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: Saturday Storytime | Happy First Birthday to our new Caseyville Library Building!
Where: Caseyville Public Library District
When: Saturday, August 9th from 10:30-11:30am
Read stories about birthday fun and explore the senses with cake and party themed sensory play!
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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: 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 24th 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.