May 28 - July 31, 2026

What will you grow with the seeds you plant this summer? Click to learn how to start the Summer Reading Challenge (options for ALL ages!) and earn prizes along the way!

Join us on Wednesday mornings at 10am this Summer for our wildly fun show series where imagination grows! Click to see our online calendar and learn more about each of our visitors!

Cool off from your Summer Fun at the library for a movie showing! Check out what will be showing on each date, with options for adults, children, and teens.

Wednesday, June 17 | 5:30 PM
Screen Screams Society is a horror movie club for adults featuring regular screenings of classic and modern scary films. Sit back, grab some popcorn, and enjoy a fright on the big screen.

This month, we’re serving up the 2022 culinary thriller The Menu. Pull up a chair for a world-class dining experience where the secrets are as sharp as the chef’s knives.

The Imagination Library is a book gifting program designed to inspire a love of reading in young children, from birth to age 5. Learn how to enroll or make a donation toward the program by clicking on the image above.

Submission Deadline: June 30, 2026

Create a vertical artwork inspired by Route 66! Get creative with your interpretation of the Mother Road — think travel, landmarks, roadtrips, history, and more! All ages are welcome to participate — from kindergarten to adults. Sixteen winners will be featured on banners displayed throughout the City of Edwardsville. Use any materials you like — just keep it vertical! Click above for more details, a downloadable template, and to submit your entry.