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Library Closed for New Year’s Day
All locations of The Hayner Public Library District will be closed Sunday, January 1, 2023, in observance of New Year's Day.
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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 listen to Ms. Mac read stories, perform fingerplays, and sing a lullaby right before bedtime. Sleepy Time Stories can also be found on the Hayner Library […]
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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 projects while listening to relaxing music, warming up with a mug of hot tea, and chatting with fellow crafters. All crafts are welcome—embroidery, knitting, crochet, […]
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Branching Out Genealogy Classes
Branching Out Genealogy Classes
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 10:00-11:30 a.m. January 12: Let’s Set Goals and Plan Our Research January 19: Discussion Group February 9: Photos and Important Papers: Organize and Preserve Them February 16: […]
Taps & Tomes Brewery Book Club
Taps & Tomes Brewery Book Club
In November, Hayner Library and The Old Bakery Beer Company held the first meeting of our new free bi-monthly book club, Taps & Tomes. The evening was great fun, and we enjoyed a lively discussion of the first Taps & Tomes selection, The Nickel Boys by Colson Whitehead—as well as some delicious Old Bakery beverages. We’d love you […]
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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 listen to Ms. Mac read stories, perform fingerplays, and sing a lullaby right before bedtime. Sleepy Time Stories can also be found on the Hayner Library […]
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After School Fun at the Downtown Library
Children ages 6-11 can visit the Downtown Library and pick up a themed craft on the following Tuesdays: January 17, February 21, and March 21, 2023. We will distribute the craft kits while supplies last.
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Branching Out Genealogy Classes
Branching Out Genealogy Classes
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 10:00-11:30 a.m. January 12: Let’s Set Goals and Plan Our Research January 19: Discussion Group February 9: Photos and Important Papers: Organize and Preserve Them February 16: […]
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Film Flashback Fridays
Film Flashback Fridays
What were we watching fifty years ago at the Starlight Drive-In, Grand Theater, and Alton Ciné? A new film series at the Genealogy & Local History Library will answer this question as we come together to watch some of the best movies of 1973. A short introduction will precede each film. Friday, January 20, 2023, […]
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Historic Preservation Lecture Series
Historic Preservation Lecture Series
The Genealogy & Local History Library is partnering with Alton Area Landmarks Association (AALA) this winter to bring back our three-part Saturday lecture series in January, February, and March. AALA is dedicated to educating, promoting, and saving the architectural heritage of the Alton area. Feel free to register for one talk or all three. All […]
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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 listen to Ms. Mac read stories, perform fingerplays, and sing a lullaby right before bedtime. Sleepy Time Stories can also be found on the Hayner Library […]
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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 projects while listening to relaxing music, warming up with a mug of hot tea, and chatting with fellow crafters. All crafts are welcome—embroidery, knitting, crochet, […]
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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 listen to Ms. Mac read stories, perform fingerplays, and sing a lullaby right before bedtime. Sleepy Time Stories can also be found on the Hayner Library […]