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SUMMARY:LEGO Club
DESCRIPTION:Show off your love of LEGO and LEGO building skills in Centralia Regional Library’s LEGO Club for ages 7-11! \nThis 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.
URL:https://www.centralialibrary.org/event/lego-club-5/
LOCATION:Centralia Regional Library District\, 515 East Broadway\, Centralia\, IL\, 62801\, United States
CATEGORIES:club
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rita Speiser":MAILTO:rlewis@centralia.lib.il.us
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250510T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250510T160000
DTSTAMP:20260606T135712
CREATED:20250102T221833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250102T221833Z
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SUMMARY:Chess Club
DESCRIPTION:Whether you’re wanting to learn or just wanting to play\, come join our Chess Club at Centralia Regional Library! \nThis 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 all ages are welcome!
URL:https://www.centralialibrary.org/event/chess-club-5/
LOCATION:Centralia Regional Library District\, 515 East Broadway\, Centralia\, IL\, 62801\, United States
CATEGORIES:club,games
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lisa Guthrie":MAILTO:lguthrie@centralia.lib.il.us
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250505T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250505T170000
DTSTAMP:20260606T135712
CREATED:20241214T215448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241214T215448Z
UID:7147-1746460800-1746464400@www.centralialibrary.org
SUMMARY:Eat\, Play\, Grow
DESCRIPTION:Join us for free and fun nutrition and activity lessons that bring together art\, stories\, and music for preschoolers and their caregivers! \nThis 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! \nFor more information\, contact Krystal Pruden at kpruden@illinois.edu\, by phone at 618-548-1446\, or at 1404 East Main Street in Salem\, Illinois\, 62881. Contact Krystal if you need reasonable accommodations to participate in this program. \nThe Illinois Extension and Eat-Move-Save is an equal opportunity provider. This material funded by USDA’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). College of Agricultural. Consumer and Environmental Sciences. University of Illinois; United States Department of Agriculture; Local Extension Councils Cooperating.
URL:https://www.centralialibrary.org/event/eat-play-grow-5/
LOCATION:Centralia Regional Library District\, 515 East Broadway\, Centralia\, IL\, 62801\, United States
CATEGORIES:story time,workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Krystal Pruden":MAILTO:kpruden@illinois.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250503T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250503T160000
DTSTAMP:20260606T135712
CREATED:20241221T212718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250327T163524Z
UID:7172-1746284400-1746288000@www.centralialibrary.org
SUMMARY:Healthy Cents: Eat. Move. Save. Illinois Nutrition Education Program
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.centralialibrary.org/event/healthy-cents-3/
LOCATION:Centralia Regional Library District\, 515 East Broadway\, Centralia\, IL\, 62801\, United States
CATEGORIES:workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Krystal Pruden":MAILTO:kpruden@illinois.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250503T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250503T150000
DTSTAMP:20260606T135712
CREATED:20250403T160449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250403T160507Z
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SUMMARY:Art and Adventures with Author/Illustrator Dan Santat
DESCRIPTION:Join bestselling author and illustrator Dan Santat for an afternoon event all about books and art with friend and collaborator\, author Minh Lê. \nDan Santat is the author and illustrator of over a hundred books for young people! Many of his books are New York Times-bestsellers\, including The Adventures of Beekle: The Unimaginary Friend\, Are We There Yet?\, and After the Fall (How Humpty Dumpty Got Back Up Again). His latest works include the best-selling graphic novels\, The Aquanaut and A First Time for Everything. He is also the creator of the Disney animated hit\, The Replacements. \nSantat won the Caldecott Medal for most distinguished picture book in 2015\, the National Book Award for Young People’s Literature in 2023 and Golden Kite Award for Middle Grade Fiction in 2024. \nMinh Lê is the award-winning author of picture books including Drawn Together (winner of the 2019 Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature)\, The Blur (with Dan Sanat!)\, Real to Me\, Lift\, and graphic novels such as Green Lantern: Legacy and Enlighten Me. In addition to writing books\, Dan serves on the board of We Need Diverse Books\, and has been a contributor to a variety of national publications\, including NPR\, HuffPost\, and the New York Times.  \nRegister\nIf you can’t make it to the live event\, go ahead and register anyway; a recording will be sent to you for a limited time. \nThis event is made possible by Illinois Libraries Present (ILP)\, a statewide collaboration among public libraries offering premier events. ILP is funded in part by a grant awarded by the Illinois State Library\, a department of the Office of Secretary of State\, using funds provided by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services\, under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA). \nILP is committed to inclusion and accessibility. To request accommodations\, please email illinoislibrariespresent@gmail.com
URL:https://www.centralialibrary.org/event/ilp2025-dan-santat/
LOCATION:Online\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:author talk
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ORGANIZER;CN="Illinois Libraries Present":MAILTO:illinoislibrariespresent@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250501
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250601
DTSTAMP:20260606T135712
CREATED:20250501T160758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250501T160758Z
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SUMMARY:AAPI Heritage Month Educational Scavenger Hunt
DESCRIPTION: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 by elevator and stairs). Get the whole family involved!
URL:https://www.centralialibrary.org/event/aapi-scavenger-hunt-2/
LOCATION:Centralia Regional Library District\, 515 East Broadway\, Centralia\, IL\, 62801\, United States
CATEGORIES:scavenger hunt
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ORGANIZER;CN="Charessa Sistek":MAILTO:csistek@centralia.lib.il.us
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250430T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250430T163000
DTSTAMP:20260606T135712
CREATED:20250327T154415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250327T154415Z
UID:7445-1746027000-1746030600@www.centralialibrary.org
SUMMARY:Bingo with High Point Residence
DESCRIPTION:Come play bingo with us and High Point Residence! \nIt’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!
URL:https://www.centralialibrary.org/event/bingo-with-high-point-residence-3/
LOCATION:Centralia Regional Library District\, 515 East Broadway\, Centralia\, IL\, 62801\, United States
CATEGORIES:games
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lisa Guthrie":MAILTO:lguthrie@centralia.lib.il.us
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250428T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250428T170000
DTSTAMP:20260606T135712
CREATED:20250102T223341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250102T223415Z
UID:7275-1745856000-1745859600@www.centralialibrary.org
SUMMARY:Book Bites
DESCRIPTION:Get a taste for reading with Centralia Regional Library’s book club for ages 7-11! \nIn this interactive club\, kids will sit down at a place mat where they will be treated to the first chapter of a book on their plate. If they like the book\, they may check it out and take it home. If they want to sample another book\, they will trade places with another attendee to read the first chapter of their book\, until everyone goes home with a book they like! \nThis book club is a fun way to get into reading for even the most stubborn of readers. There is no registration required to join\, but a library card is needed to check a book out. \nBook Bites will meet the 4th Monday of each month at 4pm\, unless of a holiday or other closure. It will be in the 2nd floor Teen Room\, accessible by elevator and stairs.
URL:https://www.centralialibrary.org/event/book-bites-4/
LOCATION:Centralia Regional Library District\, 515 East Broadway\, Centralia\, IL\, 62801\, United States
CATEGORIES:club
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rita Speiser":MAILTO:rlewis@centralia.lib.il.us
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250421T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250421T170000
DTSTAMP:20260606T135712
CREATED:20250329T155235Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250329T155235Z
UID:7464-1745251200-1745254800@www.centralialibrary.org
SUMMARY:Eat\, Play\, Grow: Special Event Egg Hunt for Kids and Container Garden Lesson for Adults!
DESCRIPTION:Join us for free and fun nutrition and activity lessons that bring together art\, stories\, and music for preschoolers and their caregivers! \nThis very special Eat\, Play\, Grow! will have an egg hunt for the kids across the second floor of the Library\, as well as a container gardening lesson for adults! \nFor more information\, please contact Krystal Pruden at kpruden@illinois.edu or 618-548-1446. \nUniversity of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Illinois Extension is an equal opportunity provider. This material was funded by USDA’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). College of Agricultural\, Consumer and Environmental Sciences of University of Illinois; United States Department of Agriculture; Local Extension Councils Cooperating. University of Illinois Extension provides equal opportunities in programs and employment. Learn more about Illinois Extension at https://go.illinois.edu/EatMoveSave.
URL:https://www.centralialibrary.org/event/eat-play-grow-7/
LOCATION:Centralia Regional Library District\, 515 East Broadway\, Centralia\, IL\, 62801\, United States
CATEGORIES:presentation,scavenger hunt,workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Krystal Pruden":MAILTO:kpruden@illinois.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250416T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250416T180000
DTSTAMP:20260606T135712
CREATED:20241212T174451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241212T174451Z
UID:7054-1744819200-1744826400@www.centralialibrary.org
SUMMARY:Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Centralia Regional Library District Board of Trustees meets the third Wednesday of every month. \nMeetings 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. \nA link to the meeting agenda will be posted on this page and a paper copy at the Main Library.
URL:https://www.centralialibrary.org/event/board-meeting-16/
LOCATION:Centralia Regional Library District\, 515 East Broadway\, Centralia\, IL\, 62801\, United States
CATEGORIES:meeting
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ORGANIZER;CN="Board of Trustees":MAILTO:director@centralia.lib.il.us
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250416T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250416T110000
DTSTAMP:20260606T135712
CREATED:20250331T193551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250501T161121Z
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SUMMARY:Alzheimer's Association Caregiver Series: Healthy Living for the Brain and Body
DESCRIPTION: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\, exercise\, cognitive activity and social engagement\, and use hands-on tools to help you incorporate these recommendations into a plan for health aging. \nRegistration is encouraged (please check back soon).
URL:https://www.centralialibrary.org/event/alzheimers-association-caregiver-series/
LOCATION:Centralia Regional Library District\, 515 East Broadway\, Centralia\, IL\, 62801\, United States
CATEGORIES:workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250415T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250415T193000
DTSTAMP:20260606T135712
CREATED:20241221T214534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241221T214534Z
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SUMMARY:Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Join the Centralia Regional Library District’s Book Club for adults! \nFor this meeting\, we are reading West with Giraffes by Lynda Rutledge. \nIf 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. \nJoin the Facebook Group!
URL:https://www.centralialibrary.org/event/book-club-4/
LOCATION:Centralia Regional Library District\, 515 East Broadway\, Centralia\, IL\, 62801\, United States
CATEGORIES:club
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ORGANIZER;CN="Charessa Sistek":MAILTO:csistek@centralia.lib.il.us
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250414T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250414T173000
DTSTAMP:20260606T135712
CREATED:20241212T182036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241212T182036Z
UID:7101-1744646400-1744651800@www.centralialibrary.org
SUMMARY:Crochet Club
DESCRIPTION:Join Centralia Regional Library District’s social Crochet Club! \nWhether 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. \nNo age restrictions or registration required to join–just come on in! \nCrochet 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.
URL:https://www.centralialibrary.org/event/crochet-club-21/
LOCATION:Centralia Regional Library District\, 515 East Broadway\, Centralia\, IL\, 62801\, United States
CATEGORIES:club
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ORGANIZER;CN="Charessa Sistek":MAILTO:csistek@centralia.lib.il.us
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250414T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250414T170000
DTSTAMP:20260606T135712
CREATED:20250102T220015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250102T220015Z
UID:7219-1744646400-1744650000@www.centralialibrary.org
SUMMARY:LEGO Club
DESCRIPTION:Show off your love of LEGO and LEGO building skills in Centralia Regional Library’s LEGO Club for ages 7-11! \nThis 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.
URL:https://www.centralialibrary.org/event/lego-club-4/
LOCATION:Centralia Regional Library District\, 515 East Broadway\, Centralia\, IL\, 62801\, United States
CATEGORIES:club
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rita Speiser":MAILTO:rlewis@centralia.lib.il.us
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250412T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250412T160000
DTSTAMP:20260606T135712
CREATED:20250102T221748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250102T221748Z
UID:7246-1744466400-1744473600@www.centralialibrary.org
SUMMARY:Chess Club
DESCRIPTION:Whether you’re wanting to learn or just wanting to play\, come join our Chess Club at Centralia Regional Library! \nThis 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 all ages are welcome!
URL:https://www.centralialibrary.org/event/chess-club-4/
LOCATION:Centralia Regional Library District\, 515 East Broadway\, Centralia\, IL\, 62801\, United States
CATEGORIES:club,games
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lisa Guthrie":MAILTO:lguthrie@centralia.lib.il.us
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250410T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250410T200000
DTSTAMP:20260606T135712
CREATED:20250206T170947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250206T170947Z
UID:7374-1744311600-1744315200@www.centralialibrary.org
SUMMARY:The Art of Foraging with Alexis Nikole Nelson
DESCRIPTION: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 greater self- sufficiency. \nNelson received the James Beard Award for “Best Social Media” 2022\, was chosen for the Forbes 30 Under 30 list and as a TikTok Tastemaker\, and was honored as part of Fortune Magazine’s Creator 25 in 2021. Nelson gave a TED Talk in 2022 and in 2023 joined the YouTube channel Crash Course to host a 15-episode botany series. \nAlexis Nikole Nelson will be joined in conversation with Natalie Evans\, a wild edible foods instructor. \nRegister\nIf you can’t make it to the live event\, go ahead and register anyway; a recording will be sent to you for a limited time. \nThis event is made possible by Illinois Libraries Present (ILP)\, a statewide collaboration among public libraries offering premier events. ILP is funded in part by a grant awarded by the Illinois State Library\, a department of the Office of Secretary of State\, using funds provided by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services\, under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA). \nILP is committed to inclusion and accessibility. To request accommodations\, please email illinoislibrariespresent@gmail.com
URL:https://www.centralialibrary.org/event/ilp2025-alexis-nikole-nelson/
LOCATION:Online\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:author talk
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ORGANIZER;CN="Illinois Libraries Present":MAILTO:illinoislibrariespresent@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250410T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250410T190000
DTSTAMP:20260606T135712
CREATED:20250331T192956Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250331T192956Z
UID:7467-1744293600-1744311600@www.centralialibrary.org
SUMMARY:Library Closing Early for Business After Hours
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://www.centralialibrary.org/event/after-hours/
LOCATION:Centralia Regional Library District\, 515 East Broadway\, Centralia\, IL\, 62801\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250409T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250409T123000
DTSTAMP:20260606T135712
CREATED:20250327T160755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250327T160755Z
UID:7460-1744196400-1744201800@www.centralialibrary.org
SUMMARY:State Representative Blaine Wilhour Traveling Office
DESCRIPTION: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. \nShare your ideas\, voice your concerns\, and receive assistance with state government programs and issues. \nAn appointment is not necessary but if you would like to make an appointment\, call 618-665-4109 or connect online at https://repwilhour.com/
URL:https://www.centralialibrary.org/event/state-representative-blaine-wilhour-traveling-office-4/
LOCATION:Centralia Regional Library District\, 515 East Broadway\, Centralia\, IL\, 62801\, United States
CATEGORIES:governmental appointments
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250407T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250407T170000
DTSTAMP:20260606T135712
CREATED:20241214T215240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241214T215240Z
UID:7143-1744041600-1744045200@www.centralialibrary.org
SUMMARY:Eat\, Play\, Grow
DESCRIPTION:Join us for free and fun nutrition and activity lessons that bring together art\, stories\, and music for preschoolers and their caregivers! \nThis 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! \nFor more information\, contact Krystal Pruden at kpruden@illinois.edu\, by phone at 618-548-1446\, or at 1404 East Main Street in Salem\, Illinois\, 62881. Contact Krystal if you need reasonable accommodations to participate in this program. \nThe Illinois Extension and Eat-Move-Save is an equal opportunity provider. This material funded by USDA’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). College of Agricultural. Consumer and Environmental Sciences. University of Illinois; United States Department of Agriculture; Local Extension Councils Cooperating.
URL:https://www.centralialibrary.org/event/eat-play-grow-4/
LOCATION:Centralia Regional Library District\, 515 East Broadway\, Centralia\, IL\, 62801\, United States
CATEGORIES:story time,workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Krystal Pruden":MAILTO:kpruden@illinois.edu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250407
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250413
DTSTAMP:20260606T135712
CREATED:20250331T193800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250407T195641Z
UID:7477-1743984000-1744502399@www.centralialibrary.org
SUMMARY:National Library Week
DESCRIPTION:Happy National Library Week! \nCome 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! \nJust head to the front desk\, the computer lab\, or the Youth Department upstairs (elevator accessible) to join the fun.
URL:https://www.centralialibrary.org/event/national-library-week/
LOCATION:Centralia Regional Library District\, 515 East Broadway\, Centralia\, IL\, 62801\, United States
CATEGORIES:National Library Week
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250405T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250405T160000
DTSTAMP:20260606T135712
CREATED:20241221T212536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250327T163320Z
UID:7169-1743865200-1743868800@www.centralialibrary.org
SUMMARY:Healthy Cents: Eat. Move. Save. Illinois Nutrition Education Program
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.centralialibrary.org/event/healthy-cents-2/
LOCATION:Centralia Regional Library District\, 515 East Broadway\, Centralia\, IL\, 62801\, United States
CATEGORIES:workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Krystal Pruden":MAILTO:kpruden@illinois.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250403T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250403T173000
DTSTAMP:20260606T135712
CREATED:20241212T172243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250320T175223Z
UID:7006-1743696000-1743701400@www.centralialibrary.org
SUMMARY:Teen Reading Club
DESCRIPTION:NOTE: This meeting has been rescheduled to April 3 from April 10. \nJoin Centralia Regional Library District’s Reading Club for teens (ages 13-17)!  \nThis club is a laid-back type\, with snacks and activities/games. Each month we’ll have a different book to discuss at the beginning of the meeting\, but it’s alright if you don’t read it–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! \nAnd the more meetings you attend\, the more entries you’ll get into a prize giveaway at the end of the year! \nApril’s book is I’ll Give You the Sun by Jandy Nelson. \nIf you would like to join\, fill out the online form or come into the Library to fill out a paper form whenever you’d like. We hope to see you there!
URL:https://www.centralialibrary.org/event/teen-reading-club-15/
LOCATION:Centralia Regional Library District\, 515 East Broadway\, Centralia\, IL\, 62801\, United States
CATEGORIES:club
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ORGANIZER;CN="Charessa Sistek":MAILTO:csistek@centralia.lib.il.us
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250327T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250327T140000
DTSTAMP:20260606T135712
CREATED:20250130T220923Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250227T165148Z
UID:7348-1743080400-1743084000@www.centralialibrary.org
SUMMARY:Tales and Travel Memory Cafe
DESCRIPTION:NOTE: This event has been rescheduled for March 27\, 2025\, from February 27\, 2025. \nEmbark on a virtual adventure to Hawai’i at the library with Tales and Travel! \nCentralia Manor and Centralia Estates are partnering with Centralia Regional Library for a free and open-to-the-public “memory cafe” in the library’s 2nd floor Monken Activity Room (elevator accessible). Attendees will be able to “visit” a featured location through facts\, stories\, music\, crafts\, and snacks. All ages are welcome. \nThis program is open to the public and no registration is required ahead of time.
URL:https://www.centralialibrary.org/event/tales-and-travel-memory-cafe-2/
LOCATION:Centralia Regional Library District\, 515 East Broadway\, Centralia\, IL\, 62801\, United States
CATEGORIES:memory cafe
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250326T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250326T163000
DTSTAMP:20260606T135712
CREATED:20250321T194736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T213541Z
UID:7449-1743003000-1743006600@www.centralialibrary.org
SUMMARY:Bingo with High Point Residence
DESCRIPTION:Come play bingo with us and High Point Residence! \nIt’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!
URL:https://www.centralialibrary.org/event/bingo-with-high-point-residence-2/
LOCATION:Centralia Regional Library District\, 515 East Broadway\, Centralia\, IL\, 62801\, United States
CATEGORIES:games
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lisa Guthrie":MAILTO:lguthrie@centralia.lib.il.us
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250325T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250325T170000
DTSTAMP:20260606T135712
CREATED:20250201T182928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250201T182928Z
UID:7365-1742918400-1742922000@www.centralialibrary.org
SUMMARY:Family Fun
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for some Family Fun! \nEach month we have a different themed craft and activity for everyone of all ages to do. The featured activity for this Family Fun is fluffy slime. Other games and activities will be available too\, so bring the whole family for an hour of fun! \nThis event takes place in our 2nd floor Youth Area\, accessible by elevator and stairs.
URL:https://www.centralialibrary.org/event/family-fun-27/
LOCATION:Centralia Regional Library District\, 515 East Broadway\, Centralia\, IL\, 62801\, United States
CATEGORIES:family event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mona Vaughn":MAILTO:mhall@centralia.lib.il.us
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250324T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250324T170000
DTSTAMP:20260606T135712
CREATED:20250102T223255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250102T223255Z
UID:7273-1742832000-1742835600@www.centralialibrary.org
SUMMARY:Book Bites
DESCRIPTION:Get a taste for reading with Centralia Regional Library’s book club for ages 7-11! \nIn this interactive club\, kids will sit down at a place mat where they will be treated to the first chapter of a book on their plate. If they like the book\, they may check it out and take it home. If they want to sample another book\, they will trade places with another attendee to read the first chapter of their book\, until everyone goes home with a book they like! \nThis book club is a fun way to get into reading for even the most stubborn of readers. There is no registration required to join\, but a library card is needed to check a book out. \nBook Bites will meet the 4th Monday of each month at 4pm\, unless of a holiday or other closure. It will be in the 2nd floor Teen Room\, accessible by elevator and stairs.
URL:https://www.centralialibrary.org/event/book-bites-3/
LOCATION:Centralia Regional Library District\, 515 East Broadway\, Centralia\, IL\, 62801\, United States
CATEGORIES:club
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rita Speiser":MAILTO:rlewis@centralia.lib.il.us
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250322T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250322T150000
DTSTAMP:20260606T135712
CREATED:20250301T230903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250301T230903Z
UID:7424-1742650200-1742655600@www.centralialibrary.org
SUMMARY:Afternoon at the Movies
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an Afternoon at the Movies\, brought to you by the Friends of the Centralia Regional Library! \nAdmission is free and open to the public\, with free refreshments. No registration is required! \nCheck here for which movie we’ll be watching.
URL:https://www.centralialibrary.org/event/afternoon-at-the-movies/
LOCATION:Centralia Regional Library District\, 515 East Broadway\, Centralia\, IL\, 62801\, United States
CATEGORIES:movies
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ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of the Library":MAILTO:cenlib@centralia.lib.il.us
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250322T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250322T120000
DTSTAMP:20260606T135712
CREATED:20250227T171909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250318T190804Z
UID:7410-1742637600-1742644800@www.centralialibrary.org
SUMMARY:Friends of the Library DVD Sale
DESCRIPTION:Both used and new DVDS\, 50 cents each\, cash only (no bills larger than $20). Public 10am-noon. Members Only Sale 9-10am.  \nTo pay membership dues and get in an hour early\, click here.
URL:https://www.centralialibrary.org/event/dvd-sale/
LOCATION:Centralia Regional Library District\, 515 East Broadway\, Centralia\, IL\, 62801\, United States
CATEGORIES:sale
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ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of the Library":MAILTO:cenlib@centralia.lib.il.us
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250321T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250323T233000
DTSTAMP:20260606T135712
CREATED:20250206T170337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250206T170337Z
UID:7371-1742565600-1742772600@www.centralialibrary.org
SUMMARY:9to5: The Story of a Movement
DESCRIPTION:Watch the award winning documentary from the comfort of your home! The documentary highlights the creation of the 9to5 movement\, established to fight for workplace equity and against wage discrepancy and was the basis for the feature film\, 9 to 5\, starring Jane Fonda\, Dolly Parton and Lily Tomlin.  \nIn the early 1970s\, secretaries in Boston decided to fight against humiliating\, harassing and illegal work environments. Their movement became national and is a largely forgotten story of U.S. twentieth century history. Director Julia Reichert was an Academy Award and Emmy Award winning documentarian.  \nRegister \nThis event is made possible by Illinois Libraries Present (ILP)\, a statewide collaboration among public libraries offering premier events. ILP is funded in part by a grant awarded by the Illinois State Library\, a department of the Office of Secretary of State\, using funds provided by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services\, under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA). \nILP is committed to inclusion and accessibility. To request accommodations\, please email illinoislibrariespresent@gmail.com
URL:https://www.centralialibrary.org/event/ilp2025-9to5/
LOCATION:Online\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:watch party
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ORGANIZER;CN="Illinois Libraries Present":MAILTO:illinoislibrariespresent@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250319T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250319T180000
DTSTAMP:20260606T135712
CREATED:20241212T174329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241212T174517Z
UID:7052-1742400000-1742407200@www.centralialibrary.org
SUMMARY:Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Centralia Regional Library District Board of Trustees meets the third Wednesday of every month. \nMeetings 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. \nA link to the meeting agenda will be posted on this page and a paper copy at the Main Library.
URL:https://www.centralialibrary.org/event/board-meeting-15/
LOCATION:Centralia Regional Library District\, 515 East Broadway\, Centralia\, IL\, 62801\, United States
CATEGORIES:meeting
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ORGANIZER;CN="Board of Trustees":MAILTO:director@centralia.lib.il.us
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