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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260413
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SUMMARY:Free Tax Preparation - By Appointment Only
DESCRIPTION:February 10 – April 15\, 2026\n2001 Delmar Ave\nRegistration Opens January 14\nCall 618-452-6238 Ext 730 for appointments or more information\nThe program is designed to help individuals and families with an annual income of less than $68\,000.
URL:https://www.smrld.org/event/free-tax-preparation-by-appointment-only-2/2026-04-13/
LOCATION:Niedringhaus Building\, 2001 Delmar Avenue\, Granite City\, IL\, 62040\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Ages
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260413T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260413T110000
DTSTAMP:20260513T182944
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SUMMARY:Story Time
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy stories\, music\, and crafts!\n\nMondays at 10 AM\nSMRLD\, 2001 Delmar Ave\n&\nThursdays at 2 PM\nSMRLD\, 2145 Johnson Rd\nQuestions? Email ys@smrld.org or call the Youth Services department at 618-452-6238 ext 720
URL:https://www.smrld.org/event/story-time-49/2026-04-13/
LOCATION:Niedringhaus Building\, 2001 Delmar Avenue\, Granite City\, IL\, 62040\, United States
CATEGORIES:Kids
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260414
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260415
DTSTAMP:20260513T182944
CREATED:20251110T163400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251118T213146Z
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SUMMARY:Free Tax Preparation - By Appointment Only
DESCRIPTION:February 10 – April 15\, 2026\n2001 Delmar Ave\nRegistration Opens January 14\nCall 618-452-6238 Ext 730 for appointments or more information\nThe program is designed to help individuals and families with an annual income of less than $68\,000.
URL:https://www.smrld.org/event/free-tax-preparation-by-appointment-only-2/2026-04-14/
LOCATION:Niedringhaus Building\, 2001 Delmar Avenue\, Granite City\, IL\, 62040\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Ages
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260414T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260414T190000
DTSTAMP:20260513T182944
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SUMMARY:Legos
DESCRIPTION:Legos\nCome Build with Us!\nEvery Tuesday\n4 – 7 PM\nIn the Children’s Department\, 2001 Delmar Ave\nQuestions? Email ys@smrld.org or call the Youth Services department at 618-452-6238 ext 720
URL:https://www.smrld.org/event/legos-2-2/2026-04-14/
LOCATION:Niedringhaus Building\, 2001 Delmar Avenue\, Granite City\, IL\, 62040\, United States
CATEGORIES:Kids
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260414T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260414T200000
DTSTAMP:20260513T182944
CREATED:20251119T213759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251119T213759Z
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SUMMARY:Board of Trustees Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Board of Trustees Meetings Schedule
URL:https://www.smrld.org/event/board-of-trustees-meeting-17/2026-04-14/
LOCATION:Niedringhaus Building\, 2001 Delmar Avenue\, Granite City\, IL\, 62040\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260415
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260416
DTSTAMP:20260513T182944
CREATED:20251110T163400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251118T213146Z
UID:10082789-1776211200-1776297599@www.smrld.org
SUMMARY:Free Tax Preparation - By Appointment Only
DESCRIPTION:February 10 – April 15\, 2026\n2001 Delmar Ave\nRegistration Opens January 14\nCall 618-452-6238 Ext 730 for appointments or more information\nThe program is designed to help individuals and families with an annual income of less than $68\,000.
URL:https://www.smrld.org/event/free-tax-preparation-by-appointment-only-2/2026-04-15/
LOCATION:Niedringhaus Building\, 2001 Delmar Avenue\, Granite City\, IL\, 62040\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Ages
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260415T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260415T193000
DTSTAMP:20260513T182944
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251114T180331Z
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SUMMARY:Teen Unwind
DESCRIPTION:Teen Unwind\nOpen to Teens\, Grades 7-12\nEvery Wednesday\n5:30 PM\nSMRLD\, 2001 Delmar Ave\nSnacks\, Crafts\, Games
URL:https://www.smrld.org/event/teen-unwind/2026-04-15/
LOCATION:Niedringhaus Building\, 2001 Delmar Avenue\, Granite City\, IL\, 62040\, United States
CATEGORIES:Teens
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260416T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260416T150000
DTSTAMP:20260513T182944
CREATED:20251110T174848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T164344Z
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SUMMARY:Story Time
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy stories\, music\, and crafts!\n\nMondays at 10 AM\nSMRLD\, 2001 Delmar Ave\n&\nThursdays at 2 PM\nSMRLD\, 2145 Johnson Rd\nQuestions? Email ys@smrld.org or call the Youth Services department at 618-452-6238 ext 720
URL:https://www.smrld.org/event/story-time-50/2026-04-16/
LOCATION:Johnson Road Branch\, 2145 Johnson Road\, Granite City\, IL\, 62040\, United States
CATEGORIES:Kids
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260416T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260416T200000
DTSTAMP:20260513T182944
CREATED:20260218T195611Z
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SUMMARY:Cristina Henríquez: Voice\, Culture\, and Human Connection - ILP
DESCRIPTION:Cristina Henríquez: Voice\, Culture\, and Human Connection – ILP \nThursday\, April 16 | 7-8 PM CST \n\nZOOM REGISTRATION LINK: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN__cytg1dKTOK71L3_Wi29Ng#/registration\n \nJoin critically acclaimed\, bestselling author\, Cristina Henríquez\, for a compelling conversation about her work. Henríquez’s newest book\, The Great Divide\, is a moving exploration of the people who lived\, loved\, and labored during the construction of the Panama Canal. Named a New York Times’ Editors’ Choice selection and TIME Magazine “100 Must-Read Books of 2024\,” The Great Divide explores history and adversity in a place very special to her – her father’s homeland of Panama. \nHenríquez has also authored The Book of Unknown Americans\, The World in Half\, and Come Together\, Fall Apart\, all to significant acclaim. Her fiction has appeared in The New Yorker\, The Atlantic\, The New York Times\, and The Best American Short Stories 2018\, and she is a recipient of the 21st Century Award given by The Chicago Public Library Foundation. She is a graduate of Northwestern University and the Iowa Writer’s Workshop\, and lives in the Chicago suburbs with her family. \nCarmen Álvarez will join Henríquez as moderator. Álvarez is an advocate for libraries and Latinx representation in the publishing industry. Her work has appeared in Glamour\, Elle\, and Vogue and she has a social media presence surpassing 180k followers across platforms. \nThis event is intended for adults. \nThis event is made possible by Illinois Libraries Present (ILP)\, a statewide collaboration among public libraries offering premier events. ILP is funded in part by a grant awarded by the Illinois State Library\, a department of the Office of Secretary of State\, using funds provided by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services\, under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA).  \nILP is committed to inclusion and accessibility. American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation and Closed Captioning are provided for all events by default—no special request needed.
URL:https://www.smrld.org/event/cristina-henriquez-voice-culture-and-human-connection-ilp/
LOCATION:Online\, Online\, Granite City\, IL\, 62040\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260418T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260418T160000
DTSTAMP:20260513T182944
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T212135Z
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SUMMARY:Celebrate Earth Day: Reuse Recycle Renew
DESCRIPTION:  \n \nCelebrate Earth Day: Reuse Recycle Renew\nSaturday\, April 18\nEvent Highlights:\nElectronic Recycling: 9AM – 12PM bring electronic items to ThinkIT Recycling at 1843 Madison Ave\nPaper Shredding: 10AM – 12PM bring any paper items for shredding to 2001 Delmar Ave\nClothing Drop Off: 10AM – 2PM  bring gently used clothing that will be distributed to local organizations to 2001 Delmar Ave\nBook Donation Drive: 10AM – 2PM donate books to the Friends of the Library Book Sale at 2145 Johnson Rd\nAdult Craft Events: 11AM – 1PM Sustainable Crochet at 2145 Johnson Rd & 2PM – 4PM Upcycled Junk Journals at 2001 Delmar Ave\nKids & Teen Craft Kits: Pick up an Earth Day themed craft kit at either library location while supplies last!\nRenew (or sign up for) Your SMRLD Library Card and receive a free gift.
URL:https://www.smrld.org/event/celebrate-earth-day-reuse-recycle-renew/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:All Ages
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260418T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260418T110000
DTSTAMP:20260513T182944
CREATED:20260218T174000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T174000Z
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SUMMARY:Saturday Play & Learn For Babies & Toddlers
DESCRIPTION:Saturday Play & Learn For Babies & Toddlers\n\nSaturday\, March 21\nSaturday\, April 18\nSaturday\, May 16\n10 AM at SMRLD\n2001 Delmar Ave\nStories\, Songs\, & Slightly Messier Playtime\n\nQuestions? Email ys@smrld.org or call the Youth Services department at 618-452-6238 ext 720
URL:https://www.smrld.org/event/saturday-play-learn-for-babies-toddlers-11/2026-04-18/
LOCATION:Niedringhaus Building\, 2001 Delmar Avenue\, Granite City\, IL\, 62040\, United States
CATEGORIES:Kids
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260418T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260418T133000
DTSTAMP:20260513T182944
CREATED:20260218T183247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T183247Z
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SUMMARY:All Wound Up
DESCRIPTION:All Wound Up\nYarn Crafts 11AM – 1PM\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSaturday\, March 21 – Beginner Crochet\n\n\nSaturday\, April 18 – Earth Day Re-yarn Crochet Reduce\, Reuse\, Recycle\nSaturday\, May 16 – Knitting All Levels\n\nLimited to 8 people\n\n\n2145 Johnson Road\nRegister at tinyurl.com/allwoundup2 or call 618-452-6238
URL:https://www.smrld.org/event/all-wound-up-12/2026-04-18/
LOCATION:Johnson Road Branch\, 2145 Johnson Road\, Granite City\, IL\, 62040\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260418T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260418T160000
DTSTAMP:20260513T182944
CREATED:20230809T174205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230809T174313Z
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SUMMARY:Nintendo Switch
DESCRIPTION:Nintendo Switch\n\nEvery Saturday\, 1-4 PM\nTeen Room\, 2001 Delmar Ave\nGrades 7-12\nQuestions? Email ys@smrld.org or call the Youth Services department at 618-452-6238 ext 720
URL:https://www.smrld.org/event/nintendo-switch-3/2026-04-18/
LOCATION:Niedringhaus Building\, 2001 Delmar Avenue\, Granite City\, IL\, 62040\, United States
CATEGORIES:Teens
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260418T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260418T160000
DTSTAMP:20260513T182944
CREATED:20260218T180144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T180144Z
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SUMMARY:Junk Journal Workshop: Spring Adult Crafts
DESCRIPTION:Junk Journal Workshop: Spring Adult Crafts\nSaturday\, April 18\n2001 Delmar Ave\, Training & Events Room\nDrop in between 2-4 PM\nCelebrate Earth Day: Reuse • Recycle • Renew
URL:https://www.smrld.org/event/junk-journal-workshop-spring-adult-crafts/
LOCATION:Niedringhaus Building\, 2001 Delmar Avenue\, Granite City\, IL\, 62040\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults
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