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Have you ever wondered what the name of the book was that you just returned? Or the author? Can’t remember the name of the movie you watched last month? Turn on your reading history and you’ll never have to wonder again! 

Visit www.haynerlibrary.org and click on the “My Account Login” link in the upper right corner of the screen. Enter your name, library card barcode number, and PIN into the boxes and click on “submit.” Click on the “My Reading History” box and then click on the “Turn Reading History On” link. 

After turning on your reading history, you will be able to track all items checked out to your account from that point forward (materials previously checked out to your account before turning the reading history on will not be available.)

Unsure of your PIN? Call the Library at 462-0677 and we will be happy to help you.

Many of us who grew up in the Alton/Godfrey area have wonderful memories of visiting Hayner Library on 401 State Street. Whether it was getting that first library card, or the excitement of weekly visits to find new reading treasures or to spend quiet hours of study and contemplation—for many of us Hayner Library on State Street was a very special destination during our youth.

We ask you to share your memories. If you would send us a paragraph or two about the role of Hayner Library in your life (as a child or adult) we will compile the contributions into a work that all can share. Please send your memories to: Hayner Library Memories, 401 State Street, Alton IL 62002 or e-mail to: genealogy@haynerlibrary.org. Please be sure to include your name and phone number or the best way to contact you.

World Book Launches World Book Mobile: Now Anyone with a Smart Phone Can Have Encyclopedic Knowledge

The Hayner Library website (www.haynerlibrary.org) now offers access to World Book Mobile, a mobile-friendly version of World Book, Inc.  World Book Mobile is a comprehensive reference database that includes tens of thousands of authoritative articles and multimedia images, including maps, photographs, and illustrations.

You can access a concise edition of the World Book database by going to the Hayner Library website from your phone’s browser; then click on Online Resources and choose World Book InfoFinder. Once you log in with your last name and Hayner Library barcode number, you can perform quick searches and obtain reliable, understandable information. You can also stay updated on popular search terms through World Book’s trending topics feature.

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Cliff Davenport portrays John Hayner, founder of The Hayner Memorial Library, at the Grand Re-opening of The Hayner Building

The Grand Re-opening of The Hayner Building on Saturday, May 21, was a great success! Well-wishers of all ages stopped by to visit the newly renovated facility at 401 State Street, which now houses The Genealogy & Local History Library.

The Genealogy & Local History Library houses all types of information concerning local, state, and national history as well as an extensive collection of genealogical material to help you research your family tree. 

The facility also houses the Bob Graul photography archive and several brand new museum display cases highlighting Alton’s rich history.   

Whether you visit The Genealogy & Local History Library for research purposes or to admire the building’s many original architectural features, we are sure you will have a great time!

The next time you visit a Hayner Library location, be on the lookout for the self-checkout machines! The machines, located at the Circulation Desk of each Hayner Library location, offer patrons a quick and convenient way to check out library materials.  Every type of library material may be checked out using a self-checkout machine: books, DVDs, music CDs, audio CDs, audiocassettes, magazines, Playaways, and more! Ask a Library Assistant to show you a self-checkout machine today!

The Forthcoming Books list has been updated! Add yourself to the list for your favorite authors’ soon-to-be-published titles.  Simply click on the Forthcoming Books icon on the right-side of the screen.  From there, click on the title(s) of the book you wish to request.  Enter your library card number and your PIN.  The library will call you when your book is ready to be picked up.  It’s as easy as 1-2-3!