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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
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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 […]
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Stories with Panda Bear
Stories with Panda Bear
Join us at the Downtown Library every Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. for stories, songs, music, and snacks. This story time is for children ages 2-4. To register, please call (618) […]
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Baby Lap-Sit Story Time
Baby Lap-Sit Story Time
This story time is designed for little ones, ages birth-2. Bring your children to a fun morning of stories, songs, fingerplays, and fun. This story time takes place at the […]
Teen Lego Challenge
Teen Lego Challenge
Do you love Legos? If so, bring a friend and join other teens to create complex builds and win prizes. Lego Challenge takes place in the Hayner Library Performance Room […]
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Books and Busy Bees Story Time
Books and Busy Bees Story Time
Children ages 3-5 will enjoy stories, songs, and a fun themed craft. This story time will take place at Hayner Library at Alton Square Mall at 10:00 a.m. To register, […]
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Bite Size Science
This fun, monthly S.T.E.A.M.-themed program happens on the first Friday of each month in October, November, and December. Staff will prepare interactive kits for children to take home demonstrating different […]
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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, […]
Children’s Holiday Celebration
Children’s Holiday Celebration
Join us for a fun-filled day, including Santa, refreshments, and a performance of Frosty the Snowman by the Peppy Puppet Troupe. The fun begins at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, December […]
Holiday Open House at the Genealogy & Local History Library
Holiday Open House at the Genealogy & Local History Library
Come to the Genealogy & Local History Library Holiday Open House on December 2 from 10:00 a.m. — 1:00 p.m. to enjoy the decorations, have a cookie in front of […]
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Make-or-Take Craft
Stop by Hayner Library at Alton Square Mall KidsSpace and ask for your free Make-or-Take Craft. Crafts will be available on the first Monday of each month while supplies last.
Holiday Card Drop-in Station
Holiday Card Drop-in Station
Make a holiday card to share with someone special by visiting Hayner Library at Alton Square Mall Mondays through Saturdays, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., December 4-16.
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 […]
3 events,
Holiday Card Drop-in Station
Holiday Card Drop-in Station
Make a holiday card to share with someone special by visiting Hayner Library at Alton Square Mall Mondays through Saturdays, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., December 4-16.
Stories with Panda Bear
Stories with Panda Bear
Join us at the Downtown Library every Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. for stories, songs, music, and snacks. This story time is for children ages 2-4. To register, please call (618) […]
X’s and Sews: A Crafting Program
X’s and Sews: A Crafting Program
Calling all crafters! Pack up your portable craft and join us for X’s and Sews, our crafting program designed to encourage all crafters to come and work on their projects […]
4 events,
Holiday Card Drop-in Station
Holiday Card Drop-in Station
Make a holiday card to share with someone special by visiting Hayner Library at Alton Square Mall Mondays through Saturdays, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., December 4-16.
Baby Lap-Sit Story Time
Baby Lap-Sit Story Time
This story time is designed for little ones, ages birth-2. Bring your children to a fun morning of stories, songs, fingerplays, and fun. This story time takes place at the […]
Teen Crime Stoppers Game Challenge
Teen Crime Stoppers Game Challenge
Calling all true crime and murder mystery fans! Put on your detective hat and join other sleuths to solve a mystery at the library. Participants will work together to examine […]
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Holiday Card Drop-in Station
Holiday Card Drop-in Station
Make a holiday card to share with someone special by visiting Hayner Library at Alton Square Mall Mondays through Saturdays, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., December 4-16.
Books and Busy Bees Story Time
Books and Busy Bees Story Time
Children ages 3-5 will enjoy stories, songs, and a fun themed craft. This story time will take place at Hayner Library at Alton Square Mall at 10:00 a.m. To register, […]
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Holiday Card Drop-in Station
Holiday Card Drop-in Station
Make a holiday card to share with someone special by visiting Hayner Library at Alton Square Mall Mondays through Saturdays, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., December 4-16.
2 events,
Holiday Card Drop-in Station
Holiday Card Drop-in Station
Make a holiday card to share with someone special by visiting Hayner Library at Alton Square Mall Mondays through Saturdays, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., December 4-16.
Local Author Book Fair
Local Author Book Fair
Just in time for the holiday season, The Hayner Public Library District will host our second annual Local Author Book Fair on Saturday, December 9, from noon to 3:00 p.m. […]
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Holiday Card Drop-in Station
Holiday Card Drop-in Station
Make a holiday card to share with someone special by visiting Hayner Library at Alton Square Mall Mondays through Saturdays, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., December 4-16.
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Holiday Card Drop-in Station
Holiday Card Drop-in Station
Make a holiday card to share with someone special by visiting Hayner Library at Alton Square Mall Mondays through Saturdays, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., December 4-16.
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 […]
Holiday Drop-in Ornament Station
Holiday Drop-in Ornament Station
Stop by Hayner Library Downtown KidsSpace December 11-15, between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., and make your own holiday ornament. Available while supplies last.
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Holiday Card Drop-in Station
Holiday Card Drop-in Station
Make a holiday card to share with someone special by visiting Hayner Library at Alton Square Mall Mondays through Saturdays, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., December 4-16.
Stories with Panda Bear
Stories with Panda Bear
Join us at the Downtown Library every Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. for stories, songs, music, and snacks. This story time is for children ages 2-4. To register, please call (618) […]
Holiday Drop-in Ornament Station
Holiday Drop-in Ornament Station
Stop by Hayner Library Downtown KidsSpace December 11-15, between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., and make your own holiday ornament. Available while supplies last.
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Holiday Card Drop-in Station
Holiday Card Drop-in Station
Make a holiday card to share with someone special by visiting Hayner Library at Alton Square Mall Mondays through Saturdays, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., December 4-16.
Baby Lap-Sit Story Time
Baby Lap-Sit Story Time
This story time is designed for little ones, ages birth-2. Bring your children to a fun morning of stories, songs, fingerplays, and fun. This story time takes place at the […]
Holiday Drop-in Ornament Station
Holiday Drop-in Ornament Station
Stop by Hayner Library Downtown KidsSpace December 11-15, between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., and make your own holiday ornament. Available while supplies last.
4 events,
Holiday Card Drop-in Station
Holiday Card Drop-in Station
Make a holiday card to share with someone special by visiting Hayner Library at Alton Square Mall Mondays through Saturdays, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., December 4-16.
Branching Out Genealogy Class
Branching Out Genealogy Class
The Hayner Genealogy & Local History Library offers Branching Out classes at the Genealogy & Local History Library, 401 State Street, Alton. Branching Out classes take place from 10:00 a.m. […]
Books and Busy Bees Story Time
Books and Busy Bees Story Time
Children ages 3-5 will enjoy stories, songs, and a fun themed craft. This story time will take place at Hayner Library at Alton Square Mall at 10:00 a.m. To register, […]
3 events,
Holiday Card Drop-in Station
Holiday Card Drop-in Station
Make a holiday card to share with someone special by visiting Hayner Library at Alton Square Mall Mondays through Saturdays, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., December 4-16.
Story Time at Lucy’s Playhouse
Story Time at Lucy’s Playhouse
Join Ms. Mary Kay and Panda Bear for a fun interactive story time at Lucy Haskell’s Playhouse at 1211 Henry Street, Alton. Story times will be held at 10:00 a.m. […]
Holiday Drop-in Ornament Station
Holiday Drop-in Ornament Station
Stop by Hayner Library Downtown KidsSpace December 11-15, between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., and make your own holiday ornament. Available while supplies last.
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Experience The Nutcracker at Home! Watch a Recording of the Famous Ballet
Get in the spirit of the season with a recorded virtual performance of Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker performed by the United Kingdom’s internationally renowned Royal Ballet. The ballet, a holiday staple […]
Holiday Card Drop-in Station
Holiday Card Drop-in Station
Make a holiday card to share with someone special by visiting Hayner Library at Alton Square Mall Mondays through Saturdays, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., December 4-16.
Holiday Memory Cafe
Holiday Memory Cafe
Memory Cafés are a comfortable and welcoming place for those experiencing Alzheimer’s disease or any other form of dementia, along with their loved ones, to connect, socialize, and build new […]
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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 with Panda Bear
Stories with Panda Bear
Join us at the Downtown Library every Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. for stories, songs, music, and snacks. This story time is for children ages 2-4. To register, please call (618) […]
X’s and Sews: A Crafting Program
X’s and Sews: A Crafting Program
Calling all crafters! Pack up your portable craft and join us for X’s and Sews, our crafting program designed to encourage all crafters to come and work on their projects […]
2 events,
Baby Lap-Sit Story Time
Baby Lap-Sit Story Time
This story time is designed for little ones, ages birth-2. Bring your children to a fun morning of stories, songs, fingerplays, and fun. This story time takes place at the […]
Teen Lego Challenge
Teen Lego Challenge
Do you love Legos? If so, bring a friend and join other teens to create complex builds and win prizes. The Teen Lego Challenge takes place in the Hayner Library […]
2 events,
Branching Out Genealogy Class
Branching Out Genealogy Class
The Hayner Genealogy & Local History Library offers Branching Out classes at the Genealogy & Local History Library, 401 State Street, Alton. Branching Out classes take place from 10:00 a.m. […]
Books and Busy Bees Story Time
Books and Busy Bees Story Time
Children ages 3-5 will enjoy stories, songs, and a fun themed craft. This story time will take place at Hayner Library at Alton Square Mall at 10:00 a.m. To register, […]
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Library Closed for Christmas
All locations of The Hayner Public Library District will be closed December 24-25, 2023, in observance of Christmas.
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Library Closed for New Year Holiday
All locations of The Hayner Public Library District will be closed on December 31, 2023, and January 1, 2024, in observance of New Year's Eve and New Year's Day.
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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, […]
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