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Library News & Programs
Parking Lot Closure
The Library / lower high school parking lot will be closed for sealing on Thursday, July 23 and Friday, July 24.
Patrons will be able to access the library by driving around the back of the the high school and parking in the upper lot. There is a paved sidewalk from the upper lot to the library entrance.
Summer Reading is wrapping up!
July 25 is the last day of the summer reading program. Be sure to turn in your reading logs and reading bingo sheets by 1:00pm on July 25.
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We've had so much fun this summer! Check us out on social media to see photos and videos of the fun activities done this summer and for reading challenge updates!​
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For all the summer reading details, click HERE.
Herb Butter Class w/ Christy Howell
August 20 | 5-6PM​
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**Registration required.** Call the library at 618-965-9732 to sign up!
All ages are welcome, but younger children should be accompanied/helped by a parent.
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Make a compound butter with herbs! Christy will provide some recipes or you can experiment and make your own. Some herbs will be provided, however you are welcome to bring your own herbs (or other ingredients)!
Monthly Movies
We're starting a new movie series at the library where we show a couple of movies each month at the library. ​​
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July 24 | 11:00AM: Over the Hedge (2006), Rated PG, Runtime 1 hour, 23 minutes​
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America250 Series
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August 5 | 11:00AM: An American Tail (1986), Rated G, Runtime 1 hour, 21 minutes
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August 11 | 11:00AM: National Treasure (2004), Rated PG, Runtime 2 hours, 10 minutes
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August 13 | 3:00PM: Hamilton (Sing-Along Version!), Rated PG-13, Runtime 2 hours, 40 minutes
*Children under 13 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian*
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August 27 | 4:00PM: Top Gun (1986), Rated PG, Runtime 1 hour, 50 minutes
*While Top Gun is rated PG, it does have some mature content*
Karaoke
Join us one Thursday per month for a casual karaoke hangout. You can stand and perform or sit and sing, or we can all sing as a group if that's what you're comfortable with! Sing with backing vocals or not. No pressure!​ All singers and lip-sync-ers are welcome (no talent necessary)!
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Children under 13 need parental permission (parents may accompany children or we have forms to fill out) as some songs may have adult language. We will try to keep songs PG-13.
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You are free to drop in at any time during the program, and leave when you are done, no need to stay the whole 2 hours -- however, we always have so much fun that the time flies!
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Upcoming Dates & Themes for Karaoke:
July 23, 4-6PM - Americana October 8, 4-6PM - Boy Bands vs. Girl Groups
August 6, 4-6PM - Divas & Rock Stars November 12, 4-6PM - One-Hit Wonders
September 10, 4-6PM - Country Night December 10, 46PM - Christmas/Winter Holiday
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Call the library and ask for Kenzie for additional information.
Afternoon Tea
The Steeleville Area Public Library cordially invites you to:​ Afternoon Tea - A monthly sip and chat social hour at the library!
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When: The 3rd Wednesday every month from 3-4pm!
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Where: Steeleville Area Public Library
What: Join us for a recurring afternoon tea & social hour. We will provide refreshments - a curated menu that compliments our tea flavors each month.
*Please do not bring food to our afternoon tea as our menu has been intentionally selected and prepared each month. Just relax and enjoy!
Who: Afternoon tea is for adults.
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Call the library and ask for Suzy for additional information.
Flour Power Hour
​Flour Power Hour is a monthly baking club for baking enthusiasts to exchange tips, recipes, ideas, and share tasty treats!
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Flour Power Hour is usually the 4th Wednesday of the month from 3-4pm.
Call the library and ask for Suzy for additional information, or to make sure you have the right dates, or for monthly themes!
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Flour Power Hour is a program for adults and mature teenagers with an interest in baking. All skill levels (as well as beginners) are welcome.
1000 Books Before Kindergarten
1000 books before kindergarten encourages families to read with their children and develops a love of reading while children are young! Reading with our children helps improve imagination, creativity, vocabulary and promotes family time! ​Children birth-5 can participate.
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Sign up at the library, log each book read, and for each 100 milestone children get to pick out a prize and put their picture on the achievement wall & in the newspaper!
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Story Hour
​Story hour is taking a break this summer for summer reading programs. Camp READ is geared towards preK-5th graders but small children/toddlers are welcome to attend with a parent present.
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Regular story hour will start up again in September.
Lego Club
Lego Club will be back in the fall!
GED/HSE Classes & ESL Tutoring
The GED/HSE program is Monday-Thursday at the library.​ Call 965-9732 and ask for Kim Knop to sign up now or get more information!​
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We also have free ESL tutoring sessions led by Ruth Rowley. Call the library for more details.
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Classes and tutoring are provided by the Monroe Randolph Regional Office of Education (ROE45).
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Book Recommendations
We asked our staff and library board members about the best books they read in the last few years, and compiled a list of recommendations for you.​ Have a recommendation for us or other patrons? Click HERE to view recommendations.
Check out our mobile apps!
Using the SHARE Mobile Library, you can manage your accounts, keep track of checkouts and due dates, and renew items from your mobile device! Search for books, DVDs, video games, audiobooks, e-books, and more. Find it now in the Apple App store or Google Play Store. ​
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And don't forget about CloudLibrary, your spot to find ebooks and audiobooks right from your phone or tablet! Cloud Library can also be found in the Apple App store or Google Play Store.
CONTACT INFORMATION
ADDRESS:
625 S. Sparta Street, Steeleville, IL 62288
PHONE:
618-965-9732
FAX:
618-965-3504
EMAIL:
HOURS:
Monday: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Tuesday: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Wednesday: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Thursday: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
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Friday: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
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Saturday: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
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