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SUMMARY:The 2026 Illinois Heartland Library System Library Crawl (Oct. 1-31)
DESCRIPTION:Hayner Library is happy to announce our participation in the Illinois Heartland Library System’s eighth annual Library Crawl. There are nearly 200 libraries in this year’s crawl! \nParticipating in the Library Crawl is easy. Pick up an IHLS Library Crawl passport from any Hayner Library location\, have your passport stamped by at least five participating libraries\, then reurn your passport to any Hayner Library location for a chance to win our grand prize drawing. All participating patrons who visit a Hayner Library location will receive a small prize (while supplies last). To show off where you have traveled\, use #IHLSLibraryCrawl2026 on social media! \nThe IHLS Library Crawl is a fun way for patrons within the Heartland Library System to visit other libraries and experience the vast array of library programming\, collections\, and services available in our state. Please note: Hayner Library cardholders can pick up and drop off their passports at any Hayner Library location. All other IHLS member library cardholders should pick up and drop off their passports at their home libraries. \nOnly Hayner Library patrons are eligible to enter our grand prize drawings.
URL:https://www.haynerlibrary.org/registration/the-2026-illinois-heartland-library-system-crawl-oct-1-31/2026-10-06/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261007
DTSTAMP:20261009T160633Z
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SUMMARY:Adult Fall Scavenger Hunt (October 1 - 31)
DESCRIPTION:Hayner Library at Alton Square Mall and Downtown Library \nThursday\, October 1 – Saturday\, October 31\, 2026 \nJoin us for our 2026 Adult Fall Scavenger Hunt! Hayner Library patrons ages eighteen and older can enter to win fun prizes by participating in a scavenger hunt around town and playing themed word games! Patrons will receive a raffle ticket for each item found in the scavenger hunt and an additional five raffle tickets for each of the word games completed. \nThis program will run through the month of October\, with the winners being drawn on Monday\, November 2\, 2026. Prizes include a heavy-duty portable folding chair with side table\, an Aucma stand mixer\, and a Kodak full-color instant print digital camera! \nRegister at the Circulation Desk at Hayner Library at Alton Square Mall or the Downtown Library starting Thursday\, October 1\, 2026. \n \n\nAdult Fall Scavenger Hunt (Reminders):\n\nThis program is for Hayner patrons aged 18+ only.\n\nThis program runs through the month of October\, with prize winners being drawn on November 2 (Monday).\n\nBoth the Alton Square and Downtown locations will have registration forms\, activity packets\, and raffle tickets behind the circulation desk.\n\nEach item found in the scavenger hunt earns patrons 1 raffle ticket\, and each of the word games completed earns 5 raffle tickets. If a patron completes everything\, they will have 22 tickets to put towards any prize(s) they choose.\n\n\nThe prizes available ae a KODAK full-color instant print digital camera\, an Acuma stand mixer\, and a heavy-duty portable folding chair.
URL:https://www.haynerlibrary.org/registration/adult-fall-scavenger-hunt-october-1-31/2026-10-06/
LOCATION:Downtown Library\, 326 Belle Street\, Alton\, IL\, 62002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261006T110000
DTSTAMP:20260929T152737Z
CREATED:20260929T152737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T152737Z
UID:10009420-1791280800-1791284400@www.haynerlibrary.org
SUMMARY:Stories with Panda Bear
DESCRIPTION:Join us for stories\, songs\, music\, and a snack. This story time is for children ages 2–4
URL:https://www.haynerlibrary.org/registration/stories-with-panda-bear-9/2026-10-06/
LOCATION:Downtown Library\, 326 Belle Street\, Alton\, IL\, 62002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Kids
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261006T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261006T193000
DTSTAMP:20260929T161027Z
CREATED:20260914T163056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T161027Z
UID:10009496-1791309600-1791315000@www.haynerlibrary.org
SUMMARY:Xs and Sews: A Crafting Program
DESCRIPTION:Calling all crafters! Pack up your portable projects and join us for Xs and Sews—a laid-back crafting program where your creativity meets community. Bring whatever you’re working on—whether it’s embroidery\, knitting\, crocheting\, drawing\, scrapbooking\, cross-stitching\, jewelry making\, origami\, quilting\, woodcarving…you name it! Enjoy relaxing music\, conversation\, and the company of fellow crafters. If your craft can be transported with ease\, we’d love you to bring it along and create it with us. We cannot wait to meet everyone and see what you are working on! No registration required.
URL:https://www.haynerlibrary.org/registration/xs-and-sews-a-crafting-program-10/2026-10-06/
LOCATION:Hayner Library at Alton Square Mall\, 132 Alton Square\, Alton\, IL\, 62002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261007
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261008
DTSTAMP:20260828T212221Z
CREATED:20260820T163754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T212221Z
UID:10008863-1791331200-1791417599@www.haynerlibrary.org
SUMMARY:The 2026 Illinois Heartland Library System Library Crawl (Oct. 1-31)
DESCRIPTION:Hayner Library is happy to announce our participation in the Illinois Heartland Library System’s eighth annual Library Crawl. There are nearly 200 libraries in this year’s crawl! \nParticipating in the Library Crawl is easy. Pick up an IHLS Library Crawl passport from any Hayner Library location\, have your passport stamped by at least five participating libraries\, then reurn your passport to any Hayner Library location for a chance to win our grand prize drawing. All participating patrons who visit a Hayner Library location will receive a small prize (while supplies last). To show off where you have traveled\, use #IHLSLibraryCrawl2026 on social media! \nThe IHLS Library Crawl is a fun way for patrons within the Heartland Library System to visit other libraries and experience the vast array of library programming\, collections\, and services available in our state. Please note: Hayner Library cardholders can pick up and drop off their passports at any Hayner Library location. All other IHLS member library cardholders should pick up and drop off their passports at their home libraries. \nOnly Hayner Library patrons are eligible to enter our grand prize drawings.
URL:https://www.haynerlibrary.org/registration/the-2026-illinois-heartland-library-system-crawl-oct-1-31/2026-10-07/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261007
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261008
DTSTAMP:20261009T160633Z
CREATED:20260921T204355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261009T160633Z
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SUMMARY:Adult Fall Scavenger Hunt (October 1 - 31)
DESCRIPTION:Hayner Library at Alton Square Mall and Downtown Library \nThursday\, October 1 – Saturday\, October 31\, 2026 \nJoin us for our 2026 Adult Fall Scavenger Hunt! Hayner Library patrons ages eighteen and older can enter to win fun prizes by participating in a scavenger hunt around town and playing themed word games! Patrons will receive a raffle ticket for each item found in the scavenger hunt and an additional five raffle tickets for each of the word games completed. \nThis program will run through the month of October\, with the winners being drawn on Monday\, November 2\, 2026. Prizes include a heavy-duty portable folding chair with side table\, an Aucma stand mixer\, and a Kodak full-color instant print digital camera! \nRegister at the Circulation Desk at Hayner Library at Alton Square Mall or the Downtown Library starting Thursday\, October 1\, 2026. \n \n\nAdult Fall Scavenger Hunt (Reminders):\n\nThis program is for Hayner patrons aged 18+ only.\n\nThis program runs through the month of October\, with prize winners being drawn on November 2 (Monday).\n\nBoth the Alton Square and Downtown locations will have registration forms\, activity packets\, and raffle tickets behind the circulation desk.\n\nEach item found in the scavenger hunt earns patrons 1 raffle ticket\, and each of the word games completed earns 5 raffle tickets. If a patron completes everything\, they will have 22 tickets to put towards any prize(s) they choose.\n\n\nThe prizes available ae a KODAK full-color instant print digital camera\, an Acuma stand mixer\, and a heavy-duty portable folding chair.
URL:https://www.haynerlibrary.org/registration/adult-fall-scavenger-hunt-october-1-31/2026-10-07/
LOCATION:Downtown Library\, 326 Belle Street\, Alton\, IL\, 62002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261007T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261007T110000
DTSTAMP:20260914T162926Z
CREATED:20260914T162926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T162926Z
UID:10008815-1791367200-1791370800@www.haynerlibrary.org
SUMMARY:Self-Care with Eileen Wolfington: An Introduction to Aztec Culture\, Music\, and Dance
DESCRIPTION:Hayner Library at Alton Square Mall Performance Room (Upper Level)\nWednesday\, October 7\, 2026\, 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. \nAztec Music and Dance\nImmerse yourself in the ancestral sounds of handmade indigenous instruments. Engage in basic Aztec dance steps and move to the rhythms of rattles\, drums\, and rain sticks. This hands-on presentation is designed for everyone to enjoy. \nPlease call 1-800-613-3163 to register for this program.
URL:https://www.haynerlibrary.org/registration/self-care-with-eileen-wolfington-an-introduction-to-aztec-culture-music-and-dance/
LOCATION:Performance Room at Alton Square Mall\, 225 Alton Square Mall\, Alton\, IL\, 62002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261007T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261007T110000
DTSTAMP:20260929T153353Z
CREATED:20260929T153353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T153353Z
UID:10009430-1791367200-1791370800@www.haynerlibrary.org
SUMMARY:Baby Lap Sit Story Time
DESCRIPTION:Bring your little ones for stories\, songs\, fingerplays\, and fun. This story time is for children ages birth–2.
URL:https://www.haynerlibrary.org/registration/baby-lap-sit-story-time/2026-10-07/
LOCATION:Downtown Library\, 326 Belle Street\, Alton\, IL\, 62002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Kids
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261007T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261007T180000
DTSTAMP:20260929T165606Z
CREATED:20260929T165606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T165606Z
UID:10009555-1791388800-1791396000@www.haynerlibrary.org
SUMMARY:Teen Crime Stoppers
DESCRIPTION:If you love true crime and murder mysteries\, this is your night! Team up with other teens to examine clues\, dive into case files\, and solve the mystery. Can you figure out whodunnit before anyone else?
URL:https://www.haynerlibrary.org/registration/teen-crime-stoppers-6/2026-10-07/
LOCATION:Performance Room at Alton Square Mall\, 225 Alton Square Mall\, Alton\, IL\, 62002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Teens
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261008
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261009
DTSTAMP:20260828T212221Z
CREATED:20260820T163754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T212221Z
UID:10008864-1791417600-1791503999@www.haynerlibrary.org
SUMMARY:The 2026 Illinois Heartland Library System Library Crawl (Oct. 1-31)
DESCRIPTION:Hayner Library is happy to announce our participation in the Illinois Heartland Library System’s eighth annual Library Crawl. There are nearly 200 libraries in this year’s crawl! \nParticipating in the Library Crawl is easy. Pick up an IHLS Library Crawl passport from any Hayner Library location\, have your passport stamped by at least five participating libraries\, then reurn your passport to any Hayner Library location for a chance to win our grand prize drawing. All participating patrons who visit a Hayner Library location will receive a small prize (while supplies last). To show off where you have traveled\, use #IHLSLibraryCrawl2026 on social media! \nThe IHLS Library Crawl is a fun way for patrons within the Heartland Library System to visit other libraries and experience the vast array of library programming\, collections\, and services available in our state. Please note: Hayner Library cardholders can pick up and drop off their passports at any Hayner Library location. All other IHLS member library cardholders should pick up and drop off their passports at their home libraries. \nOnly Hayner Library patrons are eligible to enter our grand prize drawings.
URL:https://www.haynerlibrary.org/registration/the-2026-illinois-heartland-library-system-crawl-oct-1-31/2026-10-08/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261008
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261009
DTSTAMP:20261009T160633Z
CREATED:20260921T204355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261009T160633Z
UID:10009373-1791417600-1791503999@www.haynerlibrary.org
SUMMARY:Adult Fall Scavenger Hunt (October 1 - 31)
DESCRIPTION:Hayner Library at Alton Square Mall and Downtown Library \nThursday\, October 1 – Saturday\, October 31\, 2026 \nJoin us for our 2026 Adult Fall Scavenger Hunt! Hayner Library patrons ages eighteen and older can enter to win fun prizes by participating in a scavenger hunt around town and playing themed word games! Patrons will receive a raffle ticket for each item found in the scavenger hunt and an additional five raffle tickets for each of the word games completed. \nThis program will run through the month of October\, with the winners being drawn on Monday\, November 2\, 2026. Prizes include a heavy-duty portable folding chair with side table\, an Aucma stand mixer\, and a Kodak full-color instant print digital camera! \nRegister at the Circulation Desk at Hayner Library at Alton Square Mall or the Downtown Library starting Thursday\, October 1\, 2026. \n \n\nAdult Fall Scavenger Hunt (Reminders):\n\nThis program is for Hayner patrons aged 18+ only.\n\nThis program runs through the month of October\, with prize winners being drawn on November 2 (Monday).\n\nBoth the Alton Square and Downtown locations will have registration forms\, activity packets\, and raffle tickets behind the circulation desk.\n\nEach item found in the scavenger hunt earns patrons 1 raffle ticket\, and each of the word games completed earns 5 raffle tickets. If a patron completes everything\, they will have 22 tickets to put towards any prize(s) they choose.\n\n\nThe prizes available ae a KODAK full-color instant print digital camera\, an Acuma stand mixer\, and a heavy-duty portable folding chair.
URL:https://www.haynerlibrary.org/registration/adult-fall-scavenger-hunt-october-1-31/2026-10-08/
LOCATION:Downtown Library\, 326 Belle Street\, Alton\, IL\, 62002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261008T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261008T110000
DTSTAMP:20260929T153725Z
CREATED:20260929T153725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T153725Z
UID:10009439-1791453600-1791457200@www.haynerlibrary.org
SUMMARY:Fire Safety Week Story Time
DESCRIPTION:The Alton Fire Department is stopping by for a special visit on Thursday\, October 8! We can’t wait to welcome these real-life heroes for a fun morning of stories and learning all about fire safety. We’re so thankful for the important work they do every day to help keep our community safe\, and we’re excited to spend story time with them!
URL:https://www.haynerlibrary.org/registration/fire-safety-week-story-time/
LOCATION:Hayner Library at Alton Square Mall\, 132 Alton Square\, Alton\, IL\, 62002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Kids
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261008T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261008T113000
DTSTAMP:20261001T210632Z
CREATED:20261001T210632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261001T210632Z
UID:10009592-1791453600-1791459000@www.haynerlibrary.org
SUMMARY:Branching Out 2026 Genealogy Classes
DESCRIPTION:Branching Out 2026 Genealogy Classes \nAt the Genealogy & Local History Library\nThursdays\, October 8 and 15; November 12 and 19; December 10 and 17\, 2026\, 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. \nOn the second Thursday of each month\, library staff present a discussion of a genealogy research topic. On the third Thursday of the month\, we gather around the fireplace\, and each of us gets a chance to share family stories\, photos\, and projects. We learn from each other and have some laughs too! Branching Out classes and discussion group meetings will continue throughout 2026 on the second and third Thursdays of each month. \nJust getting started with genealogy and not sure if these classes are right for you? Call or email the Genealogy & Local History Library to schedule an individual appointment. We will review your information and help you determine what to do next. Call (618) 462-0677\, ext. 2892\, or email genealogy@haynerlibrary.org. \nThursday\, October 8\, 2026 – Uncover Family with Cemetery Records\nThursday\, October 15\, 2026 – Discussion group\nThursday\, November 12\, 2026 – Heroes in our History: Military Records\nThursday\, November 19\, 2026 – Discussion group\nThursday\, December 10\, 2026 – All That’s Fit to Print: Newspaper Research\nThursday\, December 17\, 2026 – Discussion group
URL:https://www.haynerlibrary.org/registration/branching-out-2026-genealogy-classes/
LOCATION:Genealogy & Local History Library\, 401 State Street\, Alton\, IL\, 62002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261008T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261008T160000
DTSTAMP:20260914T162929Z
CREATED:20260914T162929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T162929Z
UID:10008818-1791471600-1791475200@www.haynerlibrary.org
SUMMARY:Behind the Glass: An Old Bakery Beer Company Brewery Tour
DESCRIPTION:Old Bakery Beer Company\, 400 Landmarks Blvd.\, Alton\nThursday\, October 8\, 2026\, 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. \nJoin us for an afternoon with one of the expert Old Bakery Beer Company tour guides for a look behind the glass\, where you’ll learn all about the company’s history\, the historic building that the brewery is housed in\, and the beer brewing process! This tour has a limited capacity. \n Please call 1-800-613-3163 to register for this program.
URL:https://www.haynerlibrary.org/registration/behind-the-glass-an-old-bakery-beer-company-brewery-tour/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261008T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261008T210000
DTSTAMP:20260914T162929Z
CREATED:20260914T162929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T162929Z
UID:10008798-1791486000-1791493200@www.haynerlibrary.org
SUMMARY:Haunted Hayner – History & Hauntings
DESCRIPTION:Genealogy and Local History Library\nThursday\, October 8\, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. \nPatrons ages eighteen and older are invited to join us as we discuss the history of Hayner Library\, Alton’s hauntings\, and talk “Ghosts 101” with the gang from Alton Odyssey Tours. After the presentation\, guests are welcome to stay and do some ghost hunting! The event will start in the Genealogy & Local History Library and end in the Downtown Library on Belle Street. \nGhost hunting equipment courtesy of Alton Odyssey Tours and Hayner Library will be provided to use during the tour. Feel free to bring your own as well\, as supplies are limited. You’re also welcome to check out Hayner’s Library of Things for additional ghost-hunting gear. \nRegistration is required. Please call 1-800-613-3163 to register for this program. Registration is limited to forty people.
URL:https://www.haynerlibrary.org/registration/haunted-hayner-history-hauntings-3/
LOCATION:Genealogy & Local History Library\, 401 State Street\, Alton\, IL\, 62002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261009
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261010
DTSTAMP:20260828T212221Z
CREATED:20260820T163754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T212221Z
UID:10008865-1791504000-1791590399@www.haynerlibrary.org
SUMMARY:The 2026 Illinois Heartland Library System Library Crawl (Oct. 1-31)
DESCRIPTION:Hayner Library is happy to announce our participation in the Illinois Heartland Library System’s eighth annual Library Crawl. There are nearly 200 libraries in this year’s crawl! \nParticipating in the Library Crawl is easy. Pick up an IHLS Library Crawl passport from any Hayner Library location\, have your passport stamped by at least five participating libraries\, then reurn your passport to any Hayner Library location for a chance to win our grand prize drawing. All participating patrons who visit a Hayner Library location will receive a small prize (while supplies last). To show off where you have traveled\, use #IHLSLibraryCrawl2026 on social media! \nThe IHLS Library Crawl is a fun way for patrons within the Heartland Library System to visit other libraries and experience the vast array of library programming\, collections\, and services available in our state. Please note: Hayner Library cardholders can pick up and drop off their passports at any Hayner Library location. All other IHLS member library cardholders should pick up and drop off their passports at their home libraries. \nOnly Hayner Library patrons are eligible to enter our grand prize drawings.
URL:https://www.haynerlibrary.org/registration/the-2026-illinois-heartland-library-system-crawl-oct-1-31/2026-10-09/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261009
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261010
DTSTAMP:20261009T160633Z
CREATED:20260921T204355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261009T160633Z
UID:10009374-1791504000-1791590399@www.haynerlibrary.org
SUMMARY:Adult Fall Scavenger Hunt (October 1 - 31)
DESCRIPTION:Hayner Library at Alton Square Mall and Downtown Library \nThursday\, October 1 – Saturday\, October 31\, 2026 \nJoin us for our 2026 Adult Fall Scavenger Hunt! Hayner Library patrons ages eighteen and older can enter to win fun prizes by participating in a scavenger hunt around town and playing themed word games! Patrons will receive a raffle ticket for each item found in the scavenger hunt and an additional five raffle tickets for each of the word games completed. \nThis program will run through the month of October\, with the winners being drawn on Monday\, November 2\, 2026. Prizes include a heavy-duty portable folding chair with side table\, an Aucma stand mixer\, and a Kodak full-color instant print digital camera! \nRegister at the Circulation Desk at Hayner Library at Alton Square Mall or the Downtown Library starting Thursday\, October 1\, 2026. \n \n\nAdult Fall Scavenger Hunt (Reminders):\n\nThis program is for Hayner patrons aged 18+ only.\n\nThis program runs through the month of October\, with prize winners being drawn on November 2 (Monday).\n\nBoth the Alton Square and Downtown locations will have registration forms\, activity packets\, and raffle tickets behind the circulation desk.\n\nEach item found in the scavenger hunt earns patrons 1 raffle ticket\, and each of the word games completed earns 5 raffle tickets. If a patron completes everything\, they will have 22 tickets to put towards any prize(s) they choose.\n\n\nThe prizes available ae a KODAK full-color instant print digital camera\, an Acuma stand mixer\, and a heavy-duty portable folding chair.
URL:https://www.haynerlibrary.org/registration/adult-fall-scavenger-hunt-october-1-31/2026-10-09/
LOCATION:Downtown Library\, 326 Belle Street\, Alton\, IL\, 62002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261009T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261009T110000
DTSTAMP:20260914T162946Z
CREATED:20260914T162946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T162946Z
UID:10008688-1791540000-1791543600@www.haynerlibrary.org
SUMMARY:Story Time at Lucy's Playhouse
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a fun\, interactive story time at Lucy Haskell’s Playhouse. Bring your little ones and enjoy stories\, songs\, and smiles\, in a charming historic setting. No registration is required .
URL:https://www.haynerlibrary.org/registration/story-time-at-lucys-playhouse-2/2026-10-09/
LOCATION:Haskell Playhouse\, 1211 Henry Street\, Alton\, IL\, 62002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Kids
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261009T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261009T183000
DTSTAMP:20260929T164919Z
CREATED:20260929T164919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T164919Z
UID:10009545-1791561600-1791570600@www.haynerlibrary.org
SUMMARY:YA Spooky Movie Night
DESCRIPTION: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) 433-2872 to register for this program.
URL:https://www.haynerlibrary.org/registration/ya-spooky-movie-night/2026-10-09/
LOCATION:Performance Room at Alton Square Mall\, 225 Alton Square Mall\, Alton\, IL\, 62002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Teens
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261010
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261011
DTSTAMP:20260828T212221Z
CREATED:20260820T163754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T212221Z
UID:10008866-1791590400-1791676799@www.haynerlibrary.org
SUMMARY:The 2026 Illinois Heartland Library System Library Crawl (Oct. 1-31)
DESCRIPTION:Hayner Library is happy to announce our participation in the Illinois Heartland Library System’s eighth annual Library Crawl. There are nearly 200 libraries in this year’s crawl! \nParticipating in the Library Crawl is easy. Pick up an IHLS Library Crawl passport from any Hayner Library location\, have your passport stamped by at least five participating libraries\, then reurn your passport to any Hayner Library location for a chance to win our grand prize drawing. All participating patrons who visit a Hayner Library location will receive a small prize (while supplies last). To show off where you have traveled\, use #IHLSLibraryCrawl2026 on social media! \nThe IHLS Library Crawl is a fun way for patrons within the Heartland Library System to visit other libraries and experience the vast array of library programming\, collections\, and services available in our state. Please note: Hayner Library cardholders can pick up and drop off their passports at any Hayner Library location. All other IHLS member library cardholders should pick up and drop off their passports at their home libraries. \nOnly Hayner Library patrons are eligible to enter our grand prize drawings.
URL:https://www.haynerlibrary.org/registration/the-2026-illinois-heartland-library-system-crawl-oct-1-31/2026-10-10/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261010
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261011
DTSTAMP:20261009T160633Z
CREATED:20260921T204355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261009T160633Z
UID:10009375-1791590400-1791676799@www.haynerlibrary.org
SUMMARY:Adult Fall Scavenger Hunt (October 1 - 31)
DESCRIPTION:Hayner Library at Alton Square Mall and Downtown Library \nThursday\, October 1 – Saturday\, October 31\, 2026 \nJoin us for our 2026 Adult Fall Scavenger Hunt! Hayner Library patrons ages eighteen and older can enter to win fun prizes by participating in a scavenger hunt around town and playing themed word games! Patrons will receive a raffle ticket for each item found in the scavenger hunt and an additional five raffle tickets for each of the word games completed. \nThis program will run through the month of October\, with the winners being drawn on Monday\, November 2\, 2026. Prizes include a heavy-duty portable folding chair with side table\, an Aucma stand mixer\, and a Kodak full-color instant print digital camera! \nRegister at the Circulation Desk at Hayner Library at Alton Square Mall or the Downtown Library starting Thursday\, October 1\, 2026. \n \n\nAdult Fall Scavenger Hunt (Reminders):\n\nThis program is for Hayner patrons aged 18+ only.\n\nThis program runs through the month of October\, with prize winners being drawn on November 2 (Monday).\n\nBoth the Alton Square and Downtown locations will have registration forms\, activity packets\, and raffle tickets behind the circulation desk.\n\nEach item found in the scavenger hunt earns patrons 1 raffle ticket\, and each of the word games completed earns 5 raffle tickets. If a patron completes everything\, they will have 22 tickets to put towards any prize(s) they choose.\n\n\nThe prizes available ae a KODAK full-color instant print digital camera\, an Acuma stand mixer\, and a heavy-duty portable folding chair.
URL:https://www.haynerlibrary.org/registration/adult-fall-scavenger-hunt-october-1-31/2026-10-10/
LOCATION:Downtown Library\, 326 Belle Street\, Alton\, IL\, 62002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261011
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261012
DTSTAMP:20260828T212221Z
CREATED:20260820T163754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T212221Z
UID:10008867-1791676800-1791763199@www.haynerlibrary.org
SUMMARY:The 2026 Illinois Heartland Library System Library Crawl (Oct. 1-31)
DESCRIPTION:Hayner Library is happy to announce our participation in the Illinois Heartland Library System’s eighth annual Library Crawl. There are nearly 200 libraries in this year’s crawl! \nParticipating in the Library Crawl is easy. Pick up an IHLS Library Crawl passport from any Hayner Library location\, have your passport stamped by at least five participating libraries\, then reurn your passport to any Hayner Library location for a chance to win our grand prize drawing. All participating patrons who visit a Hayner Library location will receive a small prize (while supplies last). To show off where you have traveled\, use #IHLSLibraryCrawl2026 on social media! \nThe IHLS Library Crawl is a fun way for patrons within the Heartland Library System to visit other libraries and experience the vast array of library programming\, collections\, and services available in our state. Please note: Hayner Library cardholders can pick up and drop off their passports at any Hayner Library location. All other IHLS member library cardholders should pick up and drop off their passports at their home libraries. \nOnly Hayner Library patrons are eligible to enter our grand prize drawings.
URL:https://www.haynerlibrary.org/registration/the-2026-illinois-heartland-library-system-crawl-oct-1-31/2026-10-11/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261011
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261012
DTSTAMP:20261009T160633Z
CREATED:20260921T204355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261009T160633Z
UID:10009376-1791676800-1791763199@www.haynerlibrary.org
SUMMARY:Adult Fall Scavenger Hunt (October 1 - 31)
DESCRIPTION:Hayner Library at Alton Square Mall and Downtown Library \nThursday\, October 1 – Saturday\, October 31\, 2026 \nJoin us for our 2026 Adult Fall Scavenger Hunt! Hayner Library patrons ages eighteen and older can enter to win fun prizes by participating in a scavenger hunt around town and playing themed word games! Patrons will receive a raffle ticket for each item found in the scavenger hunt and an additional five raffle tickets for each of the word games completed. \nThis program will run through the month of October\, with the winners being drawn on Monday\, November 2\, 2026. Prizes include a heavy-duty portable folding chair with side table\, an Aucma stand mixer\, and a Kodak full-color instant print digital camera! \nRegister at the Circulation Desk at Hayner Library at Alton Square Mall or the Downtown Library starting Thursday\, October 1\, 2026. \n \n\nAdult Fall Scavenger Hunt (Reminders):\n\nThis program is for Hayner patrons aged 18+ only.\n\nThis program runs through the month of October\, with prize winners being drawn on November 2 (Monday).\n\nBoth the Alton Square and Downtown locations will have registration forms\, activity packets\, and raffle tickets behind the circulation desk.\n\nEach item found in the scavenger hunt earns patrons 1 raffle ticket\, and each of the word games completed earns 5 raffle tickets. If a patron completes everything\, they will have 22 tickets to put towards any prize(s) they choose.\n\n\nThe prizes available ae a KODAK full-color instant print digital camera\, an Acuma stand mixer\, and a heavy-duty portable folding chair.
URL:https://www.haynerlibrary.org/registration/adult-fall-scavenger-hunt-october-1-31/2026-10-11/
LOCATION:Downtown Library\, 326 Belle Street\, Alton\, IL\, 62002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261012
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261013
DTSTAMP:20260828T212221Z
CREATED:20260820T163754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T212221Z
UID:10008868-1791763200-1791849599@www.haynerlibrary.org
SUMMARY:The 2026 Illinois Heartland Library System Library Crawl (Oct. 1-31)
DESCRIPTION:Hayner Library is happy to announce our participation in the Illinois Heartland Library System’s eighth annual Library Crawl. There are nearly 200 libraries in this year’s crawl! \nParticipating in the Library Crawl is easy. Pick up an IHLS Library Crawl passport from any Hayner Library location\, have your passport stamped by at least five participating libraries\, then reurn your passport to any Hayner Library location for a chance to win our grand prize drawing. All participating patrons who visit a Hayner Library location will receive a small prize (while supplies last). To show off where you have traveled\, use #IHLSLibraryCrawl2026 on social media! \nThe IHLS Library Crawl is a fun way for patrons within the Heartland Library System to visit other libraries and experience the vast array of library programming\, collections\, and services available in our state. Please note: Hayner Library cardholders can pick up and drop off their passports at any Hayner Library location. All other IHLS member library cardholders should pick up and drop off their passports at their home libraries. \nOnly Hayner Library patrons are eligible to enter our grand prize drawings.
URL:https://www.haynerlibrary.org/registration/the-2026-illinois-heartland-library-system-crawl-oct-1-31/2026-10-12/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261012
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261013
DTSTAMP:20261009T160633Z
CREATED:20260921T204355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261009T160633Z
UID:10009377-1791763200-1791849599@www.haynerlibrary.org
SUMMARY:Adult Fall Scavenger Hunt (October 1 - 31)
DESCRIPTION:Hayner Library at Alton Square Mall and Downtown Library \nThursday\, October 1 – Saturday\, October 31\, 2026 \nJoin us for our 2026 Adult Fall Scavenger Hunt! Hayner Library patrons ages eighteen and older can enter to win fun prizes by participating in a scavenger hunt around town and playing themed word games! Patrons will receive a raffle ticket for each item found in the scavenger hunt and an additional five raffle tickets for each of the word games completed. \nThis program will run through the month of October\, with the winners being drawn on Monday\, November 2\, 2026. Prizes include a heavy-duty portable folding chair with side table\, an Aucma stand mixer\, and a Kodak full-color instant print digital camera! \nRegister at the Circulation Desk at Hayner Library at Alton Square Mall or the Downtown Library starting Thursday\, October 1\, 2026. \n \n\nAdult Fall Scavenger Hunt (Reminders):\n\nThis program is for Hayner patrons aged 18+ only.\n\nThis program runs through the month of October\, with prize winners being drawn on November 2 (Monday).\n\nBoth the Alton Square and Downtown locations will have registration forms\, activity packets\, and raffle tickets behind the circulation desk.\n\nEach item found in the scavenger hunt earns patrons 1 raffle ticket\, and each of the word games completed earns 5 raffle tickets. If a patron completes everything\, they will have 22 tickets to put towards any prize(s) they choose.\n\n\nThe prizes available ae a KODAK full-color instant print digital camera\, an Acuma stand mixer\, and a heavy-duty portable folding chair.
URL:https://www.haynerlibrary.org/registration/adult-fall-scavenger-hunt-october-1-31/2026-10-12/
LOCATION:Downtown Library\, 326 Belle Street\, Alton\, IL\, 62002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261012T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261012T103000
DTSTAMP:20260929T154004Z
CREATED:20260929T154004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T154004Z
UID:10009441-1791797400-1791801000@www.haynerlibrary.org
SUMMARY:Coffee & Chaos
DESCRIPTION:Come explore\, play\, and have fun! This program is perfect for young children\, ages birth–4\, and their caregivers. Toys\, games\, and activities will be provided! Enjoy a cup of coffee and connect with other caregivers while your child plays. We kindly ask that you help your child clean up when they’re done. Please note: This program is not fully staffed. Library staff will check in periodically and are available at the desk if you need assistance.
URL:https://www.haynerlibrary.org/registration/coffee-chaos-5/2026-10-12/
LOCATION:Hayner Library at Alton Square Mall\, 132 Alton Square\, Alton\, IL\, 62002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Kids
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261012T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261012T150000
DTSTAMP:20260914T162929Z
CREATED:20260914T162929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T162929Z
UID:10008819-1791810000-1791817200@www.haynerlibrary.org
SUMMARY:American Mah Jongg: How to Play
DESCRIPTION:Hayner Library at Alton Square Mall Performance Room (Upper Level)\nMonday\, October 12\, 2026\, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.\n \nDo you enjoy playing games? If so\, join Mah Jongg instructor Marsha Jones for a two-hour instructional class on how to play American Mah Jongg. American Mah Jongg was introduced in the 1920s by Joseph Park Babcock\, who imported Mah Jongg sets to the United States and published new rules to spark interest in the game. Since then\, it has evolved further\, with the National Mah Jongg League (NMJL) publishing official American rules in 1935\, establishing a unique style that differs from traditional Chinese Mahjong. \nLimited seating available. Please call 1-800-613-3163 to register for this program.
URL:https://www.haynerlibrary.org/registration/american-mah-jongg-how-to-play/
LOCATION:Performance Room at Alton Square Mall\, 225 Alton Square Mall\, Alton\, IL\, 62002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261013
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261014
DTSTAMP:20260828T212221Z
CREATED:20260820T163754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T212221Z
UID:10008869-1791849600-1791935999@www.haynerlibrary.org
SUMMARY:The 2026 Illinois Heartland Library System Library Crawl (Oct. 1-31)
DESCRIPTION:Hayner Library is happy to announce our participation in the Illinois Heartland Library System’s eighth annual Library Crawl. There are nearly 200 libraries in this year’s crawl! \nParticipating in the Library Crawl is easy. Pick up an IHLS Library Crawl passport from any Hayner Library location\, have your passport stamped by at least five participating libraries\, then reurn your passport to any Hayner Library location for a chance to win our grand prize drawing. All participating patrons who visit a Hayner Library location will receive a small prize (while supplies last). To show off where you have traveled\, use #IHLSLibraryCrawl2026 on social media! \nThe IHLS Library Crawl is a fun way for patrons within the Heartland Library System to visit other libraries and experience the vast array of library programming\, collections\, and services available in our state. Please note: Hayner Library cardholders can pick up and drop off their passports at any Hayner Library location. All other IHLS member library cardholders should pick up and drop off their passports at their home libraries. \nOnly Hayner Library patrons are eligible to enter our grand prize drawings.
URL:https://www.haynerlibrary.org/registration/the-2026-illinois-heartland-library-system-crawl-oct-1-31/2026-10-13/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261013
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261014
DTSTAMP:20261009T160633Z
CREATED:20260921T204355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261009T160633Z
UID:10009378-1791849600-1791935999@www.haynerlibrary.org
SUMMARY:Adult Fall Scavenger Hunt (October 1 - 31)
DESCRIPTION:Hayner Library at Alton Square Mall and Downtown Library \nThursday\, October 1 – Saturday\, October 31\, 2026 \nJoin us for our 2026 Adult Fall Scavenger Hunt! Hayner Library patrons ages eighteen and older can enter to win fun prizes by participating in a scavenger hunt around town and playing themed word games! Patrons will receive a raffle ticket for each item found in the scavenger hunt and an additional five raffle tickets for each of the word games completed. \nThis program will run through the month of October\, with the winners being drawn on Monday\, November 2\, 2026. Prizes include a heavy-duty portable folding chair with side table\, an Aucma stand mixer\, and a Kodak full-color instant print digital camera! \nRegister at the Circulation Desk at Hayner Library at Alton Square Mall or the Downtown Library starting Thursday\, October 1\, 2026. \n \n\nAdult Fall Scavenger Hunt (Reminders):\n\nThis program is for Hayner patrons aged 18+ only.\n\nThis program runs through the month of October\, with prize winners being drawn on November 2 (Monday).\n\nBoth the Alton Square and Downtown locations will have registration forms\, activity packets\, and raffle tickets behind the circulation desk.\n\nEach item found in the scavenger hunt earns patrons 1 raffle ticket\, and each of the word games completed earns 5 raffle tickets. If a patron completes everything\, they will have 22 tickets to put towards any prize(s) they choose.\n\n\nThe prizes available ae a KODAK full-color instant print digital camera\, an Acuma stand mixer\, and a heavy-duty portable folding chair.
URL:https://www.haynerlibrary.org/registration/adult-fall-scavenger-hunt-october-1-31/2026-10-13/
LOCATION:Downtown Library\, 326 Belle Street\, Alton\, IL\, 62002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261013T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261013T110000
DTSTAMP:20260929T152737Z
CREATED:20260929T152737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T152737Z
UID:10009421-1791885600-1791889200@www.haynerlibrary.org
SUMMARY:Stories with Panda Bear
DESCRIPTION:Join us for stories\, songs\, music\, and a snack. This story time is for children ages 2–4
URL:https://www.haynerlibrary.org/registration/stories-with-panda-bear-9/2026-10-13/
LOCATION:Downtown Library\, 326 Belle Street\, Alton\, IL\, 62002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Kids
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