Learn more about our ALL AGES Summer Reading Challenge! This year's theme is Level Up at Your Library. The program includes: Reading, Outdoor Activities, Crafts, Volunteering, Book Reviews, Storytimes, Events, Prizes, & More! Click the button below for all your Summer Reading information, links, and reading and activity trackers.
Kids & Family
What: Life-Size Candy Land
Where: Caseyville Public Library District
When: Thursday, July 10th 5:30-7:30pm
Play Life-Size Candy Land with your friends and family at Caseyville Library! You're the game piece and you get to visit the different candy realms of the Candy Kingdom! Win candy and prizes as you hit certain spots and race to Candy Castle. The Library will also have other candy-themed games, crafts, and play activities set throughout the library for a fun-filled Candy Land night! Register below!
What: Saturday Storytime | Games & Game Makers
Where: Caseyville Public Library District
When: Saturday, July 12th from 10:30-11:30am
Read stories about video games, board games, and other types of games and their creators!
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Storytime & Songs
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Sensory & dramatic play
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Arts & crafts
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Comfort dog for reading practice or support
This program is geared toward preschool and elementary aged children and families.
What: Fuzzy Friends Sleepover
Where: Caseyville Public Library District
When: Friday, July 25th 5:30-7:30 & Saturday July 26th 9am-10am
At 6pm on Friday, kids come in pajamas and bring their Fuzzy Friend to the library for an evening of stories, fun activities, and snacks with their special friends before all the Fuzzy Friends spend the night at the library!
At 9am on Saturday, kids and their adults come back to the library to get their fuzzy friends and see all the mischievous activities their fuzzy friend was up to after the library lights turned off! A light breakfast will be provided to children and their adults.
This program is targeted toward early childhood and elementary school age children and their families.
What: Sensory Saturdays with Esther Comfort Dog
Where: Caseyville Public Library District
When: 2nd Saturdays of the Month
Welcome to Sensory Saturdays: a pleasant sensory experience at Caseyville Library aimed for neurodiverse individuals and families of all ages.
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Sorytime & Songs starts at 10:30am
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Each 2nd Saturday the library will featured dimmed lighting, lower volume, sensory activities, themed story times, arts & crafts.
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Sensory aid backpacks equipped with tools and aids like sunglasses, headphones, stimming tools, and visual communication supports are also available for in-library use and checkout.
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Esther the Comfort Dog will also be available to be read to. Reading to pets boosts reading confidence and curbs reading anxiety.
Teens
What: Teen Advisory & Volunteer Group
Where: Caseyville Public Library District
When: Thursday, June 5th at 6pm
Our first Teen Advisory & Volunteer Group meeting is Thursday, June 5th at 6pm. Our Teen Advisory Group is for 12-18 year-olds who love reading, libraries, or helping the community. We will discuss ideas for events and summer volunteer opportunities at the library.
Group Benefits:
-Meet like-minded friends
-Earn volunteer hours for school, scouts, or other civic organizations
-Have a stake in library events
-Great on resumes/college applications
-Get professional references from librarians
Adults
What: Books & Appetizers Club
Where: Caseyville Public Library District
When: 3rd Thursdays of the Month
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A Book and an Appetizer group meeting monthly at the Caseyville Public Library! Come enjoy the discussions on the most recent book YOU read! Remember: bring YOUR book you're reading and a snack! See you at our next meeting! Get-togethers are held the third Thursday of each month at 6:00 p.m.
What: Friends of the Library Book Sale
Where: Caseyville Public Library District
When: Friday, June 27th & Saturday, June 28th 8am-2pm
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The Friends of the Caseyville Public Library have their Summer Book Sale this June. A Bake Sale will also be on Saturday, June 28th. There will also be a ticket auction to raise funds for the library.
What: How to Avoid Scams
Where: Caseyville Public Library District
When: Thursday, July 10th 2-3pm
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Collinsville Faith in Action & Collinsville Building & Loan will be at Caseyville Public Library to discuss how to avoid the many types of scams, including by mail, email, phone, and more!
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Light refreshments provided!
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This program is geared toward older adults.