This September, Centralia Regional Library invites you to celebrate Library Card Sign-Up Month and discover how a single card can open the door to endless opportunities. This year’s theme, “One Card, Endless Possibilities,” is a reminder that libraries are for everyone—no matter your age, background, or goals. Whether you’re diving into a new hobby, searching […]
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 and those who did the scavenger hunt before will get a new prize this time). This scavenger hunt can be done at any […]
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 theme with a matching book display in the Teen Room will be selected each month for guidance. It’s alright if you don’t read a book–all reading is welcome […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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).
Join the Centralia Regional Library District's Book Club for adults! For this meeting, we are reading Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë. 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 […]
Join Illinois Libraries Present for a nostalgic and intimate hour-long conversation with Emmy-nominated actor Steve Burns, best known as ‘Steve’ from the beloved Nickelodeon show Blue’s Clues. Beyond the iconic blue paw print and memorable striped green shirt, Burns has built a unique career in entertainment, encompassing acting, directing, music, and, new this fall, a […]
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 […]
It's Back to School and back to Afternoon at the Movies, brought to you by the Friends of the Library! All ages are welcome to join us and admission is free! There will be refreshments. Doors open 10 minutes to the start of the movie at 2pm on September 20, in our 2nd floor Monken […]
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. […]
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 […]
Local author Queen K. Hatchett returns to the Library with an all-new book, Categories of Women in the Bible (And Their Stories)! This new book is about how the stories of women in the Bible have been the subject of intense analysis, dissection, and discussion, sometimes leading to misinterpretations. In many cases, the times in which […]
The Annual Library Crawl is a unique event organized by the public libraries of Illinois Heartland Library System (IHLS) as a fun way to introduce patrons to the libraries of the IHLS service area and the benefits of a library card. Patrons visit area libraries throughout the month of the crawl and get a passport […]
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 theme with a matching book display in the Teen Room will be selected each month for guidance. It’s alright if you don’t read a book–all reading is welcome […]