Centralia Regional Library District

Family Fun
2024-10-08 16:00 - 17:00, 2024-10-22 16:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Centralia Regional Library District, 515 East Broadway, Centralia, IL, 62801, United States
Get ready for some Family Fun!
Each month we have a different themed craft and activity for everyone of all ages to do. October’s themed crafts are Bottlecap Venus Flytraps, Lollipop Ghosts, and Jack-o-Lantern Buckets. 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.

Miss Rita's Story Time
2024-10-09 10:30 - 11:00 | Centralia Regional Library District, 515 East Broadway, Centralia, IL, 62801, United States
Raise your children to be lifelong readers by bringing them to story time at the Library!
Story Time is held in the Discovery Room on the Library’s 2nd floor (elevator accessible).
The theme for this Story Time is Leaves!

State Representative Blaine Wilhour Traveling Office
2024-10-09 11:00 - 12:30 | Centralia Regional Library District, 515 East Broadway, Centralia, IL, 62801, United States
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.
Register for an appointment at 618-665-4109 or connect online at https://repwilhour.com/

Being Imperfect with Erika Sánchez
2024-10-09 19:00 - 20:00 | Online, IL, United States
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Illinois Libraries Present and Erika Sánchez, award-winning author of I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter. She will be joined in conversation by Cythia Pelayo.
Erika L. Sánchez is the daughter of Mexican immigrants. Her debut poetry collection, Lessons on Expulsion, was a finalist for the PEN America Open Book Award. Her debut young adult novel, I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter, was a New York Times bestseller, National Book Award finalist, and Tomás Rivera Award winner. Recognized by Time as one of the best YA novels of all time, I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter has also been adapted for the stage at Steppenwolf Theater in Chicago and is being made into a film directed by America Ferrera.
Sánchez’ critically acclaimed memoir-in-essays, Crying in the Bathroom, won the Chicago Review of Books Nonfiction award. Sánchez was a Fulbright Scholar, a Ruth Lilly and Dorothy Sargent fellow from the Poetry Foundation, a Princeton Arts Fellow, a recipient of the 21st Century Award from the Chicago Public Library Foundation, and a recipient of the National Endowment for the Arts Fellowship. She lives in Chicago with her family.
Cynthia Pelayo is a Bram Stoker Award winning and International Latino Book Award winning author and poet. Pelayo writes fairy tales that blend genre and explore concepts of grief, mourning, and violence. She is the author of Loteria, Santa Muerte, The Missing, Poems of My Night, Into the Forest and All the Way Through, Children of Chicago, Crime Scene, and The Shoemaker’s Magician.
Register at: https://bit.ly/ILP_ErikaSanchez
This 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).
ILP is committed to inclusion and accessibility. To request accommodations, please email illinoislibrariespresent@gmail.com

Teen Reading Club
2024-10-12 14:00 - 15:30 | Centralia Regional Library District, 515 East Broadway, Centralia, IL, 62801, United States
Join Centralia Regional Library District’s Reading Club for teens (ages 13-17)!
This club is a laid-back, bring-your-own-reading-content type, with snacks and activities/games. There is no required reading, but a 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!
Currently, 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!
October 2024’s theme is Horror/Ghost Stories.
If 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!

Crochet Club
2024-10-14 16:00 - 17:30, 2024-11-11 16:00 - 17:30 | Centralia Regional Library District, 515 East Broadway, Centralia, IL, 62801, United States
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. Some of our experienced crocheters are happy to teach those who are new.
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 and fourth Mondays of every month, unless otherwise noted. The Activity Room is accessible by elevator or stairs.

Book Club for Adults
2024-10-15 18:00 - 19:30 | Centralia Regional Library District, 515 East Broadway, Centralia, IL, 62801, United States
Join the Centralia Regional Library District’s Book Club for adults!
For October 2024, we are reading Other Birds by Sarah Allen.
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
2024-10-16 16:00 - 18:00, 2024-11-20 16:00 - 18:00 | Centralia Regional Library District, 515 East Broadway, Centralia, IL, 62801, United States
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.

Friends of the Library Fall Book Sale
2024-10-19 10:00 - 12:00 | Centralia Regional Library District, 515 East Broadway, Centralia, IL, 62801, United States
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!
This sale is in the 2nd floor Monken Activity Room, accessible by elevator.
Friends of the Library are encouraged to help set up for the sale at 1pm on Friday, October 18.

Raise Your Voice with Jason Reynolds (Youth Program)
2024-10-22 19:00 - 20:00 | Online, IL, United States
Welcome Jason Reynolds, #1 New York Times bestselling author, advocate, mentor, and 2020-2022 National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature. The recipient of a Newbery Honor, a Printz Honor, a Carnegie Medal, an NAACP Image Award, and multiple Coretta Scott King honors, Reynolds’ beloved and award-winning titles include Stamped (with Ibram X. Kendi), Stuntboy, the Track series (Ghost, Patina, Sunny, and Lu), Miles Morales, All American Boys (with Brendan Kiely), When I Was the Greatest, The Boy in the Black Suit, Look Both Ways, Ain’t Burned All the Bright, and Long Way Down. He has appeared on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, The Daily Show with Trevor Noah, Late Night with Seth Meyers, CBS Sunday Morning, and more.
The short documentary “Dear, Dreamer” is a lyrical portrait of Reynolds’ life and work as a rising literary star, as well as a testament to shared experiences and the power of seeing yourself in books. In his podcast, My Mother Made Me, he and his mother, Isabell, explore their shared history and what they’re teaching each other.
Reynolds lives in Washington, DC, where he is on faculty at Lesley University, for the Writing for Young People MFA Program. You can find his ramblings at JasonWritesBooks.com
Register at: https://bit.ly/ILP_JasonReynolds
A recording will be sent to registrants to watch for a limited time, in case you cannot make it to the live event or wish to view it again.
This 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).
ILP is committed to inclusion and accessibility. To request accommodations, please email illinoislibrariespresent@gmail.com

Miss Rita's Story Time
2024-10-23 10:30 - 11:00 | Centralia Regional Library District, 515 East Broadway, Centralia, IL, 62801, United States
Raise your children to be lifelong readers by bringing them to story time at the Library!
Story Time is held in the Discovery Room on the Library’s 2nd floor (elevator accessible).
The theme for this Story Time is Pumpkins!

Books for Treats
2024-10-25 15:00 - 17:00 | Centralia Regional Library District, 515 East Broadway, Centralia, IL, 62801, United States
This event is Trick or Treat without the tricks and with Books for Treats™! Youth ages birth through 6th grade will be able to pick out their own “treat” from tables of books marked by age groups. They will also receive a bag for their “treats” courtesy of the Friends of the Library. Costumes are encouraged but not required and all youth under the age of 10 must be accompanied by an adult.
Books for Treats™ is an annual event sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Become a Friend today!

Library Closing at 3PM
2024-10-26 | Centralia Regional Library District, 515 East Broadway, Centralia, IL, 62801, United States
The Library will be closing early at 3PM on Saturday, October 26, 2024, to prepare our float for the Centralia Halloween Parade.
Our digital library is available 24/7 at the top of this page and we will be back open for our regular hours on Monday, October 28. We hope to see you at the parade!

Native American Heritage Month Educational Scavenger Hunt
2024-11-01 - 2024-11-30 | Centralia Regional Library District, 515 East Broadway, Centralia, IL, 62801, United States
Learn some history, win a prize! Each worksheet is different, so you can hunt several times if you want to learn even more (prizes are only given for the first completed worksheet, though). This scavenger hunt can be done at any time during the month in the Youth Department on the Library’s second floor (accessible by elevator and stairs). Get the whole family involved!

Miss Rita's Story Time
2024-11-04 16:00 - 16:30 | Centralia Regional Library District, 515 East Broadway, Centralia, IL, 62801, United States
Raise your children to be lifelong readers by bringing them to story time at the Library!
Story Time is held in the Discovery Room on the Library’s 2nd floor (elevator accessible).
Miss Rita will be reading stories about squirrels and acorns and the craft will be a squirrel on a tree branch with the branch being an outline of the child’s hand and arm!

Teen Reading Club
2024-11-09 14:00 - 15:30 | Centralia Regional Library District, 515 East Broadway, Centralia, IL, 62801, United States
Join Centralia Regional Library District’s Reading Club for teens (ages 13-17)!
This club is a laid-back, bring-your-own-reading-content type, with snacks and activities/games. There is no required reading, but a 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!
Currently, 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!
November 2024’s theme is Native American Protagonists.
If 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!

Family Fun
2024-11-12 16:00 - 17:00 | Centralia Regional Library District, 515 East Broadway, Centralia, IL, 62801, United States
Get ready for some Family Fun!
Each 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 Sponge Painted Turkeys. 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
2024-11-13 11:00 - 12:30 | Centralia Regional Library District, 515 East Broadway, Centralia, IL, 62801, United States
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/

Miss Rita's Story Time
2024-11-18 16:00 - 16:30 | Centralia Regional Library District, 515 East Broadway, Centralia, IL, 62801, United States
Raise your children to be lifelong readers by bringing them to story time at the Library!
Story Time is held in the Discovery Room on the Library’s 2nd floor (elevator accessible).
The theme for this Story Time is Thankfulness and Gratitude! The craft will be a Thankful Wreath.

Book Club for Adults
2024-11-19 18:00 - 19:30 | Centralia Regional Library District, 515 East Broadway, Centralia, IL, 62801, United States
Join the Centralia Regional Library District’s Book Club for adults!
For November 2024, we are reading If I Tell You by Gregg Olsen.
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!

Holiday Tips and Tricks with Chef Art Smith
2024-11-20 19:00 - 20:00 | Online, IL, United States
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.”
Smith 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.
Smith 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.
Named 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.
Smith will be joined in conversation by Monica Eng, award-winning Chicago journalist and co-host of the food podcast “Chewing” w/ Louisa Chu.
This 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.
ILP is committed to inclusion and accessibility. To request accommodations, email illinoislibrariespresent@gmail.com

Family Reading Night
2024-11-21 15:30 - 17:30 | Centralia Regional Library District, 515 East Broadway, Centralia, IL, 62801, United States
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!
Snacks 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! 🫶

Family Fun
2024-11-26 16:00 - 17:00 | Centralia Regional Library District, 515 East Broadway, Centralia, IL, 62801, United States
Get ready for some Family Fun!
Each 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!

This event takes place in our 2nd floor Youth Area, accessible by elevator and stairs.

Thanksgiving Library Hours
2024-11-27 16:00 - 2024-11-29 23:30 | IL
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.

Miss Rita's Story Time
2024-12-02 16:00 - 17:00 | Centralia Regional Library District, 515 East Broadway, Centralia, IL, 62801, United States
Raise your children to be lifelong readers by bringing them to story time at the Library!
This special Story Time is held in the Monken Activity Room on the Library’s 2nd floor (elevator accessible).
The theme for this very special Story Time is Santa, Cookies, and Stories, with an appearance of Santa Claus and treats for the kiddos!

Teen Reading Club - CANCELLED
2024-12-07 14:00 - 15:30 | Centralia Regional Library District, 515 East Broadway, Centralia, IL, 62801, United States
This event has been cancelled.
Join Centralia Regional Library District’s Reading Club for teens (ages 13-17)!
This club is a laid-back, bring-your-own-reading-content type, with snacks and activities/games. There is no required reading, but a 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!
Currently, 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!
December 2024’s theme is Favorite Holiday Stories.
If 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!

Holiday Family Fun with Local Author Patty Tillman-Wilson
2024-12-10 16:00 - 17:00 | Centralia Regional Library District, 515 East Broadway, Centralia, IL, 62801, United States
Join us for a very special Family Fun night on Tuesday, December 10, with Local Author Patty Tillman-Wilson!
Attendees 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.
The fun will be from 4-5pm in the 2nd floor Monken Activity Room. Be sure to mark those calendars!
