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Greenville Public Library Holiday Closing Schedule
Memorial Day
Independence Day
Labor Day
Veterans Day
Thanksgiving Day and the day after
Christmas Eve
Christmas Day and the day after
New Year's Day
Dr. Martin Luther King's Day
Presidents' Day
The Greenville Public Library may be closed due to inclement weather, such as snow, ice, or a tornado warning. In the event that our city's tornado sirens go off, staff and any patrons in the building will be taken to our designated shelter in the basement. We will be following instructions from weather sources on when the tornado warning is over. Please call the library at (618) 664-3115 with any questions involving closings.
LIBRARY HOURS STARTING MAY 1ST, 2023
Monday: 9 am to 5 pm
Tuesday: 9 am to 5 pm
Wednesday: 9 am to 7 pm
Thursday: 9 am to 7 pm
Friday: 9 am to 5 pm
Saturday: 9 am to 12 pm
Sunday: Closed
1,000 Books Before Kindergarten
This program is for children birth to before kindergarten. Parents (grandparents, caregivers, siblings, etc.) keep track of books read to a child via a specially designed Reading Challenge (R.C.) book that will be given at sign-up. As your child reaches each 100th milestone, bring the child and the R.C. book into the library for a small prize and to have your child's picture taken. When your child has had 1,000 books read to him/her, bring your child and the R.C. book into the library for a special certificate and a hardcover picture book to keep. This program runs year-round. A child may only participate in 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten once.
Lego Club
Join the Greenville Public Library for its first Lego Club. Lego Club will be scheduled for the 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month. Children will be encouraged to build a predetermined structure, such as a vehicle or an animal. Children must be accompanied by an adult to participate. This program is intended for children in Kindergarten to children in 8th grade.
1st & 3rd Thursday
4pm - 6pm
Kindergarten - 8th grade
Adult Fall Coloring Contest
Adults (18+) are invited to sign up at the front desk and pick up a special coloring sheet. It has been printed on cardstock so different mediums may be used. Starting Friday, September 11th, swing by to grab yours. Entries need to be returned no later than Saturday, September 26th. Voting will be the following week. The entry with the most votes will win a prize.
Tiny Art
Starting Wednesday, September 21st and continuing until Wednesday, September 30th, adults are invited to come to the library and participate in a tiny art activity. We will provide all the supplies. Grab a few friends, spend some time in the library, and paint your canvases together. The tiny art gallery will be set up for our annual Library Crawl event during the month of October.
Johnny Appleseed Day
Johnny Appleseed Day is a celebration of the life and legacy of John Chapman, better known as “Johnny Appleseed.” An American pioneer, he is best known for introducing apple trees to large parts of the United States. Every year on September 26th, people across the country come together to honor this legendary figure and the important role he played in American history. Check out material on Saturday, September 26th and choose an apple from the bowl. Thanks to Doll's Orchard for sponsoring the holiday.
Library Crawl
The Annual Library Crawl is a unique event organized by the public libraries of Illinois Heartland Library System as a fun way to introduce your public library's patrons to the other libraries of the IHLS service area. Patrons visit area libraries throughout the month of the crawl (October) and get a passport stamp at each library they visit. Some patrons have tried to visit every library in the crawl! The main purpose, though, is to help participants discover the many, many great resources available to them with their library cards. Passports will be available at the front desk starting Thursday, October 1st. Greenville Public Library patrons are encouraged to visit at least five different libraries (besides this one) to receive a book and bookmark. Return your stamped passport by Saturday, November 7th to be eligible to choose a book from our stash.
Illinois Libraries Present
Tag along for a special conversation with Geoffrey Baer, beloved Chicago historian, storyteller, and host of numerous PBS programs exploring the architecture, history, and hidden stories of the city and surrounding region. Known for bringing local history to life, Baer has helped audiences connect more deeply with the places and communities around them.
Perfect for librarians, archivists, educators, history lovers, and lifelong learners, this event offers an engaging look at the people, places, and stories that define Chicago. Whether you're passionate about local history or simply curious about the stories hidden in your own community, you'll leave with a renewed appreciation for the power of preserving and sharing the past.
Moderator
Shermann "Dilla" Thomas, an Emmy Award-winning Chicago historian, cultural worker, and social media educator, will join Geoffrey in conversation. Known for making Chicago history accessible and engaging, Dilla has amassed more than 40 million views across social media and become a leading voice in telling the stories of the city he proudly calls home.
Greenville Public Library patrons are required to register online. Click here to register for this virtual program.
This event is made possible by Illinois Libraries Present (ILP), a statewide collaboration among public libraries offering premier events. ILP is funded in part by a grant awarded by the Illinois State Library, a department of the Office of the Secretary of State, using funds provided by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services, under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA).
Anderson-Davidson Storywalk®
We are excited to have the Anderson-Davidson Memorial StoryWalk® ready for families to use. The Anderson-Davidson Memorial StoryWalk® was made possible by the generous
donations made in memory of Joanne Anderson and William “Bill” Davidson – both long-term members of the Greenville Public Library Board of Trustees. Installation was done by a local outdoor service company. The story will change monthly due to a generous contribution by the Friends of the Greenville Public Library and help from KRP.
Escape the Library
Are you looking for something fun to do in Greenville? The Library is offering two "Escape Room" activities--a Harry Potter theme and a pirate theme. The programs are appropriate for groups of 6 to 10 participants. Your group will work together to find clues, solve puzzles, and open locks in order to "escape." All that is required is that you call the Director, Jo Keillor, at the Library to schedule a time for your group and let her know which theme your group prefers. There is a $25 charge per group. (We only accept cash or check payments.) We hope you schedule an appointment and enjoy your time at the library. (posted Dec. 2018)
Attention Patrons
Starting in November 2021, everyone will need to provide a driver's license and a second proof of identity/residency to renew existing accounts. We will require all the primary account holders to show all required information. We will be ascertaining whether the address provided is in the library's service area, even if the cardholder has been a Greenville cardholder for several years. We ask that Nonresident patrons who own property in town, bring tax information for the owned property. We hope to have current, up-to-date information for all of our accounts. If there are any account charges at the time of renewal, regardless of amount, they will need to be paid in full. Thank you for assisting us in this endeavor. (updated Nov. 2021)
Did you know we have hotspots?
We are pleased to announce that the Greenville Public Library now has four hotspots available for check out. Thanks to a generous donor, you can take WiFi with you. Greenville Library patrons may check one out or add their names to a waiting list if none are available. There are a few guidelines associated with our new hotspots:
- Available only for Greenville cardholders with a working phone number and an account in good standing for at least three months. (age 18 and older).
- Households (account name or address) may check out one hotspot per month. (30 days)
- One week check out period.
- $5.00 per day overdue.
- After at least 3 days of being overdue, the patron will be notified by phone that: 1. the hotspot was deactivated. 2. fines have accrued. 3. the hotspot has been declared lost. 4. he/she has one week to return it to avoid a $200 replacement charge.
- Failure to return the device is considered a Class A Misdemeanor.
- DO NOT return in the drop box.
- Patrons who are habitually late may lose hotspot privileges.
- If you are notified that one is available, the device must be picked up within two days. On the third day, the next person on the list will be notified. (updated Mar. 2023)
