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State Genealogy Research Guides
State Genealogy Research Guides compiled by the staff of the Hayner Genealogy & Local History Library. If you click on a link, the file (PDF)...
Elijah P. Lovejoy Bibliography
Alton Observer Newspaper 1836-1838. NewspaperArchive database Beecher, Edward. Narrative of Riots at Alton in Connection with the Death of Rev....
How Did Our Immigrant Ancestors Get Here?
HOW DID OUR IMMIGRANT ANCESTORS GET HERE? Family historians look for an immigrant’s arrival record to establish when they put down roots in North...
Previous Displays
WESTERN MILITARY ACADEMY DISPLAY RAILROAD DISPLAY LOCAL COOKBOOK DISPLAY VINTAGE VOICES DISPLAY THE NATURE INSTITUTE DISPLAY JOHN M. OLIN DISPLAY...
Current Displays
HAYNER LIBRARY HISTORY DISPLAYMONTICELLO SEMINARY DISPLAYFIFE AND DRUM DISPLAYALTON POSTCARDS DISPLAYHASKELL PLAYHOUSE DISPLAYAGNES MILLEN RICHMOND...
Branching Out Genealogy Class Links for 2021 and 2022
Branching Out webinars available here: Immigration and Citizenship Research (January 10, 2022) U.S. Military Research (November 29, 2021) Cemetery...
Upcoming Events
Calendar of Events
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Library Closed for Memorial Day
All locations of The Hayner Public Library District are closed on May 28 and 29, 2023, in observance of Memorial Day.
2 events,
Library Closed for Memorial Day
All locations of The Hayner Public Library District are closed on May 28 and 29, 2023, in observance of Memorial Day.
Friends of Hayner Library Book Sale
Friends of Hayner Library Book Sale
The Friends of Hayner Library holds a regularly-scheduled book sale every Monday morning. Materials of all sorts are available for purchase including books for all ages, newspapers, magazines, movies, and […]
1 event,
X’s and Sews
X’s and Sews
Calling all crafters! Pack up your portable craft and join us for X’s and Sews, a new crafting program designed to encourage all crafters to come and work on their […]
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2 events,
Writers Circle- Micro Fiction
Writers Circle- Micro Fiction
For the novice and the experienced: join us for a micro fiction writing prompt to get the creativity flowing and receive constructive feedback from your peers. Bring a project you’re […]
Friends of Hayner Library Book Sale
Friends of Hayner Library Book Sale
The Friends of Hayner Library holds a regularly-scheduled book sale on the first Saturday of the month. Materials of all sorts are available for purchase including books for all ages, […]
0 events,
2 events,
Friends of Hayner Library Book Sale
Friends of Hayner Library Book Sale
The Friends of Hayner Library holds a regularly-scheduled book sale every Monday morning. Materials of all sorts are available for purchase including books for all ages, newspapers, magazines, movies, and […]
Under the Sea Craft Time
Under the Sea Craft Time
Kids ages 2-6: join us for special ocean-themed craft time with Ms. Theresa in the KidsSpace at Alton Square Mall!
3 events,
Stories and Art
Stories and Art
Join us for story time with a twist: while Ms. Mary Kay reads stories and sings songs, local artist Jennifer Grassle creates art using different mediums! Kids get to watch […]
Tree House Tuesday
Tree House Tuesday
Join Tree House each Tuesday afternoon to explore the possibilities of how to help our native wildlife and the importance of the Mississippi Flyway in the migration of millions of […]
Navigate Your Stars: A Conversation with Jesmyn Ward
Navigate Your Stars: A Conversation with Jesmyn Ward
Join us for an evening with two-time National Book Award winner Jesmyn Ward. Hailed as “the new Toni Morrison” by the American Booksellers Association, Jesmyn will discuss her life, her […]
3 events,
Enchanted Events- “The Little Mermaid”
Enchanted Events- “The Little Mermaid”
Princess Ariel, aka “The Little Mermaid”, will be joining us for a special appearance in the KidsSpace at Alton Square Mall! Don’t miss the chance to see The Little Mermaid […]
YA Wednesdays
YA Wednesdays
Join us in the Teen Center in the Performance Room at Alton Square Mall for crafts, movies, and games! For more information, call (618) 433-2872!
100 Things to Do in Illinois Before you Die: Presented by Melanie Holmes
100 Things to Do in Illinois Before you Die: Presented by Melanie Holmes
Melanie Holmes will discuss the brand-new book, 100 Things to Do in Illinois Before You Die, hot off the press from Reedy Publishing's line of citywide/statewide bucket list books. Think you've […]
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Branching Out Genealogy Classes
Branching Out Genealogy Classes
Join our class on the ins and outs of all the materials available through Family Search! On the second Thursday of each month, library staff presents a discussion of a […]
Teen Take Home Craft
Teen Take Home Craft
Do you love making crafts? If so, stop by Hayner Library at Alton Square Mall and pick up a teen take home craft kit! We will distribute crafts while supplies […]
Treasures in the Library
Treasures in the Library
Stop by the KidsSpace at Hayner Library at Alton Square Mall on Thursdays during Summer Reading and follow clues to hunt for treasure! Pick up a map from the KidsSpace […]
0 events,
1 event,
Saturday Movie Matinee
Saturday Movie Matinee
Join us in the Multipurpose Room at Alton Square Mall at 2pm for a free ocean-themed kids movie with free refreshments!
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3 events,
From Story to Film- The Color Purple
From Story to Film- The Color Purple
Join us for our next story to film club meeting! One meeting will be dedicated to a book discussion, and the other to watching the movie. On Monday, June 12, […]
Friends of Hayner Library Book Sale
Friends of Hayner Library Book Sale
The Friends of Hayner Library holds a regularly-scheduled book sale every Monday morning. Materials of all sorts are available for purchase including books for all ages, newspapers, magazines, movies, and […]
Under the Sea Craft Time
Under the Sea Craft Time
Kids ages 2-6: join us for special ocean-themed craft time with Ms. Theresa in the KidsSpace at Alton Square Mall!
3 events,
Stories and Art
Stories and Art
Join us for story time with a twist: while Ms. Mary Kay reads stories and sings songs, local artist Jennifer Grassle creates art using different mediums! Kids get to watch […]
Tree House Tuesday
Tree House Tuesday
Join Tree House each Tuesday afternoon to explore the possibilities of how to help our native wildlife and the importance of the Mississippi Flyway in the migration of millions of […]
X’s and Sews
X’s and Sews
Calling all crafters! Pack up your portable craft and join us for X’s and Sews, a new crafting program designed to encourage all crafters to come and work on their […]
2 events,
Talewise- “Science Heroes”
Talewise- “Science Heroes”
Science is front and center with this amazing presentation by Talewise, featuring Science Heroes: Saving Earth Together! Join us for this awesome show where volunteers help the performers conduct several […]
YA Wednesdays
YA Wednesdays
Join us in the Teen Center in the Performance Room at Alton Square Mall for crafts, movies, and games! For more information, call (618) 433-2872!
4 events,
Branching Out Genealogy Class
Branching Out Genealogy Class
Join our discussion of FamilySearch.org, and anything else related to family history! On the second Thursday of each month, library staff presents a discussion of a genealogy research topic. On […]
Teen Take Home Craft
Teen Take Home Craft
Do you love making crafts? If so, stop by Hayner Library at Alton Square Mall and pick up a teen take home craft kit! We will distribute crafts while supplies […]
Treasures in the Library
Treasures in the Library
Stop by the KidsSpace at Hayner Library at Alton Square Mall on Thursdays during Summer Reading and follow clues to hunt for treasure! Pick up a map from the KidsSpace […]
0 events,
1 event,
Saturday Movie Matinee
Saturday Movie Matinee
Join us in the Multipurpose Room at Alton Square Mall at 2pm for a free ocean-themed kids movie with free refreshments!
0 events,
2 events,
Library Closed for Juneteenth
All branches of The Hayner Public Library District are closed on Monday, June 19, 2023, in observance of the Juneteenth holiday.
Friends of Hayner Library Book Sale
Friends of Hayner Library Book Sale
The Friends of Hayner Library holds a regularly-scheduled book sale every Monday morning. Materials of all sorts are available for purchase including books for all ages, newspapers, magazines, movies, and […]
2 events,
Stories and Art
Stories and Art
Join us for story time with a twist: while Ms. Mary Kay reads stories and sings songs, local artist Jennifer Grassle creates art using different mediums! Kids get to watch […]
Tree House Tuesday
Tree House Tuesday
Join Tree House each Tuesday afternoon to explore the possibilities of how to help our native wildlife and the importance of the Mississippi Flyway in the migration of millions of […]
3 events,
Braiding Sweetgrass: A Conversation with Robin Wall Kimmerer
Braiding Sweetgrass: A Conversation with Robin Wall Kimmerer
Join us for a special evening with Robin Wall Kimmerer, the award-winning author of "Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of Plants." In this insightful and inspiring […]
Richard Landry and Snowball
Richard Landry and Snowball
Join us for an amazing magic show by Richard Landry and his fuzzy assistant, Snowball!
YA Wednesdays
YA Wednesdays
Join us in the Teen Center in the Performance Room at Alton Square Mall for crafts, movies, and games! For more information, call (618) 433-2872!
3 events,
Teen Take Home Craft
Teen Take Home Craft
Do you love making crafts? If so, stop by Hayner Library at Alton Square Mall and pick up a teen take home craft kit! We will distribute crafts while supplies […]
Treasures in the Library
Treasures in the Library
Stop by the KidsSpace at Hayner Library at Alton Square Mall on Thursdays during Summer Reading and follow clues to hunt for treasure! Pick up a map from the KidsSpace […]
Ocean Science with Sam
Ocean Science with Sam
Join Sam for an exciting ocean science-themed group activity followed by a fun craft right after!
1 event,
From Story to Film- The Color Purple
From Story to Film- The Color Purple
Join us for our next story to film club meeting! One meeting will be dedicated to a book discussion, and the other to watching the movie. On Monday, June 12, […]
2 events,
Newton/Cohron Gravestone Dedication
Newton/Cohron Gravestone Dedication
Since 2002, Vintage Voices has been a significant cultural event in our community. Every October, tours are held in the Alton Cemetery with actors, in period costumes, telling the story […]
Saturday Movie Matinee
Saturday Movie Matinee
Join us in the Multipurpose Room at Alton Square Mall at 2pm for a free ocean-themed kids movie with free refreshments!
0 events,
2 events,
Friends of Hayner Library Book Sale
Friends of Hayner Library Book Sale
The Friends of Hayner Library holds a regularly-scheduled book sale every Monday morning. Materials of all sorts are available for purchase including books for all ages, newspapers, magazines, movies, and […]
Under the Sea Craft Time
Under the Sea Craft Time
Kids ages 2-6: join us for special ocean-themed craft time with Ms. Theresa in the KidsSpace at Alton Square Mall!
3 events,
Stories and Art
Stories and Art
Join us for story time with a twist: while Ms. Mary Kay reads stories and sings songs, local artist Jennifer Grassle creates art using different mediums! Kids get to watch […]
Tree House Tuesday
Tree House Tuesday
Join Tree House each Tuesday afternoon to explore the possibilities of how to help our native wildlife and the importance of the Mississippi Flyway in the migration of millions of […]
X’s and Sews
X’s and Sews
Calling all crafters! Pack up your portable craft and join us for X’s and Sews, a new crafting program designed to encourage all crafters to come and work on their […]
1 event,
YA Wednesdays
YA Wednesdays
Join us in the Teen Center in the Performance Room at Alton Square Mall for crafts, movies, and games! For more information, call (618) 433-2872!
3 events,
Teen Take Home Craft
Teen Take Home Craft
Do you love making crafts? If so, stop by Hayner Library at Alton Square Mall and pick up a teen take home craft kit! We will distribute crafts while supplies […]
Treasures in the Library
Treasures in the Library
Stop by the KidsSpace at Hayner Library at Alton Square Mall on Thursdays during Summer Reading and follow clues to hunt for treasure! Pick up a map from the KidsSpace […]
Ocean Science with Sam
Ocean Science with Sam
Join Sam for an exciting ocean science-themed group activity followed by a fun craft right after!
0 events,
Library Closed for Memorial Day
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