September is Library Card Sign-up Month Since 1987, Library Card Sign-up Month has been held each September to mark the beginning of the school year. During the month, the American Library Association and libraries unite in a national effort to ensure every child signs-up for their own library card. Throughout the school year, public librarians […]
Book Club! Join the Six Mile Regional Library Book Club The Yellow House by Sarah M Broom - Monday, September 25, 11 AM Meme's Coffee Shop, 1529 Johnson Rd or Tuesday, September 26, 6:30 PM SMRLD, 2001 Delmar Ave The Little Old Lady Who Broke All the Rules by Catharina Sunberg - Monday, October 30, 11:00 […]
Legos 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
Legos 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
Pilot Plot Presentation & Tour Thursday, September 28th, 5-7PM Learn more about the local urban garden in the heart of downtown Granite City. Learn more about the design built with both stormwater capture and biodiversity in mind. Training and Events Room, 2001 Delmar Ave Followed by walking tour of 1843 State Street Bring your questions […]
Nintendo Switch Every Saturday, 1-4 PM Teen Room, 2001 Delmar Ave Grades 7-12 Questions? Email [email protected] or call the Youth Services department at 618-452-6238 ext 720
October 1st through 31st Check out some of our neighboring libraries this Fall The crawl passports will be available September 30th at both libraries. Visit 5 libraries by October 31st and you will be entered into a drawing for a Quick Trip gift card! Passports must be turned in by November 2nd.
S.T.E.A.M. Take Home Kits Science Technology Engineering Arts Math September: Floating Ball Game October: Inflating Ghosts November: Spinning Helicopters For Grades 2-6 Pick up a kit with supplies and instructions at either library location while supplies last. Questions? Email [email protected] or call the Youth Services department at 618-452-6238 ext 720
Zoom Registration Link: https://vapld.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_5JqN2Bt1RBOfSjQoWwNB7A#/registration “Freedom to Read” is a fundamental American right: your right to choose the ideas, information, and cultural experiences that are right for you and your family. That right is guaranteed by the First Amendment of the United States Constitution. And your public library supports that right by providing free and open access to […]
Legos 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
Legos 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
Wednesday, October 4, 7PM National Endowment for the Arts Fellow Stephen Graham Jones talks horror Zoom Registration Link to Register: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_rh-AbiSpQD-FKnaCdfJ51Q Stephen Graham Jones joins us to talk scary stories, horror and more with librarian Becky Spratford. Jones is the New York Times bestselling author of The Only Good Indians and Don’t Fear the Reaper, and a prolific […]
There's Something Weird In Your Neighborhood: Ghosts and Hauntings of Southwest Illinois Thursday, October 5 at 6 PM SMRLD, 2001 Delmar Ave Join author Troy Taylor for an evening of history and hauntings from all around the region -- a night that goes beyond just the legends and lore and reveals the real stories behind […]
Nintendo Switch Every Saturday, 1-4 PM Teen Room, 2001 Delmar Ave Grades 7-12 Questions? Email [email protected] or call the Youth Services department at 618-452-6238 ext 720
Reception to Honor Kuenstler Bequest Please join us in commemorating the generous gift to the Six Mile Regional Library District from Miss Helen R. Kuenstler Sunday, October 8 2-4 PM at SMRLD, 2001 Delmar Ave Miss Kuenstler bestowed an everlasting legacy gift to the library for the purchase of reading materials. Please join us in […]
Legos 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
Legos 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
Job Search Training Session Series presented by expert, Frank Alaniz Creating Your Resume - Thursday, September 14th from 5 - 6:30 PM Linkedin Tips and Tricks - Thursday, October 12th from 3 - 4:30 PM Interview Skills - Thursday, November 9th from 3 - 4:30 PM Library Training and Events Room, 2001 Delmar Ave, In person and via Zoom. […]
Play & Learn For Babies & Toddlers Fridays, September 8 & 22 Fridays, October 13 & 27 Friday, November 10 10 AM at SMRLD, 2001 Delmar Ave Questions? Email [email protected] or call the Youth Services department at 618-452-6238 ext 720
Nintendo Switch Every Saturday, 1-4 PM Teen Room, 2001 Delmar Ave Grades 7-12 Questions? Email [email protected] or call the Youth Services department at 618-452-6238 ext 720
Legos 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
Legos 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
Saturday Play & Learn For Babies & Toddlers Saturday, September 16 Saturday, October 21 Saturday, November 18 10 AM at SMRLD 2001 Delmar Ave Stories, Songs, & Slightly Messier Playtime Questions? Email [email protected] or call the Youth Services department at 618-452-6238 ext 720
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. 23, Oct. 21, Nov. 18 at 2001 Delmar Ave Tell us what you think! Questions? Email [email protected] or call the Youth Services department at 618-452-6238 ext […]
Legos 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
Legos 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
Teen Glow Paint Pumpkins for Grades 7-12 Wednesday, October 25 5:30-7:30 PM SMRLD, 2001 Delmar Ave Paint pumpkins in the dark using black lights and glow paint!
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!
Play & Learn For Babies & Toddlers Fridays, September 8 & 22 Fridays, October 13 & 27 Friday, November 10 10 AM at SMRLD, 2001 Delmar Ave Questions? Email [email protected] or call the Youth Services department at 618-452-6238 ext 720
Nintendo Switch Every Saturday, 1-4 PM Teen Room, 2001 Delmar Ave Grades 7-12 Questions? Email [email protected] or call the Youth Services department at 618-452-6238 ext 720
Book Club! Join the Six Mile Regional Library Book Club The Yellow House by Sarah M Broom - Monday, September 25, 11 AM Meme's Coffee Shop, 1529 Johnson Rd or Tuesday, September 26, 6:30 PM SMRLD, 2001 Delmar Ave The Little Old Lady Who Broke All the Rules by Catharina Sunberg - Monday, October 30, 11:00 […]
Legos 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
Legos 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
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 […]
S.T.E.A.M. Take Home Kits Science Technology Engineering Arts Math September: Floating Ball Game October: Inflating Ghosts November: Spinning Helicopters For Grades 2-6 Pick up a kit with supplies and instructions at either library location while supplies last. Questions? Email [email protected] or call the Youth Services department at 618-452-6238 ext 720
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
Español/Ingles club de lectura bilingüe Spanish/English bilingual book club The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho's November 2 | 6:30 - 7:30 PM | 2001 Delmar Ave El Alquimista, de Paulo Coelho, sigue cambiando la vida de sus lectores para siempre. Con más de dos millones de copias vendidas alrededor del mundo, El Alquimista se ha establecido como un clásico […]
Nintendo Switch Every Saturday, 1-4 PM Teen Room, 2001 Delmar Ave Grades 7-12 Questions? Email [email protected] or call the Youth Services department at 618-452-6238 ext 720
Macramé Plant Hangers Saturday, November 4 2-3:30 PM 2001 Delmar Ave This craft program for adults (18+) will lead participants in creating their own macramé plant hangers using upcycled t-shirt yarn. No macramé experience necessary, beginners welcome!
2025 Summer Reading Challenge June 1, 2025 – July 21, 2025
Challenges for all agesRegister online at smrld.beanstack.com, with the Beanstack Tracker App, or at either library location
Illinois Junior Chef Cooking Class a U of I Extension Program July 8, 2025 at 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Illinois Junior Chef Cooking Classa U of I Extension Programfor Ages 8-13July 7-1111 AM - 1 PMSMRLD, 2001 Delmar aveMust 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 –…
