BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Metro East Star - ECPv6.17.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://metroeaststar.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Metro East Star REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20270314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20271107T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261003T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261003T120000 DTSTAMP:20260811T133020Z CREATED:20260811T133020Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T133020Z UID:51838-1791021600-1791028800@metroeaststar.com SUMMARY:Halloween Kids Crafts DESCRIPTION:Join us and the Madison County Association for Home & Community Education to make: Halloween Kids Crafts Saturday\, October 3 10 AM – 12 PM SMRLD\, 2001 Delmar Ave \nVenue: Six Mile Regional Library District\n2001 Delmar Avenue Granite City IL 62040 URL:https://metroeaststar.com/event/halloween-kids-crafts/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://metroeaststar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/upcomingevent.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261003T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261003T160000 DTSTAMP:20260728T133030Z CREATED:20260728T133030Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T133030Z UID:51194-1791032400-1791043200@metroeaststar.com SUMMARY:Nintendo Switch DESCRIPTION:Nintendo Switch Every Saturday\, 1-4 PM Teen Room\, 2001 Delmar Ave Grades 7-12 Questions? Email ys@smrld.org or call the Youth Services department at 618-452-6238 ext 720 \nVenue: Six Mile Regional Library District\n2001 Delmar Avenue Granite City IL 62040 URL:https://metroeaststar.com/event/nintendo-switch-28/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://metroeaststar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/upcomingevent.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261004T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261004T163000 DTSTAMP:20260815T133013Z CREATED:20260815T133013Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260815T133013Z UID:52063-1791118800-1791131400@metroeaststar.com SUMMARY:Stridin’ & Survivin’ 2026 Shop the Town Pink Vendor/Craft Sip & Shop DESCRIPTION:Join Stridin’ & Survivin’ for the 2026 Shop the Town Pink Vendor/Craft Sip & Shop on Sunday\, October 4\, 2026\, from 1:00–4:30 PM at The Hall\, 7132 Marine Road\, Edwardsville\, IL. \n \nSpend the afternoon shopping local and discovering something you’ll love from a variety of vendors and crafters featuring candles\, makeup\, books\, spices\, t-shirts\, cleaning products\, floral arrangements\, sublimation items\, and more! \n \nAdmission and parking are FREE\, and guests can enjoy hourly prizes and special drawings throughout the event. The Knights of Columbus will also be serving BBQ. \n \nBring a Blanket & Help Fuel the Cure\n \nBring a new lap blanket (approximately 36″ × 48″) and receive a chance to win a $50 VISA gift card. Donated blankets will help support local cancer treatment centers. \n \nProceeds from the event benefit Stridin’ & Survivin’s Fuel the Cure Program\, which provides gas cards to patients undergoing cancer treatments\, patient care packages\, and blankets to local cancer centers. \n \nInterested in Becoming a Vendor?\n \nVendors and crafters can sign up online at givebutter.com/ShopPink26. \n \nFor more information\, contact Debbie at mwiemers@gomadison.com or 618-830-0339. \n \nCome shop\, sip\, support\, and help Stridin’ & Survivin’ make a difference in the fight against cancer! \n \n \n \n \n \nstridinandsurvivin.org \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nVenue: The Hall\n122 E Main St. Belleville IL 62220 URL:https://metroeaststar.com/event/stridin-survivin-2026-shop-the-town-pink-vendor-craft-sip-shop/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://metroeaststar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/8142650324-StridinSurvivin_SipShop_Oct25_1920x1080.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261005T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261005T110000 DTSTAMP:20260728T133030Z CREATED:20260728T133030Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T133030Z UID:51195-1791194400-1791198000@metroeaststar.com SUMMARY:Story Time DESCRIPTION:Enjoy stories\, music\, and crafts! Mondays at 10 AM SMRLD\, 2001 Delmar Ave & Thursdays at 2 PM SMRLD\, 2145 Johnson Rd Questions? Email ys@smrld.org or call the Youth Services department at 618-452-6238 ext 720 \nVenue: Six Mile Regional Library District\n2001 Delmar Avenue Granite City IL 62040 URL:https://metroeaststar.com/event/story-time-47/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://metroeaststar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/upcomingevent.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261006T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261006T190000 DTSTAMP:20260811T133021Z CREATED:20260811T133021Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T133021Z UID:51839-1791302400-1791313200@metroeaststar.com SUMMARY:Legos DESCRIPTION:Legos Come Build with Us! Every Tuesday 4 – 7 PM In the Children’s Department\, 2001 Delmar Ave Questions? Email ys@smrld.org or call the Youth Services department at 618-452-6238 ext 720 \nVenue: Six Mile Regional Library District\n2001 Delmar Avenue Granite City IL 62040 URL:https://metroeaststar.com/event/legos-22/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://metroeaststar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/upcomingevent.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261007T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261007T190000 DTSTAMP:20260811T133022Z CREATED:20260811T133022Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T133022Z UID:51840-1791392400-1791399600@metroeaststar.com SUMMARY:Silent Book Club with Memes DESCRIPTION:Memes Cafe Silent Book Club in Collaboration with the Six Mile Regional Library District BYOBOOK 1st Wednesday of the Month September 2 October 7 November 4 Memes Cafe\, 1529 Johnson Rd 5-7PM 5-5:30 PM: Order Drinks & Find Your Seat 5:30-6:45 PM: Read & Relax 6:45-7PM: Book Swap (Optional) \nVenue: Six Mile Regional Library District\n2001 Delmar Avenue Granite City IL 62040 URL:https://metroeaststar.com/event/silent-book-club-with-memes-3/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://metroeaststar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/upcomingevent.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261007T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261007T193000 DTSTAMP:20260728T133031Z CREATED:20260728T133031Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T133031Z UID:51196-1791394200-1791401400@metroeaststar.com SUMMARY:Teen Unwind DESCRIPTION:Teen Unwind Open to Teens\, Grades 7-12 Every Wednesday 5:30 PM SMRLD\, 2001 Delmar Ave Snacks\, Crafts\, Games \nVenue: Six Mile Regional Library District\n2001 Delmar Avenue Granite City IL 62040 URL:https://metroeaststar.com/event/teen-unwind-30/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://metroeaststar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/upcomingevent.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261008T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261008T150000 DTSTAMP:20260728T133032Z CREATED:20260728T133032Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T133032Z UID:51197-1791468000-1791471600@metroeaststar.com SUMMARY:Story Time DESCRIPTION:Enjoy stories\, music\, and crafts! Mondays at 10 AM SMRLD\, 2001 Delmar Ave & Thursdays at 2 PM SMRLD\, 2145 Johnson Rd Questions? Email ys@smrld.org or call the Youth Services department at 618-452-6238 ext 720 \nVenue: Six Mile Regional Library District\n2001 Delmar Avenue Granite City IL 62040 URL:https://metroeaststar.com/event/story-time-48/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://metroeaststar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/upcomingevent.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261008T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261008T193000 DTSTAMP:20260811T133022Z CREATED:20260811T133022Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T133022Z UID:51841-1791482400-1791487800@metroeaststar.com SUMMARY:Haunted Route 66 DESCRIPTION:Haunted Route 66 Thursday\, October 8 6 PM 2001 Delmar Ave This year marks the 100th anniversary of the highway\, and more people than ever before are looking for kicks on Route 66… But that’s only part of the story. Alongside the bright and shiny Route 66 of nostalgia and imagination were stories of ghosts\, haunted hotels\, hitchhiking phantoms\, murders\, robberies\, vanishings\, and worse. Join Troy Taylor for the “other side” of Route 66 history — the stories that no one else wants to tell. \nVenue: Six Mile Regional Library District\n2001 Delmar Avenue Granite City IL 62040 URL:https://metroeaststar.com/event/haunted-route-66/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://metroeaststar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/upcomingevent.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261009T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261009T120000 DTSTAMP:20260811T133023Z CREATED:20260811T133023Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T133023Z UID:51842-1791543600-1791547200@metroeaststar.com SUMMARY:Play & Learn For Babies & Toddlers DESCRIPTION:Fridays\, September 11 & 25 Fridays\, October 9 & 23* Fridays\, November 13 10 AM at SMRLD\, 2001 Delmar Ave *Friday\, October 23 will be a special Monster Party! Photographs may be taken at all events and activities and used for publicity purposes. Questions? Email ys@smrld.org or call the Youth Services department at 618-452-6238 ext 720 \nVenue: Six Mile Regional Library District\n2001 Delmar Avenue Granite City IL 62040 URL:https://metroeaststar.com/event/play-learn-for-babies-toddlers-12/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://metroeaststar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/upcomingevent.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261010T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261010T160000 DTSTAMP:20260728T133033Z CREATED:20260728T133033Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T133033Z UID:51198-1791637200-1791648000@metroeaststar.com SUMMARY:Nintendo Switch DESCRIPTION:Nintendo Switch Every Saturday\, 1-4 PM Teen Room\, 2001 Delmar Ave Grades 7-12 Questions? Email ys@smrld.org or call the Youth Services department at 618-452-6238 ext 720 \nVenue: Six Mile Regional Library District\n2001 Delmar Avenue Granite City IL 62040 URL:https://metroeaststar.com/event/nintendo-switch-29/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://metroeaststar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/upcomingevent.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261010T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261010T150000 DTSTAMP:20260801T133011Z CREATED:20260801T133011Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260801T133011Z UID:51459-1791640800-1791644400@metroeaststar.com SUMMARY:Pokémon Club DESCRIPTION:Pokémon Club Every 2nd & 4th Saturday 2 PM SMRLD\, 2001 Delmar Ave For children\, grades K-8 Come play\, learn how to play\, or just hang out with other Pokémon fans! \nVenue: Six Mile Regional Library District\n2001 Delmar Avenue Granite City IL 62040 URL:https://metroeaststar.com/event/pokemon-club-11/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://metroeaststar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/upcomingevent.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261012T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261012T110000 DTSTAMP:20260801T133012Z CREATED:20260801T133012Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260801T133012Z UID:51460-1791799200-1791802800@metroeaststar.com SUMMARY:Story Time DESCRIPTION:Enjoy stories\, music\, and crafts! Mondays at 10 AM SMRLD\, 2001 Delmar Ave & Thursdays at 2 PM SMRLD\, 2145 Johnson Rd Questions? Email ys@smrld.org or call the Youth Services department at 618-452-6238 ext 720 \nVenue: Six Mile Regional Library District\n2001 Delmar Avenue Granite City IL 62040 URL:https://metroeaststar.com/event/story-time-54/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://metroeaststar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/upcomingevent.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261013T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261013T190000 DTSTAMP:20260811T133024Z CREATED:20260811T133024Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T133024Z UID:51843-1791907200-1791918000@metroeaststar.com SUMMARY:Legos DESCRIPTION:Legos Come Build with Us! Every Tuesday 4 – 7 PM In the Children’s Department\, 2001 Delmar Ave Questions? Email ys@smrld.org or call the Youth Services department at 618-452-6238 ext 720 \nVenue: Six Mile Regional Library District\n2001 Delmar Avenue Granite City IL 62040 URL:https://metroeaststar.com/event/legos-23/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://metroeaststar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/upcomingevent.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261013T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261013T190000 DTSTAMP:20260811T133024Z CREATED:20260811T133024Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T133024Z UID:51844-1791914400-1791918000@metroeaststar.com SUMMARY:Monkey Noodle Theatrics Halloween Improv Comedy Show DESCRIPTION:Monkey Noodle Theatrics Halloween Improv Comedy Show Tuesday\, October 13 6 PM SMRLD\, 2145 Johnson Rd Outdoors on the Patio Enjoy a fun\, family friendly\, Halloween improv show! \nVenue: Six Mile Regional Library District\n2001 Delmar Avenue Granite City IL 62040 URL:https://metroeaststar.com/event/monkey-noodle-theatrics-halloween-improv-comedy-show/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://metroeaststar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/upcomingevent.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261013T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261013T200000 DTSTAMP:20260801T133013Z CREATED:20260801T133013Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260801T133013Z UID:51461-1791914400-1791921600@metroeaststar.com SUMMARY:Board of Trustees Meeting DESCRIPTION:Board of Trustees Meetings Schedule \nVenue: Six Mile Regional Library District\n2001 Delmar Avenue Granite City IL 62040 URL:https://metroeaststar.com/event/board-of-trustees-meeting-7/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://metroeaststar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/upcomingevent.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261014T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261014T193000 DTSTAMP:20260801T133013Z CREATED:20260801T133013Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260801T133013Z UID:51462-1791999000-1792006200@metroeaststar.com SUMMARY:Teen Unwind DESCRIPTION:Teen Unwind Open to Teens\, Grades 7-12 Every Wednesday 5:30 PM SMRLD\, 2001 Delmar Ave Snacks\, Crafts\, Games \nVenue: Six Mile Regional Library District\n2001 Delmar Avenue Granite City IL 62040 URL:https://metroeaststar.com/event/teen-unwind-34/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://metroeaststar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/upcomingevent.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261015T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261015T150000 DTSTAMP:20260801T133014Z CREATED:20260801T133014Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260801T133014Z UID:51463-1792072800-1792076400@metroeaststar.com SUMMARY:Story Time DESCRIPTION:Enjoy stories\, music\, and crafts! Mondays at 10 AM SMRLD\, 2001 Delmar Ave & Thursdays at 2 PM SMRLD\, 2145 Johnson Rd Questions? Email ys@smrld.org or call the Youth Services department at 618-452-6238 ext 720 \nVenue: Six Mile Regional Library District\n2001 Delmar Avenue Granite City IL 62040 URL:https://metroeaststar.com/event/story-time-55/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://metroeaststar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/upcomingevent.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261015T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261015T193000 DTSTAMP:20260811T133025Z CREATED:20260811T133025Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T133025Z UID:51845-1792087200-1792092600@metroeaststar.com SUMMARY:Adult Technology Series: Computer Basics DESCRIPTION:Adult Technology Series: Computer Basics  Thursdays 6-7:30 PM October 1\, 15\, 22\, and 29 2001 Delmar Ave Objectives: Getting Comfortable with a Computer; File Folders and Typing; Internet Basics; and Email and Everyday Computer Skills Call 618-452-6238 EXT 730 to register\, space is limited! \nVenue: Six Mile Regional Library District\n2001 Delmar Avenue Granite City IL 62040 URL:https://metroeaststar.com/event/adult-technology-series-computer-basics-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://metroeaststar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/upcomingevent.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261015T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261015T193000 DTSTAMP:20260811T133026Z CREATED:20260811T133026Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T133026Z UID:51846-1792089000-1792092600@metroeaststar.com SUMMARY:Sit\, Stay\, Read DESCRIPTION:Sit\, Stay\, Read  with the Alliance of Therapy Dogs Every 3rd Thursday: September 17 October 15 November 19 6:30-7:30 PM SMRLD\, 2145 Johnson Rd For children\, grades K-8\, come practice reading or just talk with a trained therapy dog! \nVenue: Six Mile Regional Library District\n2001 Delmar Avenue Granite City IL 62040 URL:https://metroeaststar.com/event/sit-stay-read-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://metroeaststar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/upcomingevent.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261017T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261017T110000 DTSTAMP:20260811T133026Z CREATED:20260811T133026Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T133026Z UID:51847-1792231200-1792234800@metroeaststar.com SUMMARY:Saturday Play & Learn For Babies & Toddlers DESCRIPTION:Saturday Play & Learn For Babies & Toddlers Saturday\, September 19 Saturday\, October 17 Saturday\, November 21 10 AM at SMRLD 2001 Delmar Ave Stories\, Songs\, & Slightly Messier Playtime Questions? Email ys@smrld.org or call the Youth Services department at 618-452-6238 ext 720 \nVenue: Six Mile Regional Library District\n2001 Delmar Avenue Granite City IL 62040 URL:https://metroeaststar.com/event/saturday-play-learn-for-babies-toddlers-7/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://metroeaststar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/upcomingevent.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261017T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261017T160000 DTSTAMP:20260801T133015Z CREATED:20260801T133015Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260801T133015Z UID:51464-1792242000-1792252800@metroeaststar.com SUMMARY:Nintendo Switch DESCRIPTION:Nintendo Switch Every Saturday\, 1-4 PM Teen Room\, 2001 Delmar Ave Grades 7-12 Questions? Email ys@smrld.org or call the Youth Services department at 618-452-6238 ext 720 \nVenue: Six Mile Regional Library District\n2001 Delmar Avenue Granite City IL 62040 URL:https://metroeaststar.com/event/nintendo-switch-33/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://metroeaststar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/upcomingevent.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261017T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261017T163000 DTSTAMP:20260811T133027Z CREATED:20260811T133027Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T133027Z UID:51848-1792249200-1792254600@metroeaststar.com SUMMARY:Saturday Sleuths DESCRIPTION:Saturday Sleuths Saturday\, October 17 3 PM | 2001 Delmar Ave Can you solve the cold case before time runs out? Join us for an afternoon of murder\, mayhem\, and some serious detective work! Come alone or with a group. For ages 18+ Registration required: 618-452-6238 ext 730 \nVenue: Six Mile Regional Library District\n2001 Delmar Avenue Granite City IL 62040 URL:https://metroeaststar.com/event/saturday-sleuths/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://metroeaststar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/upcomingevent.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261019T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261019T110000 DTSTAMP:20260801T133015Z CREATED:20260801T133015Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260801T133015Z UID:51465-1792404000-1792407600@metroeaststar.com SUMMARY:Story Time DESCRIPTION:Enjoy stories\, music\, and crafts! Mondays at 10 AM SMRLD\, 2001 Delmar Ave & Thursdays at 2 PM SMRLD\, 2145 Johnson Rd Questions? Email ys@smrld.org or call the Youth Services department at 618-452-6238 ext 720 \nVenue: Six Mile Regional Library District\n2001 Delmar Avenue Granite City IL 62040 URL:https://metroeaststar.com/event/story-time-56/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://metroeaststar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/upcomingevent.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261020T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261020T190000 DTSTAMP:20260811T133028Z CREATED:20260811T133028Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T133028Z UID:51849-1792512000-1792522800@metroeaststar.com SUMMARY:Legos DESCRIPTION:Legos Come Build with Us! Every Tuesday 4 – 7 PM In the Children’s Department\, 2001 Delmar Ave Questions? Email ys@smrld.org or call the Youth Services department at 618-452-6238 ext 720 \nVenue: Six Mile Regional Library District\n2001 Delmar Avenue Granite City IL 62040 URL:https://metroeaststar.com/event/legos-24/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://metroeaststar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/upcomingevent.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261020T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261020T200000 DTSTAMP:20260812T133010Z CREATED:20260812T133010Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T133010Z UID:51931-1792522800-1792526400@metroeaststar.com SUMMARY:Illinois Libraries Present - Author Talks DESCRIPTION:Inside the Empire of AI with Karen Hao Thursday\, September 17 at 7 PM CST Registration open! https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_aocGVl41SFa3UXxBuPVP6g Join a timely conversation with Karen Hao\, award-winning journalist and author of Inside the Empire of AI. In this virtual event\, Hao will explore the rapid rise of artificial intelligence\, the social\, political\, and ethical questions surrounding AI development today\, and the questions posed in her work – Will AI produce broad-based societal benefit for all? Or return us to an age of empire? The path forward is in our hands. Whether you’re excited about AI\, cautious about it\, or just trying to understand the hype\, this event offers an accessible look at one of today’s biggest technological shifts. Karen Hao is the instant New York Times bestselling author of Empire of AI and named one of the most influential people in AI by Time. She is lead designer of the Pulitzer Center’s AI Spotlight series as well as co-host of BBC’s podcast\, The Interface. The first journalist to ever profile OpenAI\, Hao was formerly a reporter for The Wall Street Journal\, covering American and Chinese tech companies\, and a senior editor for AI at MIT Technology Review. Her work has been cited by Congress\, featured in university curriculums\, and remade into museum exhibits. Moderator Reanna Esmail\, Lead Librarian for Instruction at Cornell University and a prominent voice in critical digital pedagogy and intellectual freedom\, will join Karen Hao in conversation. Preserving History with Geoffrey Baer Tuesday\, October 20 at 7 PM CST Registration open!  https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_SkuH7o9HTa2JfjT2FOzhFg  Tag along for a special conversation with Geoffrey Baer\, beloved Chicago historian\, storyteller\, and host of numerous PBS programs exploring the architecture\, history\, and hidden stories of the city and surrounding region. Known for bringing local history to life\, Baer has helped audiences connect more deeply with the places and communities around them. Perfect for librarians\, archivists\, educators\, history lovers\, and lifelong learners\, this event offers an engaging look at the people\, places\, and stories that define Chicago. Whether you’re passionate about local history or simply curious about the stories hidden in your own community\, you’ll leave with a renewed appreciation for the power of preserving and sharing the past. Moderator Shermann “Dilla” Thomas\, an Emmy Award-winning Chicago historian\, cultural worker\, and social media educator\, will join Geoffrey in conversation. Known for making Chicago history accessible and engaging\, Dilla has amassed more than 40 million views across social media and become a leading voice in telling the stories of the city he proudly calls home. Words\, Power\, and Community: Dr. Eve L. Ewing Thursday\, November 12\, 2026 at 7 PM CST Registration open!  https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_7hiK3_VIQPmi2KU5bUeBVw Engage in an important and thoughtful conversation with Dr. Eve L. Ewing\, acclaimed author\, educator\, poet\, and cultural organizer whose work explores race\, education\, identity\, and community. Through writing that blends scholarship\, storytelling\, and activism\, Dr. Ewing has become one of today’s most influential public voices on culture and education.                                                                                         Explore the power of language and storytelling as Dr. Ewing reflects on how words shape public memory\, challenge systems of inequality\, and help communities imagine new futures. From classrooms and libraries to poetry and popular culture\, this conversation will consider the many ways stories influence how we see ourselves and one another.               Perfect for librarians\, educators\, students\, writers\, and readers alike\, this event invites attendees to think critically about the role of literature\, learning\, and community in times of change. Whether you are familiar with Dr. Ewing’s work or discovering it for the first time\, this conversation promises insight\, inspiration\, and meaningful discussion.  Moderator Brandis Friedman will moderate the event. Friedman is a writer and anchor for WTTW’s Chicago Tonight and Chicago Tonight: Black Voices\, and also serves as a champion for libraries. These events are made possible by Illinois Libraries Present (ILP)\, a statewide collaboration among public libraries offering premier events. ILP is funded in part by a grant awarded by the Illinois State Library\, a department of the Office of Secretary of State\, using funds provided by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services\, under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA). ILP is committed to inclusion and accessibility. American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation and Closed Captioning are provided for all events by default—no special request needed. \nVenue: Six Mile Regional Library District\n2001 Delmar Avenue Granite City IL 62040 URL:https://metroeaststar.com/event/illinois-libraries-present-author-talks-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://metroeaststar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/upcomingevent.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261021T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261021T193000 DTSTAMP:20260801T133016Z CREATED:20260801T133016Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260801T133016Z UID:51466-1792603800-1792611000@metroeaststar.com SUMMARY:Teen Unwind DESCRIPTION:Teen Unwind Open to Teens\, Grades 7-12 Every Wednesday 5:30 PM SMRLD\, 2001 Delmar Ave Snacks\, Crafts\, Games \nVenue: Six Mile Regional Library District\n2001 Delmar Avenue Granite City IL 62040 URL:https://metroeaststar.com/event/teen-unwind-35/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://metroeaststar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/upcomingevent.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261022T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261022T150000 DTSTAMP:20260801T133017Z CREATED:20260801T133017Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260801T133017Z UID:51467-1792677600-1792681200@metroeaststar.com SUMMARY:Story Time DESCRIPTION:Enjoy stories\, music\, and crafts! Mondays at 10 AM SMRLD\, 2001 Delmar Ave & Thursdays at 2 PM SMRLD\, 2145 Johnson Rd Questions? Email ys@smrld.org or call the Youth Services department at 618-452-6238 ext 720 \nVenue: Six Mile Regional Library District\n2001 Delmar Avenue Granite City IL 62040 URL:https://metroeaststar.com/event/story-time-57/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://metroeaststar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/upcomingevent.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261024T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261024T160000 DTSTAMP:20260801T133018Z CREATED:20260801T133018Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260801T133018Z UID:51468-1792846800-1792857600@metroeaststar.com SUMMARY:Nintendo Switch DESCRIPTION:Nintendo Switch Every Saturday\, 1-4 PM Teen Room\, 2001 Delmar Ave Grades 7-12 Questions? Email ys@smrld.org or call the Youth Services department at 618-452-6238 ext 720 \nVenue: Six Mile Regional Library District\n2001 Delmar Avenue Granite City IL 62040 URL:https://metroeaststar.com/event/nintendo-switch-34/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://metroeaststar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/upcomingevent.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261024T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261024T150000 DTSTAMP:20260801T133018Z CREATED:20260801T133018Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260801T133018Z UID:51469-1792850400-1792854000@metroeaststar.com SUMMARY:Pokémon Club DESCRIPTION:Pokémon Club Every 2nd & 4th Saturday 2 PM SMRLD\, 2001 Delmar Ave For children\, grades K-8 Come play\, learn how to play\, or just hang out with other Pokémon fans! \nVenue: Six Mile Regional Library District\n2001 Delmar Avenue Granite City IL 62040 URL:https://metroeaststar.com/event/pokemon-club-12/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://metroeaststar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/upcomingevent.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR