March 1 - April 15

Spring into summer with a new bike! We are excited to announce our third annual Books for Bikes, sponsored by JewelRide, Edwardsville’s own local medical transport company, as well as The Cyclery & Fitness Center, Thompson Flaherty and YCG Accounting, BJ’s Printables, and Dr. Hyten Dental. We recognize the importance of having healthy minds and bodies, and what better way to combine the two by rewarding devoted readers with free bikes? Kids in Grades K-8 are eligible to participate. Learn more!

Tuesday, March 25 | 1 PM
This is an off-site event co-sponsored with SIUE's Lovejoy Library. It will take place on the 1st floor of Lovejoy Library.

Join SIUE's Director of Communications, Nicole Franklin, and her mother, Irene Franklin, authors of the picture book Ella's Sunday Song, for a reading of the story and a Q&A to follow! Ella's Sunday Song is centered around the Spiritual, a musical art form that emerged from centuries of enslavement in the United States.

Whether you're part of a book club or dreaming of starting one, our Book Club Kits are here to make it a breeze.

Each kit comes with 8-10 copies of an awesome book, plus thought-provoking discussion questions to keep the conversation lively. You can check them out for a full 6 weeks! We've even put together a handy list in our catalog so you can easily find and request the perfect kit.