What’s in a Name? SMRLD Celebrates 20 years!

What happened 20 years ago?

The Da Vinci Code was the NYT Best seller fiction, Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines was the top of the movie box office, we were all listening to Clay Aiken…

AND…the library officially changed its name to Six Mile Regional Library District. From May 1, 1990 to June 30, 2003 the library was known as the Granite City Public Library District. Prior to that it was simply the Granite City Public Library, as we were a municipal library for the first 78 years.

We have been the Six Mile Regional Library District for 20 years! Watch and listen for a little history about why we changed our name and just what “Six Mile” means.

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Upcoming Events

Play & Learn For Babies & Toddlers November 22, 2024 at 10:00 am – 10:45 am Six Mile Regional Library District, 2001 Delmar Ave, Granite City, IL 62040, USA Play & Learn For Babies & ToddlersFridays, March 8 & 22Fridays, April 12 & 26Fridays, May 10 & 2410 AM at SMRLD, 2001 Delmar AveQuestions? Email [email protected] or call the Youth Services department at 618-452-6238 ext 720
Nintendo Switch November 23, 2024 at 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Teen Room, 2001 Delmar Ave, Granite City, IL 62040, USA Nintendo SwitchEvery Saturday, 1-4 PMTeen Room, 2001 Delmar AveGrades 7-12For more information email the Teen Services Librarian at: [email protected]
Fall Craft Series November 23, 2024 at 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Fall Craft SeriesSept 14: Rope PumpkinsOct 5: Bat Wing BookmarksOct 26: Cork PumpkinsNov 23: DIY Bath SoakSaturdays, 2-3:30 PM2001 Delmar Ave18+ Adult craftsRegistration required - Call 618-452-6238
Story Time November 25, 2024 at 10:00 am – 10:30 am 2145 Johnson Rd, Granite City, IL 62040, USA Story TimeEnjoy stories, music and crafts!Mondays at 10 AMSMRLD 2145 Johnson RoadQuestions? Email [email protected] or call the Youth Services department at 618-452-6238
Book Club! November 25, 2024 at 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Meme's Coffee Shop, 1529 Johnson Rd Join the Six Mile Regional Library Book ClubThe 57 Bus by Dashka Slater - Monday, September 30 at 11:00 AM Meme's Coffee Shop, 1529 Johnson Rd or Tuesday, September 24 at 6:30 PM SMRLD, 2001 Delmar AveThe Cuban Heiress by Chanel Cleeton - Monday, October 28 at 11:00 AM Meme's Coffee Shop, 1529 Johnson Rd or Tuesday, October 29 at 6:30 PM SMRLD, 2001 Delmar AveA The…