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Winter Traditions
Midwinter is here and for thousands of years, humans have celebrated this time as the longest night of the year makes for long, dark, and...

Eleka
Dec 22, 20225 min read


Reading for Recipes
Cook alongside your favorite authors and character in these novels and memoirs that share recipes throughout.

Eleka
Dec 8, 20223 min read


Native American Nonfiction
November is Native American Heritage Month. Learn from Native American nonfiction authors.

Eleka
Nov 10, 20222 min read


Spellbinding Young Adult Novels
Even without Halloween, October feels like a magical time here in the Midwest as the air blows a little cooler, the nights grow darker,...

Eleka
Oct 25, 20223 min read


TeenTober Graphic Novels for Halloween
It’s TeenTober, a time where libraries promote programs and materials specifically for teens. This week we have some spooky graphic...

Eleka
Oct 14, 20223 min read


All About Library Crawl
What is Library Crawl? Library Crawl is an interlibrary event put on by the Illinois Heartland Library System’s (IHLS) participating...

Eleka
Sep 30, 20222 min read


What is Banned Books Week?
What is Banned Books Week? Banned Books Week is a celebration of your freedom to read by libraries. It also aims to bring awareness of...

Eleka
Sep 21, 20226 min read


What to Read for Latinx & Hispanic Heritage Month
Celebrate Latinx & Hispanic Heritage with Caseyville Library! This month check out books by Latin-American Authors and about Latinx...

Eleka
Sep 17, 20222 min read


Your Virtual Caseyville Library!
It’s Library Card Sign-Up Month! You know your library card grants you access to any one of our 500+ libraries across Southern Illinois...

Eleka
Sep 9, 20223 min read


Find Yourself & Be Yourself Teen Novels
Finding yourself is hard as a teen and being yourself can be even harder, especially if you feel pulled in many different directions–by...

Eleka
Sep 2, 20223 min read


Back To School Stories for Tweens & Young Teens
August can be an exciting time. New classes, new teachers, perhaps even a new school. That means tweens and teens may be experiencing...

Eleka
Aug 18, 20224 min read


Abortion, Contraception, & Pregnancy Access & Care
Last month, the supreme court made the landmark decision to overturn Roe V. Wade. Passed in 1973, this supreme court case made it federal...

Allison
Jul 21, 20224 min read


Pride at Stonewall 1969
The month of June is now known as PRIDE month. PRIDE month is when we come together to celebrate and support LGBTQIA+ individuals....

Allison
Jun 30, 20222 min read


Coming-of-Age Graphic Novels That Take Place in Summertime
Take a dive into summer with these Graphic Novels! Summertime is a time of transition, especially in those years in between childhood and te

Eleka
Jun 22, 20224 min read


Metro East Guide to Pride 2022 by Caseyville Library
Happy Pride Month! Let's celebrate with events near and a bit farther away. In this list you will find something for yourself or family...

Eleka
Jun 2, 20224 min read


Mental Health Awareness
The month of May is Mental Health Awareness Month. By bringing awareness to mental health struggles, we hope to break the stigma and...

Allison
May 19, 20222 min read


BOOK-it: New FitBits & Walking Club at Caseyville Library
We are thrilled to announce that the Caseyville Public Library has FitBit’s to check out with your library card! Patrons can check out...

Ashley
Apr 7, 20221 min read


Picture Books for Trans Day of Visibility
It’s Trans Day of Visibility! This year, celebrate different trans and nonbinary experiences by checking out these picture books that...

Eleka
Mar 31, 20223 min read


Paws to Read with These Dog Tales
All the stories in this post are about dogs! Take a look and see which one or ones are for you and a young reader in your life and Paws to R

Eleka
Mar 30, 20223 min read


Social Work Month at Caseyville Library
Each year in March is Social Work Month. It is a time designated to celebrate and appreciate social workers' work all year. Every year,...

Allison
Mar 18, 20222 min read
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