Kids & Family
What: Saturday Storytime: Valentine Hearts
Where: Caseyville Public Library District
When: Saturday, February 14th from 10:30-11:30am
Read stories about love and friendship!
- 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: Polar Animals
Where: Caseyville Public Library District
When: February 14th 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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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 Self Care Night
Where: Caseyville Public Library District
When: Thursday, February 26th
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.
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
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
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: 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