In A History of Southern Illinois , George Washington Smith begins by describing the geology of Southern Illinois and the lives of the Indians who lived there. He then details the experiences of Europeans who explored the area. Using information he found in journals, he gives us biographies and a glimpse of the daily lives of the European settlers. We learn the obstacles they overcame to establish farms and businesses and to build schools and churches. Smith also describes the growth of military protection and government. Pictures, maps, and architectural drawings bring Continue Reading
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A History of Southern Illinois
Posted March 11th, 2010 in Recommended
Family Movie Night
Posted March 8th, 2010 in kids
Hey guys, don’t forgot about our movie night on Wednesday, March 10, 2010, at 6 p.m. The movie will be Old Dogs.
Mission: Recognition
Posted March 8th, 2010 in kids
Makayla Brown
Makayla gave a fellow student a very nice gift because she wanted that student to have something nice and feel special. Makayla demonstrates a caring, compassionate attitude every day at North Elementary.
Isabella Hall
When visiting the KidsSpace at Hayner, Isabella found money on the floor and promptly took it to the circulation desk, a very responsible thing for such a young girl to do.
Teen Book Club
Posted March 8th, 2010 in Events, Teens
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Hey guys, don’t forget about our teen book club on March 13, 2010, from 12:00–1:00 p.m. We’re going to discuss the last book you’ve read. Please bring a friend. For more information, please call Shannon at 618-433-2872.
Mission: Recognition
Posted March 8th, 2010 in Teens
James Charles
An altercation between two students at Alton High School required security to be involved. One of the security officers lost his watch while helping with the dispute. There were many students around, and James found William’s watch and turned it in to the office staff.
History of the Huguenots
Posted March 1st, 2010 in Recommended
In A History of the Huguenots, William Carlos Martyn details the growth, development, and influence of this religious group in Europe. In the eleventh century, the Paulicans believed in religious liberty and a return to Christian worship as they believed the original apostles taught. They denounced corruption in the church hierarchy at Rome. Despite intense persecution, this group spread throughout Europe and became known as the Huguenots. Some of their ideals were promoted by leaders in the Reformation Period and have become part of modern Christian doctrine today. (IR 285.4 MAR) BP
Owens-Illinois Glass Company History
Posted March 1st, 2010 in Library News
Owens-Illinois Glass Company History
The Owens Bottling Company merged with Illinois Glass Company in 1929 to form Owens-Illinois. Owens-Illinois is iconic in Alton’s industrial history. The Alton business, consisting of three manufacturing plants, not only provided first-rate employment opportunities, but also offered many after-hours activities such as award banquets, private clubrooms, and sporting events.
Unfortunately, the last O-I plant closed its doors on December 15, 2006, but the impact left by this corporation had already been etched into Alton’s history. Continue Reading
Digital Scavenger Hunt
Posted February 25th, 2010 in Events, Teens
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Teen Tech Week (March 8 – 13)
Come join us on Saturday, March 13, for our digital scavenger hunt. Players are set loose in the mall and the library to find items or complete certain tasks from a list. Points are given for each item on the list. The first team that finishes its list, makes it back within the time limit, and has the most points wins. Please bring your own camera or camera phone. For more information or to register, please call Shannon at 618-433-2872.
Bringing in the Arts Interactive Traveling Exhibit Coming to Hayner Public Library
Posted February 25th, 2010 in kids
Bringing in the Arts is a fun set of portable and interactive exhibits designed to broaden children’s understanding and excite their appreciation of the arts. The Hayner Public Library KidsSpace at Alton Square will borrow two exhibits, “Music and Dance” and “Arts and Crafts” from the Glen Carbon Public Library March 1–15. The exhibits will be on display during story times and at specific times during the week. The Glen Carbon Public Library was awarded a grant for this exhibit by the Illinois State Library, Division of the Office of Secretary of State, using federal LSTA funding.
Story Times at the Eagles Nest
Posted February 25th, 2010 in Events, kids
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Hayner Public Library will be hosting a story time once per month in the new Eagles Nest located on the upper level across from the food court. This story time is exclusively for the little ones ages 2–5 years old. This 30-minute story time includes themed stories, songs, finger plays, and manipulative. Meeting dates are Wednesday, March 17; Wednesday, April 21; and Wednesday, May 19, 2010, at 11 a.m. No registration required!
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