Six Mile Regional Library District

Closed in observance of Election Day Holiday
2024-11-05 | IL
Hours, Locations & Holidays

Nintendo Switch
2024-11-02 13:00 - 16:00, 2024-10-26 13:00 - 16:00, 2024-10-19 13:00 - 16:00, 2024-10-12 13:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | 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

S.T.E.A.M. Take Home Kits
2024-11-01 | IL
S.T.E.A.M. Take Home Kits

Science Technology Engineering Arts Math

September: Bubbles
October: Pill Bugs
November: Leaf Shaped Crystals
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

Teen Unwind
2024-10-30 17:30 - 19:30, 2024-10-23 17:30 - 19:30, 2024-10-16 17:30 - 19:30, 2024-10-09 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

Book Club!
2024-10-29 18:30 - 19:30 | Niedringhaus Building, 2001 Delmar Avenue, Granite City, IL, 62040, United States
Book Club!

Join the Six Mile Regional Library Book Club
The 57 Bus by Dashka Slater – Monday, September 30 at 11:00 AM Meme’s Coffee Shop, 1529 Johnson Rd or Tuesday, September 24 at 6:30 PM SMRLD, 2001 Delmar Ave

The Cuban Heiress by Chanel Cleeton – Monday, October 28 at 11:00 AM Meme’s Coffee Shop, 1529 Johnson Rd or Tuesday, October 29 at 6:30 PM SMRLD, 2001 Delmar Ave

A The Lost Journals of Sacajewea by Debra Magpie Earling – Monday, November 25 at 11:00 AM Meme’s Coffee Shop, 1529 Johnson Rd or Tuesday, November 26 at 6:30 PM SMRLD, 2001 Delmar Ave

Copies of the book are available at both libraries.
Questions? Call 618-452-6238 ext. 785

Book Club!
2024-10-28 11:00 - 12:00 | Meme’s Coffee Shop, 1529 Johnson Rd, Granite City, IL, 62040, United States

Fall Craft Series
2024-10-26 14:00 - 15:30, 2024-10-05 14:00 - 15:30 | Niedringhaus Building, 2001 Delmar Avenue, Granite City, IL, 62040, United States
Fall Craft Series
Sept 14: Rope Pumpkins
Oct 5: Bat Wing Bookmarks
Oct 26: Cork Pumpkins
Nov 23: DIY Bath Soak

Saturdays, 2-3:30 PM
2001 Delmar Ave
18+ Adult crafts
Registration required – Call 618-452-6238

Play & Learn For Babies & Toddlers
2024-10-25 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-10-11 10:00 - 11:00 | Niedringhaus Building, 2001 Delmar Avenue, Granite City, IL, 62040, United States
Play & Learn For Babies & Toddlers

Fridays, September 13 & 27
Fridays, October 11 & 25
Fridays, November 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

Teen Glow Paint Pumpkins
2024-10-23 17:30 - 19:30 | Niedringhaus Building, 2001 Delmar Avenue, Granite City, IL, 62040, United States
Teen Glow Paint Pumpkins
for Grades 7-12
Wednesday, October 23
5:30-7:30 PM
SMRLD, 2001 Delmar Ave
Paint pumpkins in the dark using black lights and glow paint!

Illinois Libraries Present Season 4
2024-10-22 19:00 - 20:00, 2024-10-09 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

SMRLD Walking Club
2024-10-21 17:00 - 19:00 | 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 15; May 20; June 17 (Canceled Due to Weather); July 15 (Canceled Due to Weather); August 19; September 16; October 21; and November 18

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

CANCELED - All Wound Up
2024-10-19 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, August 17th – Knitting for Beginners

Saturday, September 21st – Knitting for Beginners
CANCELED Saturday, October 19th – Simple Crochet Stitches
Saturday, November 16th – Simple Crochet Stitches
Limited to 8 people
2145 Johnson Road
Register at tinyurl.com/allwoundup2 or call 618-452-6238

Baby Homecoming Dance
2024-10-19 10:00 - 11:00 | Niedringhaus Building, 2001 Delmar Avenue, Granite City, IL, 62040, United States
Baby Homecoming Dance

Saturday, October 19
10:00 AM
SMRLD, 2001 Delmar Ave

Open to Babies & Toddlers – Homecoming isn’t just for highschool anymore
Dress up in your finest to dance (and play) the morning away!
Fancy dress is encouraged but not required.

Mad Science: Halloween Show
2024-10-17 18:00 - 19:00 | Johnson Road Branch, 2145 Johnson Road, Granite City, IL, 62040, United States
Mad Science: Halloween Show

Thursday, October 17
6:00 PM
SMRLD, 2145 Johnson Rd
Outside on the Patio

Job Search Training Session Series
2024-10-17 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
Artificial Intelligence Tools to Find a Job – Thursday, September 12th from 3-4:30 PM
Creating Your Resume – Thursday, September 26th from 12-1:30 PM
Interviewing Skills – Thursday, October 17th from 3-4:30 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.

Chestnut Health Systems Mobile Unit at SMRLD
2024-10-16 15:00 - 17:00 | Niedringhaus Building, 2001 Delmar Avenue, Granite City, IL, 62040, United States
Chestnut Health Systems Mobile Unit at SMRLD
Every 3rd Wednesday of the Month from 3 – 5 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.
Walk-ins welcome or schedule an appointment by calling 618-512-1863 or emailing jevans@chestnut.org

Therapy Dog on Duty
2024-10-16 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!

Canceled - Sit, Stay, Read with Got Your Six therapy dogs
2024-10-15 18:30 - 19:30 | Johnson Road Branch, 2145 Johnson Road, Granite City, IL, 62040, United States
Sit, Stay, Read with Got Your Six therapy dogs
Every 3rd Tuesday:

September 17; October 15 (Canceled); & November 19
6:30-7:30 PM
SMRLD, 2145 Johnson Rd
For children, grades K-8, come practice reading or just talk with a trained therapy dog!
Questions? Email ys@smrld.org or call the Youth Services department at 618-452-6238 ext 720

TAG = Teen Advisory Group
2024-10-12 12:00 - 13:00 | Niedringhaus Building, 2001 Delmar Avenue, Granite City, IL, 62040, United States
TAG = Teen Advisory Group
TAG is for volunteers ages 13-17 who use their voice to improve the library’s teen services, materials, and so much more!

Meetings are at 12 PM Saturday,
Sept. 14, Oct. 12, Nov. 9
at 2001 Delmar Ave
Tell us what you think!
Questions? Email ys@smrld.org or call the Youth Services department at 618-452-6238 ext 720

Abraham Lincoln and the Spirit World
2024-10-10 18:00 - 19:00 | Niedringhaus Building, 2001 Delmar Avenue, Granite City, IL, 62040, United States
Abraham Lincoln and the Spirit World

Thursday, October 10 at 6 PM
2001 Delmar Ave

Join author Troy Taylor for the true story of Abraham Lincoln, America’s most haunted president! Discover his brushes with the supernatural, his premonitions of death, his embrace of Spiritualism, his ghostly funeral train, and a spirited afterlife as one of the most well-traveled ghosts in American history! This will be a night of haunted history that you don’t want to miss!

Board of Trustees Meeting
2024-10-08 18:00 - 20:00 | Niedringhaus Building, 2001 Delmar Avenue, Granite City, IL, 62040, United States
Board of Trustees Meetings Schedule
