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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 Truly\, Madly\, Deeply by Karen Kingsbury. \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-2/
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;VALUE=DATE:20250217
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250218
DTSTAMP:20260606T175029
CREATED:20241212T180222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241212T180930Z
UID:7074-1739750400-1739836799@www.centralialibrary.org
SUMMARY:Presidents' Day - Library Closed
DESCRIPTION:The Library will be closed in observance of Presidents’ Day. Our online collections are available 24/7.
URL:https://www.centralialibrary.org/event/presidents-day-2/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:holiday
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250213T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250213T153000
DTSTAMP:20260606T175029
CREATED:20241212T172004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241219T155106Z
UID:7000-1739455200-1739460600@www.centralialibrary.org
SUMMARY:Teen Reading Club
DESCRIPTION:Join 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! \nFebruary’s book is The Sun is Also a Star by Nicola Yoon. \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-13/
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;VALUE=DATE:20250212
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250213
DTSTAMP:20260606T175029
CREATED:20250127T181650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250127T181650Z
UID:7340-1739318400-1739404799@www.centralialibrary.org
SUMMARY:Staff Meeting - Library Closed
DESCRIPTION:The Library will be closed for an all-day staff meeting. Our online collections are available 24/7.
URL:https://www.centralialibrary.org/event/staff-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Centralia Regional Library District\, 515 East Broadway\, Centralia\, IL\, 62801\, United States
CATEGORIES:meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250211T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250211T170000
DTSTAMP:20260606T175029
CREATED:20250130T213746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250130T213844Z
UID:7344-1739289600-1739293200@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 folded paper heart craft. 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-24/
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:20250210T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250210T173000
DTSTAMP:20260606T175029
CREATED:20241212T181849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241212T181849Z
UID:7097-1739203200-1739208600@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-17/
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:20250210T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250210T170000
DTSTAMP:20260606T175029
CREATED:20250102T215841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250201T171624Z
UID:7215-1739203200-1739206800@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 every 2nd Monday of the month at 4pm\, unless of a holiday or other closure.  \nFebruary’s meeting will be in the 2nd floor Junior Room. The 2nd floor is accessible by elevator and stairs.
URL:https://www.centralialibrary.org/event/lego-club-2/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250208T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250208T160000
DTSTAMP:20260606T175029
CREATED:20250102T221443Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250102T221658Z
UID:7238-1739023200-1739030400@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-2/
LOCATION:Centralia Regional Library District\, 515 East Broadway\, Centralia\, IL\, 62801\, United States
CATEGORIES:club
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lisa Guthrie":MAILTO:lguthrie@centralia.lib.il.us
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250204T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250204T200000
DTSTAMP:20260606T175029
CREATED:20241203T171430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241203T171430Z
UID:6976-1738695600-1738699200@www.centralialibrary.org
SUMMARY:An Evening with James McBride
DESCRIPTION:Illinois Libraries Present James McBride\, an award-winning author\, musician\, and screenwriter. His landmark memoir\, The Color of Water\, was published in 1996 and is considered an American classic\, read in schools and universities across the United States. His 2013 novel\, The Good Lord Bird\, won the National Book Award for Fiction and was adapted by Ethan Hawke and Jason Blum into a Showtime series bearing the same name. His latest\, The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store\, was named one of the New York Times’ 100 Notable Books of 2023.  \nIn 2016\, President Obama awarded McBride the National Humanities Medal “for humanizing the complexities of discussing race in America. Through writings about his own uniquely American story\, and his works of fiction informed by our shared history\, his moving stories of love display the character of the American family.” In 2024 he became the latest recipient of the Library of Congress Prize for American Fiction. A native New Yorker\, McBride is a Distinguished Writer in Residence at New York University. \nHeather Marie-Montlilla of PBS Books will join McBride in conversation. \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.\n\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-james-mcbride/
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;TZID=America/Chicago:20250203T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250203T170000
DTSTAMP:20260606T175029
CREATED:20241214T214955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241214T214955Z
UID:7139-1738598400-1738602000@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-2/
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:20250201T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250201T160000
DTSTAMP:20260606T175029
CREATED:20241219T225205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241221T212425Z
UID:7164-1738422000-1738425600@www.centralialibrary.org
SUMMARY:Healthy Cents: Eat. Move. Save. Illinois Nutrition Education Program
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.centralialibrary.org/event/healthy-cents/
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;VALUE=DATE:20250201
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250301
DTSTAMP:20260606T175029
CREATED:20250127T180031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250127T180031Z
UID:7338-1738368000-1740787199@www.centralialibrary.org
SUMMARY:Black History 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; if you completed last year’s scavenger hunt\, your prize will be different).  \nThis scavenger hunt can be done at any time during the month upstairs in the Youth Department (accessible by elevator and stairs). Get the whole family involved!
URL:https://www.centralialibrary.org/event/bhm-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:20250129T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250129T163000
DTSTAMP:20260606T175029
CREATED:20250116T171224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250130T220956Z
UID:7328-1738164600-1738168200@www.centralialibrary.org
SUMMARY:Bingo with High Point Residence Centralia
DESCRIPTION:Bingo’s back on Wednesday\, January 29\, with High Point Residence Centralia! \nIt’s free for anyone 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-3/
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:20250128T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250128T170000
DTSTAMP:20260606T175029
CREATED:20250102T224654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250102T224654Z
UID:7295-1738080000-1738083600@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 themed craft for this Family Fun night is a Handprint Cardinal Bird Painting. Other games and activities will be available too\, so bring the whole family for an hour of fun! \n \nThis event takes place in our 2nd floor Youth Area\, accessible by elevator and stairs.
URL:https://www.centralialibrary.org/event/family-fun-23/
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:20250127T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250127T170000
DTSTAMP:20260606T175029
CREATED:20250102T223111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250102T223111Z
UID:7268-1737993600-1737997200@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/
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:20250123T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250123T200000
DTSTAMP:20260606T175029
CREATED:20241203T171103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241203T171445Z
UID:6973-1737658800-1737662400@www.centralialibrary.org
SUMMARY:Love and Laughs with Michelle Buteau
DESCRIPTION:Join comedian\, actress\, and producer Michelle Buteau in conversation with Greta Johnsen. Michelle is the creator/writer/star of the Netflix series Survival of the Thickest\, inspired by her autobiographical book of essays of the same name. She is also the host of two popular reality competition shows – The Circle and Barbecue Showdown\, and hosts the popular podcast\, Adulting. In 2024\, she starred in Babes alongside fellow comedian/actress Ilana Glazer. \nBorn in New Jersey to Caribbean parents\, Michelle brings her unique perspective and big personality to stage and screen. Her one-hour comedy special\, Welcome to Buteaupia\, won the Critics Choice Award for Best Comedy Special. Her new special\, A Buteau-ful Mind\, drops on Netflix December 31.  \nGreta Johnsen is an interviewer\, podcast host\, and book person. She is loved as co-host of HBO’s Official Game of Thrones Podcast and hosted WBEZ’s Nerdette podcast for eleven years. She can also be heard on podcasts like Pop Culture Happy Hour and City Cast.  \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-michelle-buteau/
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:20250123T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250123T140000
DTSTAMP:20260606T175029
CREATED:20250102T222729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250102T222729Z
UID:7264-1737637200-1737640800@www.centralialibrary.org
SUMMARY:Tales and Travel Memory Cafe
DESCRIPTION:Embark on a virtual adventure to another country 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 country through facts\, stories\, music\, crafts\, and snacks. All ages are welcome! \nThe country for January is Mexico. \nThis program is open to the public and no registration is required ahead of time
URL:https://www.centralialibrary.org/event/tales-and-travel/
LOCATION:Centralia Regional Library District\, 515 East Broadway\, Centralia\, IL\, 62801\, United States
CATEGORIES:memory cafe
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250121T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250121T193000
DTSTAMP:20260606T175029
CREATED:20241221T213629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241221T214328Z
UID:7177-1737482400-1737487800@www.centralialibrary.org
SUMMARY:Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Join the Centralia Regional Library District’s Book Club for adults! \nFor this meeting\, we are reading Claws for Alarm by Rita Mae Brown. \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/
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;VALUE=DATE:20250120
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250121
DTSTAMP:20260606T175029
CREATED:20241212T180018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241212T180018Z
UID:7072-1737331200-1737417599@www.centralialibrary.org
SUMMARY:Martin Luther King\, Jr. Day - Library Closed
DESCRIPTION:The Library will be closed in observance of Martin Luther King\, Jr. Day. Our online collections are available 24/7.
URL:https://www.centralialibrary.org/event/mlk-day-2/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:holiday
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250115T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250115T180000
DTSTAMP:20260606T175029
CREATED:20241212T174128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241212T174128Z
UID:7048-1736956800-1736964000@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-13/
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:20250115T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250115T123000
DTSTAMP:20260606T175029
CREATED:20250109T191519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250109T191519Z
UID:7314-1736938800-1736944200@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-3/
LOCATION:Centralia Regional Library District\, 515 East Broadway\, Centralia\, IL\, 62801\, United States
CATEGORIES:governmental appointments
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250114T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250114T170000
DTSTAMP:20260606T175029
CREATED:20250102T224331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250102T224331Z
UID:7293-1736870400-1736874000@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 night is an indoor snowball fight. 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-22/
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:20250113T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250113T173000
DTSTAMP:20260606T175029
CREATED:20241212T181752Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241212T181752Z
UID:7095-1736784000-1736789400@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-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:20250113T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250113T170000
DTSTAMP:20260606T175029
CREATED:20250102T215738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250102T215738Z
UID:7212-1736784000-1736787600@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/
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:20250111T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250111T160000
DTSTAMP:20260606T175029
CREATED:20250102T221043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250109T160415Z
UID:7210-1736604000-1736611200@www.centralialibrary.org
SUMMARY:Chess Club - CANCELLED
DESCRIPTION:Chess Club for January 2025 has been cancelled due to the weather. \nWhether 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/
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:20250109T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250109T200000
DTSTAMP:20260606T175029
CREATED:20241203T170709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241203T171600Z
UID:6966-1736449200-1736452800@www.centralialibrary.org
SUMMARY:Chicago Pizza: Past\, Present & Future with Steve Dolinsky
DESCRIPTION:Famed Food Guy reporter at NBC 5 (Chicago)\, Steve Dolinksy has won 13 James Beard Awards for his TV\, radio and podcast work. Steve is also the producer and host of Pizza City\, a bi-monthly podcast featuring some of the nation’s greatest pizza makers. In 2022\, he launched Pizza City Fest in Chicago. Now in four cities\, the events bring together 40 of the region’s best pizzerias baking live on electric and wood-fired ovens. Steve is also the author of two pizza books. Join him to dish on The Ultimate Chicago Pizza Guide: A History of Squares & Slices in the Windy City\, his comprehensive guide to the styles\, locales and people that make the Windy City a prime destination for slices and pies. \nSteve grew up in a kosher home in St. Cloud\, Minnesota and it wasn’t until he was a teenager that he began to fall in love with food. After graduating from the University of Wisconsin\, and moving to Chicago to work as a reporter for CLTV\, Steve caught his big break in 1995 when the station launched Good Eating\, a weekly program that mirrored the Tribune’s food section. After eight years\, Steve moved to ABC 7\, Chicago’s #1 news station\, where he produced two original reports every week under the moniker\, The Hungry Hound. \nSince 2014\, Steve has hosted The Feed Podcast with Chicago chef/restaurateur Rick Bayless\, a podcast covering the world of food from their professional perspectives. He is also a judge on Iron Chef America and has served as one of the 27 Regional Academy Chairs for the World’s 50 Best Restaurants for the past 13 years. Steve lives and works in Chicago\, Illinois. \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).
URL:https://www.centralialibrary.org/event/ilp2025-steve-dolinsky/
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;TZID=America/Chicago:20250109T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250109T153000
DTSTAMP:20260606T175029
CREATED:20241212T171848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250109T160713Z
UID:6998-1736431200-1736436600@www.centralialibrary.org
SUMMARY:Teen Reading Club - CANCELLED
DESCRIPTION:The January 2025 meeting has been cancelled due to weather. We will discuss this month’s book along with next month’s book at next month’s meeting. \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! \nJanuary’s book is Ace of Spades by Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé. \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-12/
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:20250106T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250106T170000
DTSTAMP:20260606T175029
CREATED:20241214T210859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241214T214816Z
UID:7124-1736179200-1736182800@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/
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:20241231T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250101T233000
DTSTAMP:20260606T175029
CREATED:20240109T230752Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240109T230818Z
UID:5899-1735660800-1735774200@www.centralialibrary.org
SUMMARY:New Year's Library Hours
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://www.centralialibrary.org/event/new-years/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:holiday
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241230T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241230T160000
DTSTAMP:20260606T175029
CREATED:20241212T224115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241212T224115Z
UID:7120-1735570800-1735574400@www.centralialibrary.org
SUMMARY:Bingo with High Point Residence Centralia
DESCRIPTION:Bingo’s back on Monday\, December 30\, with High Point Residence Centralia! \nIt’s free for anyone to play with free prizes up for grabs\, from snacks to seasonal decor to toiletries\, so come join us!
URL:https://www.centralialibrary.org/event/bingo-2/
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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