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Children’s Programs

Summer Reading Program 2026 Events

Special Storytime

June 8 @ 2:00 pm

Join Ms. Erin and Ms. Kimberly for a storytime for the whole family, especially the littles, to kick off this year’s Summer Reading Program. All are welcome!


Nitro Joe Science

June 15 @ 10:00 am & 2:00 pm

Exciting science and entertainment for the whole family. Registration is not required — all are welcome!


Paint a Pot & Plant a Seed

June 22 @ 2:00 pm

Join Ms. April of Peace*Love*Cupcakes in painting your own ceramic pot and take home seeds from Mr. Justin of Blackberry Hollow Farms.


Marko Polo Music

June 29 @ 10:00 am & 2:00 pm

A fun kids’ concert that everyone will love! Registration not required.


Build a Fairy or Dinosaur House

Session 1: July 13 @ 10:00 am
Session 2: July 20 @ 10:00 am

Supplies will be provided for this fun and creative craft. Registration is required — call 242-6322, ext. 2.


All About Eagles

July 13 @ 2:00 pm

Presented by World Bird Sanctuary, All About Eagles  is an amazing program with three live eagles, typically a Bald Eagle, Golden eagle and a non native like Harpy or Wedged Tail.  Animal Ambassadors may vary.  All ages are welcome.


Chill Out at the Library: Pop Up in the Park with Cedarhurst Museum

July 15 @ 10:00 am at Veteran’s Park

Join us and special guest Olaf for fun, chilly themed activities, including a “snowball” fight. All are welcome!


Kids Painting Class

July 20 @ 2:00 pm

Kids ages 8 to 12 are invited to join this painting class lead by NatsyArt. This class open to those who did not attend the May 17 session. Call 242-6322, ext. 2, to register.


Steel Drum Music

July 27 @ 12:30 pm

Hear fabulous music on a variety of steel drums and learn about these instruments from Dr. Chad Floyd. All are welcome!


Finale Bubble Party

July 27 @ 2:00 pm

Bubbles Gone Bananas is a bubble experience where kids don’t just watch bubbles… They make them! Big ones. Huge ones. Bubbles so giant they can’t believe their eyes. Kids laughing, running, experimenting, and creating enormous bubbles together in one magical outdoor experience. This is a celebration party for those who were enrolled in Summer Reading. 


General Events

Kid’s Entrepreneur Market

June 13 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Children are invited to set up booths to sell their crafts, food, and other goods. Registration is required — call 242-6322, ext. 4.


Forest Park Owls: Mating Nesting, and Owlets

July 18 @ 2:00 pm

Join Mark Glenshaw and learn how owls meet their mates, build nests, and raise babies. All are welcome!


Storytime

Wednesday Mornings @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Stories and crafts for children ages 2 to 5. Pauses for the summer. For more information, call 242-6322, ext. 4.


Library Learners Homeschool Meetup

Third Tuesdays @ 10:00 am

Meets in the Children’s Library. Pauses for the summer. For more information, please call 242-6322, ext. 4.


Josie B.’s Book Club

Fourth Thursdays @ 6:00 pm

Book club for girls ages 9 to 12. For more information, call 242-6322, ext. 4.

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Monday - Thursday: 9 AM - 8 PM
Friday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Saturday: 10 AM - 4 PM
Sunday: 1 PM - 5 PM
Children's Department Closes 15 minutes early


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Send documents and photos from your phone or other device to print at the library with Princh.
$0.20 per page (Black/White & Color)
Prints will remain in queue for 72 hours after submission

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Contact Us

101 South 7th Street
Mt. Vernon, IL 62864
Phone: 618-242-6322
Fax: 618-242-0810

Library Director: director@mtvbrehm.lib.il.us
General Reference: bmlref@mtvbrehm.lib.il.us
Genealogy Reference: bmlgen@mtvbrehm.lib.il.us


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