Every week from June 9 to July 31, a new word will appear on the sidewalks surrounding the Library. Find the correct word to win a prize from the Youth Staff upstairs!
Get ready to Level Up at Your Library with our 2025 Summer Reading Program! Register any time starting June 9 at our front desk or with Youth Staff. There are three age categories in which to register: 0-11, 12-17, and 18+. The reading challenge will be done with paper game cards and there will be […]
Do our library-wide scavenger hunt and answer our riddles any time we’re open from June 9-July 31 for a chance to win a grand prize at the end of summer! Work in a team or work solo, but just remember: staff will not give you any answers!
Bring your little one for some hands-on, sensory learning with our children's librarian, Miss Rita! Keep in mind that this program is aimed more towards babies and toddlers. If you can't make it to the morning program, come to our afternoon program the same day at 3:30pm!
Bring your little one for some hands-on, sensory learning with our children's librarian, Miss Rita! Keep in mind that this program is aimed more towards babies and toddlers.
Level up your arts and crafts skills with this free-for-all, multi-craft workshop! Several gaming 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.
Raise your children to be lifelong readers by bringing them to story time at the Library! This Story Time is held in the Monken Activity Room on the Library’s 2nd floor (elevator accessible). This special Story Time is all about water safety, meant to help keep you and your children safe this summer in the […]
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 […]
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 […]
Step right up! We've got all sorts of classic games for everyone to enjoy an afternoon of fun, from ring toss and corn hole to penny drops and bowling! First wins for each game gets you a prize, so come one, come all to the Library Carnival! This event is indoors in our 2nd […]
This event has been combined with Retro Games. Gather up your friends and/or family and spend the afternoon at the library playing board games! Every Friday from June 13 to July 25 (except July 4), we'll have tons of games set out in the 2nd floor Monken Activity Room from 1:30-3:30pm for anyone to play […]
Whether you're wanting to learn or just wanting to play, come join our Chess Club at Centralia Regional Library! This 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 […]
Show off your love of LEGO and LEGO building skills in Centralia Regional Library's LEGO Club for ages 7-11! 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.
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 […]
Level up at the Library with some retro games! Bring a friend or two to play Wii and XBox 360 games in our 2nd floor Monken Activity Room. Any age can come play.
Join the Centralia Regional Library District's Book Club for adults! For this meeting, we are reading The Hacienda by Isabel Cañas. 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 […]
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 […]
This event has been combined with Retro Games. Gather up your friends and/or family and spend the afternoon at the library playing board games! Every Friday from June 13 to July 25 (except July 4), we'll have tons of games set out in the 2nd floor Monken Activity Room from 1:30-3:30pm for anyone to play […]
Sponsored by Ravensburger! Compete in teams of four to be the first team in 60 minutes to complete a 500-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 […]
Raise your children to be lifelong readers by bringing them to story time at the Library! This Story Time is held in the Monken Activity Room on the Library’s 2nd floor (elevator accessible).
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 […]
‼ UPDATE ‼ Due to incoming severe weather, we have rescheduled this event to Wednesday, July 23 at 2pm. We hope to see you then and please stay safe! Get ready to party with the Centralia Fire Department! Our local firefighters will be bringing their awesome fire truck for attendees to touch before getting soaked […]
This event has been combined with Retro Games. Gather up your friends and/or family and spend the afternoon at the library playing board games! Every Friday from June 13 to July 25 (except July 4), we'll have tons of games set out in the 2nd floor Monken Activity Room from 1:30-3:30pm for anyone to play […]
Looking to complete your Pokedex in any of the games? Hunting for a particular card? Or maybe you're wanting to unload some cards or extra Pokemon in GO? If you're willing to trade, come to one of our Pokemon Trading Posts this summer! Trainers will meet in the Library's 2nd floor Monken Activity Room (elevator […]
Get a taste for reading with Centralia Regional Library's book club for ages 7-11! In 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. […]
Level up at the Library with some retro games! Bring a friend or two to play Wii and XBox 360 games in our 2nd floor Monken Activity Room. Any age can come play.
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!
Wrap up Summer Reading this year with an Afternoon at the Movies, brought to you by the Friends of the Centralia Regional Library! Admission is free and open to the public of all ages, with free refreshments. No registration or library card is required! Click here for the movie we're watching.