Kids & Family
What: Saturday Storytime | The Amazing World of Bugs!
Where: Caseyville Public Library District
When: Saturday, September 13th from 10:30-11:30am
Read stories, make crafts, and experience dramatic play as we learn about tiny creatures!
- Storytime & Songs
- Sensory & dramatic play
- Arts & crafts
- 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: Bugs!
Where: Caseyville Public Library District
When: September 13th from 10am-2pm
Sensory Saturdays occur every 2nd Saturdays 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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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.
What: Saturday Storytime: Halloween
Where: Caseyville Public Library District
When: Saturday, October 11th from 10:30-11:30am
Read stories, make crafts, and experience dramatic play as we learn about Halloween!
- Storytime & Songs
- Sensory & dramatic play
- Arts & crafts
- 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: Halloween!
Where: Caseyville Public Library District
When: October from 11th from 10am-2pm
Sensory Saturdays occur every 2nd Saturdays 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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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.
What: Saturday Storytime: Fossils & Dinosaurs
Where: Caseyville Public Library District
When: Saturday, November 8th from 10:30-11:30am
Read stories about dinosaurs and fossils at Caseyville Library. Learn about archaeology through play!
- Storytime & Songs
- Sensory & dramatic play
- Arts & crafts
- Comfort dog for reading practice or social support
This program is geared toward preschool and elementary aged children and families
What: Sensory Saturdays: Dinosaurs & Fossils
Where: Caseyville Public Library District
When: November 8th from 10am-2pm
Sensory Saturdays occur every 2nd Saturdays 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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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 Game Night
Where: Caseyville Public Library District
When: September 25th 5-7pm
Come learn a new game or bring a familiar favorite to share! Hang out, meet new friends, and have fun at the library! This event is brought to you by Caseyville Library and the Caseyville Library Teen Advisory & Volunteer Group.
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
2025/2026 School Year Meeting Dates
August 7th
September 4th
October 2nd
November 6th
December 4th
January 8th (2nd Thursday of the Month since 1st is New Year's Day)
February 5th
March 5th
April 2nd
May 7th
June 4th
July 2nd
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.