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Adult February Events & Programs
Monday, March 2
Chess Club
6:30 PM A casual environment for masters and novices to meet up to play and enjoy one of the oldest games in the world.
Adult Crochet Club, March 4 & 18
Adult Crochet Club
3:00 PM Registration Required Whether you're new to crochet or a seasoned stitcher, come join us to learn new techniques, share tips, and connect with other adult crocheters.
Thursdays, March 5 & 19
Movie Matinees
Noon At the Edwardsville Public Library. Bring a brown bag lunch, and we’ll provide the drinks and popcorn. Please call the library or go to our website for movie titles.
Saturday, March 7 & 21
Chair Yoga
10:00 AM Registered yoga teacher Julie Hamilton will lead the class using modifications of many common yoga poses.
Saturday, March 7
The Rough Drafts Writing Club
2:00 PM Let's make time to write! Bring your current project or start a new one and for two hours we will hold dedicated writing time. The half-hour is for open discussion to share thoughts and ideas.
Sunday, March 8
Bits & Pieces Junk Journal Club
2:00 PM Bring all necessary supplies to work on your junk journal in a welcoming, no pressure environment.
Thursday, March 12
The Cozy Comics Club
6:30 PM Discussing – Power Fantasies by Kieron Gillen
Saturday, March 14
Adult Dungeons & Dragons One-Shot Adventure
10:00AM and 2:00PM Registration Required Join us for a single session D&D adventure with pre-generated characters & a staff Dungeon Master. No books, dice, or prep necessary. Just sit down & enjoy an adventure in a single two-hour session.
Monday, March 16
Adult Animation Showtime
5:30 PM Anime club has been revamped to include all forms of adult animation! For this meeting, we will be showing Fantastic Planet (1973).
Monday, March 16
Reader’s Outpost
6:30 PM Discussing – Elder Race by Adrian Tchaikovsky
Thursday, March 19
Happily Ever After
6:30 PM A romance book club, discussing –First Time Caller by B.K. Borison
Sunday, March 22
Melty Magic
2:00 PM Registration Required Join us for a relaxing afternoon of creativity and nostalgia as we craft & melt our own Perler Bead creations. Let your imagination run wild and make a one-of-a-kind art piece that you can turn into a magnet or keychain.
Monday, March 23
Monday Evening Yoga
6:00 PM Join Yoga Instructor Lisa Allen for an hour of peaceful yoga and meditation.
Thursday, March 26
Recovery Without Stigma
6:00PM Mark Knott, from the Metro East Recovery Council, will be discussing the stigma of substance abuse disorder and how to deal with this sensitive and personal issue in a non-judgmental manner.
Sunday, March 29
Sunday Sunrise Yoga
8:45 AM Join Yoga Instructor Lisa Allen for an hour of peaceful yoga and meditation followed by coffee. Yoga mats not provided.
Monday, March 30
Nothing but Vinyl Club
6:00 PM Bring your favorite record and play us your favorite song.
Tuesday, March 31
Riveted Readers Book Club
6:30 PM Discussing – Silent Spring by Rachel Carson
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Tuesday, March 3
Memory Cafe
10:00AM A welcoming social gathering for people living with changes in memory or thinking, and those who care for them. Talk with others who understand and can share thoughts and ideas.
Wednesday, March 4
Red Cross Blood Drive
10:00AM Visit RedCrossBlood.org to schedule an appointment.
Wednesday, March 4
Movie Trivia Night: Celebrating The Academy Awards
4:00PM Join us for an Academy Awards Trivia Night at the library! Test your knowledge of all things Hollywood. We'll have questions spanning Oscar-winning films, iconic actors and actresses, memorable soundtracks, and legendary directors. Registration is Open Now!
Monday, March 9
Frauds and Scams: How to Spot Them
5:30PM Presented by Heartland Bank and Trust Company, come learn about red flags, common frauds and scams, helpful tips, and how to report fraud.
Monday, March 10
Medicare Q & A
6:00 PM Burgmann Insurance Group, based in O’Fallon, will be providing a Medicare Q&A that is strictly educational in nature, meaning it is a safe space from any kind of sales talk. Anyone on Medicare, or anyone who will be, are encouraged to attend and get your questions answered.
Wednesday, March 18
Spring Greeting Card Class
6:00PM Registration Required Join Laura Borchert for a spring themed greeting card class.
Thursday, March 19
Beyond the Page with Percival Everett
7:00PM Virtual, Registration Required, Industrious, irreverent, humble–though he may deny the accusation–Percival Everett, like his fiction, defies categorization. His most recent novel, James, earned both the Pulitzer Prize for fiction and the National Book Award, and his 2001 novel Erasure inspired the film American Fiction, which received the Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay in 2024.
Friday, March 20
EPL & Thrillsville Present: Cult Classic Movie Club
6:00PM The new Thrillsville/EPL Cult Classic Movie Club is a place to enjoy horror, sci-fi, and fantasy cult classic films.
This month's movie will be the 1991 Honk Kong classic, Hard Boiled, featuring some of the greatest gun battles ever filmed. The movie stars Chow Yun Fat and is directed by John Woo.
Monday, March 23
Snap in 2026: What’s New?
6:00PM Big changes have come to SNAP as we start the new year. This presentation serves as a guide to work requirements, exemptions, and reporting to DHS so that your benefits will not be disrupted.
Wednesday, March 25
Screen Screams Society
5:30PM Screen Screams Society is a horror movie club for adults featuring regular screenings of classic and modern scary films. Sit back, grab some popcorn, and enjoy a fright on the big screen. To celebrate the record-breaking, 16 Academy Award Nominations, we will be screening the 2025 vampire thriller, Sinners.
Thursday, March 26
Edwardsville Symphony Women’s History Month Chamber Concert
6:30 PM Registration Required The Edwardsville Symphony will be celebrating Black History month with a chamber concert and literature readings inside the library
Edwardsville Memory Digitization Project
The goal of the Edwardsville Memory program at EPL is assist our patrons in preserving the history of Edwardsville, its people and institutions. In honor of Black History Month, we want to assist in preserving artifacts related to The Historic Lincoln School and those who spent time there. We would like to encourage anyone with artifacts relating to the school or its students to come to the library and have those items digitized. No items are too small to preserve, photos, clippings, assignments, notes, journals, score cards, etc. All originals will be returned to their owners along with digital copies. Contact Greg at 618-692-7556 X437 to make an appointment or ask questions about the program. Digital copies of the items can be donated to historical organizations with the agreement of the owner.
Contact Us
618-692-7556 ext. 6 edereference@edwpl.org
Greg Kessler, Head of Adult Services gregk@edwpl.org
Kelcey Stewart Adult Services Assistant kelceys@edwpl.org
Greg Guntren Adult Services Assistant gregoryg@edwpl.org
Youth Events & Programs – March 2026
JewelRide Books for Bikes Spring Reading Challenge
March 1 – April 15
Spring into summer with a new bike! We are excited to announce our fourth annual Books for Bikes, sponsored by JewelRide, Edwardsville’s own local medical transport company. We recognize the importance of having healthy minds and bodies, and we’re combining the two by rewarding devoted readers with free bikes! Kids in Grades K – 8 are eligible to participate. By reading & logging books, you can earn up to 16 entries to our raffle, in which new bikes will be awarded to lucky readers! All reading must be logged and turned in by Wednesday, April 15 at 8 PM. The raffle will be held on Saturday, April 18 at 10 AM. Register online with Beanstack or stop by the Youth Desk for a paper log to get started!
Reading Dragons & Friends Reading Challenge
Collect Reading Dragon cards by spending time reading – these cards can be played in battle or simply hoarded, as a true dragon would. New creatures released each month to add to your collection. Ask for a Reading Tracker at the Youth Desk and soar into a new reading adventure!
Teen DIY Kits: Beaded Plant
While supplies last, ask at the Youth Desk to snag a bag with everything you need to complete a creative project!
March Madness Book Battles
Which book will get the top spot? The power is in your hands to determine the victor! See the contenders in the Teen Room, cast votes for each matchup, and make a bracket of your predictions. Winning brackets will be rewarded. May the best book win!
Mondays, March 2 - 30
Books for Babies Lapsit
10:00 – 10:30 AM. For ages 0 – 23 months. Stories, songs, and bouncing babies! Read and rhyme with your little one, and connect with other caregivers.
Monday, March 2
LEGO Club
4:00 – 5:00 PM. For ages 5 – 12 years. Just bring your imagination – we’ll supply the LEGO!
Tuesdays, March 3 – 31
Tales for Twos
10:00 – 10:30 AM. Explore a new theme each week with vibrant picture books, toe-tapping songs, and giggle-worthy moves alongside your story time pals!
Tuesdays, March 3 - 31
Teen Game Night
6:00 – 7:30 PM. For grades 6 – 12. Go on a quest with fellow players in the classic fantasy role-playing game, Dungeons and Dragons, or drop in with friends to play one of our tabletop games.
Thursdays, March 5 – 26
Preschool Story Time
10:00 – 10:45 AM. For ages 3 – 5 years. Imaginations abound at this story time, where we share books, music, and bubbles!
Saturdays, March 7 – 28
Free Tutoring with EHS Students
9:30 – 11:30 AM. Connect with top EHS students weekly in the Youth Library for support in all subject areas. Tutoring is open to elementary and middle school students (K – 8th). No sign-up required!
Monday, March 9
Read to a Dog
4:00 – 5:00 PM. Registration Required. A therapy dog is visiting the library and wants to listen to you read! Register to get a 15-minute session with the dog-on-duty.
Tuesday, March 10
Bloxels
4:00 – 6:00 PM. Registration Required.
For ages 8 – 11 years. With Bloxels, you become the artist, writer, designer and director of your own video game! Build art, animations and backgrounds to design your game’s world the way you want.
Wednesday, March 11
Pajama Story Time
6:00 – 6:30 PM. All ages welcome. Cozy up for Pajama Story Time at the library, where kids can enjoy enchanting bedtime tales in their comfiest PJs! Join us for a magical evening of stories, songs, and snuggles!
Thursday, March 12
Jr. Melty Magic
4:00 – 5:00 PM. Registration Required. For ages 6 – 11 years. Kids can choose one of our design templates to create their own perler bead magnet or keychain with the help of their accompanying adult!
Saturday, March 14
Saturday Story Time
10:00 – 11:00 AM. For ages 3 – 5 years old. Author Rae Lee will read her book “Big Truck, Big Truck” and free copies of the book will be available, courtesy of Madison County Alliance for Children and Families.
Mondays, March 16 & 30
Crochet Club
3:30 – 5:00 PM. Registration Required. For grades 6 – 12. Whether you're new to crochet or a seasoned stitcher, come join us to learn new techniques, share tips, and connect with other crochet enthusiasts. If you have your own supplies and project, bring it along.
Wednesday, March 18
Snack Around the World
4:00 – 5:00 PM. Registration Required. For grades 6 – 12. Embark on an adventure for your taste buds with food as your travel ticket! Each month we will sample a variety of snacks from across the globe and discover new favorite flavors.
Thursday, March 19
Perler Bead Brigade
3:00 – 4:30 PM. Registration Required.
For grades 6 – 12. Create a fun design with perler beads during the session! Materials & some ideas will be available, but feel free to bring your own design!
Thursday, March 19
Teen Movie Night – The Neverending Story
5:00 PM. For grades 6 – 12. Bring friends and a covered drink & enjoy a free movie and popcorn at the library!
Friday, March 20
Won’t You Be My Neighbor Day
All day we will celebrate Mister Rogers’ birthday at the library with activities promoting kindness, make-believe, and liking ourselves just the way we are!
Friday, March 20
Drop-In Playtime
10:00 – 11:00 AM. For families with children ages 1 – 5 years. Enjoy engaging sensory activities! All Families are welcome to join. This open play is especially great for kids with multi-sensory needs.
Saturday, March 21
Read to a Dog
10:00 – 11:00 AM. Registration Required. A therapy dog is visiting the library and wants to listen to you read! Register to get a 15-minute session with the dog-on-duty.
Saturday, March 21
Springtime Crafts “Make It & Take It”
12:30 – 2:30 PM. Drop in anytime during the session to make fun Spring crafts, sponsored by Madison County Association for Home and Community Education.
Tuesday, March 24
Minecraft Madness
4:00 – 5:00 PM. Registration Required. For ages 8 – 11. Break out your pickaxes and head to the library to play Minecraft with friends on our server!
Wednesday, March 25
To Be Read…Book Club
4:00 – 5:00 PM. Registration Required. For Grades 6 – 12. Register to get a copy of this month’s book pick at the Youth Desk, read it, and join us to talk all about what you loved, hated, wished, and everything in between! Our March read will be The Diviners by Libba Bray.
Thursday, March 26
Anime Watch Party
5:00 PM. Registration Required. For Grades 6 – 12. Calling all teen anime enthusiasts! Unite at this welcoming space for both die-hard fans and those just getting started to explore the anime world. Enjoy snacks and a different anime movie or series each month.
Friday, March 27
Keychain Craft Class
4:00 – 5:45 PM. Registration Required.
For Grades 6 – 12. Sign up to make a keychain! Dig into a bag of pony beads and learn the art of brickstitch (a Native American beading technique) to begin your beading journey.
Saturday, March 28
Reading Dragons & Friends: Dueling Dragons Day
10:00 AM. Fly over to the library with your Reading Dragon cards for a fantastical day with fellow adventurers. Dive into duels, craft dragon art, and let your imagination take wing. New to Reading Dragons & Friends? Learn more about this reading challenge on our website or at the Youth Desk!
Tuesday, March 31
Pokémon Hangout
4:30 – 5:30 PM. For ages 5 – 12 years. Gotta catch ‘em all! Gather with fellow Pokémon enthusiasts to trade, battle, and try a variety of crafts and games!