Kids & Family
What: Sensory Saturday & Storytime: Spooky Campfire Tales
Where: Caseyville Public Library District
When: Saturday, October 10th| 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: Kids Art Club
Where: Caseyville Public Library District
When: Wednesday, October 21st | 2:30-3:30pm
Who: Kids ages 8-12
We will be learning about Van Gogh's art and creating our own still life drawings.
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Kids Art Club is a drop-in art class for ages 8-12 that will be held on the third wednesday of the month from 2:30-3:30pm. Young artists will learn about an artist and their work and learn about a different art technique each session.
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Other information
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You do not have to have a Caseyville Library card to attend and do not have to have attended the previous sessions to join.
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This is a free public event.
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Parents/Guardians of kids ages 8-10 will need to remain on the library grounds for the session.
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Parents/Guardians of kids 11-12 may leave and come back at 3:30.
What: Trick-or-Treating at the Library!
Where: Caseyville Public Library District
When:Thursday, October 29th| 5-7:30pm
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Trick-or-Treat at your favorite library!
Come play games, win candy, make Halloween crafts, brave the crawl-through spooky house, and play in the library!
Don't forget to check out some spooky books and ghost stories before you leave.
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Candy & Allergy friendly options available!
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Treats available while supplies last!
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This program is for kids & families.
Teens
What: Teen Advisory & Volunteer Group
Where: Caseyville Public Library District
When: Quarterly meetings: September, December, February, & April
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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.
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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: First and Third Saturday of the Month | 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
What: Jurassic Park & Dinosaur Terrariums
Where: Caseyville Public Library District
When: Thursday, November 5th, 2026 | 5:30-7pm​​
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Watch the classic, 1993 film, Jurassic Park, and create a glowing dino terrarium to take home. Or just sit back and enjoy the show.
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Popcorn provided!
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All ages welcome. Please use your own discretion. The film is rated PG-13.
Adults
What: Moon Wreaths & Practical Magic
Where: Caseyville Public Library District
When: Thursday, October 8th | 5:30-7pm​
Come watch the class film, Practical Magic, and create your own Moon Wreath to decorate for Halloween. All materials will be provided, but you are welcome to bring items from home if you would like to add something specific to your wreath.
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This event is for adults and teens 16+.
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.