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Centralia Regional Library District
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Happy National Library Week! Come tell us what draws you to the library as we celebrate the week with freebies at the front desk, DIY bookmarks upstairs, fun events, and a grand prize at the end of the week! Just head to the front desk, the computer lab, or the Youth Department upstairs (elevator accessible) […]
Join us for free and fun nutrition and activity lessons that bring together art, stories, and music for preschoolers and their caregivers! This event is free and happens on the first Monday of each month starting January 2025, 4-5pm. You can sign up by just coming to class! For more information, contact Krystal Pruden at […]
110th District Legislative Assistant Lori Bear of Blaine Wilhour's office will be in the Library's back lobby once a month to help anyone with State issues, such as DCFS, FOID, fishing licenses, property taxes, etc. Share your ideas, voice your concerns, and receive assistance with state government programs and issues. An appointment is not necessary […]
We will be closing at 2pm in preparation for the Greater Centralia Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours event at our library. Our digital library is available 24/7 and we will be back to our regular hours first thing tomorrow morning.
Alexis Nikole Nelson is a forager and an outdoor educator using her platforms, TikTok account alexisnikole and Instagram page blackforager, to celebrate all the edible plants hiding in plain sight. She peels back historical layers on African American and Indigenous food traditions that have traditionally been repressed and empowers those living in food deserts with […]
Whether you're wanting to learn or just wanting to play, come join our Chess Club at Centralia Regional Library! This club meets in the 2nd floor Monken Activity Room of the Library on the 2nd Saturday of each month, from 2-4pm. The Activity Room is accessible by elevator and stairs. No registration is required and […]
Show off your love of LEGO and LEGO building skills in Centralia Regional Library's LEGO Club for ages 7-11! This fun, interactive club meets in the 2nd floor Youth Area every 2nd Monday of the month at 4pm, unless of a holiday or other closure. The 2nd floor is accessible by elevator and stairs.
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. Please note that this is not a formal class. No […]
Join the Centralia Regional Library District's Book Club for adults! For this meeting, we are reading West with Giraffes by Lynda Rutledge. 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 book […]
For centuries, we've known that the health of the brain and the body are connected. But now, science is able to provide insights into how to make lifestyle choices that may help you keep your brain and body healthy as you age. Join us to learn about research in the areas of diet and nutrition, […]
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 […]