Alzheimer and Dementia Support Group
2026-11-11 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-12-09 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Centralia Regional Library District, 515 East Broadway, Centralia, IL, 62801, United States

Book Club
2026-11-17 18:00 - 19:30
Join the Centralia Regional Library District’s Book Club for adults!
For this meeting, we are reading The Comfort of Crows: A Backyard Year by Margaret Renkl.
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 you. You do not need to have a library card or live in Centralia to join.
Join the Facebook Group!

Board Meeting
2026-11-18 16:00 - 18:00, 2026-12-16 16:00 - 18:00
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 on this page and a paper copy at the Main Library.

Bingo
2026-11-23 15:30 - 16:30, 2026-12-30 15:30 - 16:30
Come play bingo with us and High Point Residence!
It’s free for anyone of any age to play with free prizes up for grabs, from snacks to home goods and seasonal decor to toiletries, so come join us!

Thanksgiving Library Hours
2026-11-25 16:00 - 2026-11-27 23:30
The Library will close early at 4PM the Wednesday before Thanksgiving and be closed Thanksgiving and the Friday after. Our online collections are available 24/7.

Chess Club
2026-11-28 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-12-26 14:00 - 16:00
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 4th Saturday of each month, from 2-4pm. The Activity Room is accessible by elevator and stairs. No registration is required and all ages are welcome!

Teen Reading Club
2026-12-05 14:00 - 15:30
Join Centralia Regional Library’s reading club for ages 12-17!
This club is a laid-back, bring-your-own-reading-content type, with snacks and activities/games. There is no required reading, but a display in the Teen Room will be curated each month for guidance. It’s alright if you don’t read a book–all reading is welcome here, so tell us any kind of story you’ve read. It can be from a game, a movie, a news article, fanfiction–whatever!
And the more meetings you attend, the more entries you’ll get into a prize giveaway at the end of the year!
Currently, meetings are from 2PM to 3:30PM on the first Saturday each month in the 2nd floor Teen Room (elevator accessible).

LEGO Club
2026-12-07 16:00 - 17:00
Show off your love of LEGO and LEGO building skills in Centralia Regional Library’s LEGO Club for ages 6-11!
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.

Family Fun
2026-12-08 16:00 - 17:00
Get ready for some Family Fun!
Each Family Fun night 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!
This event takes place in our 2nd floor Youth Area, accessible by elevator and stairs.

State Representative Blaine Wilhour Traveling Office
2026-12-09 11:00 - 12:30
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 but if you would like to make an appointment, call 618-665-4109 or connect online at https://repwilhour.com/

Crochet Club
2026-12-14 16:00 - 17:30
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 age restrictions or registration required to join–just come on in!
Crochet Club meets in the second floor Monken Activity Room on the second Monday of every month, unless otherwise noted. The Activity Room is accessible by elevator or stairs.

Book Club
2026-12-15 18:00 - 19:30
Join the Centralia Regional Library District’s Book Club for adults!
For this meeting, we are having a year-end party with goodies and refreshments, along with an open discussion about our favorite picture books! A lucky winner for a year-end prize bag will be chosen from the members who have attended at least six (6) meetings this year.
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 you. You do not need to have a library card or live in Centralia to join.
Join the Facebook Group!

Christmas - Library Closed
2026-12-24 - 2026-12-25
The Library will be closed Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Our online collections are available 24/7.

New Year's Library Hours
2026-12-31 16:00 - 2027-01-01 23:30
The Library will close early at 4PM on New Year’s Eve and be closed on New Year’s Day. Our online collection is available 24/7.
