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    State Representative Blaine Wilhour Traveling Office

    Centralia Regional Library District 515 East Broadway, Centralia, IL, United States

    110th District Legislative Assistant Lori Bear of Blaine Wilhour's office will be in the Library's back lobby once a month to help anyone with State issues, such as DCFS, FOID, fishing licenses, property taxes, etc. Share your ideas, voice your concerns, and receive assistance with state government programs and issues. An appointment is not necessary […]

    Miss Rita’s Story Time

    Centralia Regional Library District 515 East Broadway, Centralia, IL, United States

    Raise your children to be lifelong readers by bringing them to story time at the Library! Story Time is held in the Discovery Room on the Library’s 2nd floor (elevator accessible). The theme for this Story Time is Thankfulness and Gratitude! The craft will be a Thankful Wreath.

    Book Club for Adults

    Centralia Regional Library District 515 East Broadway, Centralia, IL, United States

    Join the Centralia Regional Library District's Book Club for adults! For November 2024, we are reading If I Tell You by Gregg Olsen. If you are interested in joining us by becoming a Book Club member, please fill out our member form, especially if you would like for us to place a hold on the […]

    Board Meeting

    Centralia Regional Library District 515 East Broadway, Centralia, IL, United States

    The Centralia Regional Library District Board of Trustees meets the third Wednesday of every month. Meetings are held in Monken Activity Room, 2nd floor, at the Main Library at 4:00 pm on the date designated and are open to the public. Accessible by elevator or stairs. A link to the meeting agenda will be posted […]

    Holiday Tips and Tricks with Chef Art Smith

    Online IL, United States

    Join Chef Art Smith to learn about his culinary journey and bring some culinary inspiration into your holiday season. A two-time James Beard Foundation award winner, Smith believes “The art of cooking, the act of feeding people, is the most engaging, most memorable way to connect with people.” Smith began his career at the Florida […]

    Family Reading Night

    Centralia Regional Library District 515 East Broadway, Centralia, IL, United States

    Please join us for #FamilyReadingNight on Thursday, November 21, from 3:30-5:30pm for crafts and for Read-Aloud stories at 4pm and 5pm! Snacks and bookmarks will be available while supplies last and crafts include beaded harvest corn and a thankful tree. Be sure to bring the whole family for the fun! 🫶

    Family Fun

    Centralia Regional Library District 515 East Broadway, Centralia, IL, United States

    Get ready for some Family Fun! Each month we have a different themed craft and activity for everyone of all ages to do. The themed craft for this Family Fun night is Thankful Trees. Other games and activities will be available too, so bring the whole family for an hour of fun! This event takes […]

    Thanksgiving Library Hours

    The Library will close early at 4PM the Wednesday before Thanksgiving and be closed Thanksgiving and the Friday after. Our online collections are available 24/7.

    Miss Rita’s Story Time

    Centralia Regional Library District 515 East Broadway, Centralia, IL, United States

    Raise your children to be lifelong readers by bringing them to story time at the Library! This special Story Time is held in the Monken Activity Room on the Library’s 2nd floor (elevator accessible). The theme for this very special Story Time is Santa, Cookies, and Stories, with an appearance of Santa Claus and treats […]

    Teen Reading Club

    Centralia Regional Library District 515 East Broadway, Centralia, IL, United States

    Join Centralia Regional Library District's Reading Club for teens (ages 13-17)! This club is a laid-back, bring-your-own-reading-content type, with snacks and activities/games. There is no required reading, but a theme with a matching book display in the Teen Room will be selected each month for guidance. Reading doesn't necessarily have to be from a book, […]

    The Magic of Raina Telgemeier

    Online IL, United States

    Join us for a night with critically acclaimed comic artist, Raina Telgemeier! Raina is the author and illustrator of the graphic novels Smile, Drama, Sisters, Ghosts, and Guts, all #1 New York Times bestsellers. She also adapted and illustrated four graphic novel versions of Ann M. Martin’s Baby-Sitters Club series, and has contributed short stories […]

    Tales and Travel Memory Cafe

    Centralia Regional Library District 515 East Broadway, Centralia, IL, United States

    Embark on a virtual adventure to another country this December at the library with Tales and Travel! Centralia Manor is partnering with Centralia Regional Library for a free and open-to-the-public "memory cafe" in the library's 2nd floor Monken Activity Room (elevator accessible). Attendees will be able to "visit" a featured country through facts, stories, music, […]

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    Main Library Hours
    • Mon-Fri: 9:30am-6pm
    • Sat: 10am-6pm
    • Sun: Closed
    Location: 515 E. Broadway Centralia, Il 62801  
    Phone: 618-532-5222 cenlib@centralia.lib.il.us
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