Kids & Family
What: Sensory Saturday & Storytime: Gardens
Where: Caseyville Public Library District
When: Saturday, June 13th| 10am-2pm (STORYTIME AT 10:30AM)
Sensory Saturdays occur every 2nd Saturday of the Month
Sensory Saturdays are a pleasant sensory experience at Caseyville Library aimed for neurodiverse individuals and families of all ages.
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Storytime & 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.
What: Sensory Saturday & Storytime: Special Author Visit
Where: Caseyville Public Library District
When: Saturday, July 11th| 10am-2pm (STORYTIME AT 10:30AM)
Sensory Saturdays occur every 2nd Saturday of the Month
Sensory Saturdays are a pleasant sensory experience at Caseyville Library aimed for neurodiverse individuals and families of all ages.
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Storytime & 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: 1st Thursdays of the month at 5pm
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 volunteer opportunities at the library, plan and assist with library programs, and raise funds for the library and host community drives.
This is a great opportunity for teens to build on their leadership and teamwork skills that can be transferred to many future endeavors.
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
If you'd like to apply, go to: caseyvillelibrary.org/tag
All Ages
What: Japanese Lessons
Where: Caseyville Public Library District
When: Every 1st & 3rd Saturday
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Learn Japanese with language expert, Yoko Seto. Drop in at any date to learn the basics. We will cover greetings and basic language skills, Japanese ABCs, language history and philosophy, and Japanese socio-cultural learning. Each class will be on the first and third Saturday of the month from 11am to 12pm. Each month we will emphasize a different aspect of Japanese culture that corresponds with that time of year.
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ALL AGES WELCOME
What: Summer Reading Rocks: Rock Painting for the library garden
Where: Caseyville Public Library District
When: Thursday, June 4th | 5:30-7:30
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Do you have a cool idea for a rock for our library garden? It could be a phrase, animal, picture, or whatever you can dream up! We can't wait to see what you create!
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Come kick off the Summer Reading Season with us! We are painting rocks to be displayed in the library's new garden! Kids, teens, and adults are all welcome.
What: Pride Outside Tie-Dye
Where: Caseyville Public Library District
When: Thursday, June 25th | 5:30-7:30
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Tie-Dye & Celebrate Pride at the Library!
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Bring 1-3 prewashed items to tie dye or tie dye a bandana offered by the library.
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Relax, tie-dye, make a friendship bracelet, check out books, and enjoy a freeze pop! Wear clothes you do not mind getting dye on or bring a smock to cover up.
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.
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No registration required.
What: Older Adults FAQ
Where: Caseyville Public Library District
When: 2nd Thursdays of the Month | 2-3pm
Come for open office hours with Collinsville Faith in Action to get answers to your questions about navigating the world as an older adult.
Ask Questions About:
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Medicare Counseling
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Discounted License Plate Tags
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Free Public Transportation
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“Aging Well” topics
Schedule an appointment!
Call 618-345-5848
Questions? Email aoa@fiacollinsville.org
What: iCash Event at Caseyville Library
Where: Caseyville Public Library District
When: Thursday, May 19th from 3-6 pm
Discover what's yours!
A representative from the Illinois State Treasurer's Office will be available at the Caseyville Public Library on Tuesday, May 19th from 3-6pm to assist residents with their search for unclaimed property.
OR Click the link below to begin your search:
https://icash.illinoistreasurer.gov/
What: Reduced License Plate Sticker Assistance
Where: Caseyville Public Library District
When: Thursday, June 11th | 2-3pm
Get your license plate registration renewed for $10 instead of $141 with Collinsville Faith in Action
at Caseyville Public Library. You must meet Illinois state requirements. Must be 65 or older, or 16+ and permanently disabled, and meet income requirements ($33,562 for 1 person, $44,533 for 2, $55,500 for 3).
Schedule an appointment! Call 618-345-5848
What: Book Sale & Bake Sale
Where: Caseyville Public Library District
When: Friday, June 26th & Saturday, June 27th | 8am-2pm
The Friends of the Caseyville Library group is having their annual Book Sale & Bake Sale. Each bag of books is just $5. We provide the bag.
No registration necessary.
What: Adults Only Self Care Night
Where: Caseyville Public Library District
When: Thursday, July 9th | 5:30-7:30PM
Dress in comfy clothes and come relax at the library for a calm evening of self care, including vision boarding and collaging, spa face masks, tranquil music, hot tea or cool cucumber water, and conversation with supportive peers.