Library Announcements
Greenville Public Library Holiday Closing Schedule
Memorial Day
Independence Day
Labor Day
Veterans Day
Thanksgiving Day and the day after
Christmas Eve
Christmas Day
New Year's Eve
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.
1st & 3rd Thursday
4pm - 6pm
Kindergarten - 8th grade
Ice Cream for Books!
Children who can read on their own up to children going into eighth grade may sign up for "Ice Cream for Books!". Studies have consistently shown that children who engage in regular reading during the summer break maintain or even enhance their reading skills. By encouraging your child to read, you can prevent the "summer slide" and ensure they start the new school year with confidence and a strong foundation. Registration for the program begins June 2nd. Depending on your reading level, your child will either read 2 chapter books or 4 picture books. Children may earn up to 9 Dilly Bar coupons throughout the summer. The last day to earn a coupon in August 2nd. Readers who earn 7 coupons will be entered into a Top Reader drawing.
Click here for the "Ice Cream for Books!" flyer.
Click here for the Top Reader drawing flyer.
Summer Reading for Adults & High Schoolers
WHEN: The program will start June 2nd and end August 2nd.
PLEASE SIGN UP AT THE DESK
GOOD LUCK AND HAPPY READING!
Just announced! The Freckled Press donated a few items from the store, so we have added two bonus drawings. The bonus drawings will be on Monday, June 30th and Monday, July 21st.
1st drawing winners: Sandra Schmidt and Vera D'Arcy
Bonus drawing winners: Lauren Vohlken and Clara Mullins
2nd drawing winners: Susan Chism and Vera D'Arcy
Bonus drawing winners: TBA
3rd drawing winners (Kindle Fire): TBA
National Waffle Iron Day
National Waffle Iron Day is celebrated on June 29 every year as a way to celebrate the invention of this amazing device that allows millions of Americans to enjoy their breakfast. Waffle irons are found across homes in the United States and are used to make many varieties of waffles, ranging from the simple waffle to the fancier and more modern takes on this favorite breakfast food. Since we are closed on Sundays, we will observe this holiday on Monday, June 30th. Check out material that day and enter your name into a drawing to win a mini waffle iron.
Congrats to our winner, Nova Roeder
July Summer Story Times
Join us for special story times on Wednesdays in July (except July 2nd). We ask community members to volunteer to read to kiddos starting at 2pm to 2:45pm. Attendees will listen to stories and leave a bunch of goodies. Below is a list of who is reading:
July 9th - Jeff Leidel, Voice of WGEL
July 16th - Mayor George and Lisa Barber
July 23rd - Retired Teachers, Cindy Catron and Cynthia Wiegand
July 30th - Princess Lugge
National Blueberry Muffin Day
National Blueberry Muffin Day on July 11 gives us a great reason to get up in the morning and celebrate! Americans love their blueberry muffins so much, it's their number 1 favorite muffin flavor. Whether it is for breakfast or a snack, blueberry muffins are melt-in-your-mouth delicious. Check out material on Friday, July 11th and enter your name into a drawing to win a blueberry muffin mix.
Congrats to our winner, Jayden Hyatt.
National Lollipop Day
July 20 recognizes National Lollipop Day as a way to celebrate this enduring and ever-popular treat. Pick up your favorite flavor to savor! Since the Library is closed on Sundays, we will observe the holiday on Monday. July 21st. Check out material and choose a lollipop from the basket.
National Milk Chocolate Day
Dive into the ever-popular National Milk Chocolate Day on July 28. When it comes to chocolate, this sweet easily pleases. Since the days are heating up, melt that chocolate down. Drizzle it on some ice cream or mix it into some popcorn. Nobody said this holiday would be difficult. Check out material on Monday, July 28th and choose a piece of chocolate from the basket.
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 (junior high age to adults). 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 five 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)
