We are planning a day of fun, including local authors & booksellers selling new and used books, crafts for sale, fun activities for kids, musical entertainment, and food & drink. More details will be coming.

Go on a virtual adventure with Bobby Norfolk, award-winning storyteller! His high energy performances combine lively animation, unique sound effects, amazing facial expressions and laugh out loud humor to engage, entertain, and educate audiences of all ages. Through August 4, you can click here to watch TWO amazing performances: Anansi the Spider & Dancing Granny.

The Reading Colors Your World Summer Reading Challenge will run from May 24-July 31, 2021.

Register today for the online challenge and log your reading this summer to win prizes! All ages are invited to participate!

EPL's Teen Advisory Board is excited to collect donations for the Glen-Ed Pantry this summer! Any donations can be dropped off in the labeled box inside the library's vestibule through July 31. Click the image to view a list of most-needed items, or visit the pantry's website for more information about the organization.

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.