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Black Out Poetry

Centralia Regional Library District 515 East Broadway, Centralia, IL, United States

Grab an old book page to repurpose into a poem by blacking out words until a poem appears as the only text on the page! Come up to the Youth Department on the Library’s 2nd floor (accessible by elevator and stairs) to grab a page. If you want, you can hand it back to us […]

AAPI Heritage Month Educational Scavenger Hunt

Centralia Regional Library District 515 East Broadway, Centralia, IL, United States

Learn some history, win a prize! Each worksheet is different, so you can hunt several times if you want to learn even more (prizes are only given for the first completed worksheet, though). This scavenger hunt can be done at any time during the month in the Youth Department on the Library’s second floor (accessible […]

The Many Lives of Kal Penn

Kal Penn (kalpenn.com) is an actor, writer, producer, and former Associate Director of the White House Office of Public Engagement. He is known for his starring roles in Designated Survivor, House, Mira Nair’s The Namesake, the Harold & Kumar franchise, and the Christmas comedy The Santa Clauses for Disney+. His first book You Can’t Be […]

Teen Reading Club

Centralia Regional Library District 515 East Broadway, Centralia, IL, United States

Join Centralia Regional Library District's Reading Club for teens (ages 12-18)! This club is a laid-back, bring-your-own-reading-content type, with snacks and activities/games. There is no required reading, but suggestions are always given for guidance. Reading doesn't even have to be from a book, but if you are reading a book, it doesn't have to be […]

Crochet Club

Centralia Regional Library District 515 East Broadway, Centralia, IL, United States

Join Centralia Regional Library District's social Crochet Club! Whether you’re new to the craft or a professional, bring your own project to work on as we chat and swap tips and ideas with each other. We will have extra yarn and hooks for those without. No age restrictions or registration required to join–just come on […]

Family Fun

Centralia Regional Library District 515 East Broadway, Centralia, IL, United States

Get ready for some Family Fun! Each month we have a different themed craft and activity for everyone of all ages to do. Other games and activities will be available too, so bring the whole family for an hour of fun!

Miss Rita’s Story Time

Centralia Regional Library District 515 East Broadway, Centralia, IL, United States

Raise your children to be lifelong readers by bringing them to story time at the Library! Story Time is in the Discovery Room on the Library’s 2nd floor, accessible via elevator and stairs. Story Time is held on the second and fourth Wednesdays of every month.

Board Meeting

Centralia Regional Library District 515 East Broadway, Centralia, IL, United States

The Centralia Regional Library District Board of Trustees meets the third Wednesday of every month. Meetings are held in Monken Activity Room, 2nd floor, at the Main Library at 4:00 pm on the date designated and are open to the public. Accessible by elevator or stairs. A link to the meeting agenda will be posted […]

Friends of the Library Used Book Sale

Centralia Regional Library District 515 East Broadway, Centralia, IL, United States

Support the Friends of the Centralia Regional Library by buying used (and sometimes new) books, DVDs, and more! Fill up a bag provided by the Friends for only $8 per bag. Become a Friend and get into the sale a whole hour early! This sale is in the 2nd floor Monken Activity Room, accessible by […]

Crochet Club

Centralia Regional Library District 515 East Broadway, Centralia, IL, United States

Join Centralia Regional Library District's social Crochet Club! Whether you’re new to the craft or a professional, bring your own project to work on as we chat and swap tips and ideas with each other. We will have extra yarn and hooks for those without. No age restrictions or registration required to join–just come on […]

Book Club for Adults

Centralia Regional Library District 515 East Broadway, Centralia, IL, United States

Join the Centralia Regional Library District's Book Club for adults! For May 2024, we are reading The River We Remember by William Krueger. If you are interested in joining us by becoming a Book Club member, please fill out our member form, especially if you would like for us to place a hold on the […]

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Main Library Hours
  • Mon-Fri: 9:30am-6pm
  • Sat: 10am-6pm
  • Sun: Closed
Location: 515 E. Broadway Centralia, Il 62801  
Phone: 618-532-5222 cenlib@centralia.lib.il.us
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