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Author Book Signing: Michael Ringering

Posted Friday, January 27th, 2012

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Author Michael Ringering will sign copies of his book Six Bits at Hayner Alton Square Library on Saturday, January 28, 2012, from 1-3 p.m.

Winter Book Sale

Posted Saturday, January 21st, 2012

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Library Closed for Presidents’ Day

Posted Wednesday, January 11th, 2012

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All locations of The Hayner Public Library District will be closed Monday, February 20, 2012, in observance of Presidents’ Day.

Our Grand Displays: Local History with Guest Speaker Don Huber

Posted Monday, January 9th, 2012

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The Grand Opening of The Hayner Public Library District Genealogy & Local History Library is behind us. If you haven’t visited the building yet, we encourage you to come take a tour and see our newly renovated historic building. Our library holds nine grand display cases full of historic artifacts, such as a saucer and teacup of Mary Todd Lincoln’s and a Western Military Academy cadet uniform. The items inside these display cases show and tell stories of our local history. Local historian Don Huber will speak on the items inside the cases and tell how they connect with Alton’s history. Consider it a story time for adults!

Please note: This program will be held in the Genealogy & Local History Library at 401 State Street.

Register at 1-800-613-3163.

Library Closed for Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

Posted Tuesday, December 27th, 2011

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All locations of The Hayner Public Library District will be closed Monday, January 16, 2012, in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. 

After-School Craft

Posted Wednesday, December 21st, 2011

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Kids, come join us for After-School Craft at Hayner Downtown Library KidsSpace. The craft will be for children ages 5–10 years of age.

Please note: This program will be held at the Hayner Downtown Library.

Please register at 433-2881.

Spanish Story Time

Posted Wednesday, December 21st, 2011

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Come join us in KidsSpace at Hayner Alton Square Library for Stories with Hector. Hector Lozano, from Hayner Public Library’s downtown location, will be assisting us for this special story time. This 45-minute activity is a lively combination of books, finger plays, and songs in both English and Spanish for preschool children ages 3 to 5.

Please note: This program will be held in KidsSpace at Hayner Alton Square Library.

Please register at 433-2881.

Mommy and Me Story Time

Posted Wednesday, December 21st, 2011

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This story time is exclusively for the little ones ages birth–2 years old accompanied by an adult. This 30-minute story time includes themed stories, songs, finger plays, and manipulative. Limited space is available.

Please note:  This program will be held in KidsSpace at Hayner Alton Square Library.

Please register at 433-2881.

Movers and Shakers Story Time

Posted Wednesday, December 21st, 2011

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Come join us for this fun and interactive story time for 3–5 year olds.

Limited space is available.

Please note: This program will take place in KidsSpace at Hayner Alton Square Library.

Please register at 433-2881.

Spanish-Focused Book Club

Posted Wednesday, December 21st, 2011

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Hey, teens! Come join Hayner Library’s new “Spanish-Focused Book Club.” Once a month get together with other teens to share your thoughts and opinions about that month’s read. the book club meets monthly, and snacks will be provided.

Please note: This program will take place at Hayner Alton Square Library.

For more information, call Shannon at 433-2872.