It’s time for the 4th Annual Library Crawl! Location “Passports” with a list of over 120 participating regional libraries will be available for pickup at EPL and online by October 1. EPL cardholders who visit at least 5 other libraries can return their stamped passports to our library by Monday, November 7th to be entered into a drawing for a prize. Let the fun of exploring other libraries begin!

We're hiring a part-time Accounting Clerk. For more information and to apply, go to: https://www.cityofedwardsville.com/hr

We're trying something new with our first ever House Plant Swap. If you have a plant you'd like to trade for something new, drop it off at the library on October 15 between 9 and 11 am. You can bring in house plants, cuttings, or unused garden seeds to swap. Please no outdoor plants or unidentifiable seeds.

9am-11am plant drop off
11am-1pm priority access to those who donated plants
1-3pm leftovers open to anyone

Oct. 6 Ghostbusters
Oct. 20 Beetlejuice
Oct. 27 Hocus Pocus

Movies start at noon. Bring a brown bag lunch, and we’ll provide drinks and popcorn.

Carve or decorate a pumpkin with your family and email a photo of your carved pumpkin to us at meganp@edwpl.org by October 24 to be entered to win a prize! The winner will be announced at the Halloween Puppet Show.

Join us Saturday, October 29th at 10:30! Wear your costumes, and join us for our annual puppet show, seasonal songs, and a trick or treat parade around the library.