Junk Journaling
December 4 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Join us as we create our very own “junk journal” using our variety of provided scrap and leftover materials (or bring your own materials). A journal to use as your base will be provided.
This event is for ages 16 and up.
Painting with Bob Ross Certified Instructor, Brad Mullins
December 5 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Bob Ross Certified painting instructor Brad Mullins of Happy Painter Studios will guide us through a painting project. All painters must register in advance as attendance is limited and should dress for getting messy. There is no cost to the painter; all supplies will be provided
This event is for ages 18 and up.
Open Card Play
December 6 @ 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Make new friends playing Bridge, Whist, and other card games. Learn to play from experienced card players. Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Bring your own beverages and snacks.
Rip & Stitchers: Knitting and Crochet Workshop
December 9 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Rip & Stitchers meet on the second Tuesday of December from 2 PM to 4 PM. Patrons who have taken a beginning class of crochet and/or knitting or who know how to crochet and/or knit are welcome. This group is not for beginners. Patrons must have a library card in good standing with the Illinois Heartland Library System (IHLS).
Registration is required; please call 618-242-6322, ext. 2, to register.
‘Fear All Year’ Book Club
December 11 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
The ‘Fear All Year’ Book Club will meet on the second Thursday of December at 6:00 PM to discuss You Better Watch Out by James S. Murrey.
Copies of the book to be discussed will be available at the Circulation desk on the 1st Floor. Please call 618-242-6322 to request your copy.
Bingo at the Library
December 16 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Join staff from Help at Home for a rousing game of Bingo every third Tuesday of each month at 3 PM!
All are welcome! Small prizes will be provided!
Aubry Walters Booking Signing
December 18 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Join us at the C. E. Brehm Library as Aubry Walters will be reading from and offering signings for her debut novel Whisper of the Wildwoods. Copies will be available for purchase.
Library Game Day
December 20 @ 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Join your library community in playing board games, card games, and role-playing games.
Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Snacks and drinks will be provided.
Open Card Play
December 20 @ 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Make new friends playing Bridge, Whist, and other card games. Learn to play from experienced card players. Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Bring your own beverages and snacks.