Teen Reading Club - Cancelled
2026-06-06 14:00 - 15:30, 2026-08-01 14:00 - 15:30 (America/Chicago) | Centralia Regional Library District, 515 East Broadway, Centralia, IL, 62801, United States
NOTE: This meeting has been cancelled.
Join Centralia Regional Library’s reading club for ages 12-17!
This club is a laid-back, bring-your-own-reading-content type, with snacks and activities/games. There is no required reading, but a display in the Teen Room will be curated each month for guidance. It’s alright if you don’t read a book–all reading is welcome here, so tell us any kind of story you’ve read. It can be from a game, a movie, a news article, fanfiction–whatever!
And the more meetings you attend, the more entries you’ll get into a prize giveaway at the end of the year!
Currently, meetings are from 2PM to 3:30PM on the first Saturday each month in the 2nd floor Teen Room (elevator accessible).

Crochet Club
2026-06-08 16:00 - 17:30, 2026-07-13 16:00 - 17:30, 2026-08-10 16:00 - 17:30
Join Centralia Regional Library District’s social Crochet Club!
Whether you’re new to the craft or a professional, bring your own project to work on as we chat and swap tips and ideas with each other. We will have extra yarn and hooks for those without. Please note that this is not a formal class.
No age restrictions or registration required to join–just come on in!
Crochet Club meets in the second floor Monken Activity Room on the second Monday of every month, unless otherwise noted. The Activity Room is accessible by elevator or stairs.

Family Fun
2026-06-09 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-07-14 16:00 - 17:00
Get ready for some Family Fun!
Each Family Fun night we have a different themed craft and activity for everyone of all ages to do. Other games and activities will be available too, so bring the whole family for an hour of fun!
This event takes place in our 2nd floor Youth Area, accessible by elevator and stairs.

State Representative Blaine Wilhour Traveling Office
2026-06-10 11:00 - 12:30, 2026-07-08 11:00 - 12:30
110th District Legislative Assistant Lori Bear of Blaine Wilhour’s office will be in the Library’s back lobby once a month to help anyone with State issues, such as DCFS, FOID, fishing licenses, property taxes, etc.
Share your ideas, voice your concerns, and receive assistance with state government programs and issues.
An appointment is not necessary but if you would like to make an appointment, call 618-665-4109 or connect online at https://repwilhour.com/

Craft Workshop
2026-06-12 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-07-03 14:00 - 15:00
Grow your arts and crafts skills with this free-for-all, multi-craft workshop! Several farm and garden themed arts and crafts activities will be set out in work stations and you can pick and choose to do whichever ones you want.

This workshop is free for anyone to enjoy.

Book Club
2026-06-16 18:00 - 19:30
Join the Centralia Regional Library District’s Book Club for adults!
For this meeting, we are reading A House with Good Bones by T. Kingfisher.
If you are interested in joining us by becoming a Book Club member, please fill out our member form, especially if you would like for us to place a hold on the book for you. You do not need to have a library card or live in Centralia to join.
Join the Facebook Group!

Board Meeting
2026-06-17 16:00 - 18:00, 2026-07-15 16:00 - 18:00
The Centralia Regional Library District Board of Trustees meets the third Wednesday of every month.
Meetings are held in Monken Activity Room, 2nd floor, at the Main Library at 4:00 pm on the date designated and are open to the public. Accessible by elevator or stairs.
A link to the meeting agenda will be posted on this page and a paper copy at the Main Library.

Juneteenth - Library Closed
2026-06-19
The Library will be closed in observance of Juneteenth. Our online collections are available 24/7.

Bingo - Cancelled
2026-06-24 16:30 - 17:30
NOTE: Bingo for June 24, 2026, has been cancelled.
Come play bingo with us and High Point Residence!
It’s free for anyone of any age to play with free prizes up for grabs, from snacks to home goods and seasonal decor to toiletries, so come join us!

Let's Learn About... Blueberries!
2026-06-26 14:00 - 15:00
Let’s learn about blueberries, hydroponics, plant growth, and more!

These lessons accompany the book I Love Blueberries by Shannon Anderson. Anyone can come and learn!

Independence Day - Library Closed
2026-07-04
The Library will be closed in observance of Independence Day. Our online collections are available 24/7.

LEGO Club
2026-07-06 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-08-03 16:00 - 17:00
Show off your love of LEGO and LEGO building skills in Centralia Regional Library’s LEGO Club for ages 6-11!
This fun, interactive club meets in the 2nd floor Youth Area every 2nd Monday of the month at 4pm, unless of a holiday or other closure. The 2nd floor is accessible by elevator and stairs.

Alzheimer and Dementia Support Group
2026-07-08 12:00 - 13:00

Thyme to Garden Club
2026-07-09 10:30 - 16:30

How to Draw Sweet Treats with Trina Schneider
2026-07-09 14:00 - 15:00
Learn how to draw sweet treats with local artist and retired teacher Trina Schneider of The Art Wagon!
Trina will teach you how to draw sweet treats like ice cream, popsicles etc. This is a free 45- to 60-minute session and all ages are welcome to participate!

Teen Reading Club
2026-07-11 14:00 - 15:30
NOTE: This meeting has been cancelled.
NOTE: July’s meeting is July 11 due to July 4 being a holiday.
Join Centralia Regional Library’s reading club for ages 12-17!
This club is a laid-back, bring-your-own-reading-content type, with snacks and activities/games. There is no required reading, but a display in the Teen Room will be curated each month for guidance. It’s alright if you don’t read a book–all reading is welcome here, so tell us any kind of story you’ve read. It can be from a game, a movie, a news article, fanfiction–whatever!
And the more meetings you attend, the more entries you’ll get into a prize giveaway at the end of the year!
Currently, meetings are from 2PM to 3:30PM on the first Saturday each month in the 2nd floor Teen Room (elevator accessible).

Sensory Story Time
2026-07-17 14:00 - 15:00
Bring your little one for some hands-on, sensory learning with our children’s librarian, Miss Rita. This special Summer Reading Sensory Story Time is farm and garden themed!

The Great Puzzle Race
2026-07-18 14:00 - 15:30
Sponsored by Ravensburger!
Compete in teams of four to be the first team in 60 minutes to complete a 300-piece jigsaw puzzle. All puzzles are of the same image. Winners will receive prizes!
Teams must have four (4) members and all members must be present on the day of the race to compete. Only one (1) team member needs to submit a form for all members of the team. Team members can be of any age.
The first eight ( 8 ) teams to register will be admitted into the race; should any of these teams pull out of the race, those who did not make the initial cut will be considered. Two (2) teams must be present for the race to happen. You must contact us before 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 16, 2026, if you cannot make it to the race.
Register your team: https://forms.gle/ZaLdBabbHkTLZ3Rs5

Book Club
2026-07-21 18:00 - 19:30
Join the Centralia Regional Library District’s Book Club for adults!
For this meeting, we are reading The Library of Lost and Found by Phaedra Patrick.
If you are interested in joining us by becoming a Book Club member, please fill out our member form, especially if you would like for us to place a hold on the book for you. You do not need to have a library card or live in Centralia to join.
Join the Facebook Group!

Let's Learn About... Soil!
2026-07-24 14:00 - 15:00
Let’s learn about soil and how it differs from dirt, composting, photosynthesis, and more!

These lessons accompany the book The Soil in Jackie’s Garden by Peggy Thomas. Anyone can come and learn!

Bingo
2026-07-29 15:30 - 16:30
Come play bingo with us and High Point Residence!
It’s free for anyone of any age to play with free prizes up for grabs, from snacks to home goods and seasonal decor to toiletries, so come join us!

Mad Science: Fire & Ice
2026-07-31 13:00 - 14:00
Join us for SAFE and scientific fun with fire and ice! Learn about the amazing properties of fire and combustion when we produce a flaming fireball! Then, cool off with spectacular demonstrations involving dry ice as we explore the science behind this amazing frozen gas. Children will be dazzled and entertained with foggy dry ice storms, piezo poppers and even a special Mad Science “burp” potion will amaze children as they learn about chemical reactions, air pressure and the states of matter. Get ready for some sizzlin’ excitement!
EDUCATIONAL VALUE:
This class introduces children to the physic facts on heat and states of matter. Children will be exposed to many ideas, including that fire needs three elements to burn: Heat, fuel, and oxygen. They will see paper that burns with no ashes as they learn about flammability and combustion. Children will understand that matter takes up space, and a vacuum may be created by using fire to burn up oxygen.
TAKE-HOME MESSAGE:
1. Fire needs heat, fuel and oxygen.
2. Dry ice goes from a solid to a gas, skipping the liquid phase.
3. Some fuels are more combustible than others.
This event is free and open to all ages.
