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Our librarians will be happy to find materials for you based on what you like.  Just fill out the form below and we will pick out 5 things just for you!

Upcoming Book Releases

Click here to be one of the first names on the hold list for these upcoming releases. Check the books you would like to place on hold, the SMRLD staff will do the rest!

Book Lists Collection on Pinterest

View some of our favorite Book Lists Currated by SMRLD staff for your enjoyment

Ever wonder what your SMRLD librarians are reading? Well now you can follow along at smrld.org/librarianreads with some of their recommendations.

Did you love that last book you read and want to find similar books or authors?
Check out Novelist!  Enter an author’s name or title to discover read alikes based on the characters, genres, tone, & writing style.  

NoveList Plus


Novelist K-8 Plus

In the middle of a series and you do not know what comes next?
Check out Kent District Library’s What’s Next! Type in the author’s last name or series character for the chronological list of all the books in the series.  
What’s Next®: Books in Series Database of Kent District Library

SMRLD Book Club Favorites

        

  

Join the Six Mile Regional Library Book Club for a morning or evening discussion of the latest book club selection. Morning Meeting, the last Monday of the month —11 AM at Meme’s Coffee Shop, 1529 Johnson Rd or Evening Meeting, the last Monday of the month—6:30 PM at SMRLD, 2001 Delmar Ave. Copies of the book are available at both libraries. Questions? Call 618-452-6238 ext 785.

Reading Challenges!
Join our Summer and Winter Reading Challenges at either library location or online at Beanstack (https://smrld.beanstack.com/reader365)!


Beanstack
Discover our most recommended books and events, log your reading and activities, and earn points, badges, and possibly even prizes along the way.

1000 Books Before Kindergarten

Register at Either Library Location or
Keep Book Log
Every 100 Books  – Visit either library location and receive a sticker.
500 Books – Your child will receive a free book.
1000 Books –  Your child will receive a free book and a backpack.
Questions? Call 618-452-6238 ext 720

For more assistance in selecting your next great read feel free to ask a research librarian at either location, via email [email protected], or by phone 618-452-6238 ext 730.

2001 Delmar

OpenToday: 9:00 am – 6:00 pm

2145 Johnson

OpenToday: 9:00 am – 6:00 pm

Upcoming Events

  • Adult Winter Reading Challenge December 11, 2025 – January 31, 2026 Adult Winter Reading ChallengeRead 5 books between December 11 - January 31 for a chance to win a winter “brr basket”Online at  https://smrld.beanstack.com
  • Story Time @ DA December 15, 2025 at 10:00 am – 10:30 am 2001 Delmar Ave, Granite City, IL 62040, USA Story TimeEnjoy stories, music and crafts!Mondays at 10 AM SMRLD, 2001 Delmar Ave&Thursdays at 2 PM SMRLD, 2145 Johnson RdQuestions? Email [email protected] or call the Youth Services department at 618-452-6238

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