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Science with Sam: First Fridays
Science with Sam is a fun, monthly STEAM-themed program that happens on the first Friday of each month. Sam will prepare interactive kits for...
After School Fun: March 21
Children ages 6-11 can visit the Downtown Library and pick up a themed craft on March 21, 2023. We will distribute the craft kits while supplies last.
Take-Home Crafts: Wednesdays @ Hayner Library at Alton Square Mall
Each Wednesday, we will offer take-home craft kits to young patrons ages 3-7 in KidsSpace at Hayner Library at Alton Square Mall. The craft kits...
Story Times: In-Person & Online
We offer several story times to fit your family's busy schedule! Family Story Time—Join Ms. Mary Kay and Panda Bear Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m. at the...
Fort-Building Kits for Children
The Hayner Public Library District now offers fort-building kits for our young patrons! These 120-piece kits contain plastic tubes and connectors,...
Our Kits Make Learning Fun!
Stop by KidsSpace at Hayner Library at Alton Square Mall and check out a children's learning kit. These kits are designed to educate and entertain...
Upcoming Events
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Not-Just-for-Teens Escape Room
Visit Hayner Library’s Facebook page every Monday for a new virtual escape room challenge. Figure them out by yourself or with your friends! Answer questions, find clues, and solve riddles to complete […]
Sleepy Time Stories with Ms. Mac
Join us for this virtual story time on Hayner Library’s Facebook page. Join us bi-weekly beginning Monday, January 9, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. Put on your pj’s and snuggle in to […]
Color Connection
Color Connection
Come color with us and enjoy the company of other coloring enthusiasts! Feel free to stay the whole time, or just a little while. We will provide coloring pages, coloring […]
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,
Family Story Time (Downtown Library)
Family Story Time (Downtown Library)
Join us on Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m. at the Downtown Library for Family Story Time with Mary Kay. Please register for Family Story Time at (618) 462-0677, ext. 2836.
2 events,
YA Wednesdays
YA Wednesdays
Join us in the Performance Room at Alton Square Mall for crafts, movies, and games! This program will take place at 4:00 p.m. on the following Wednesdays: January 25, February […]
Kids Take Home Crafts
Kids Take Home Crafts
Each Wednesday, we will offer take-home craft kits to young patrons ages 3-7 in KidsSpace at Hayner Library at Alton Square Mall. The craft kits will be available at 10:00 […]
2 events,
Pre-School Story Time (Alton Square Mall Library)
Pre-School Story Time (Alton Square Mall Library)
Pre-School Story Times with Sam will be held on Thursdays at 10:00 a.m. at Hayner Library at Alton Square Mall. Please register for Pre-School Story Time at (618) 433-2881.
Family Crafting Hour
Family Crafting Hour
Bring the family and join us on Thursdays at 6:00 p.m., for a weekly, fun evening craft in the Multipurpose Room at Hayner Library at AltonSquare Mall. Please register at […]
2 events,
Jelly Bean Guessing Game
Come by the KidsSpace at Hayner Library at Alton Square Mall and see if you can guess how many jelly beans are in the jar. The participant who is closest […]
Color Your Stress Away
Color Your Stress Away
Visit Hayner Library’s Facebook page every Friday for a new printable coloring sheet. Break out the colored pencils, turn on some relaxing music, and color your stress away. Coloring sheets will be available […]
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 on the first Saturday of the month. Materials of all sorts are available for purchase including books for all ages, […]
1 event,
4 events,
Not-Just-for-Teens Escape Room
Visit Hayner Library’s Facebook page every Monday for a new virtual escape room challenge. Figure them out by yourself or with your friends! Answer questions, find clues, and solve riddles to complete […]
Hayner Library Egg Hunt
Each child who finds an egg at Hayner Library at Alton Square Mall between April 3 and April 8 can turn it in at the KidsSpace desk for a fun […]
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 […]
6 events,
Jared Hennings Performance
Jared Hennings Performance
Local vocalist Jared Hennings returns to present a musical program of jazz standards, ballads, and spirituals. Jared and his beautiful voice never fail to move audiences. Join us for an […]
Family Story Time (Downtown Library)
Family Story Time (Downtown Library)
Join us on Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m. at the Downtown Library for Family Story Time with Mary Kay. Please register for Family Story Time at (618) 462-0677, ext. 2836.
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 […]
4 events,
Art Talks- Mound City Chronicle and Post-Documentary Photography
Art Talks- Mound City Chronicle and Post-Documentary Photography
Photographer Jason Gray will talk about the impact and process of storytelling through post-documentary as it relates to his own Mound City Chronicle project photographing off-the-beaten-path locations in St. Louis […]
Kids Take Home Crafts
Kids Take Home Crafts
Each Wednesday, we will offer take-home craft kits to young patrons ages 3-7 in KidsSpace at Hayner Library at Alton Square Mall. The craft kits will be available at 10:00 […]
4 events,
Pre-School Story Time (Alton Square Mall Library)
Pre-School Story Time (Alton Square Mall Library)
Pre-School Story Times with Sam will be held on Thursdays at 10:00 a.m. at Hayner Library at Alton Square Mall. Please register for Pre-School Story Time at (618) 433-2881.
Family Crafting Hour
Family Crafting Hour
Bring the family and join us on Thursdays at 6:00 p.m., for a weekly, fun evening craft in the Multipurpose Room at Hayner Library at AltonSquare Mall. Please register at […]
3 events,
Science with Sam
Science with Sam is a fun, monthly STEAM-themed program that takes place on the first Friday of each month. Sam will prepare interactive kits for children ages 7-10 to take […]
Color Your Stress Away
Color Your Stress Away
Visit Hayner Library’s Facebook page every Friday for a new printable coloring sheet. Break out the colored pencils, turn on some relaxing music, and color your stress away. Coloring sheets will be available […]
1 event,
1 event,
Library Closed for Easter
All locations of The Hayner Public Library District will be closed Sunday, April 9, 2023, in observance of the Easter holiday.
4 events,
Sleepy Time Stories with Ms. Mac
Join us for this virtual story time on Hayner Library’s Facebook page. Join us bi-weekly beginning Monday, January 9, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. Put on your pj’s and snuggle in to […]
Not-Just-for-Teens Escape Room
Visit Hayner Library’s Facebook page every Monday for a new virtual escape room challenge. Figure them out by yourself or with your friends! Answer questions, find clues, and solve riddles to complete […]
From Story to Film- Murder on the Orient Express
From Story to Film- Murder on the Orient Express
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, April 10, […]
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,
Family Story Time (Downtown Library)
Family Story Time (Downtown Library)
Join us on Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m. at the Downtown Library for Family Story Time with Mary Kay. Please register for Family Story Time at (618) 462-0677, ext. 2836.
4 events,
Family Story Time at Haskell Playhouse
Family Story Time at Haskell Playhouse
Join us in a fairy tale setting for a very special story time at Haskell Playhouse on April 12, 2023 at 10am!
Teen Advisory Council
Teen Advisory Council
What type of programs do you want to see at your library? You should be a part of the Teen Advisory Council, which makes decisions about new programs and events […]
Kids Take Home Crafts
Kids Take Home Crafts
Each Wednesday, we will offer take-home craft kits to young patrons ages 3-7 in KidsSpace at Hayner Library at Alton Square Mall. The craft kits will be available at 10:00 […]
3 events,
Branching Out Genealogy Classes
Branching Out Genealogy Classes
Join our class on how to use social media to further your genealogical research and make connections with other researchers!
Pre-School Story Time (Alton Square Mall Library)
Pre-School Story Time (Alton Square Mall Library)
Pre-School Story Times with Sam will be held on Thursdays at 10:00 a.m. at Hayner Library at Alton Square Mall. Please register for Pre-School Story Time at (618) 433-2881.
Family Crafting Hour
Family Crafting Hour
Bring the family and join us on Thursdays at 6:00 p.m., for a weekly, fun evening craft in the Multipurpose Room at Hayner Library at AltonSquare Mall. Please register at […]
1 event,
Color Your Stress Away
Color Your Stress Away
Visit Hayner Library’s Facebook page every Friday for a new printable coloring sheet. Break out the colored pencils, turn on some relaxing music, and color your stress away. Coloring sheets will be available […]
1 event,
Writers Circle- Short Stories
Writers Circle- Short Stories
For the novice and the experienced: join us for a short story writing prompt to get the creativity flowing and receive constructive feedback from your peers. Bring a project you're […]
0 events,
2 events,
Not-Just-for-Teens Escape Room
Visit Hayner Library’s Facebook page every Monday for a new virtual escape room challenge. Figure them out by yourself or with your friends! Answer questions, find clues, and solve riddles to complete […]
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,
Family Story Time (Downtown Library)
Family Story Time (Downtown Library)
Join us on Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m. at the Downtown Library for Family Story Time with Mary Kay. Please register for Family Story Time at (618) 462-0677, ext. 2836.
After School Fun
After School Fun
Children ages 6-11 can visit the Downtown Library and pick up a themed craft on April 18 at 330pm! We will distribute the craft kits while supplies last. No registration […]
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,
Kids Take Home Crafts
Kids Take Home Crafts
Each Wednesday, we will offer take-home craft kits to young patrons ages 3-7 in KidsSpace at Hayner Library at Alton Square Mall. The craft kits will be available at 10:00 […]
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 to make these awesome paracord bracelets! […]
3 events,
Branching Out Genealogy Classes
Branching Out Genealogy Classes
Join our discussion on social media and genealogical research, and anything else related to your family tree!
Pre-School Story Time (Alton Square Mall Library)
Pre-School Story Time (Alton Square Mall Library)
Pre-School Story Times with Sam will be held on Thursdays at 10:00 a.m. at Hayner Library at Alton Square Mall. Please register for Pre-School Story Time at (618) 433-2881.
Family Crafting Hour
Family Crafting Hour
Bring the family and join us on Thursdays at 6:00 p.m., for a weekly, fun evening craft in the Multipurpose Room at Hayner Library at AltonSquare Mall. Please register at […]
2 events,
From Story to Film- Murder on the Orient Express
From Story to Film- Murder on the Orient Express
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, April 10, […]
Color Your Stress Away
Color Your Stress Away
Visit Hayner Library’s Facebook page every Friday for a new printable coloring sheet. Break out the colored pencils, turn on some relaxing music, and color your stress away. Coloring sheets will be available […]
1 event,
Art Talks- Steampunk Costuming
Art Talks- Steampunk Costuming
Artist and costumer Lynn Carter will introduce us to steampunk and steampunk costuming, a subgenre of science fiction with an aesthetic that combines industrial or mechanical elements with Victorian-era fashion. […]
0 events,
3 events,
Sleepy Time Stories with Ms. Mac
Join us for this virtual story time on Hayner Library’s Facebook page. Join us bi-weekly beginning Monday, January 9, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. Put on your pj’s and snuggle in to […]
Not-Just-for-Teens Escape Room
Visit Hayner Library’s Facebook page every Monday for a new virtual escape room challenge. Figure them out by yourself or with your friends! Answer questions, find clues, and solve riddles to complete […]
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,
Family Story Time (Downtown Library)
Family Story Time (Downtown Library)
Join us on Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m. at the Downtown Library for Family Story Time with Mary Kay. Please register for Family Story Time at (618) 462-0677, ext. 2836.
Secrets of the Puzzle Master: A Conversation with Will Shortz
Secrets of the Puzzle Master: A Conversation with Will Shortz
Shortz, the editor of The New York Times crossword puzzle and the world’s only academically accredited puzzle master, discusses his career in puzzles. An exclusive puzzle created for the event […]
2 events,
Teen Movie Night
Teen Movie Night
Teens 12-18: join us for a free showing of Black Adam in our Teen Center in the Performance Room at Alton Square Mall! Oh, did I mention there would be […]
Kids Take Home Crafts
Kids Take Home Crafts
Each Wednesday, we will offer take-home craft kits to young patrons ages 3-7 in KidsSpace at Hayner Library at Alton Square Mall. The craft kits will be available at 10:00 […]
2 events,
Pre-School Story Time (Alton Square Mall Library)
Pre-School Story Time (Alton Square Mall Library)
Pre-School Story Times with Sam will be held on Thursdays at 10:00 a.m. at Hayner Library at Alton Square Mall. Please register for Pre-School Story Time at (618) 433-2881.
Family Crafting Hour
Family Crafting Hour
Bring the family and join us on Thursdays at 6:00 p.m., for a weekly, fun evening craft in the Multipurpose Room at Hayner Library at AltonSquare Mall. Please register at […]
2 events,
Library Early Closure for Staff Development Day
Library Early Closure for Staff Development Day
All branches of The Hayner Public Library District will be closing at 11:30am on Friday, April 28, 2023, for Staff Development Day. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Color Your Stress Away
Color Your Stress Away
Visit Hayner Library’s Facebook page every Friday for a new printable coloring sheet. Break out the colored pencils, turn on some relaxing music, and color your stress away. Coloring sheets will be available […]
0 events,
0 events,
2 events,
Art Talks- Printmaking Processes
Art Talks- Printmaking Processes
Artist Ryan Horvath will discuss traditional printmaking processes while also giving us an inside look at his own process and technique, which focuses heavily on the intersection between art and […]
Kids Take Home Crafts
Kids Take Home Crafts
Each Wednesday, we will offer take-home craft kits to young patrons ages 3-7 in KidsSpace at Hayner Library at Alton Square Mall. The craft kits will be available at 10:00 […]
3 events,
Taps and Tomes- The Midnight Library
Taps and Tomes- The Midnight Library
Join us for the latest iteration of Taps and Tomes, our bi-monthly book club in partnership with The Old Bakery Beer Company! Come have a drink and enjoy a discussion […]
Pre-School Story Time (Alton Square Mall Library)
Pre-School Story Time (Alton Square Mall Library)
Pre-School Story Times with Sam will be held on Thursdays at 10:00 a.m. at Hayner Library at Alton Square Mall. Please register for Pre-School Story Time at (618) 433-2881.
Family Crafting Hour
Family Crafting Hour
Bring the family and join us on Thursdays at 6:00 p.m., for a weekly, fun evening craft in the Multipurpose Room at Hayner Library at AltonSquare Mall. Please register at […]
2 events,
Science with Sam
Science with Sam is a fun, monthly STEAM-themed program that takes place on the first Friday of each month. Sam will prepare interactive kits for children ages 7-10 to take […]
Color Your Stress Away
Color Your Stress Away
Visit Hayner Library’s Facebook page every Friday for a new printable coloring sheet. Break out the colored pencils, turn on some relaxing music, and color your stress away. Coloring sheets will be available […]
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 on the first Saturday of the month. Materials of all sorts are available for purchase including books for all ages, […]
Drawing Comics with Jarrett J. Krosoczka
Drawing Comics with Jarrett J. Krosoczka
Celebrate Free Comic Book Day with New York Times bestselling author and illustrator Jarrett J. Krosoczka. Perfect for the entire family, this live, virtual drawing workshop will inspire the inner […]
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Library Closed for Easter
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