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*Tot Skate is designed for children 5 and under and their parents! Parents can walk or push strollers. Kids can skate and bring their favorite push toys or riding toys. Two wheeled bikes are allowed only with training wheels. Children 5 & Under are FREE. Skate Rental FREE. Program stops during summer months. Weekly on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday at Edwardsville YMCA Meyer Center 7348 Goshen Rd.

*Story Time Enjoy Stories, Music, and Crafts. At Six Mile Regional Library District 2001 Delmar Ave. Call the Youth Services department at 618-452-6238

*At Story Time, we have stories, songs, and dances to start children’s day off with some fun. 30 minutes of songs and a story, then play at our activity centers Meets in person at the library.This story time is geared towards children ages 3-5, but younger children are welcome. We will meet in person at the library. Tri-Township Library 209 S Main St.

*PK stories is back and happening every Monday and Tuesday morning at 10:00! Latzer Memorial Public Library 1001 9th St.

*Storytime builds literacy skills to help prep for Kindergarten and 1st grade! Join library friends for stories, songs, crafts, rhymes, and more!

*Kid's Corner has preschool readiness activities to help prepare children for school. Weekly on Monday Fairmont City Library Center 4444 Collinsville Rd.

* Fun-day- Crafts has fun, hands on and social activities for grades k-6 Weekly on Monday Fairmont City Library Center 4444 Collinsville Rd.

*Roll and Read Kids 5 and younger can join Miss Lindsey for stories and tumbling. This is a free event, open to anyone. At the Round House (633 N Wood River Ave).

*Tot Skate is designed for children 5 and under and their parents to socialize and have fun! Parents can walk or push strollers. Kids can skate and bring their favorite push toys or riding toys. Two wheeled bikes are allowed only with training wheels. Children 5 & Under. FREE. Skate Rental FREE. Program stops during summer months. Weekly on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday Edwardsville YMCA Meyer Center 7348 Goshen Rd.

*Playgroup is for kids ages birth-3 years (older siblings are welcome to join as well). Circle time with a song, story, and a rhyme. There are stations to explore. Information found on the Highland $4/child drop in fee (cash or check only). At the Weinheimer Community Center.

*Books for Babies Lap Sit has stories, songs, and bubbles with your little one and story time friends each week. Geared for babies 1 year old and younger at Edwardsville Public Library.

Join Ms. Mary Kay and Panda Bear in *Family Story Time for children ages 0-5. Enjoy stories, songs, an occasional puppet show, and a snack. Limited space is available. With Ms. Mary Kay at Hayner Downtown Library (Belle Street 326 Alton). Please register at (618) 462-0677, ext. 2836.

*Preschool Storytime is in the Children's Library, every Tuesday at 10am!

*Storytime has stories, songs, crafts, rhymes, and more! Storytime builds your Pre-K kiddos’ literacy skills to help them prep for Kindergarten and 1st grade! At Glen Carbon Library.

*Imagination Station is a morning of activity, imagining, creating, songs, and fun! Planned for ages 3-5 at Glen Carbon Library.

*Story Time Open to all ages, no registration is required. At Maryville Community Library.

Story, Snack, and a Craft or Activity. At Roxana Public Library.

*Lego Club Kids, join us for an hour of building and creating Lego masterpieces! The library will supply the Legos, or feel free to bring your own. The Legos stay at the library and will be displayed between sessions. Lego Club will meet in the KidsSpace at Hayner Library at AltonSquare Mall on the second Tuesday of each month at 4 p.m. This program is designed for kids ages 6-11 years of age. Please register at (618) 433-2881.

*Middle Grade Detective and Adventure Meets once a month on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 5 pm. We will discuss the books 5 chapters at a time. We will complete themed activities. Our first Book will be: The Amelia Six: an Amelia Earhart mystery.

Every Tuesday from 5- 6:30pm in the downstairs classroom. August theme: Students will learn to create sculptures and clay pots using coil building and hand building techniques alongside cutting and pasting. at Jacoby Arts Center.

*Legos is in the children’s department at Six Mile Regional Library District (2001 Delmar Ave).

*Teen Game Night Go on a quest with fellow players in the classic collaborative game, Dungeons & Dragons, led by local game enthusiast, Mike Watters, associated with Heroic Adventures. Teens can also join us and play various table tops games with friends at Edwardsville Public Library.

*Lego Club Come prepared to have a great time building with friends! The possibilities are limitless. We will meet each week for an hour. Hope to see you there! At Louis Latzer Public Library.

Facilitated by lactation professionals. Group meet up to socialize and ask questions. Free weight check for your baby. You can register ahead of time or drop in. Check facebook for announcement about the next meetup.

*Tot Skate Designed for children 5 and under and their parents to socialize and have fun! Parents can walk or push strollers. Kids can skate and bring their favorite push toys or riding toys. Two wheeled bikes are allowed only with training wheels. Children 5 & Under. FREE. Skate Rental FREE. Program stops during summer months. Weekly on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday Edwardsville YMCA Meyer Center 7348 Goshen Rd.

*Take Home Crafts Each Wednesday, we will offer take-home craft kits to young patrons ages 3-7 in KidsSpace at Hayner Library at Alton Square Mall. The craft kits will be available at 10:00 a.m. We will distribute the craft kits while supplies last.

*Time for Twos Story Time Share stories, songs, & bubbles together with friends each week! No registration required. At Edwardsville Public Library.

*Baby Boogie Let's boogie! Join us every Wednesday at 10am for songs and stories.

Join us each month for a story, craft, and activity with a central theme. No cost or registration. Best suited for children 18mo-3yr. At Wood River Public Library.

*Kid's Corner Preschool readiness activities to help prepare children for school. Weekly on Wendesdays Fairmont City Library Center 4444 Collinsville Rd.

Join us every Wednesday for a relaxing couple of hours of free time with your friends! Enjoy activities, board games, and chill vibes while you hang out. At Glen Carbon Library in the Youth Room.

*Girls Who Code is a national non-profit organization dedicated to closing the gender gap in technology. All are welcome to join our group, regardless of gender! Club members build coding skills and community as they complete coding projects. At Edwardsville Public Library Meeting Room. Registration is open

*Teen Advisory Council What type of programs do you want to see at your library? You should be a part of the Teen Advisory Council, which makes decisions about new programs and events for teens at Hayner Library! This group will meet at 4:00 p.m. on the second Wednesday of each month in the Teen Center in the Performance Room at Alton Square Mall. Please register at (618) 433-2872.

*Graphic Novel Club Youth grades 5-12 are invited to our Graphic Novel Club at 6pm on the second Wednesday of each month. Pickup this month's title at the library or just hear what others thought about it.

*Game Night Play tabletop, card, and board games! The third Wednesday each month at 6pm. Youth grades 5-12.

*Playgroup Program for kids ages birth-3 years (older siblings are welcome to join as well). Circle time with a song, story, and a rhyme. There are stations to explore. Information found on the Highland $4/child drop in fee (cash or check only). At the Weinheimer Community Center.

Open to Newborns up to 12 Months. Interactive Storytime for Baby and Caregiver. Lap-Sit Program. FREE. Registration is Open – Call or Stop by at Maryville Community Library to Register.

$7/child. At Prima Dance and Tumbling. Enjoy the bounce house, roller coaster, trampoline, balance beam, balls and a climber with a slide. Suggested age 12 months to 5 years, but there aren’t set ages. Prima asks that older children are respectful of younger. Pre-registration required on website under “Register Online for Ballet and Tumbling” then “Toddler Open Play”.

This story time is geared towards children 0-5, but older children are welcome. At Tri-Township Library (209 S Main St).

At Bethalto Public Library for ages birth to 18 months. Stories, songs, movement, and playtime.

*Preschool Story Time will be held on Thursdays at 10:00 a.m. at Hayner Library at Alton Square Mall. Please register for Pre-School Story Time at (618) 433-2881.

*Jungle Open Gym is where you and your little explorers can jump, run, and climb through a safe, preschool-sized obstacle course that changes weekly. Adult caregivers supervise their explorers with instructors nearby to assist. Geared for children 1-6 years old, adult caregiver participation required. Geared for 2-6 year olds. Price $8.00 per child. Enroll per weekly session or use a punch pass. At Pride of Illinois Gymnastics.

Preschool Story Time If you're ready for a story, clap your hands! Ms. Megan will be sharing fun tales & tunes every week, and don't forget - BUBBLES! Designed for 3-5 year olds.

Weekly on Thursdays at Fairmont City Library Center (4444 Collinsville Rd). Mindfulness Activities (for kindness, focus, and calm) with art and crafts expressions.

Weekly on Thursday at Heroic Adventures (1005 & 1007 Century Dr). Open Play is free.

Enjoy stories, music and crafts! Six Mile Regional Library District - Johnson Road Branch (2145 Johnson Rd). Questions? Call the Youth Services department at 618-452-6238 https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.smrld.org/event/story-time-43/2022-02-03/&sa=D&source=calendar&usd=2&usg=AOvVaw3mr3ZiTkaiIPUU_-5IuzMD

*Family Crafting Hour is a fun evening craft in the Multipurpose Room at Hayner Library at AltonSquare Mall. Please register at (618) 433-2881.

*Lego Building Challenge club is for school age children K-6. We meet on the 2nd Thursday of each month from 6-7pm. No registration in needed. Each month a different building challenge will be given. Test your skills against the theme.

We will be meeting once again at the Wood River Public Library in the upstairs program room! Join us for 30 minutes of dancing, movement, and fun! Geared towards children 5 and younger, but all are invited to play with bubbles and dance to kid friendly, dance-worthy music every week at 9:30. Masks are required for those aged 2 and up. There is no registration required! See you at WeeJam! Weekly on Fridays at Wood River Public Library (326 E Ferguson Ave, Wood River)

8 years and under. There is a play area with water slides. It is open for members and non-members. Reserve a spot online or call (618)651-1386. Members are Free and Non-Members $1 discount off daily admission. Non members with discount – Adults: $7.50 ($6.50 for ages 60+) and Youth: $6.50. Children 2 and under are FREE with a paying adult. At Korte Rec Center in Highland

Moms is a group for mothers of all ages, with children from birth to teenagers. It runs from September to May. Registration is $80 total (split into two payments) or $75 if you pay in full. The fee includes book, membership packet, activity supplies, and children’s program supplies. Children can be dropped off at 8:45am. Children’s program is provided by First Baptist Maryville Preschool Ministry (Discovery Town). At First Baptist Maryville (7110 Illinois 162 Maryville).

*Nintendo Switch Drop in to the library during this time to take a turn playing games like Smash Bros, Mario Kart, and more! First come, first served At Edwardsville Public Library.

Teen Room, 2001 Delmar Ave Grades 7-12 For more information email the Teen Services Librarian at: teenservices@smrld.org. Weekly on Saturday Six Mile Regional Library District 2001 Delmar Ave.

Open Play is free. At Heroic Adventures. 1005 & 1007 Century Dr.