NEA Big Read Edwardsville
Sep. 4 - Oct. 31
A community-wide read of Circe by Madeline Miller. Click through to find a full schedule of events and book discussions. Free copies of Circe available at Edwardsville Public Library and Lovejoy Library. Be sure to stop in and grab one!

NEA Big Read is a program of the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with Arts Midwest.

We're accepting applications for:

Circulation Manager through September 30, 2021
Facilities Attendant through October 8, 2021

Applications may be submitted and more information is available at www.cityofedwardsville.com/hr.

Join us in City Park (next to Library) for a day of "bookish" fun, including regional authors, new & used book sales, kids' activities, live entertainment & storytelling, crafts for sale, and food & drink. Get complete details and a list of all participants by clicking on the image above to view our 2021 Program. The Edwardsville Book Festival is sponsored by the Library, the City, and with a generous grant from Illinois Humanities.

"Libraries have always been my home away from home!" Learn more about Anne H. 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.

Sept. 30 | 4-5pm | Registration Required
Explore the world of Greek mythology as we read the first book in the Percy Jackson & the Olympians series by Rick Riordan, The Lightning Thief. Whether you've read it before or this is your first time, we invite you to join us to talk about your favorite characters to love & hate, the most exciting scenes, coolest creatures, and more!
Once you register, you can stop by the Youth Desk to pick up your complimentary copy of the book to keep! Even if you don't finish the whole thing, you can still come to the event. Recommended for grades 6-12.

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.