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Library News & Programs
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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​March 24 | 4:00PM: Rise of the Guardians (PG), Runtime 1 hour, 37 minutes
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April 6 | 11:00AM: Easter Parade (G), Runtime 1 hour, 47 minutes
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April 6 | 2:00PM: Elemental (PG), Runtime 1 hour, 41 minutes
Seed Swap
Saturday, April 4 | 10AM-1PM
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Need seeds for your garden this year? Have too many seeds and want to share? Head over to the library! You do not have to donate seeds to take seeds, everyone is welcome to take free seeds. Get those gardens ready for summer!
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The Seed Swap is provided in collaboration with Christy Howell of Plants Everywhere and the Sparta Garden Club.
Elemental Party!
Saturday, April 18 | 10AM-1PM
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Join us at the library for a day filled with earth, fire, air, water, and fun!
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Water Sensory Craft, Up in the Air Game, DIY Bedazzled Pet Rocks, The Floor is Lava Obstacle Course, Prizes, Snacks, Elemental Crafts
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Wear your best element-themed costumes!
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*Games and activities are geared towards children K-5th grade but all ages (even grown ups!) are welcome to participate*
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! No pressure!​ All singers and lip-sync-ers are welcome (no talent necessary)!
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Children under 13 need parental permission (we have forms to fill out) as some songs may have explicit lyrics. 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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Beginning in April, we will have themed karaoke nights - you can choose to sing on theme or sing whatever you want.
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Upcoming Dates & Themes for Karaoke:
March 12, 4-6PM June 25, 4-6PM - Disney Magic Night
April 9, 4-6PM - Y2K Icons Night July 9, 4-6PM - Hamilton Night
May 7, 4-6PM - 90's Best Night July 23, 4-6PM - Americana/Summer Anthems
June 11, 4-6PM - Pride Night August 6, 4-6PM - Divas & Rock Stars
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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. Our March meeting will feature Irish bakes!
Call the library and ask for Suzy for additional information, or to make sure you have the right dates!
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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 hours are aimed towards toddlers but all ages are welcome. We typically read 2-3 books, do an activity/song, and make a simple craft.
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Upcoming Story Hours:
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March 18, 11am
April 15, 11am
There will be no story hour in May as we prep for summer reading.
Lego Club
Get creative at the library with Legos at the library!
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Lego Club is the 1st Wednesday each month from October through May from 3-4 PM.
We are changing the ages for our clubs this year. Lego Club will be for students in Kindergarten through 8th grade.
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Registration for this school year will start in September, and Lego Club will resume in October. Please fill out a new registration form this year. ​​​
Craft Club
Get crafty at the library!
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Craft Club is the 2nd Wednesday each month from October through May from 3-4 PM.
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We are changing the ages for our clubs this year. We have had issues in previous years with some crafts being too difficult for younger children and others being too boring for older children, so Craft Club will be for students in 4th through 8th grade this year.
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Registration for this school year will start in September, and Craft Club will resume in October. Please fill out a new registration form this year. ​​​
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:
Open and Curbside
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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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