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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250620T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250620T153000
DTSTAMP:20260606T151226
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SUMMARY:Board Game Afternoons
DESCRIPTION:Gather up your friends and/or family and spend the afternoon at the library playing board games! \nEvery Friday from June 13 to July 25 (except July 4)\, we’ll have tons of games set out in the 2nd floor Monken Activity Room from 1:30-3:30pm for anyone to play with. \nBe sure to register for our 2025 Summer Reading challenge while you’re here–it’s time to Level Up at Your Library!
URL:https://www.centralialibrary.org/event/board-game-afternoons-2/
LOCATION:Centralia Regional Library District\, 515 East Broadway\, Centralia\, IL\, 62801\, United States
CATEGORIES:family event,games
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rita Speiser":MAILTO:rlewis@centralia.lib.il.us
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250619
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250620
DTSTAMP:20260606T151226
CREATED:20241212T180643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241212T180915Z
UID:7080-1750291200-1750377599@www.centralialibrary.org
SUMMARY:Juneteenth - Library Closed
DESCRIPTION:The Library will be closed in observance of Juneteenth. Our online collections are available 24/7.
URL:https://www.centralialibrary.org/event/juneteenth-2/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:holiday
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250618T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250618T180000
DTSTAMP:20260606T151226
CREATED:20241212T174714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241212T174714Z
UID:7058-1750262400-1750269600@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-18/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250618T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250618T110000
DTSTAMP:20260606T151226
CREATED:20250501T161847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250527T174221Z
UID:7499-1750240800-1750244400@www.centralialibrary.org
SUMMARY:Alzheimer's Association Caregiver Series: Responding to Dementia-Related Behaviors
DESCRIPTION:People living with dementia may use behaviors as a way to communicate their needs and feelings as the disease progresses. Learn how dementia can change a person’s behavior\, possible triggers\, and person-centered care approaches to address behaviors in this FREE program by the Alzheimer’s Association at our library on Wednesday\, June 18\, 10-11am. \nRegistration is required. Register at https://tinyurl.com/CRLECBJ or call 800-272-3900. \nVisit alz.org/CRF to explore additional caregiver education programs in your area.
URL:https://www.centralialibrary.org/event/alzheimers-association-caregiver-series-3/
LOCATION:Centralia Regional Library District\, 515 East Broadway\, Centralia\, IL\, 62801\, United States
CATEGORIES:workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250617T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250617T193000
DTSTAMP:20260606T151226
CREATED:20241221T214815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241221T214815Z
UID:7191-1750183200-1750188600@www.centralialibrary.org
SUMMARY:Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Join the Centralia Regional Library District’s Book Club for adults! \nFor this meeting\, we are reading The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson. [Movie] \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-6/
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:20250617T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250617T153000
DTSTAMP:20260606T151226
CREATED:20250602T190511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T190511Z
UID:7619-1750167000-1750174200@www.centralialibrary.org
SUMMARY:Retro Games
DESCRIPTION:Level up at the Library with some retro games! Bring a friend or two to play Wii and XBox 360 games in our 2nd floor Monken Activity Room. Any age can come play.
URL:https://www.centralialibrary.org/event/retro-games/
LOCATION:Centralia Regional Library District\, 515 East Broadway\, Centralia\, IL\, 62801\, United States
CATEGORIES:games
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rita Speiser":MAILTO:rlewis@centralia.lib.il.us
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250616T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250616T163000
DTSTAMP:20260606T151226
CREATED:20250515T202218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250515T202218Z
UID:7524-1750089600-1750091400@www.centralialibrary.org
SUMMARY:Miss Rita's Story Time
DESCRIPTION:Raise your children to be lifelong readers by bringing them to story time at the Library!  \nThis Story Time is held in the Monken Activity Room on the Library’s 2nd floor (elevator accessible).
URL:https://www.centralialibrary.org/event/story-time-22/
LOCATION:Centralia Regional Library District\, 515 East Broadway\, Centralia\, IL\, 62801\, United States
CATEGORIES:story time
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rita Speiser":MAILTO:rlewis@centralia.lib.il.us
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250614T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250614T160000
DTSTAMP:20260606T151226
CREATED:20250102T221916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250102T221916Z
UID:7250-1749909600-1749916800@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-6/
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:20250613T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250613T153000
DTSTAMP:20260606T151226
CREATED:20250527T223100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250527T223100Z
UID:7565-1749821400-1749828600@www.centralialibrary.org
SUMMARY:Board Game Afternoons
DESCRIPTION:Gather up your friends and/or family and spend the afternoon at the library playing board games! \nEvery Friday from June 13 to July 25 (except July 4)\, we’ll have tons of games set out in the 2nd floor Monken Activity Room from 1:30-3:30pm for anyone to play with. \nBe sure to register for our 2025 Summer Reading challenge while you’re here–it’s time to Level Up at Your Library!
URL:https://www.centralialibrary.org/event/board-game-afternoons/
LOCATION:Centralia Regional Library District\, 515 East Broadway\, Centralia\, IL\, 62801\, United States
CATEGORIES:family event,games
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.centralialibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/10-Board-Game.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Rita Speiser":MAILTO:rlewis@centralia.lib.il.us
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250612T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250612T153000
DTSTAMP:20260606T151226
CREATED:20250531T223757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250612T153905Z
UID:7605-1749735000-1749742200@www.centralialibrary.org
SUMMARY:Carnival Games
DESCRIPTION:Step right up! \nWe’ve got all sorts of classic games for everyone to enjoy an afternoon of fun\, from ring toss to bowling! \nCome one\, come all to the Library Carnival!
URL:https://www.centralialibrary.org/event/carnival-games/
LOCATION:Centralia Regional Library District\, 515 East Broadway\, Centralia\, IL\, 62801\, United States
CATEGORIES:games
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rita Speiser":MAILTO:rlewis@centralia.lib.il.us
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250611T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250611T123000
DTSTAMP:20260606T151226
CREATED:20250610T163304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250610T210631Z
UID:7654-1749639600-1749645000@www.centralialibrary.org
SUMMARY:CANCELLED - State Representative Blaine Wilhour Traveling Office
DESCRIPTION:This event has been cancelled. \n110th 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-5/
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:20250610T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250610T170000
DTSTAMP:20260606T151226
CREATED:20250610T164214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250610T164214Z
UID:7664-1749571200-1749574800@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 a paper aquarium that can be filled with regular fish or Super Mario Brothers fish. 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-30/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250609T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250609T173000
DTSTAMP:20260606T151226
CREATED:20241212T182234Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241212T182234Z
UID:7105-1749484800-1749490200@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-24/
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250609T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250609T170000
DTSTAMP:20260606T151226
CREATED:20250102T220149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250102T220149Z
UID:7223-1749484800-1749488400@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-6/
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250609T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250609T153000
DTSTAMP:20260606T151226
CREATED:20250522T195708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250522T195708Z
UID:7545-1749475800-1749483000@www.centralialibrary.org
SUMMARY:Afternoon at the Movies
DESCRIPTION:Kick off Summer Reading this year with an Afternoon at the Movies\, brought to you by the Friends of the Centralia Regional Library! \nAdmission is free and open to the public of all ages\, with free refreshments. No registration or library card is required! \nCheck here for which movie we’ll be watching.
URL:https://www.centralialibrary.org/event/afternoon-at-the-movies-2/
LOCATION:Centralia Regional Library District\, 515 East Broadway\, Centralia\, IL\, 62801\, United States
CATEGORIES:movies,summer reading
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ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of the Library":MAILTO:cenlib@centralia.lib.il.us
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250609
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250801
DTSTAMP:20260606T151226
CREATED:20250603T152859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250603T152859Z
UID:7634-1749427200-1754006399@www.centralialibrary.org
SUMMARY:Library-Wide Scavenger Hunt & Riddles
DESCRIPTION:Do our library-wide scavenger hunt and answer our riddles any time we’re open from June 9-July 31 for a chance to win a grand prize at the end of summer! \nWork in a team or work solo\, but just remember: staff will not give you any answers!
URL:https://www.centralialibrary.org/event/scavenger-hunt-riddles/
LOCATION:Centralia Regional Library District\, 515 East Broadway\, Centralia\, IL\, 62801\, United States
CATEGORIES:games,summer reading
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250609
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250801
DTSTAMP:20260606T151226
CREATED:20250531T202736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250531T202736Z
UID:7597-1749427200-1754006399@www.centralialibrary.org
SUMMARY:Word of the Week
DESCRIPTION:Every week from June 9 to July 31\, a new word will appear on the sidewalks surrounding the Library. Find the correct word to win a prize from the Youth Staff upstairs!
URL:https://www.centralialibrary.org/event/word-of-the-week/
LOCATION:Centralia Regional Library District\, 515 East Broadway\, Centralia\, IL\, 62801\, United States
CATEGORIES:games,summer reading
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rita Speiser":MAILTO:rlewis@centralia.lib.il.us
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250609
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250801
DTSTAMP:20260606T151226
CREATED:20250522T190420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250609T203854Z
UID:7534-1749427200-1754006399@www.centralialibrary.org
SUMMARY:Summer Reading 2025
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to Level Up at Your Library with our 2025 Summer Reading Program! \nRegister any time starting June 9 at our front desk or with Youth Staff. There are three age categories in which to register: 0-11\, 12-17\, and 18+. The reading challenge will be done with paper game cards and there will be prizes for completion. The due date for getting your completed Summer Reading challenge in is July 31.
URL:https://www.centralialibrary.org/event/summer-reading-2025/
LOCATION:Centralia Regional Library District\, 515 East Broadway\, Centralia\, IL\, 62801\, United States
CATEGORIES:summer reading
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rita Speiser":MAILTO:rlewis@centralia.lib.il.us
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250607T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250607T153000
DTSTAMP:20260606T151226
CREATED:20250531T223322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T195912Z
UID:7600-1749303000-1749310200@www.centralialibrary.org
SUMMARY:Design Your Own Board Game Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Ever wanted to make your own board game? Well\, in this workshop\, you can! \nChoose from a template or design your own from scratch. You’ll want to bring a team with you to help design and test run your game once it’s finished! \nThis program is also a preregistration event for the Summer Reading challenge for all ages.
URL:https://www.centralialibrary.org/event/board-game-workshop/
LOCATION:Centralia Regional Library District\, 515 East Broadway\, Centralia\, IL\, 62801\, United States
CATEGORIES:games,workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Charessa Sistek":MAILTO:csistek@centralia.lib.il.us
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250602T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250602T163000
DTSTAMP:20260606T151226
CREATED:20250515T202047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250515T202147Z
UID:7523-1748880000-1748881800@www.centralialibrary.org
SUMMARY:Miss Rita's Story Time
DESCRIPTION:Raise your children to be lifelong readers by bringing them to story time at the Library!  \nThis Story Time is held in the Monken Activity Room on the Library’s 2nd floor (elevator accessible).
URL:https://www.centralialibrary.org/event/story-time-21/
LOCATION:Centralia Regional Library District\, 515 East Broadway\, Centralia\, IL\, 62801\, United States
CATEGORIES:story time
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.centralialibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Story-Time-Newsletter-Banner.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Rita Speiser":MAILTO:rlewis@centralia.lib.il.us
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250528T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250528T180000
DTSTAMP:20260606T151226
CREATED:20241212T174626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250501T205017Z
UID:7056-1748448000-1748455200@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-17/
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250528T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250528T170000
DTSTAMP:20260606T151226
CREATED:20250102T223512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250501T210030Z
UID:7277-1748448000-1748451600@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-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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250527T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250527T170000
DTSTAMP:20260606T151226
CREATED:20250501T205409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250501T205445Z
UID:7362-1748361600-1748365200@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 a DIY stress ball. 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-29/
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;VALUE=DATE:20250526
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250527
DTSTAMP:20260606T151226
CREATED:20241212T180356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241212T180908Z
UID:7076-1748217600-1748303999@www.centralialibrary.org
SUMMARY:Memorial Day - Library Closed
DESCRIPTION:The Library will be closed in observance of Memorial Day. Our online collections are available 24/7.
URL:https://www.centralialibrary.org/event/memorial-day-2/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:holiday
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250521T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250521T163000
DTSTAMP:20260606T151226
CREATED:20250501T162534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250501T162534Z
UID:7501-1747841400-1747845000@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-4/
LOCATION:Centralia Regional Library District\, 515 East Broadway\, Centralia\, IL\, 62801\, United States
CATEGORIES:games
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ORGANIZER;CN="High Point Residence Centralia":MAILTO:zbrummett@thehighpointresidence.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250521T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250521T110000
DTSTAMP:20260606T151226
CREATED:20250501T161534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250515T205137Z
UID:7496-1747821600-1747825200@www.centralialibrary.org
SUMMARY:Alzheimer's Association Caregiver Series: Building the Foundations of Caregiving
DESCRIPTION:This program explores the role of caregiver and changes they may experience\, building a support team and managing caregiver stress. \nThis program is part of an education series that teaches caregivers how to navigate the responsibilities of caring for someone living with dementia. Caregivers can pick and choose which individual courses that meet their needs or complete the entire series. \nDrop-ins are welcome\, but registration is strongly preferred to guarantee a seat. Please call the library at 618-532-5222 to reserve your free seat(s) now.
URL:https://www.centralialibrary.org/event/alzheimers-association-caregiver-series-2/
LOCATION:Centralia Regional Library District\, 515 East Broadway\, Centralia\, IL\, 62801\, United States
CATEGORIES:workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250520T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250520T193000
DTSTAMP:20260606T151226
CREATED:20241221T214651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241221T214651Z
UID:7189-1747764000-1747769400@www.centralialibrary.org
SUMMARY:Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Join the Centralia Regional Library District’s Book Club for adults! \nFor this meeting\, we are reading The Stand by Stephen King. \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-5/
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:20250519T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250519T163000
DTSTAMP:20260606T151226
CREATED:20250501T205812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250501T205812Z
UID:7514-1747670400-1747672200@www.centralialibrary.org
SUMMARY:Miss Rita's Story Time
DESCRIPTION:Raise your children to be lifelong readers by bringing them to story time at the Library!  \nThis special Story Time is held in the Monken Activity Room on the Library’s 2nd floor (elevator accessible).
URL:https://www.centralialibrary.org/event/story-time-20/
LOCATION:Centralia Regional Library District\, 515 East Broadway\, Centralia\, IL\, 62801\, United States
CATEGORIES:story time
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rita Speiser":MAILTO:rlewis@centralia.lib.il.us
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250517T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250517T120000
DTSTAMP:20260606T151226
CREATED:20250501T204755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250501T204755Z
UID:7507-1747476000-1747483200@www.centralialibrary.org
SUMMARY:Friends of the Library Sale
DESCRIPTION: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! \nThis sale is in the 2nd floor Monken Activity Room\, accessible by elevator.
URL:https://www.centralialibrary.org/event/friends-of-the-library-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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250513T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250513T200000
DTSTAMP:20260606T151226
CREATED:20250403T161014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250403T161014Z
UID:7485-1747162800-1747166400@www.centralialibrary.org
SUMMARY:Poverty: A Discussion with Matthew Desmond
DESCRIPTION:Join us to close out our fourth season with bestselling author Matthew Desmond in conversation with award-winning journalist\, Natalie Moore.  \nDesmond is a professor of sociology at Princeton University and author of the award-winning book\, Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City. The recipient of a MacArthur “Genius” Fellowship\, Desmond was named one of “fifty people across the country who are most influencing the national political debate” by Politico 50 in 2016. His research focuses on poverty in the United States\, city life\, housing insecurity\, public policy\, racial inequality\, and ethnography.  \nNatalie Moore is an award-winning journalist based in Chicago\, whose reporting tackles race\, housing\, economic development\, food injustice and violence. She is the author of the acclaimed The South Side: A Portrait of Chicago and American Segregation and co-author of The Almighty Black P Stone Nation: The Rise\, Fall and Resurgence of an American Gang. Moore is the recipient of Chicago Library Foundation’s 21st Century Award and a Studs Terkel Community Media Award among many others. Her work has helped shift the way Chicagoans today think about segregation in the region. \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-matthew-desmond/
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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