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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:20241207T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241207T153000
DTSTAMP: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:20241210T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241210T170000
DTSTAMP:20241130T163153Z
CREATED:20241130T163153Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241130T163153Z
UID:6933-1733846400-1733850000@www.centralialibrary.org
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:20241210T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241210T200000
DTSTAMP:20241202T165712Z
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:20241211T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241211T123000
DTSTAMP:20241203T173615Z
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UID:6982-1733914800-1733920200@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-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:20241212T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241212T140000
DTSTAMP:20241118T211920Z
CREATED:20241118T211106Z
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UID:6874-1734008400-1734012000@www.centralialibrary.org
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241214T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241214T160000
DTSTAMP:20241203T155145Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241216T160000
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DTSTAMP:20241203T162025Z
CREATED:20241203T162025Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241216T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241216T173000
DTSTAMP:20241203T162413Z
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:20241217T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241217T193000
DTSTAMP:20240528T185947Z
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:20241218T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241218T180000
DTSTAMP:20240109T210824Z
CREATED:20240109T210824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240109T210824Z
UID:5836-1734537600-1734544800@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-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;VALUE=DATE:20241220
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241223
DTSTAMP:20241202T165648Z
CREATED:20241202T163256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241202T165648Z
UID:6947-1734652800-1734911999@www.centralialibrary.org
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;VALUE=DATE:20241224
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241226
DTSTAMP:20240109T231134Z
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;TZID=America/Chicago:20241230T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241230T160000
DTSTAMP:20241212T224115Z
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;TZID=America/Chicago:20241231T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250101T233000
DTSTAMP:20240109T230818Z
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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