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2023 Adult Summer Reading Challenge
Register for the Challenge online through smrld.beanstack.com, the Beanstack app, or pick up a log at either library.
Log all the books you read or listen to from June 1 to July 20.
Read 8 books to complete the Challenge and earn a finishing prize!
Prize finishing bags will be available after June 10.  
 
Adult Summer Crafts
18+ Adult Craft | 2-3:30 PM | 2001 Delmar Ave – Training & Events Room
Saturday, July 6 – Butterfly Houses
Saturday, August 10 – Glass Bead Keychains
Registration Required – Call 618-452-6238 Ext 730
SMRLD Walking Club
Join us for a walk around
Wilson Park
every 3rd Monday
April – October
5 PM
Meet at Ice Rink parking lot
July 15; August 19; September 16; and October 21
Cancellations due to weather will be announced via Facebook by 2 PM on the day of the event.
Questions? Call 618-452-6238 ext 730 or email [email protected]
All Wound Up
Beginning yarn crafts 11AM – 1PM
Saturday, July 20th – Simple Crochet Stitches
Saturday, August 17th – Knitting for Beginners
Saturday, September 21st  – Knitting for Beginners
Limited to 8 people
2145 Johnson Road
Register at tinyurl.com/allwoundup2 or call 618-452-6238

Job Search Training Session Series 
presented by expert, Frank Alaniz
LinkedIn Optimization – Thursday, July 25th from 3-4:30 PM
Interviewing Skills – Thursday, August 8th from 3-4:30 PM
Library Training and Events Room, 2001 Delmar Ave, In person and via Zoom.
Come in person and receive a five minute review of your resume
Registration is required. Please call 618-452-6238 or go to https://tinyurl.com/smrldjobs2024 to register.

Book Club!
Join the Six Mile Regional Library Book Club

Stranger Diaries by Elly Griffiths – Monday, July 29, 11:00 AM Meme’s Coffee Shop, 1529 Johnson Rd or Tuesday, July 30, 6:30 PM SMRLD, 2001 Delmar Ave

Can’t We Talk About Something More Pleasant? by Roz Chast – Monday, August 26, 11:00 AM Meme’s Coffee Shop, 1529 Johnson Rd or Tuesday, August 27, 6:30 PM SMRLD, 2001 Delmar Ave

Copies of the book are available at both libraries.
Questions? Call 618-452-6238 ext. 785

3D Printing Demonstration
Saturday, August 31st 10AM – 12PM
2145 Johnson Rd
Finding, sharing, and printing 3D objects
Questions? Call 618-452-6238
Art & Craft Supply Freecycle!
Saturday, July 13
10 AM to 2 PM
2001 Delmar Avenue Library
Have craft supplies you no longer need? Looking for some new supplies for a project? Join the Library for the freecycle event!
Drop off never been or gently used art and craft supplies to the 2001 Delmar Avenue Library between July 11 & 12 during our regular hours.
What types of supplies: fabric, yarn, scrapbook items, stickers, buttons, beads, etc…
Before you donate the items to the library – ask yourself “Would I give this to my best friend?”
You do not have to donate to “shop” items on Saturday!
Shark Week 2024 All Ages Challenge 
August 3-10
Register Online at smrld.beanstack.com or with the Beanstack Tracker App.
Read 2 shark/ocean books & complete 2 activities  to be entered into a drawing for a $50 gift card to the St. Louis Aquarium!
There will be 3 drawings: one for youth up through 6th grade, one for teens in grades 7-12, and one for adults.
Questions? Email [email protected] or call the Youth Services department at 618-452-6238 ext 720
Shark Week Kick Off Party
Saturday, August 3
2 PM
SMRLD, 2001 Delmar Ave
We’re kicking off our Shark week challenge! Come by and enjoy Games, Crafts & Snacks!
1-on-1 Technology Instruction
Appointments with personalized instruction are available for up to 1.5 hours in the following areas:
New device assistance; Laptop; Smartphone; Tablet; Internet basics; Search basics; Computer security basics; Windows basics; and More! Just ask!
Call 618-452-6238 ext. 784 to make your appointment.
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The Six Mile Regional Library District (SMRLD) is proud to provide high-quality service for all ages.  The Adult Services Department focuses on providing materials, programs, reference assistance, readers’ advisory, print & electronic resources, DVDs & CDs, and more for persons age 13 and over.

2001 Delmar

OpenToday: 11:00 am – 8:00 pm

2145 Johnson

OpenToday: 11:00 am – 8:00 pm

Upcoming Events

  • Children's Smokey Bear Reading Challenge June 1, 2024 – July 20, 2024 Children's Smokey the Bear Reading ChallengeRegister online at smrld.beanstack.com, with the Beanstack Tracker App.Log books you read or listen to between June 1 and July 20.Complete and check off activities.Read 3 books and do 5 activities to complete the challenge.Finish the challenge to be entered into a drawing for a plush Smokey the Bear!Questions? Email [email protected] or call the Youth Services…
  • 2024 All Ages Summer Reading Challenge: Read Renew Repeat June 1, 2024 – July 20, 2024 June 1 - July 20Register online at smrld.beanstack.com, with the Beanstack Tracker App, or at either library location
  • Both Locations OPEN 9 AM - 6 PM - Adjusted Hours July 3, 2024 Hours, Locations & Holidays
  • Story Time July 3, 2024 at 4:30 pm – 5:00 pm Six Mile Regional Library District, 2001 Delmar Ave, Granite City, IL 62040, USA Story TimeEnjoy stories, music, and crafts!Mondays at 10 AM SMRLD, 2145 Johnson Rd&Wednesdays at 4:30 PM SMRLD, 2001 Delmar AveQuestions? Email [email protected] or call the Youth Services department at 618-452-6238 ext 720
  • Closed in observance of Independence Day July 4, 2024 Closed in observance of Independence Day.

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