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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250115T160000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250115T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250115T123000
DTSTAMP:20260606T185442
CREATED:20250109T191519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250109T191519Z
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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:20260606T185442
CREATED:20250102T224331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250102T224331Z
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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:20260606T185442
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:20260606T185442
CREATED:20250102T215738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250102T215738Z
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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/
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:20260606T185442
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
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CREATED:20241203T170709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241203T171600Z
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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:20260606T185442
CREATED:20241212T171848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250109T160713Z
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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:20260606T185442
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:20260606T185442
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:20260606T185442
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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241224
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241226
DTSTAMP:20260606T185442
CREATED:20240109T230600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240109T231134Z
UID:5896-1734998400-1735171199@www.centralialibrary.org
SUMMARY:Christmas - Library Closed
DESCRIPTION:The Library will be closed Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Our online collections are available 24/7.
URL:https://www.centralialibrary.org/event/christmas/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:holiday
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241220
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241223
DTSTAMP:20260606T185442
CREATED:20241202T163256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241202T165648Z
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SUMMARY:Experience Little Women: The Musical at Home!
DESCRIPTION:Little Women: The Musical\nAn At Home Experience\n(in collaboration with BroadwayHD)\n2 hr 23 min | Musicals | 2022 \nLouisa May Alcott’s classic story of four sisters growing up in 19th-century Massachusetts made its London premiere in this acclaimed production at Park Theatre. Originally presented on Broadway in 2005 starring Sutton Foster\, Lydia White and Savannah Stevenson lead a talented cast in this beloved tale of family\, self-discovery\, and hope. \nLouisa May Alcott’s classic story of four sisters growing up in 19th-century Massachusetts made its London premiere in this acclaimed production at Park Theatre. Originally presented on Broadway in 2005 starring Sutton Foster\, Lydia White and Savannah Stevenson lead a talented cast in this beloved tale of family\, self-discovery\, and hope. Little Women at Park Theatre is directed by Bronagh Lagan with set and costume design by Nik Corrall\, musical direction by Leo Munby\, orchestrations by Andy Collyer\, choreography by Sarah Golding\, lighting design by Ben M. Rogers\, sound design by Paul Gavin and casting by Jane Deitch. It is produced by Katy Lipson for Aria Entertainment\, Hope Mill Theatre and Knockhardy Productions\, in association with Park Theatre\, and co-produced by Bonnie Comley and Stewart F. Lane. Little Women has a book by Allan Knee (Finding Neverland\, The Astonishing Times of Timothy Cratchit)\, lyrics by Mindi Dickstein\, and music by Grammy Award-winner Jason Howland. \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/ilp2024-little-women/
LOCATION:Online\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:plays
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ORGANIZER;CN="Illinois Libraries Present":MAILTO:illinoislibrariespresent@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241218T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241218T180000
DTSTAMP:20260606T185442
CREATED:20240109T210824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240109T210824Z
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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-12/
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:20241217T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241217T193000
DTSTAMP:20260606T185442
CREATED:20240111T191934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240528T185947Z
UID:5964-1734458400-1734463800@www.centralialibrary.org
SUMMARY:Book Club for Adults
DESCRIPTION:Join the Centralia Regional Library District’s Book Club for adults! \nFor December 2024\, we are doing a show-and-tell of our favorite poetry. \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-for-adults-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:20241216T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241216T173000
DTSTAMP:20260606T185442
CREATED:20240321T170328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241203T162413Z
UID:6178-1734364800-1734370200@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 also have extra yarn and hooks for those who may need them. Please note this is not a formal class. \nNo age restrictions or registration required to join–just come on in! \nNOTE: This Crochet Club meeting will be in the 2nd floor Teen Room\, accessible by elevator. \nNOTE: December’s meeting is RESCHEDULED for December 16.
URL:https://www.centralialibrary.org/event/crochet-club-22/
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:20241216T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241216T170000
DTSTAMP:20260606T185442
CREATED:20241203T162025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241203T162025Z
UID:6960-1734364800-1734368400@www.centralialibrary.org
SUMMARY:Santa\, Cookies\, and Stories
DESCRIPTION:Santa will be coming back for another Story Time on Monday\, December 16 at 4pm! \nThis special Story Time is held in the Monken Activity Room on the Library’s 2nd floor (elevator accessible). No registration is required\, so come join the fun! \nTreat bags will be given out while supplies last.
URL:https://www.centralialibrary.org/event/santa-cookies-and-stories/
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:20241214T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241214T160000
DTSTAMP:20260606T185442
CREATED:20241123T164257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241203T155145Z
UID:6914-1734184800-1734192000@www.centralialibrary.org
SUMMARY:Afternoons 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/afternoons-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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241212T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241212T140000
DTSTAMP:20260606T185442
CREATED:20241118T211106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241118T211920Z
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SUMMARY:Tales and Travel Memory Cafe
DESCRIPTION:Embark on a virtual adventure to another country this December at the library with Tales and Travel! \nCentralia Manor is 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. The goal is to help people diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease and related dementia\, but anyone is invited to join the fun. \nThe country for December is Austria. \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/
LOCATION:Centralia Regional Library District\, 515 East Broadway\, Centralia\, IL\, 62801\, United States
CATEGORIES:memory cafe
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241211T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241211T123000
DTSTAMP:20260606T185442
CREATED:20241203T173615Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241203T173615Z
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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-2/
LOCATION:Centralia Regional Library District\, 515 East Broadway\, Centralia\, IL\, 62801\, United States
CATEGORIES:governmental appointments
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241210T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241210T200000
DTSTAMP:20260606T185442
CREATED:20241121T201226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241202T165712Z
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SUMMARY:The Magic of Raina Telgemeier
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a night with critically acclaimed comic artist\, Raina Telgemeier! Raina is the author and illustrator of the graphic novels Smile\, Drama\, Sisters\, Ghosts\, and Guts\, all #1 New York Times bestsellers. She also adapted and illustrated four graphic novel versions of Ann M. Martin’s Baby-Sitters Club series\, and has contributed short stories to many anthologies. New in 2024\, The Cartoonists Club — a one-of-a-kind graphic novel from Raina and Scott McCloud.  \nRaina’s accolades include six Eisner Awards\, a Boston Globe-Horn Book Honor\, a Stonewall Honor\, and many Best-of and Notables lists. Raina grew up in San Francisco\, then moved to New York City\, where she earned an illustration degree at the School of Visual Arts. Raina currently lives and works in San Francisco\, CA. \nChildren’s Librarian Genevieve Grove will join Raina in conversation. \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).  \nTuesday\, December 10 at 7 PM CST Online through Zoom\nRegister\nIf you cannot attend the live event\, go ahead and register–a recording will be sent to you to watch for a limited time.\nILP is committed to inclusion and accessibility. To request accommodations\, please email illinoislibrariespresent@gmail.com
URL:https://www.centralialibrary.org/event/ilp2024-raina-telgemeier/
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:20241210T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241210T170000
DTSTAMP:20260606T185442
CREATED:20241130T163153Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241130T163153Z
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SUMMARY:Holiday Family Fun with Local Author Patty Tillman-Wilson
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a very special Family Fun night on Tuesday\, December 10\, with Local Author Patty Tillman-Wilson! \nAttendees will get to draw along as Tillman-Wilson reads her latest book\, “Buddy and Bonnie Play” in a fun\, interactive way! There will also be free refreshments. \nThe fun will be from 4-5pm in the 2nd floor Monken Activity Room. Be sure to mark those calendars!
URL:https://www.centralialibrary.org/event/patty-tillman-wilson/
LOCATION:Centralia Regional Library District\, 515 East Broadway\, Centralia\, IL\, 62801\, United States
CATEGORIES:author talk,family event,story time
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rita Speiser":MAILTO:rlewis@centralia.lib.il.us
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241207T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241207T153000
DTSTAMP:20260606T185442
CREATED:20240111T182808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241207T191404Z
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SUMMARY:Teen Reading Club - CANCELLED
DESCRIPTION:This event has been cancelled. \nJoin Centralia Regional Library District’s Reading Club for teens (ages 13-17)!  \nThis club is a laid-back\, bring-your-own-reading-content type\, with snacks and activities/games. There is no required reading\, but a theme with a matching book display in the Teen Room will be selected each month for guidance. Reading doesn’t necessarily have to be from a book\, but if you are reading a book\, it doesn’t have to be a traditional novel–it can be an eBook\, audiobook\, graphic novel\, etc. All reading is welcome here! \nCurrently\, meetings are from 2PM to 3:30PM on a Saturday each month in the 2nd floor Teen Room (elevator accessible). And the more meetings you attend\, the more entries you’ll get into a prize giveaway at the end of the year! \nDecember 2024’s theme is Favorite Holiday Stories. \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-11/
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:20241202T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241202T170000
DTSTAMP:20260606T185442
CREATED:20241028T173037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241130T170629Z
UID:6822-1733155200-1733158800@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). \nThe theme for this very special Story Time is Santa\, Cookies\, and Stories\, with an appearance of Santa Claus and treats for the kiddos!
URL:https://www.centralialibrary.org/event/miss-ritas-story-time-4/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241127T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241129T233000
DTSTAMP:20260606T185442
CREATED:20240109T230352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240109T230850Z
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SUMMARY:Thanksgiving Library Hours
DESCRIPTION:The Library will close early at 4PM the Wednesday before Thanksgiving and be closed Thanksgiving and the Friday after. Our online collections are available 24/7.
URL:https://www.centralialibrary.org/event/thanksgiving/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:holiday
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241126T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241126T170000
DTSTAMP:20260606T185442
CREATED:20240914T160244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241112T193603Z
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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 Thankful Trees. 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-21/
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:20241121T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241121T173000
DTSTAMP:20260606T185442
CREATED:20241112T193247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241112T193247Z
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SUMMARY:Family Reading Night
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for #FamilyReadingNight on Thursday\, November 21\, from 3:30-5:30pm for crafts and for Read-Aloud stories at 4pm and 5pm! \nSnacks and bookmarks will be available while supplies last and crafts include beaded harvest corn and a thankful tree. Be sure to bring the whole family for the fun! 🫶
URL:https://www.centralialibrary.org/event/family-reading-night/
LOCATION:Centralia Regional Library District\, 515 East Broadway\, Centralia\, IL\, 62801\, United States
CATEGORIES:family event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rita Speiser":MAILTO:rlewis@centralia.lib.il.us
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241120T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241120T200000
DTSTAMP:20260606T185442
CREATED:20241029T165434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241029T165434Z
UID:6832-1732129200-1732132800@www.centralialibrary.org
SUMMARY:Holiday Tips and Tricks with Chef Art Smith
DESCRIPTION:Join Chef Art Smith to learn about his culinary journey and bring some culinary inspiration into your holiday season. A two-time James Beard Foundation award winner\, Smith believes “The art of cooking\, the act of feeding people\, is the most engaging\, most memorable way to connect with people.” \nSmith began his career at the Florida Culinary Institute and honed his skills working with top chefs in France before finding himself in Chicago. Here he served as Oprah Winfrey’s personal chef for a decade and opened his first critically-acclaimed restaurant\, Table Fifty-Two\, known for its modern Southern dishes and locally sourced ingredients. \nSmith is also a prolific cookbook author and TV personality\, sharing his passion for Southern cuisine. He has appeared on Top Chef\, Top Chef Duels\, Top Chef Masters\, Iron Chef America\, The Today Show\, Good Morning America\, Entertainment Tonight\, BBQ Pitmasters\, The Oprah Winfrey Show and more.  \nNamed Chicagoan of the Year by Chicago Magazine and Humanitarian of the Year by the James Beard Foundation\, both in 2007\, Smith is currently Executive Chef and Co-Owner with restaurants in Chicago\, Orlando\, Atlanta and Washington\, D.C. He is the founder of Common Threads\, a non-profit organization teaching low-income children to cook wholesome and affordable meals.  \nSmith will be joined in conversation by Monica Eng\, award-winning Chicago journalist and co-host of the food podcast “Chewing” w/ Louisa Chu. \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. \nILP is committed to inclusion and accessibility. To request accommodations\, email illinoislibrariespresent@gmail.com
URL:https://www.centralialibrary.org/event/ilp2024-chef-art-smith/
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:20241120T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241120T180000
DTSTAMP:20260606T185442
CREATED:20240109T210724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240109T210724Z
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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-11/
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:20241119T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241119T193000
DTSTAMP:20260606T185442
CREATED:20240111T191804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240528T185958Z
UID:5962-1732039200-1732044600@www.centralialibrary.org
SUMMARY:Book Club for Adults
DESCRIPTION:Join the Centralia Regional Library District’s Book Club for adults! \nFor November 2024\, we are reading If I Tell You by Gregg Olsen. \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-for-adults-11/
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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