Community Resources

Six Mile Regional Library District (SMRLD) provides links to valuable information including local service organizations. Here is a short list of the research staff’s most used sources. If you need more information, please speak with the Research Staff in person at either location, by phone at 618-452-6238, or via email at [email protected]

Local Job Opportunities

Elected Representatives

Granite City, Illinois Community Resources Page

Pontoon Beach, Illinois Community Resource Page

Madison County Environmental Health Services

Madison County Mental Health Board Resource Directory

Community Resources Directory – Riverbend Head Start & Family Services

A comprehensive guide to service organizations throughout Madison County.

211 – United Way

Find service organizations across the country through United Way’s 211 database and help line.

988 – Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

988 has been designated as the new three-digit dialing code that will route callers to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (now known as the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline), and is now active across the United States. The previous Lifeline phone number (1-800-273-8255) will always remain available to people in emotional distress or suicidal crisis.

Find AA Meetings in Illinois

Alcoholics Resource Center: An Unofficial Website of Alcoholics Anonymous provides a wide variety of alcohol detox options. Discover Illinois Alcoholics Anonymous meetings per county or city, and take the next step to overcome alcohol addiction.

2001 Delmar

ClosedToday: 11:00 am – 8:00 pm

2145 Johnson

ClosedToday: 11:00 am – 8:00 pm

See Hours of Operation

Upcoming Events

2025 Summer Reading Challenge June 1, 2025 – July 21, 2025 2025 Summer Reading ChallengeJune 1 - July 21Challenges for all agesRegister online at smrld.beanstack.com, with the Beanstack Tracker App, or at either library locationThe Kids Challenge babies-6th gradeParticipants need to read 10 books to receive a finishing bag with prizes, and receive a ticket to attend the 2025 Summer Reading Finale movie at the Granite City…
Digital Tuesday @ Pontoon Beach June 17, 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 June 17, 2025 at 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm Six Mile Regional Library District, 2001 Delmar Ave, Granite City, IL 62040, USA Job Search Training Session Series presented by expert, Frank AlanizArtificial Intelligence Tools for your job search - Tuesday, June 17th 12 PM - 1:30 PMCreating your resume - Tuesday, July 15th 12 PM - 1:30 PMJob Search Techniques - Tuesday, August 19th 12 PM - 1:30 PMLibrary Training and Events Room, 2001 Delmar Ave, In person and via Zoom.Come in person and receive a…
Legos June 17, 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
Therapy Dog on Duty June 18, 2025 at 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Therapy Dog on DutyThird Wednesday of each month from 12-1 PM at SMRLD, 2001 Delmar AveJune 18, July 16, and August 20Pawsitivity 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?…