Author Caleb Hicks will hold a book signing at the Hayner Library in Alton Square Mall on Saturday, May 4^th at 1 pm.  He will be signing copies of his recently published book, Tales of Espiria: Book One: Conspiracy.

In the debut novel of the Tales of Espiria series, Conspiracy, political unrest between Church and Crown in the kingdom of Azur’nth comes to a peak when a journal written by one within the Church finds its way into the hands into the Ambassador of Foreign Affairs, Farrina Snowchild. The journal contains incriminating evidence against the Church concerning their crusade against the Ysaht nation to the south. Tailed by a mysterious and powerful assassin, Farrina sets out on a campaign for the truth and finds herself on a race to save a nation of people from extinction.

The book is available for purchase from Tate Publishing at www.tatepublishing.com. Purchase price is 23.99.  Copies of the book will also be for sale during the book signing on May 4.

All the concerts are free of charge and will be held at either the Benjamin Godfrey Chapel on the campus of Lewis & Clark Community College or at the Alton High School auditorium. These programs of various jazz performances are a great way to spend a summer evening.

All concerts start at 7:00 p.m. The schedule includes: 

• May 1:  ”One Voice” – Millikin University, Benjamin Godfrey Chapel
• June 13:  Session Jazz Band, Alton High School
• July 11:  Ensemble – Jazz at the Bistro, Alton High School
• August 8:  I-70 Jazz Ensemble, Alton High School
• September 12:  St. Louis Symphony Ensemble, Benjamin Godfrey Chapel

Be sure to check out the Calendar of Events on our website for detailed information about each performer, story time, and activity.

We are working to link the search box at the top of our Web site to our new card catalog system. The current search box requires that you enter your zip code and then choose a link to the Hayner Library card catalog you wish to search. You may also access the new online card catalog system here:

hynp.illshareit.com (for our Downtown Library)

hyap.illshareit.com (for our Alton Square Library)

hygp.illshareit.com (for our Genealogy Library)

All of the links (above and via the search box) contain the same information. We are currently working to combine the links into one easy-to-search catalog similar to our previous online card catalog. We will post an annoucement when the updated box is ready to use.

You will also need to reset your password for your online library account. The password was previsouly refered to as a PIN in our old system. The PINs/passwords from the previous library software did not transfer to our new system. Because of this, you will not be able to log into the new online card catalog using your old PIN/password. To reset your PIN/password, please call or visit the library; a Library Assistant will be happy to reset your PIN/password for you. We apologize for the inconvenience.

So far, the Overdrive eBook catalog has not been affected by PIN/password changes. If you should experience a problem logging into your Overdrive eBook account, please call or visit the library; a Library Assistant will be happy to reset your PIN/password for you.

We hope that you enjoy the new features of our online card catalog. You now have access to over 10 million items in the new Illinois Heartland Library System making IHLS the largest library consortia in the country!

Peruse this catalogue in the Hayner Public Library District Genealogy & Local History Library.  

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The Summer Reading Program fun continues when puppeteer Kermit Harrah comes to the library. This program will be fun for the whole family. Everyone is sure to laugh and cheer when Kermit Harrah and his friends come to visit!

Please note: This program will take place in the J.C. Penney Court ouside Hayner Alton Square Library. No registration required.

“Dig” into the animal world beneath the surface as Animal Tales presents their program “Animal Underground.”  Animal Underground will feature live animals from across the globe that either hunt from above or use the subterranean to hide out. Expect to get up close and personal with predators and prey alike.

Please note: This program will take place in the J.C. Penney Court ouside Hayner Alton Square Library. No registration required.

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The Summer Reading Program fun continues when Ian Cole, the Yo-Yo Kid performs at the library! You’ll be amazed at the cool tricks Ian performs as well as learning all about yo-yo competitions and the science behind yo-yoing!

Please note: This program will take place in the J.C. Penney Court ouside Hayner Alton Square Library. No registration required.

Everyone is welcome at this fun program! Join us when juggler Stewart Maue performs as part of our Summer Reading Program “Have Book Will Travel.”

Please note: This program will take place in the J.C. Penney Court ouside Hayner Alton Square Library. No registration required.