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  • Closed: Mount Vernon Fall Fest

    Closings

    Visit the C. E. Brehm Memorial Public Library' booth at Fall Fest over at The Commons! We'll have giveaways and prizes for spinning our wheel. We look forward to seeing you there!

  • Monster Hunterz Book Signing

    Children

    Young authors Isaiah Lane and Elijah Lane will present and sign copies of their new children's book, Monster Hunterz! All are welcome.

  • Arkeym Young, Local Author Book Signing

    Adults

    Join local author, Arkeym N. Young, for an afternoon of conversation on his debut novel, Half of Us: Book One. All are welcome!

  • Todd Carr’s Illinois History Program

    Adults

    Local historian, Todd Carr, presents Bloody Williamson, Bootleggers, the KKK, and the Shelton/Birger Gang War. This two hour presentation includes photos of 1920s Williamson County from the start of the Prohibition and the Herrin Massacre to the hanging of Charlie

  • Kids Painting Class with Natsy Art

    Children

    Kids ages 8 to 12 are invited to join an acrylic painting class taught by Natalie Hensley of Natsy Art! Registration is required. Please visit the library or call 618-242-6322, ext. 2, to register.

  • Family Reading Night

    Children

    Ever wonder what it's like to interact with a live dinosaur (without being eaten)? Find out at the Family Reading Night when we're joined by our friend, Iggy the T-Rex, from St. Louis Dinosaur. All are welcome!

  • Paint and Nibble

    Adults

    Join us for an acrylic painting class lead by April Jackson of Peace*Love*Cupcakes. We'll be painting something spooky for the fall / Halloween season. This is an adults only class. Registration is required (and will be available closer to class

  • Books for Treats

    Children

    Stop by the library during your downtown trick or treating and join in on our Books for Treats program! We'd love to see your kiddos in their costumes. Each child will receive a free book!

  • Paint Like Bob Ross

    Adults

    Learn to paint in the style of Bob Ross from Certified Ross Instructor, Brad Mullins of Happy Painter Studios. All supplies will be provided This is an adults only class. Registration is required (and will be available closer to class

  • Closed: Thanksgiving

    Closings

    The C. E. Brehm Library will be closed on November 26 and November 27 in recognition of Thanksgiving. While the library may be closed, you will always have access to our digital collections such as CloudLibrary, hoopla, and Libby through

  • Ghosts of Christmas Past

    Adults

    Join us for a hosted Zoom event with Dustin Pari of the SyFy Networks' Ghost Hunters and Ghost Hunters International. In this festive, frightful and fun presentation, Pari takes the cobwebs off a classic tradition — the Victorian Christmas Ghost