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    2024 Great American Eclipse Viewing Party

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

    Watch the Eclipse at the Centralia Regional Library! Activities include: - Pinhole Viewer Crafts - Eclipse and Solar System Art - Shadow Chalk Art - Spotting Scope Viewing - Photography Demonstrations and Opportunities - Coloring Pages and Activity Packs - Indoor and Outdoor Games - Giant Bubbles - Eclipse Livestream Viewing in the Monken Activity […]

    Earth Day Family Fun

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

    Join us for a very special Earth Day Family Fun tomorrow night, April 12, in the 2nd floor Monken Activity Room (accessible by elevator and stairs)! Pick your choice of craft, have a yummy snack, and learn about Earth Day! Everyone gets to take home their very own scavenger hunt and activity calendar too. Be […]

    AAPI Heritage Month Educational Scavenger Hunt

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

    Learn some history, win a prize! Each worksheet is different, so you can hunt several times if you want to learn even more (prizes are only given for the first completed worksheet, though). This scavenger hunt can be done at any time during the month in the Youth Department on the Library’s second floor (accessible […]

    Centralia Recycling Center Presentation

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

    Mike from the Centralia Recycling Center will give a presentation on general recycling and what the Centralia Center takes! This presentation will be in the Monken Activity Room on the second floor (accessible by elevator and stairs). No registration or library card required.

    Wildfire Prevention with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Carlyle Lake & Smokey Bear

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

    Bring your children to learn about fire safety and the legend of Smokey Bear, who turns 80 years old this year! This special event will be in the Monken Activity Room on the second floor (accessible by elevator and stairs). No registration or library card required.

    Pollinator Watercolor Painting Workshop

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

    Learn how to paint a bumble bee or butterfly on a stained glass background using simple watercolors. This workshop is for ages 12+ and will be in the Monken Activity Room on the second floor (accessible by elevator and stairs). No registration or library card required.

    Nature Scavenger Hunt

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

    Be the fastest to spot 10 different things in nature and check them off our list to win a prize! This scavenger hunt is for ages 12-18. We will start in the second floor Monken Activity Room and then move out to the Library Park. No registration or library card required.

    Interactive Fish and Wildlife Presentation

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

    Scott from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources will talk about fishing and wildlife, with a display of pelts and fossils for attendees to see! This presentation will be in the Monken Activity Room on the second floor (accessible by elevator and stairs). No registration or library card required.

    Summer Reading Party with the Centralia Fire Department

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

    Get ready to party with the Centralia Fire Department! Our local firefighters will be bringing their awesome fire truck for attendees to touch before getting soaked with the fire hose! We'll also have games and activities set up, so be sure to bring the whole family for a day of fun with the Library and […]

    Latine Heritage Month Educational Scavenger Hunt

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

    Learn some history, win a prize! Each worksheet is different, so you can hunt several times if you want to learn even more (prizes are only given for the first completed worksheet, though). This scavenger hunt can be done at any time during the month in the Youth Department on the Library’s second floor (accessible […]

    Self-Publishing Workshop

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

    Are you wanting to publish your own book but don't know how to go about doing it? Come to our self-publishing workshop, where we'll show you how! By the end of the workshop, you'll have the tools and resources necessary to be a self-published author, like how to write and format your book, where to […]

    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 […]

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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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