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Hayner Library at Alton Square Mall

Alton

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Upcoming at Hayner Library at Alton Square Mall

46 upcoming events · checked every morning

Open now1 exhibit or run

Nov 2–30

Gobble Up a Good Book Reading Challenge

Bingo reading challenge for kids ages birth to 11, with a prize for each completed bingo card.

Library reading challengeAges 0–11

TonightFri, Oct 30 · 1 event

4:30 PM

Hocus Pocus Movie Event

Halloween movie night for kids at the library, with a 1993 classic and pizza, drinks and popcorn.

Family Halloween movieKids

TomorrowSat, Oct 31 · 1 event

10 AM

Writers Circle

A guided writing group for adults of all levels, with a prompt and constructive peer feedback each session.

Adult writing workshop

MondayNov 2 · 3 events

8:30 AM

KidsSpace Treasure Hunt

Drop-in treasure hunt for kids to search KidsSpace for hidden clues while practicing observation skills.

Kids' treasure huntKids

8:30 AM

Teen Take-Home Kits

Science, art and making kits for teens to pick up at the library while supplies last.

Teen take-home craft kitTeens

1 PM

Medicare 101: Understanding Your Medicare Options

An intro seminar on Medicare Parts A, B, C and D and enrollment timelines, with time for questions.

Medicare seminar

ThursdayNov 5 · 1 event

10 AM

Books and Busy Bees Story Time

Stories, songs and a themed craft for children ages 3 to 5 at a library story time.

Kids' storytimeAges 3–5

FridayNov 6 · 1 event

6 PM

Fall Reading Retreat

A cozy library craft night for book lovers, making a book-page leaf banner. Snacks and supplies included.

Library craft night

MondayNov 9 · 1 event

9:30 AM

Coffee & Chaos

A play morning for children birth to 4 and their caregivers, with toys, games and coffee.

Toddler play programAges 0–4

TuesdayNov 10 · 1 event

4 PM

Lego Club: Ages 6-11

An hour of LEGO building for kids ages 6 to 11, with all the bricks supplied by the library.

Kids' building clubAges 6–11

ThursdayNov 12 · 1 event

10 AM

Books and Busy Bees Story Time

Stories, songs and a themed craft for children ages 3 to 5, in one hour.

Kids' story timeAges 3–5

MondayNov 16 · 2 events

8:30 AM

KidsSpace Treasure Hunt

A drop-in treasure hunt for kids that uses clues hidden around the library's KidsSpace.

Kids' library treasure huntKids

1 PM

Medicare 101: Understanding Your Medicare Options

A plain-language Medicare overview for people nearing eligibility, with time for questions.

Medicare seminar

TuesdayNov 17 · 1 event

6 PM

Xs and Sews: A Crafting Program

Drop-in crafting session at a library: bring your own portable project and work alongside other crafters.

Drop-in crafting session

ThursdayNov 19 · 1 event

10 AM

Balloon Parade Story Time

Story time for kids with balloon decorating, then a parade march through the mall.

Children's story timeToddlers & kids

SundayNov 22 · 1 event

2 PM

An Afternoon with the Riverbend Community Orchestra

An intergenerational community orchestra plays an hour of music tying together history and literature.

Community orchestra concert

WednesdayNov 25 · 1 event

12 PM

AARP’s Everyday Tech for Everyday Life

An AARP tech webinar on using phones, home assistants and telehealth to help with caregiving.

Tech webinar

MondayNov 30 · 2 events

8:30 AM

KidsSpace Treasure Hunt

A drop-in treasure hunt for kids at KidsSpace, with hidden clues to find around the library.

Library treasure huntKids

10 AM

The 1,000 Books Club: A Story Time Adventure for Little Readers

Songs, rhymes and stories for little readers before kindergarten, part of a 1,000 books reading goal.

Kids' library story timeAges 4 and under

TuesdayDec 1 · 1 event

6 PM

Xs and Sews: A Crafting Program

Bring a portable craft project to work on with other crafters, with relaxed music and conversation.

Community craft program

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Thu, Oct 29 · 10 AM