In Case You Missed It: Watch our Virtual Author Talk between Valerie Vogrin and Madeline Miller. They talk about the writing process, literary retellings of classic myths, witches, Halloween candy, and more.

This recording will be available through November 3rd, so check it out!

“I say those plants have power.” These are the defiant words of Circe, our heroine in the eponymous novel by Madeline Miller. Circe used plants to cast spells of transmutation and illusion.

SIUE’s Dr. Kurt Schulz will introduce us to some of these plants with power. Out there among the benign flowers, trees, and crop plants there are some bad actors. Come meet them so they don’t spoil your next potion.

Get festive this Fall and carve or decorate a pumpkin with your family!

Send us a picture by October 27 to be entered to win a prize. Click to fill out the entry form and upload your photo.

“Whether you're retired, a teenager, or a growing family, you can find something useful at the library. You can find anything from DVDs, to puppets, to pickleball sets, to fishing poles!” Learn more about Alicia A. and what she loves about the library in our People of EPL series. People of EPL highlights those in our community who want to share their library story. If you'd like to share something you love about EPL or a positive experience you've had, visit our Library Stories submission form.

We are excited to announce the renovation and modernization of the interior of our historic library, “EPL – The Next Chapter”. The focus of the renovation is to provide the Edwardsville community with updated library spaces and improved access to library resources. Check here for updates on the progress of the renovation.

All you need is your EPL library card to access our collection of digital services. Read ebooks, listen to an audiobook, or stream movies and documentaries.