All Ages

UPDATE: Registration is now full and we have capped out on registration (12/14/2023).  December 16-17: a stream of The Nutcracker, danced by The Royal Ballet, with music played by the orchestra of the Royal Opera House. Watch the 2016 stage recording of The Nutcracker, danced by The Royal Ballet (United Kingdom), with music played by Royal […]

A Conversation with Jerry Craft: From Mama’s Boyz to New Kid and Beyond Tuesday, February 6, 2024, 7-8 PM ZOOM EVENT ATTENDEE REGISTRATION LINK: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_g1-lEKYIS6qd706IXsvtrw Learn about life, art, and telling your story with bestselling author, illustrator and syndicated cartoonist, Jerry Craft. Join us for a conversation about his works and journey to success, including a […]

Lunar New Year Family Celebration Thursday, February 8 4:30 PM at SMRLD, 2001 Delmar Ave Come Learn Holiday Traditions & Enjoy Stories, Crafts, Snacks, & More! Questions? Email [email protected] or call the Youth Services department at 618-452-6238 ext 720

All ages party for those that complete the winter reading challenge. Congradulations on completing the Smart Cookie Winter Reading Challenge! Celebrate your accomplishment Saturday, February 10 2 PM SMRLD, 2001 Delmar Ave

*Thanks to Starnet & the Adler Planetarium you can... Get your solar eclipse glasses at the library! Beginning Friday, March 8th, show your library card at the customer service desk and receive up to 5 solar eclipse glasses - while supply lasts!

Celebrate National Library Week with our 7th Annual Peeps Diorama Contest! All ages are welcome to participate, either as individuals or as a family Drop off your family-friendly book-themed dioramas to the 2001 Delmar Ave Youth Department by April 5th! Vote for your favorite April 8th through 12th online or at 2001 Delmar Ave Two Peeptastic Awards! Staff Favorite & Fan Favorite Visit www.smrld.org/peeps-diorama-contest-rules […]

Celebrate National Library Week with our 7th Annual Peeps Diorama Contest! All ages are welcome to participate, either as individuals or as a family Drop off your family-friendly book-themed dioramas to the 2001 Delmar Ave Youth Department by April 5th! Vote for your favorite April 8th through 12th online or at 2001 Delmar Ave Two Peeptastic Awards! Staff Favorite & Fan Favorite Visit www.smrld.org/peeps-diorama-contest-rules […]

FREE COMIC BOOK DAY! Saturday, May 4th Pick up comics at either of our locations! Youth, Teen, & Adult TItles available While Supplies Last Call 452-6238 ext 730 or email [email protected] with any questions

June 1 - July 20 Register online at smrld.beanstack.com, with the Beanstack Tracker App, or at either library location

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 & […]