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This event is in the "Preschool (Ages 3-5)" group.

Storytime

Monday, May 19, 2025 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 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 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.

This event is in the "Teens (Grades 6-12)" group.

Twitch

Monday, May 19, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Gaming
Age Group:
Teens (Grades 6-12)

Do you love art, books, and video games? Do you want to see more of them at the Library? Well, check out our Teen Twitch channel! Aimee will stream Switch games and talk about what she is reading and/or watching.

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Teens (Grades 6-12)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Gaming
Event Details:

Do you love art, books, and video games? Do you want to see more of them at the Library? Well, check out our Teen Twitch channel! Aimee will stream Switch games and talk about what she is reading and/or watching.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Medicare Q & A

Monday, May 19, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room at Glen Carbon Centennial Library
Program Type:
Community Event/Partnership
Age Group:
Adults

Facilitated by: Jon or Jay Burgmann of Burgmann Insurance Group in O'Fallon, IL If you are looking to sign up for Medicare and have questions on how to register or what is covered, this will be a great time to ask.

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

Facilitated by: Jon or Jay Burgmann of Burgmann Insurance Group in O'Fallon, IL If you are looking to sign up for Medicare and have questions on how to register or what is covered, this will be a great time to ask.

This event is in the "Children (Grades K-5)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (Grades 6-12)" group.

Tech Club: Spheros

Monday, May 19, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
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)

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.

This event is in the "Preschool (Ages 3-5)" group.

Storytime

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 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 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 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.

Friends of the Library

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Community Room at Glen Carbon Centennial Library

The Friends are a group of volunteers who share a common belief that the library is important to the intellectual and cultural growth of the community.

Library Branch: Glen Carbon Centennial Library
Room: Community Room
Event Details:

The Friends are a group of volunteers who share a common belief that the library is important to the intellectual and cultural growth of the community.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Virtual Yoga with Anne

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:15pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

This Slow Flow practice will lead you through a series of yoga poses that focus on strengthening, lengthening, and stretching. Side effects may include a sense of well-being and feelings of peace and calmness! Recommended props: 1.

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

This Slow Flow practice will lead you through a series of yoga poses that focus on strengthening, lengthening, and stretching. Side effects may include a sense of well-being and feelings of peace and calmness! Recommended props: 1.

This event is in the "Babies (Birth-Age 2)" group.

Baby Lapsit

Thursday, May 22, 2025 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.

This event is in the "Teens (Grades 6-12)" group.

Twitch

Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Gaming
Age Group:
Teens (Grades 6-12)

Do you love art, books, and video games? Do you want to see more of them at the Library? Well, check out our Teen Twitch channel! Sam will be streaming Switch games, learning about and creating art, and talking about her favorite books!

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Teens (Grades 6-12)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Gaming
Event Details:

Do you love art, books, and video games? Do you want to see more of them at the Library? Well, check out our Teen Twitch channel! Sam will be streaming Switch games, learning about and creating art, and talking about her favorite books!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Black Holes: Astrophysical Extremes

Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Community Room at Glen Carbon Centennial Library
Program Type:
Presenters
Age Group:
Adults

Are you curious about astronomical mysteries and the extremes of the universe? Join us for a discussion led by Dr. Dustin Swarm exploring compact objects such as black holes. Dr.

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

Are you curious about astronomical mysteries and the extremes of the universe? Join us for a discussion led by Dr. Dustin Swarm exploring compact objects such as black holes. Dr.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Virtual Yoga with Sarah

Saturday, May 24, 2025 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.

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

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

Library Closed: Memorial Day

All Day
Glen Carbon Centennial Library
Closing
Branches:
Glen Carbon Centennial Library
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Library Board Meeting

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Conference Room at Glen Carbon Centennial Library
Age Group:
Adults

The Board of Trustees meets every month except December on the Fourth Tuesday.

Library Branch: Glen Carbon Centennial Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

The Board of Trustees meets every month except December on the Fourth Tuesday.

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 event is in the "Adults" group.

Virtual Yoga with Anne

Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:15pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

This Slow Flow practice will lead you through a series of yoga poses that focus on strengthening, lengthening, and stretching. Side effects may include a sense of well-being and feelings of peace and calmness! Recommended props: 1.

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

This Slow Flow practice will lead you through a series of yoga poses that focus on strengthening, lengthening, and stretching. Side effects may include a sense of well-being and feelings of peace and calmness! Recommended props: 1.

This event is in the "Teens (Grades 6-12)" group.

Twitch

Thursday, May 29, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Gaming
Age Group:
Teens (Grades 6-12)

Do you love art, books, and video games? Do you want to see more of them at the Library? Well, check out our Teen Twitch channel! Sam will be streaming Switch games, learning about and creating art, and talking about her favorite books!

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Teens (Grades 6-12)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Gaming
Event Details:

Do you love art, books, and video games? Do you want to see more of them at the Library? Well, check out our Teen Twitch channel! Sam will be streaming Switch games, learning about and creating art, and talking about her favorite books!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Virtual Yoga with Sarah

Saturday, May 31, 2025 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.

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

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

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.
This event is in the "Teens (Grades 6-12)" group.

Foam Party Summer Kickoff

Saturday, May 31, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Glen Carbon Centennial Library
Program Type:
Community Event/Partnership, Music, Performers
Age Group:
Kids, Family, Teens (Grades 6-12)

Go bananas at our outdoor Summer Reading kickoff! Enjoy foam, ice cream, music, and more. Sign up for Summer Reading, and earn your event badge! Swimwear, sun protection, towels, and goggles are suggested. 

Library Branch: Glen Carbon Centennial Library
Age Group: Kids, Family, Teens (Grades 6-12)
Program Type: Community Event/Partnership, Music, Performers
Event Details:

Go bananas at our outdoor Summer Reading kickoff! Enjoy foam, ice cream, music, and more. Sign up for Summer Reading, and earn your event badge! Swimwear, sun protection, towels, and goggles are suggested. 

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.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Plethora Of Pens

Monday, June 2, 2025 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.

Library Closed: Homecoming

All Day 6/10 - 6/15
Glen Carbon Centennial Library
Closing
Branches:
Glen Carbon Centennial Library
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Adult Book Club

Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Conference Room at Glen Carbon Centennial Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

January 14:  Afterlife by Julia Alvarez

February 11: UPDATED Pick: Mad Honey by Jodi Picoult

March 11: March by Geraldine Brooks

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

January 14:  Afterlife by Julia Alvarez

February 11: UPDATED Pick: Mad Honey by Jodi Picoult

March 11: March by Geraldine Brooks

Friends of the Library

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Community Room at Glen Carbon Centennial Library

The Friends are a group of volunteers who share a common belief that the library is important to the intellectual and cultural growth of the community.

Library Branch: Glen Carbon Centennial Library
Room: Community Room
Event Details:

The Friends are a group of volunteers who share a common belief that the library is important to the intellectual and cultural growth of the community.

Library Closed: Juneteenth

All Day
Glen Carbon Centennial Library
Closing
Branches:
Glen Carbon Centennial Library
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Medicare Q & A

Monday, June 23, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room at Glen Carbon Centennial Library
Program Type:
Community Event/Partnership
Age Group:
Adults

Facilitated by: Jon or Jay Burgmann of Burgmann Insurance Group in O'Fallon, IL If you are looking to sign up for Medicare and have questions on how to register or what is covered, this will be a great time to ask.

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

Facilitated by: Jon or Jay Burgmann of Burgmann Insurance Group in O'Fallon, IL If you are looking to sign up for Medicare and have questions on how to register or what is covered, this will be a great time to ask.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Library Board Meeting

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Conference Room at Glen Carbon Centennial Library
Age Group:
Adults

The Board of Trustees meets every month except December on the Fourth Tuesday.

Library Branch: Glen Carbon Centennial Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

The Board of Trustees meets every month except December on the Fourth Tuesday.

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.