Kids & Family
What: Mobil Vision Clinic
Where: Caseyville Public Library District
When: Wednesday, August 5th| 8:45am
- Exams are scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Our capacity for the day will be ~35 children ages 4-18.
- Safety is our top priority, and every child under the age of 16 must be accompanied by their
parent/guardian to the registration station.
-All services are free of cost.
Registration begins at 8:45am
Appointments accepted starting at 9am; registration closes at 11am
Arrive early; appointments are given on a first come, first served basis
All services provided at no cost
Services include a comprehensive eye exam and, if needed, prescription glasses
Most glasses are made and dispensed on-site
Capacity on-board is limited; only patients are allowed on the vehicle
What: Sensory Saturday & Storytime: Dynamic Duos
Where: Caseyville Public Library District
When: Saturday, August 8th| 10:30am-1:30pm
(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: Read to a Chicken!
Where: Caseyville Public Library District
When: Saturday, September 12th| 10:30am-1:30pm
(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: Quarterly meetings: September, December, February, & April
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: Dine and Donate at Texas Roadhouse
Where: Texas Roadhouse, 1412 Central Park Circle, Shiloh, IL
When: Monday, August 3rd, 4-10pm
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Dine & Donate at Texas Roadhouse (Shiloh, IL) on Monday, August 3rd, and 10% of your purchase will be donated to the Friends of Caseyville Library, the Library's volunteer fundraising organization. For your donation to go through, you must enter the code upon checkout: PDV4PRC.
What: Japanese Lessons
Where: Caseyville Public Library District
When: August 1st, 11am-12pm
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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
Adults
What: Older Adults FAQ
Where: Caseyville Public Library District
When: 2nd Thursdays of the Month, 2-3pm
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Come for open office hours with Collinsville Faith in Action to get answers to your questions about navigating the world as an older adult.
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Ask Questions About:
Medicare Counseling
Discounted License Plate Tags
Free Public Transportation
“Aging Well” topics -
Schedule an appointment!
Call 618-345-5848
Questions? Email aoa@fiacollinsville.org
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: Seizure First Aid
Where: Caseyville Public Library District
When: August 27th, 6pm
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Learn about the different types of seizures and how to assist someone having a seizure.
Get your two-year Seizure First Aid certification.
Training is typically scheduled for 90 minutes
Certification is valid for 2 years.
Training is provided FREE OF CHARGE!