Your Next Great Read

Let us browse for you!

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!

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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

Librarian Reads: Book Reviews and Recommendations

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

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. The last Monday of the month, Morning Meeting —11 AM at SMRLD, 2145 Johnson Rd or Evening Meeting—6:30 PM at Kool Beanz Café, 1316 Niedringhaus 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

Online at https://smrld.beanstack.com

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

2023 SMRLD Adult Reading Challenge!
Select and read 12 books based on our challenge prompts during 2023 and received a surprise!

Pick up the challenge at either library or sign up through Beanstack!

Questions? Email [email protected] or call 618-452-6238 ext. 755

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.

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Upcoming Events

Nintendo Switch September 30, 2023 at 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Teen Room, 2001 Delmar Ave, Granite City, IL 62040, USA Nintendo SwitchEvery Saturday, 1-4 PMTeen Room, 2001 Delmar AveGrades 7-12For more information email the Teen Services Librarian at: [email protected]
S.T.E.A.M. Take Home Kits October 1, 2023 S.T.E.A.M. Take Home KitsScience Technology Engineering Arts MathSeptember: Floating Ball GameOctober: Inflating GhostsNovember: Spinning HelicoptersFor Grades 2-6Pick 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
5th Annual Library Crawl October 1, 2023 – October 31, 2023 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.
Story Time October 2, 2023 at 10:00 am – 10:30 am 2145 Johnson Rd, Granite City, IL 62040, USA Story TimeEnjoy stories, music and crafts!Mondays at 10 AMSMRLD 2145 Johnson Road&Wednesdays at 6 PMSMRLD 2001 Delmar AveQuestions? Email [email protected] or call the Youth Services department at 618-452-6238
Book Challenges on the Rise: Support Your Freedom to Read October 2, 2023 at 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm 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 all. Book…