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AARP Tax-Aide

Friday, April 3, 2026 at 9:00am - 12:00pm
Youth Room at Glen Carbon Centennial Library
Program Type:
Community Event/Partnership
Age Group:
All Ages

The Volunteers of the AARP Foundation Tax-Aide program provides free tax preparation assistance to anyone.

Library Branch: Glen Carbon Centennial Library
Room: Youth Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Event/Partnership
Event Details:

The Volunteers of the AARP Foundation Tax-Aide program provides free tax preparation assistance to anyone.

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Yoga with Sarah - Via Zoom

Saturday, April 4, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Virtual
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

Get fit and healthy when you join us for an energizing session of yoga.

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Get fit and healthy when you join us for an energizing session of yoga.

Library Closed: Easter

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Storytime

Monday, April 6, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Youth Room at Glen Carbon Centennial Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 3-5)

Join us for stories, songs, crafts, rhymes, and more! Storytime builds your kiddos' early literacy skills to help them prep for Kindergarten and 1st grade! Planned for preschool-aged children.

Library Branch: Glen Carbon Centennial Library
Room: Youth Room
Age Group: Preschool (Ages 3-5)
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for stories, songs, crafts, rhymes, and more! Storytime builds your kiddos' early literacy skills to help them prep for Kindergarten and 1st grade! Planned for preschool-aged children.

Disclaimer(s)

The Glen Carbon Centennial Library is committed to making our events accessible to everyone.  If you require an accommodation or service to fully participate, please contact the library at least one week prior to the event.

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults.  Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program.  Drop offs will not be permitted.

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Plethora Of Pens

Monday, April 6, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Room at Glen Carbon Centennial Library
Program Type:
Writers' Group
Age Group:
All Ages

This is an open group, walk-ins are welcome, all writing levels, all genres. If you just want to write your memoirs for your family, that's great. If you want to write the next breakout series, fantastic.

Library Branch: Glen Carbon Centennial Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Writers' Group
Event Details:

This is an open group, walk-ins are welcome, all writing levels, all genres. If you just want to write your memoirs for your family, that's great. If you want to write the next breakout series, fantastic.

Storytime

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Youth Room at Glen Carbon Centennial Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 3-5)

Join us for stories, songs, crafts, rhymes, and more! Storytime builds your kiddos' early literacy skills to help them prep for Kindergarten and 1st grade! Planned for preschool-aged children.

Library Branch: Glen Carbon Centennial Library
Room: Youth Room
Age Group: Preschool (Ages 3-5)
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for stories, songs, crafts, rhymes, and more! Storytime builds your kiddos' early literacy skills to help them prep for Kindergarten and 1st grade! Planned for preschool-aged children.

Disclaimer(s)

The Glen Carbon Centennial Library is committed to making our events accessible to everyone.  If you require an accommodation or service to fully participate, please contact the library at least one week prior to the event.

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults.  Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program.  Drop offs will not be permitted.

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Hobbits and Hobbies

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room at Glen Carbon Centennial Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Movie
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for a cozy evening in the Shire! Settle in to watch The Lord of the Rings & The Hobbit while working on your favorite craft. Bring your own project from home. All small crafts welcome.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Glen Carbon Centennial Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Movie
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a cozy evening in the Shire! Settle in to watch The Lord of the Rings & The Hobbit while working on your favorite craft. Bring your own project from home. All small crafts welcome.

Tech Club: Coding with Music Lab

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Youth Room at Glen Carbon Centennial Library
Program Type:
STEM, Technology Class
Age Group:
Children (Grades K-5), Teens (Grades 6-12)

Explore technology and coding in this club for kids looking to get hands-on experience using different tech!

Registration Required
Library Branch: Glen Carbon Centennial Library
Room: Youth Room
Age Group: Children (Grades K-5), Teens (Grades 6-12)
Program Type: STEM, Technology Class
Registration Required
Event Details:

Explore technology and coding in this club for kids looking to get hands-on experience using different tech!

Disclaimer(s)

The Glen Carbon Centennial Library is committed to making our events accessible to everyone.  If you require an accommodation or service to fully participate, please contact the library at least one week prior to the event.

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults.  Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program.  Drop offs will not be permitted.

Baby Lapsit

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Youth Room at Glen Carbon Centennial Library
Program Type:
Play and Learn, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies (Birth-Age 2)

Build your baby’s literacy foundation with skills, stories, and songs in a 20-minute session. Playtime follows to help with the development of social skills. Planned for ages birth to 2. 

Library Branch: Glen Carbon Centennial Library
Room: Youth Room
Age Group: Babies (Birth-Age 2)
Program Type: Play and Learn, Storytime
Event Details:

Build your baby’s literacy foundation with skills, stories, and songs in a 20-minute session. Playtime follows to help with the development of social skills. Planned for ages birth to 2. 

Disclaimer(s)

The Glen Carbon Centennial Library is committed to making our events accessible to everyone.  If you require an accommodation or service to fully participate, please contact the library at least one week prior to the event.

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults.  Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program.  Drop offs will not be permitted.

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AARP Tax-Aide

Friday, April 10, 2026 at 9:00am - 12:00pm
Youth Room at Glen Carbon Centennial Library
Program Type:
Community Event/Partnership
Age Group:
All Ages

The Volunteers of the AARP Foundation Tax-Aide program provides free tax preparation assistance to anyone.

Library Branch: Glen Carbon Centennial Library
Room: Youth Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Event/Partnership
Event Details:

The Volunteers of the AARP Foundation Tax-Aide program provides free tax preparation assistance to anyone.

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Yoga with Sarah - Via Zoom

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Virtual
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

Get fit and healthy when you join us for an energizing session of yoga.

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Get fit and healthy when you join us for an energizing session of yoga.

STEM Activities: Dandelion Dissection

Sunday, April 12, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Youth Room at Glen Carbon Centennial Library
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Kids, Children (Grades K-5)

Do you enjoy exploring science, technology, engineering, and math in fun, crafty ways? Then come on in for this in-person program at the Library!

Library Branch: Glen Carbon Centennial Library
Room: Youth Room
Age Group: Kids, Children (Grades K-5)
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

Do you enjoy exploring science, technology, engineering, and math in fun, crafty ways? Then come on in for this in-person program at the Library!

Disclaimer(s)

The Glen Carbon Centennial Library is committed to making our events accessible to everyone.  If you require an accommodation or service to fully participate, please contact the library at least one week prior to the event.

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults.  Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program.  Drop offs will not be permitted.

Occasionally, the library will take photographs during programs for promotional purposes.  These photographs may be placed in the newspaper, website, or on social media.

Read with Dogs

Monday, April 13, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Youth Room at Glen Carbon Centennial Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Kids, Teens (Grades 6-12)

Sit with licensed therapy dogs and read a story of your choosing! An individual youth or group will have 15 minutes to read and pet a loveable dog! There will be two dogs, allowing two groups to participate simultaneously.

Library Branch: Glen Carbon Centennial Library
Room: Youth Room
Age Group: Kids, Teens (Grades 6-12)
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Sit with licensed therapy dogs and read a story of your choosing! An individual youth or group will have 15 minutes to read and pet a loveable dog! There will be two dogs, allowing two groups to participate simultaneously.

Disclaimer(s)

The Glen Carbon Centennial Library is committed to making our events accessible to everyone.  If you require an accommodation or service to fully participate, please contact the library at least one week prior to the event.

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults.  Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program.  Drop offs will not be permitted.

Imagination Station

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Youth Room at Glen Carbon Centennial Library
Program Type:
Play and Learn
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 3-5)

Join us for a morning of activity, imagining, creating, songs, and fun! The last Imagination Station each month is a Dance Party with instruments and parachute play.

Library Branch: Glen Carbon Centennial Library
Room: Youth Room
Age Group: Preschool (Ages 3-5)
Program Type: Play and Learn
Event Details:

Join us for a morning of activity, imagining, creating, songs, and fun! The last Imagination Station each month is a Dance Party with instruments and parachute play.

Disclaimer(s)

The Glen Carbon Centennial Library is committed to making our events accessible to everyone.  If you require an accommodation or service to fully participate, please contact the library at least one week prior to the event.

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults.  Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program.  Drop offs will not be permitted.

Finance Committee Meeting

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Conference Room at Glen Carbon Centennial Library
Room reservations are not endorsed by the library.
Library Branch: Glen Carbon Centennial Library
Room: Conference Room

Teen Art Unlimited: Zines

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Youth Room at Glen Carbon Centennial Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens (Grades 6-12)

Come to the library to craft and create! Each month will feature a different art medium and project, lasting two weeks. Get your creativity flowing with your friends! Attendance at both sessions is required to complete most projects. 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Glen Carbon Centennial Library
Room: Youth Room
Age Group: Teens (Grades 6-12)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come to the library to craft and create! Each month will feature a different art medium and project, lasting two weeks. Get your creativity flowing with your friends! Attendance at both sessions is required to complete most projects. 

Disclaimer(s)

The Glen Carbon Centennial Library is committed to making our events accessible to everyone.  If you require an accommodation or service to fully participate, please contact the library at least one week prior to the event.

Occasionally, the library will take photographs during programs for promotional purposes.  These photographs may be placed in the newspaper, website, or on social media.

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Hobbits and Hobbies

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room at Glen Carbon Centennial Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Movie
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for a cozy evening in the Shire! Settle in to watch The Lord of the Rings & The Hobbit while working on your favorite craft. Bring your own project from home. All small crafts welcome.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Glen Carbon Centennial Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Movie
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a cozy evening in the Shire! Settle in to watch The Lord of the Rings & The Hobbit while working on your favorite craft. Bring your own project from home. All small crafts welcome.

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Adult Book Club

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Conference Room at Glen Carbon Centennial Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

January 13: The Rose Code by Kate Quinn

February 10: Becoming by Michelle Obama 

March 10: Let’s Call her Barbie by Renée Rosen

Library Branch: Glen Carbon Centennial Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

January 13: The Rose Code by Kate Quinn

February 10: Becoming by Michelle Obama 

March 10: Let’s Call her Barbie by Renée Rosen

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Metro East Rainbow Readers

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Conference Room at Glen Carbon Centennial Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

Join us in reading books by and about LGBTQ+ people. Visit the website for the current book list. 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Glen Carbon Centennial Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us in reading books by and about LGBTQ+ people. Visit the website for the current book list. 

Mama Bears Support Group

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Youth Room at Glen Carbon Centennial Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Babies (Birth-Age 2), Preschool (Ages 3-5), Adults

Come share your feelings and concerns with other moms in an accepting environment. We’ll have toys available for children to play with, and a library staff member will facilitate the discussion.

Library Branch: Glen Carbon Centennial Library
Room: Youth Room
Age Group: Babies (Birth-Age 2), Preschool (Ages 3-5), Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Come share your feelings and concerns with other moms in an accepting environment. We’ll have toys available for children to play with, and a library staff member will facilitate the discussion.

Disclaimer(s)

The Glen Carbon Centennial Library is committed to making our events accessible to everyone.  If you require an accommodation or service to fully participate, please contact the library at least one week prior to the event.

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults.  Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program.  Drop offs will not be permitted.

Digging Deep The Story of Coal in Glen Carbon; April 16 at 6:30

Digging Deep: The Story of Coal in Glen Carbon

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Community Room at Glen Carbon Centennial Library
Program Type:
Presenters
Age Group:
Adults

Join Samantha Doolin, Museum Manager at the Glen Carbon Heritage Museum, as we take a deep dive into the history of coal mining in Glen Carbon History.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Glen Carbon Centennial Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Presenters
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Samantha Doolin, Museum Manager at the Glen Carbon Heritage Museum, as we take a deep dive into the history of coal mining in Glen Carbon History.

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Zoom Program: Illinois Library Presents: Cristina Henríquez: Voice, Culture, and Human Connection

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Community Event/Partnership
Age Group:
Adults

Cristina Henríquez: Voice, Culture, and Human Connection

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Event/Partnership
Event Details:

Cristina Henríquez: Voice, Culture, and Human Connection

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Yoga with Sarah - Via Zoom

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Virtual
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

Get fit and healthy when you join us for an energizing session of yoga.

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Get fit and healthy when you join us for an energizing session of yoga.

YMCA Cheer Demo: Owlettes Cheer With You!

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Glen Carbon Centennial Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Kids, Children (Grades K-5)

COME AND GET YOUR SPRING CHEER ON – The YMCA Owlettes will demo for you and teach you some fun cheers to try with them! Bring your spunk and cheer voices, and be prepared for some fun!

Registration Required
Library Branch: Glen Carbon Centennial Library
Age Group: Kids, Children (Grades K-5)
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

COME AND GET YOUR SPRING CHEER ON – The YMCA Owlettes will demo for you and teach you some fun cheers to try with them! Bring your spunk and cheer voices, and be prepared for some fun!

Disclaimer(s)

The Glen Carbon Centennial Library is committed to making our events accessible to everyone.  If you require an accommodation or service to fully participate, please contact the library at least one week prior to the event.

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults.  Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program.  Drop offs will not be permitted.

Occasionally, the library will take photographs during programs for promotional purposes.  These photographs may be placed in the newspaper, website, or on social media.