Want to help shape the programs and events at Hayner Library? Now’s your chance! The Teen Advisory Board is looking for creative, fun, and motivated teens to share your ideas and help plan programs that you want to see. Whether it’s gaming nights, book clubs, crafting, or something totally new, your voice matters! Join us, […]
Who doesn’t love a good spooky movie in October? Join us every Friday night for a spooky movie and plenty of buttery popcorn! Gather with fellow teens for an evening of thrills, chills, and fun as we watch a different scary movie each week. This event is for teens only. Please call Megan at (618) […]
Spooky season has arrived! If you love all things spooky, join us for our Teen Halloween Party! Come dressed in your Halloween best and enjoy a frightfully fun afternoon with games, activities, treats, and more. Please keep costumes fun and appropriate for everyone—no excessive gore or weapons (real or prop), and please be respectful of […]
Social media affects all of us whether we realize it or not. Some social media can have a positive impact on our social and mental well-being, while other aspects of social media can have lasting and devastating effects. In this live learning experience, Lauren from A.R.C. Angels will discuss harmful aspects of social media such […]
Hayner Library at Alton Square Mall Performance Room (Upper Level) Wednesday, October 21, 2026, 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. The Hayner Senior Social Club is designed to be a welcoming place where seniors can foster connections with others and form friendships. The club will offer a variety of activities that will ensure there’s something for […]
Love trying new projects and getting creative? Join our new, exciting craft that’s all about having fun, expressing yourself, and showing off your skills. Come hang out, make something awesome, and meet other creative teens!
Hayner Library at Alton Square Mall Performance Room (Upper Level) Thursday, October 22, 2026, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Join the Jest Murder Mystery crew for a Ghostbuster-themed murder mystery featuring an eclectic group of detectives. You could step into the shoes of Sherlock Holmes, Miss Garble, or even one of the Hardly Boys! This […]
Who doesn’t love a good spooky movie in October? Join us every Friday night for a spooky movie and plenty of buttery popcorn! Gather with fellow teens for an evening of thrills, chills, and fun as we watch a different scary movie each week. This event is for teens only. Please call Megan at (618) […]
LEGO builders unite! Bring a friend and join other teens for an afternoon of creative LEGO fun. Build incredible designs, show off your skills, and compete for a chance to win a prize!
Join us this Halloween season for a magical family library event! Children and caregivers are invited to step into an enchanted world where, once upon a dream, a gentle, daydreaming princess and a powerful, spell-casting sorceress come to life through a captivating story time and song performance with Enchanted Events. After the show, families can […]
Dive into the world of comics with other teens! Each month, we’ll read a comic (available on our Comics Plus database) and geek out together—sharing favorite moments, characters, and twists. Plus, you get to help pick the next comic for the club! Please call Megan at (618) 433-2872 for more information.
Hayner Library at Alton Square Mall Performance Room (Upper Level) Wednesday, November 4, 2026, 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Drum Circle Forge new friendships while experiencing a sense of calm and relaxation. Playing drums and other percussion instruments can help alleviate feelings of anxiety, depression, and stress. Participants will enjoy the rhythm, find relaxation, and […]
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