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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 of each month while supplies last.
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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 S.T.E.A.M. concepts such as surface tension, earth science, anatomy, and robotics! Each kit will include an item list and the ingredients needed to perform the […]
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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 more! However, there may be times when the volunteers are unavailable to hold the sale. If you would like to call the Friends building before […]
1 event,
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) 462-0677, ext. 2836.
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 Downtown Library at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesdays. To register, please call (618) 462-0677, ext. 2836.
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Virtual Event: An Evening with Author Stephen Graham Jones
Virtual Event: An Evening with Author Stephen Graham Jones
Stephen Graham Jones joins us to talk scary stories, horror, and more with horror expert Becky Spratford. Jones is the New York Times bestselling author of The Only Good Indians and Don’t Fear the Reaper, and a prolific author of more than twenty-five books spanning genres. He received an NEA Fellowship and won several awards […]
2 events,
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, please call (618) 433-2881.
Teentober
Teentober
TeenTober is a new nationwide celebration hosted by libraries every October. TeenTober aims to celebrate teens, promote year-round teen services, and highlight the innovative ways teen services help teens learn new skills and fuel their passions in and outside the library. Join us at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday evenings in October in the Hayner Library […]
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1 event,
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, newspapers, magazines, movies, and more! However, there may be times when the volunteers are unavailable to hold the sale. If you would like to call […]
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1 event,
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 more! However, there may be times when the volunteers are unavailable to hold the sale. If you would like to call the Friends building before […]
3 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) 462-0677, ext. 2836.
Lego Club
Lego Club
Kids, join us for an hour of building and creating Lego masterpieces. The library will supply the Legos; feel free to bring your own. Lego Club meets in KidsSpace at Hayner Library at Alton Square Mall on the second Tuesday of each month from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. This program is for children ages […]
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 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, drawing, […]
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 Downtown Library at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesdays. To register, please call (618) 462-0677, ext. 2836.
Teen Advisory Council
Teen Advisory Council
What types of programs do you want to see at your library? Be a part of the Teen Advisory Group and help make decisions about new programs and events for teens at Hayner Library! This group meets monthly at 4:00 p.m. in the Hayner Library Performance Room Teen Center at Alton Square Mall. For more […]
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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. - 11:30 a.m. On the second Thursday of each month, library staff presents a discussion of a genealogy research topic. On the third Thursday, we […]
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, please call (618) 433-2881.
Teentober
Teentober
TeenTober is a new nationwide celebration hosted by libraries every October. TeenTober aims to celebrate teens, promote year-round teen services, and highlight the innovative ways teen services help teens learn new skills and fuel their passions in and outside the library. Join us at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday evenings in October in the Hayner Library […]
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Smart Phone Class
Smart Phone Class
Back by popular demand, The Hayner Public Library District is offering computer classes! Classes will be held twice a month, covering topics from basic computer skills to using the internet and smart phones. Whether you have no computer experience or just need a refresher, feel free to join us for these introductory classes. Laptops will […]
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Star Wars Reads Day
Star Wars Reads Day
Star Wars Reads Day is an international event celebrating reading and Star Wars. It was launched in 2012 by Lucasfilm. This year, Hayner Library invites patrons ages 6-12 to stop by Hayner Library at Alton Square Mall from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 14, and pick up a Star Wars-themed take-home craft. Kids […]
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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 more! However, there may be times when the volunteers are unavailable to hold the sale. If you would like to call the Friends building before […]
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From Story to Film: Coma by Robin Cook
From Story to Film: Coma by Robin Cook
Book Discussion: Monday, October 16, 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Film: Friday, October 20, 5:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. We will discuss the book Coma by Robin Cook and watch the 1978 film adaptation of the same name. Attendees should read the book ahead of time so they can join in on the discussion. Copies […]
3 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) 462-0677, ext. 2836.
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Jared Hennings and the Jared Hennings Band
Jared Hennings and the Jared Hennings Band
Who doesn’t enjoy music from the Rat Pack era? Fly Me to the Moon, The Best is Yet to Come, and That Old Black Magic are just a few tunes that The Jared Hennings Band will perform. Even some swing era songs like Duke Ellington’s Satin Doll and Fats Waller’s Your Feet’s Too Big are […]
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Food, Family, and Folktales: A Conversation with Grace Lin
Food, Family, and Folktales: A Conversation with Grace Lin
Join Newbery and Caldecott honoree and New York Times bestselling author Grace Lin for an engaging conversation about her journey to become an award-winning author and illustrator. Learn about her latest middle grade book, Chinese Menu: The History, Myths, and Legends Behind Your Favorite Foods, a beautifully written full-color book that explores the whimsical myths […]
2 events,
Teen Take Home Crafts
Do you love making crafts? If so, stop by TeenSpace at Hayner Library at Alton Square Mall and pick up a teen take-home craft! We will distribute crafts while supplies last.
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 Downtown Library at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesdays. To register, please call (618) 462-0677, ext. 2836.
4 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. - 11:30 a.m. On the second Thursday of each month, library staff presents a discussion of a genealogy research topic. On the third Thursday, we […]
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, please call (618) 433-2881.
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Microsoft Word Class
Microsoft Word Class
Back by popular demand, The Hayner Public Library District is offering computer classes! Classes will be held twice a month, covering topics from basic computer skills to using the internet and smart phones. Whether you have no computer experience or just need a refresher, feel free to join us for these introductory classes. Laptops will […]
2 events,
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. To register, please call (618) 462-0677, ext. 2836.
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From Story to Film: Robin Cook’s Coma
From Story to Film: Robin Cook’s Coma
Book Discussion: Monday, October 16, 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Film: Friday, October 20, 5:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. We will discuss the book Coma by Robin Cook and watch the 1978 film adaptation of the same name. Attendees should read the book ahead of time so they can join in on the discussion. Copies […]
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1 event,
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 more! However, there may be times when the volunteers are unavailable to hold the sale. If you would like to call the Friends building before […]
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) 462-0677, ext. 2836.
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 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, drawing, […]
3 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 Downtown Library at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesdays. To register, please call (618) 462-0677, ext. 2836.
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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 Teen Center at Alton Square Mall. To register, please call Megan at (618) 433-2872.
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Monsters, Magic, and the Unnatural
Monsters, Magic, and the Unnatural
For centuries, societies across the globe have created monsters, faeries, and dragons. We will explore how these creatures came into being, why they have remained a part of our world for so long, and how their meaning has changed over time. This talk will also offer glimpses of monsters, faeries, and dragons around the world, […]
3 events,
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, please call (618) 433-2881.
Teentober
Teentober
TeenTober is a new nationwide celebration hosted by libraries every October. TeenTober aims to celebrate teens, promote year-round teen services, and highlight the innovative ways teen services help teens learn new skills and fuel their passions in and outside the library. Join us at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday evenings in October in the Hayner Library […]
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Five Nights at Freddy’s Movie Release Party
Five Nights at Freddy’s Movie Release Party
Come join us at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 26, to celebrate Scott Cawthon’s bestselling book and video game, Five Nights at Freddy’s. The fun takes place in the Hayner Library Performance Room Teen Center at Alton Square Mall. To register, or for more information, please call Megan at (618) 433-2872.
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Writers Circle
Writers Circle
Writers Circle: Eerie Edition Saturday, October 28, 10:00 a.m. – Noon For the novice and the experienced: Join us for a writing prompt to get creativity flowing, and receive constructive feedback from your peers in guided group discussion. To register, please call 1-800-613-3163. Please note: Registration is limited to ten patrons.
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1 event,
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 more! However, there may be times when the volunteers are unavailable to hold the sale. If you would like to call the Friends building before […]
2 events,
Last Day for Food for Fines
Today is the last day for Food for Fines! Hayner Library patrons can bring in their current overdue Hayner Library items and pay the fine with a canned good. One canned good per overdue item.
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) 462-0677, ext. 2836.
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Taps and Tomes- The Forest of Vanishing Stars
Taps and Tomes- The Forest of Vanishing Stars
Join us for Taps & Tomes, our bi-monthly book club in partnership with The Old Bakery Beer Company! Come have a drink and enjoy a discussion of this month selection- Kristin Harmel's The Forest of Vanishing Stars. Our social hour starts at 6:00 p.m. During the social hour, you can talk with other participants, have […]
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, please call (618) 433-2881.