Lego Day

18 and under Join us for a day of Lego fun!  We'll have a variety of Legos set out in the Children's Room for free building.  Anyone ages 10-18 are welcome to help build more complex Lego sets in the Community Room.

Cozy Mindfulness and Movement

Join us for a soothing session of gentle movement and guided mindfulness—all from the comfort of a cozy chair.

Anne West Lindsey District Library, 600 N Division St, Carterville, IL 62918, USA

Storytime

Recommended for Ages 0-5 and Their Grown-Ups Each week we have lots of fun with our friends at storytime! Come join us for some stories, songs, rhymes, and activities each week in the Children's Room! A snack and craft are also provided!

Knowledge Quest

Ages 7-13 Join us on a quest for knowledge! Each month questers can explore five different activities!  Each quester will receive an activity tracker, and after completing/trying one of the activities, the Children's Librarian will place a stamp next to that activity. ......More

Ages 7-13 Join us on a quest for knowledge! Each month questers can explore five different activities!  Each quester will receive an activity tracker, and after completing/trying one of the activities, the Children's Librarian will place a stamp next to that activity.  If questers try all five activities within the month, they will receive a prize! October's activities include air dry clay, straw construction, pipe cleaner creations, Turbo Pop, and yarn ghosts and pumpkins.

Nailed It! Cookie Decorating Competition

All Ages AWL will hold its fourth annual Nailed It! Cookie Decorating Competition on Wednesday, December 10 2025, starting at 5 pm. Cookie decorating kits will be provided by Heather's Bakeshop. All ages are welcome, but children six and under must have an adult presen......More

All Ages AWL will hold its fourth annual Nailed It! Cookie Decorating Competition on Wednesday, December 10 2025, starting at 5 pm. Cookie decorating kits will be provided by Heather's Bakeshop. All ages are welcome, but children six and under must have an adult present to help.  Registration opens on November 19th and closes on December 6th. Contact Mike Terrana at [email protected] with any questions.

Lawyer in the Library

Registration Required Attorney Winter Campanella will be available for private, one-on-one, 20-minute consultations to assist you with legal coaching, document review, referrals to additional community services, e-filing court documents, and answering legal questions.  ......More

Registration Required Attorney Winter Campanella will be available for private, one-on-one, 20-minute consultations to assist you with legal coaching, document review, referrals to additional community services, e-filing court documents, and answering legal questions.  No fees Registration required at https://awlindsey.com/lawyerinthelibrary/ Cannot previously/currently be represented by an attorney in the matter Must live in one of the nine counties in the Illinois First Judicial Circuit Bring any paperwork that relates to your legal matter if applicable

Anne West Lindsey District Library, 600 N Division St, Carterville, IL 62918, USA

Storytime

Recommended for Ages 0-5 and Their Grown-Ups Each week we have lots of fun with our friends at storytime! Come join us for some stories, songs, rhymes, and activities each week in the Children's Room! A snack and craft are also provided!

Knowledge Quest

Ages 7-13 Join us on a quest for knowledge! Each month questers can explore five different activities!  Each quester will receive an activity tracker, and after completing/trying one of the activities, the Children's Librarian will place a stamp next to that activity. ......More

Ages 7-13 Join us on a quest for knowledge! Each month questers can explore five different activities!  Each quester will receive an activity tracker, and after completing/trying one of the activities, the Children's Librarian will place a stamp next to that activity.  If questers try all five activities within the month, they will receive a prize! October's activities include air dry clay, straw construction, pipe cleaner creations, Turbo Pop, and yarn ghosts and pumpkins.

True Crime Book Club

Adult Read and discuss real-life crime stories voted on regularly by the group.

Write Out Meeting

Adult Work on your creative writing skills within a supportive group atmosphere with peer review and writing exercises. 

Dungeons & Dragons Group

Adult In the icy tundra north of Morheim, adventurers set out in search of treasures, fame, and glory. What awaits them in the ruins of the old world? Take part in a dungeon delving campaign full of treacherous monsters and perilous traps. Do you have what it takes to ......More

Adult In the icy tundra north of Morheim, adventurers set out in search of treasures, fame, and glory. What awaits them in the ruins of the old world? Take part in a dungeon delving campaign full of treacherous monsters and perilous traps. Do you have what it takes to survive the Ice Floes? Join us for a new Dungeons and Dragons campaign! Players of all levels are welcome! This campaign will start with level 1 characters, and so will be easy to navigate if you have little or no experience playing. Don't know how to make a D&D character? No problem -- we'll help you with that! Meets the third Saturday of the month at 1 PM. Contact Mike Terrana at [email protected] for more information.

Storytime

Recommended for Ages 0-5 and Their Grown-Ups Each week we have lots of fun with our friends at storytime! Come join us for some stories, songs, rhymes, and activities each week in the Children's Room! A snack and craft are also provided!

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Knowledge Quest

Ages 7-13 Join us on a quest for knowledge! Each month questers can explore five different activities!  Each quester will receive an activity tracker, and after completing/trying one of the activities, the Children's Librarian will place a stamp next to that activity. ......More

Ages 7-13 Join us on a quest for knowledge! Each month questers can explore five different activities!  Each quester will receive an activity tracker, and after completing/trying one of the activities, the Children's Librarian will place a stamp next to that activity.  If questers try all five activities within the month, they will receive a prize! October's activities include air dry clay, straw construction, pipe cleaner creations, Turbo Pop, and yarn ghosts and pumpkins.

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