, Granite City, IL, 62040, United States

America Reads Tutor
2025-01-29 16:00 - 20:00, 2025-01-31 16:00 - 18:00, 2025-02-01 09:00 - 15:00, 2025-02-05 16:00 - 20:00, 2025-02-07 16:00 - 18:00, 2025-02-08 09:00 - 15:00 | Niedringhaus Building, 2001 Delmar Avenue, Granite City, IL, 62040, United States
America Reads Tutor

Available for Students K-12 Grade
1 Hour Sessions
First Come, First Served
Wednesday from 4-8 PM
Friday from 4-6 PM
Saturdays from 9 AM-3 PM
SMRLD, Youth Services Dept, 2001 Delmar Ave
This notice does not constitute an endorsement by the Board of Education and is delivered solely as a public service.

Lunar New Year Family Celebration
2025-01-29 16:30 - 17:30 | Niedringhaus Building, 2001 Delmar Avenue, Granite City, IL, 62040, United States
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 ys@smrld.org or call the Youth Services department at 618-452-6238 ext 720

Teen Unwind
2025-01-29 17:30 - 19:30, 2025-02-05 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

Take Your Child to the Library Day Children's Scavenger Hunt
2025-02-01 | IL
Take Your Child to the Library Day Children’s Scavenger Hunt
Find and identify the hidden pictures and win a small prize.
Saturday, February 1

Available during library hours at both locations.
Questions? Email ys@smrld.org or call the Youth Services department at 618-452-6238 ext 720

Coffee & Cocoa Pop-Up Bar
2025-02-01 09:00 - 12:00, 2025-02-08 09:00 - 12:00 | Niedringhaus Building, 2001 Delmar Avenue, Granite City, IL, 62040, United States
Coffee & Cocoa Pop-Up Bar
Saturdays, 9AM – Noon
November 30 – March 15
2001 Delmar Ave
Warm Up with a hot beverage

Nintendo Switch
2025-02-01 13:00 - 16:00, 2025-02-08 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

Winter Craft Series
2025-02-01 14:00 - 15:30 | Niedringhaus Building, 2001 Delmar Avenue, Granite City, IL, 62040, United States
Winter Craft Series

Dec 14: Snowmen Ornaments
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

S.T.E.A.M. Take Home Kits
2025-02-03 | IL
S.T.E.A.M. Take Home Kits

Science Technology Engineering Arts Math

December: Salt Crystal Snowflakes
January: Thaumatropes
February: Slime
For Grades 2-6
Pick up a kit with supplies and instructions at either library location while supplies last.
Questions? Email ys@smrld.org or call the Youth Services department at 618-452-6238 ext 720

Job Search Training Session Series
2025-02-04 15:00 - 16:30 | Niedringhaus Building, 2001 Delmar Avenue, Granite City, IL, 62040, United States
Job Search Training Session Series

presented by expert, Frank Alaniz

Ask Frank Day -Tuesday, December 3rd from 12 PM – 1:30 PM
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.

Illinois Libraries Present Season 4
2025-02-04 19:00 - 20:00 | Niedringhaus Building, 2001 Delmar Avenue, Granite City, IL, 62040, United States
Illinois Libraries Present – watch online or join us at 2001 Delmar Ave for a watch party!

Wed, October 9 | 7 PM
Being Imperfect with Erika Sánchez

Registration open! https://bit.ly/ILP_ErikaSanchez
This event will be recorded with permission to post to ILP’s YouTube for a limited time (14 days)

Tue, October 22 | 7 PM
Raise Your Voice with Jason Reynolds (Youth event)

Registration open! https://bit.ly/ILP_JasonReynolds
This event recording will be limited to registrants. The Vimeo link and password will be emailed to all Zoom registrants. Register for the event on Zoom, even if you cannot attend live.

Wed, Nov 20 | 7 PM
Holiday Tips & Tricks with Chef Art Smith

Registration open! https://bit.ly/ILP_ArtSmith
This event will be recorded with permission to post for a limited time (30 days)

Tues, December 10 | 7 PM – The Magic of Raina Telgemeier (Youth Program): Registration link: https://bit.ly/ILP_RainaTelgemeier

December 20-22 – Little Women: The Musical (2022), An At-Home Experience Registration link (via Eventbrite, not Zoom): https://bit.ly/ILP_LittleWomen Recording of performance, at-home screening only. Space is limited to 3,000 registrations – Register ASAP to guarantee a spot!

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
Illinois Libraries Present Season 4 runs September 2024 through May 2025, and will offer 11+ events for every audience.
Enjoy this peek at the incredible upcoming lineup:
April 10 | 7 PM – Alexis Nikole Nelson
May 3 | 2 PM – Dan Santat (Youth Program)
May 15 | 7 PM – Matthew Desmond

Teen Cookie Decorating Workshop
2025-02-08 14:00 - 16:00 | Niedringhaus Building, 2001 Delmar Avenue, Granite City, IL, 62040, United States
Teen Cookie Decorating Workshop
Saturday, February 8 at 2PM
SMRLD, 2001 Delmar Ave
For Teens, Grade 7-12
Call Youth Service at 618-452-6238 ext 720 to Register!
