Are you an aspiring writer (age 12-18) looking to showcase your skills in the horror genre? Craft & submit a bone-chilling, original story, and you could win big! Stories due by October 25. Click to read the rules & enter!

October 1 - 31
The Annual Library Crawl is back and taking place throughout October! Location “Passports” with a list of participating regional libraries can be picked up in our building. EPL cardholders who visit at least 5 other libraries can return their stamped passports to our library by Friday, November 8th to be entered into a drawing for a prize.

Wednesday, October 16 | 6 PM
A serious yet playful discussion of the inevitable end. Join us for an evening with women in the Mortuary Science Industry. Hear from a Funeral Director, a Crematory Operator, and a Funeral Director’s Assistant on what it’s like to do their jobs & what lead them to their professions. Q&A to follow - bring your questions!

Tuesday, October 22 | 6 PM
Each month we will watch a different cult classic film that can be streamed on KANOPY, an app that is free with your EPL library card. Registrants will be able to discuss it on Discord or meet with us in-person on October 22nd at 6 PM. This club is limited to EPL patrons ages 18+.

The selection for October is the 1985 horror classic, Return of the Living Dead.. Click for more information and to register.

Wednesday, October 23 | 6 PM
Troy Taylor is returning to the Wildey Theatre to give another fascinating, and spooky presentation - "In a Dark Place: Sinister Hauntings, Possessions, and Poltergeists." This event is being held at the Wildey Theatre (252 N Main St, Edwardsville). Seating is first come, first served and concessions will be available to purchase. Doors open at 5 PM. Book sales and signing will follow Troy's presentation.

Saturday, October 26 | 10:30 AM
Wear your costumes, and join us for our annual puppet show, seasonal songs, and a trick-or-treat parade around the library!