Want to help shape the programs and events at Hayner Library? Now’s your chance! The Teen Advisory Board is looking for creative, fun, and motivated teens to share your ideas and help plan programs that you want to see. Whether it’s gaming nights, book clubs, crafting, or something totally new, your voice matters! Join us, […]
Hayner Library at Alton Square Mall Performance Room (Upper Level) Tuesday, October 13, 2026, 6:00 p.m. "Songs of the Illinois Freedom Road" is a powerful new musical performance featuring the songs, stories, and struggles of the Illinois Underground Railroad. The program was developed by Looking for Lincoln to be performed in conjunction with communities hosting […]
Hayner Library at Alton Square Mall Performance Room (Upper Level) Monday, October 12, 2026, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Do 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 […]
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) […]
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?
Hayner Library at Alton Square Mall Performance Room (Upper Level) Wednesday, October 7, 2026, 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Aztec Music and Dance Immerse 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 […]
Dive into the world of comics with other teens! Each month, we’ll read a comic (available on our Comics Plus database) and geek out together—sharing favorite moments, characters, and twists. Plus, you get to help pick the next comic for the club! Please call Megan at (618) 433-2872 for more information.
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) […]
LEGO builders unite! Bring a friend and join other teens for an afternoon of creative LEGO fun. Build incredible designs, show off your skills, and compete for a chance to win a prize!
Wednesday, September 30, 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. – Introduction to Healing Touch Gain insights into a soothing heart-centered practice that promotes balance in physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual well-being. Participants will learn the Self-Chakra Connection technique, which helps to open, connect, and balance energy centers, enhancing the flow of energy throughout the body. This […]
Join us once a month for a fun movie on the big screen. We’ll have snacks available, but feel free to bring your favorites. After the movie, we’ll hang out and chat about what we watched: what you liked, what you didn’t, and what you’d change (or keep the same).
Do you love trying new projects and getting creative? Join our monthly teen craft program! Each month, we’ll explore a new, exciting craft that’s all about having fun, expressing yourself, and showing off your skills. Come hang out, make something awesome, and meet other creative teens!
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