Upcoming @ The Library
Check out these free events and activities in November at Centralia Regional Library District!
Events
Illinois Libraries Present
A Taste of Love with Maya-Camille Broussard of Justice of the Pies
Wednesday, November 8, 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Join Maya Camille Broussard, star of Netflix’s Bake Squad, and owner of Chicago based Justice of the Pies for a demo from her kitchen just in time for Thanksgiving. She will share her love of pie, the stories of those that inspired her, and some tips and tricks to help you make the perfect Thanksgiving pie.
This event is made possible by Illinois Libraries Present, a statewide collaboration among public libraries offering premier events.
Get Ready for the 2024 Great American Eclipse!
Friday, November 17, 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
On April 8, 2024, another total solar eclipse will be happening and Centralia has a front row seat! Get ready to view this incredible event by coming to one of our monthly workshops leading up to the date of totality. You’ll learn just what exactly an eclipse is and why they happen, how to safely view one, and how to photograph it without ruining your eyes or your camera. There will also be arts and crafts and solar viewers will be given out.
Book Club for Adults
Tuesday, November 21, 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
This month we are reading Killers of the Flower Moon by David Grann:
A twisting, haunting true-life murder mystery about one of the most monstrous crimes in American history, Killers of the Flower Moon tells the story of the Osage murders and the birth of the FBI.
Become a member of our Book Club today!
Teen Reading Club
Saturday, November 25, 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Join Centralia Regional Library District’s new Reading Club for ages 12-18! This club is a laid-back, bring-your-own-reading-content type, with snacks and activities. There is no required reading, but suggestions are always given for guidance. Reading doesn’t even have to be from a book, but if you are reading a book, it doesn’t have to be a traditional, physical novel–all reading is welcome here, be it magazines, fanfiction, shampoo bottle labels… whatever you like to read, we’ll talk about it!
Activities
Native American Heritage Month Educational Scavenger Hunt for Ages 6+
Learn some history, win a prize! Each worksheet is different, so you can hunt several times if you want to learn even more (prizes are only given for the first completed worksheet, though). This scavenger hunt can be done at any time during the month in the Youth Department on the Library’s second floor (accessible by elevator and stairs). Get the whole family involved!
Gratitude Bottles for Ages 6-11
What are you thankful for? Write it down on a slip of paper and put it in your Gratitude Bottle to remind yourself of how much there is to be grateful for! Grab one from Youth Staff upstairs while supplies last. One bottle kit per child, please.
To learn more about our programming, visit our website.