BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Metro East Star - ECPv6.18.2//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 BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20280312T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20281105T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261210T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261210T150000 DTSTAMP:20261001T133058Z CREATED:20261001T133058Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261001T133058Z UID:53779-1796911200-1796914800@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: Niedringhaus Building\n2001 Delmar Avenue Granite City IL 62040 URL:https://metroeaststar.com/event/story-time-68/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://metroeaststar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/upcomingevent.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261211T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261211T000000 DTSTAMP:20261001T133058Z CREATED:20261001T133058Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261001T133058Z UID:53780-1796947200-1796947200@metroeaststar.com SUMMARY:Quarterly Staff Meeting – Libraries Closed DESCRIPTION:Normal Hours Resume Saturday \nVenue: Niedringhaus Building\n2001 Delmar Avenue Granite City IL 62040 URL:https://metroeaststar.com/event/quarterly-staff-meeting-libraries-closed/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://metroeaststar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/upcomingevent.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261212T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261212T160000 DTSTAMP:20261001T133059Z CREATED:20261001T133059Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261001T133059Z UID:53781-1797080400-1797091200@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: Niedringhaus Building\n2001 Delmar Avenue Granite City IL 62040 URL:https://metroeaststar.com/event/nintendo-switch-40/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://metroeaststar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/upcomingevent.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261212T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261212T150000 DTSTAMP:20261001T133100Z CREATED:20261001T133100Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261001T133100Z UID:53782-1797084000-1797087600@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: Niedringhaus Building\n2001 Delmar Avenue Granite City IL 62040 URL:https://metroeaststar.com/event/pokemon-club-14/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://metroeaststar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/upcomingevent.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261214T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261214T110000 DTSTAMP:20261001T133100Z CREATED:20261001T133100Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261001T133100Z UID:53783-1797242400-1797246000@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: Niedringhaus Building\n2001 Delmar Avenue Granite City IL 62040 URL:https://metroeaststar.com/event/story-time-69/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://metroeaststar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/upcomingevent.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261216T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261216T193000 DTSTAMP:20261001T133101Z CREATED:20261001T133101Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261001T133101Z UID:53784-1797442200-1797449400@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: Niedringhaus Building\n2001 Delmar Avenue Granite City IL 62040 URL:https://metroeaststar.com/event/teen-unwind-41/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://metroeaststar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/upcomingevent.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261217T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261217T150000 DTSTAMP:20261001T133102Z CREATED:20261001T133102Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261001T133102Z UID:53785-1797516000-1797519600@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: Niedringhaus Building\n2001 Delmar Avenue Granite City IL 62040 URL:https://metroeaststar.com/event/story-time-70/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://metroeaststar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/upcomingevent.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261219T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261220T160000 DTSTAMP:20260409T125837Z CREATED:20260409T125837Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T125837Z UID:46675-1797674400-1797782400@metroeaststar.com SUMMARY:Gateway Winter Market DESCRIPTION:Gateway Winter Market \n \nDecember 19th and 20th\, 2026\, from 10:00am-4:00pm \n \n  \n \n  \n \nBreakfast with Santa: Saturday the 19th from 8:00am-10:00am \n \nKids 5 and under Free \n \nAges 6-14 are $12 each ($14.64 with fee) \n \nAges 15 and up are $18 each ($21.05 with fee) \n \n*An Adult Ticket\, Ages 15+\, must be purchased with any Children Tickets. \n \nPurchase your Tickets HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/breakfast-with-santa-tickets-1985940869601?aff=oddtdtcreator \n \n  \n \n  \n \nPhotos with Santa: 10:00am-2:00pm – FREE \n \nLocated in Prefunction \n \n  \n \n  \n \nSensory Inclusive Santa: Sunday 20th from 10:00am-2:00pm \n \nSign up for your spot HERE: https://signup.com/client/invitation2/l6yDVtpaNEOOZdh6lfDfTRFKft4TmlU8Y2OVxHIOVOOLfQeT/762171820062/false/#/invitation \n \n  \n \n  \n \nVendor Information: \n \nInterested in being a Vendor at the upcoming Gateway Winter Market? Please email the Show Producer Anni at amierisch@gatewaycenter.com\, or call our Front Office at 618-345-8998 for more Information. \nVenue: Gateway Convention Center\n1 Gateway Drive Collinsville IL 62234 URL:https://metroeaststar.com/event/gateway-winter-market/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://metroeaststar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/456F66FF-ACC1-4658-B86E3DBF5A4DE91B.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261219T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261219T160000 DTSTAMP:20261001T133103Z CREATED:20261001T133103Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261001T133103Z UID:53786-1797685200-1797696000@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: Niedringhaus Building\n2001 Delmar Avenue Granite City IL 62040 URL:https://metroeaststar.com/event/nintendo-switch-41/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://metroeaststar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/upcomingevent.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261221T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261221T110000 DTSTAMP:20261001T133103Z CREATED:20261001T133103Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261001T133103Z UID:53787-1797847200-1797850800@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: Niedringhaus Building\n2001 Delmar Avenue Granite City IL 62040 URL:https://metroeaststar.com/event/story-time-71/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://metroeaststar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/upcomingevent.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261223T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261223T000000 DTSTAMP:20261001T133104Z CREATED:20261001T133104Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261001T133104Z UID:53788-1797984000-1797984000@metroeaststar.com SUMMARY:Christmas Holiday Hours – Both locations open 9 AM – 6 PM DESCRIPTION:Venue: Niedringhaus Building\n2001 Delmar Avenue Granite City IL 62040 URL:https://metroeaststar.com/event/christmas-holiday-hours-both-locations-open-9-am-6-pm/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://metroeaststar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/upcomingevent.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261223T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261223T150000 DTSTAMP:20261001T133105Z CREATED:20261001T133105Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261001T133105Z UID:53789-1798030800-1798038000@metroeaststar.com SUMMARY:Chestnut Health Systems Mobile Unit at SMRLD DESCRIPTION:Chestnut Health Systems Mobile Unit at SMRLD Every 4th Wednesday of the Month from 1 – 3 PM at 2001 Delmar Ave Health care for babies\, kids\, and adults Need help with substance use or mental health concerns? They can make a referral. To meet with a provider\, please schedule an appointment by calling 618-512-1863 or emailing jevans@chestnut.org \nVenue: Niedringhaus Building\n2001 Delmar Avenue Granite City IL 62040 URL:https://metroeaststar.com/event/chestnut-health-systems-mobile-unit-at-smrld-6/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://metroeaststar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/upcomingevent.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261223T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261223T193000 DTSTAMP:20261001T133106Z CREATED:20261001T133106Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261001T133106Z UID:53790-1798047000-1798054200@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: Niedringhaus Building\n2001 Delmar Avenue Granite City IL 62040 URL:https://metroeaststar.com/event/teen-unwind-42/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://metroeaststar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/upcomingevent.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261224T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261224T000000 DTSTAMP:20261001T133106Z CREATED:20261001T133106Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261001T133106Z UID:53791-1798070400-1798070400@metroeaststar.com SUMMARY:Closed in observance of the Christmas Holiday DESCRIPTION:Hours\, Locations & Holidays \nVenue: Niedringhaus Building\n2001 Delmar Avenue Granite City IL 62040 URL:https://metroeaststar.com/event/closed-in-observance-of-the-christmas-holiday/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://metroeaststar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/upcomingevent.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261224T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261224T150000 DTSTAMP:20261001T133107Z CREATED:20261001T133107Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261001T133107Z UID:53792-1798120800-1798124400@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: Niedringhaus Building\n2001 Delmar Avenue Granite City IL 62040 URL:https://metroeaststar.com/event/story-time-72/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://metroeaststar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/upcomingevent.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261225T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261225T000000 DTSTAMP:20261001T133108Z CREATED:20261001T133108Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261001T133108Z UID:53793-1798156800-1798156800@metroeaststar.com SUMMARY:Closed in observance of the Christmas Holiday DESCRIPTION:Hours\, Locations & Holidays \nVenue: Niedringhaus Building\n2001 Delmar Avenue Granite City IL 62040 URL:https://metroeaststar.com/event/closed-in-observance-of-the-christmas-holiday-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://metroeaststar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/upcomingevent.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261226T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261226T160000 DTSTAMP:20261001T133108Z CREATED:20261001T133108Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261001T133108Z UID:53794-1798290000-1798300800@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: Niedringhaus Building\n2001 Delmar Avenue Granite City IL 62040 URL:https://metroeaststar.com/event/nintendo-switch-42/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://metroeaststar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/upcomingevent.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261226T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261226T150000 DTSTAMP:20261002T133006Z CREATED:20261002T133006Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261002T133006Z UID:53834-1798293600-1798297200@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: Niedringhaus Building\n2001 Delmar Avenue Granite City IL 62040 URL:https://metroeaststar.com/event/pokemon-club-15/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://metroeaststar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/upcomingevent.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261228T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261228T110000 DTSTAMP:20261002T133007Z CREATED:20261002T133007Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261002T133007Z UID:53835-1798452000-1798455600@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: Niedringhaus Building\n2001 Delmar Avenue Granite City IL 62040 URL:https://metroeaststar.com/event/story-time-73/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://metroeaststar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/upcomingevent.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261230T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261230T000000 DTSTAMP:20261002T133008Z CREATED:20261002T133008Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261002T133008Z UID:53836-1798588800-1798588800@metroeaststar.com SUMMARY:New Year Holiday Hours – Both locations open 9 AM – 6 PM DESCRIPTION:Hours\, Locations & Holidays \nVenue: Niedringhaus Building\n2001 Delmar Avenue Granite City IL 62040 URL:https://metroeaststar.com/event/new-year-holiday-hours-both-locations-open-9-am-6-pm/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://metroeaststar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/upcomingevent.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261230T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261230T193000 DTSTAMP:20261002T133009Z CREATED:20261002T133009Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261002T133009Z UID:53837-1798651800-1798659000@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: Niedringhaus Building\n2001 Delmar Avenue Granite City IL 62040 URL:https://metroeaststar.com/event/teen-unwind-43/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://metroeaststar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/upcomingevent.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261231T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261231T000000 DTSTAMP:20261002T133009Z CREATED:20261002T133009Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261002T133009Z UID:53838-1798675200-1798675200@metroeaststar.com SUMMARY:Closed in observance of the New Year Holiday DESCRIPTION:Hours\, Locations & Holidays \nVenue: Niedringhaus Building\n2001 Delmar Avenue Granite City IL 62040 URL:https://metroeaststar.com/event/closed-in-observance-of-the-new-year-holiday/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://metroeaststar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/upcomingevent.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261231T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261231T150000 DTSTAMP:20261002T133010Z CREATED:20261002T133010Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261002T133010Z UID:53839-1798725600-1798729200@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: Niedringhaus Building\n2001 Delmar Avenue Granite City IL 62040 URL:https://metroeaststar.com/event/story-time-74/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://metroeaststar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/upcomingevent.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270124T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270124T163000 DTSTAMP:20260409T125834Z CREATED:20260409T125834Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T125834Z UID:46673-1800795600-1800808200@metroeaststar.com SUMMARY:Gateway Wedding Show DESCRIPTION:The Gateway Wedding Show features many different vendors that can help brides\, grooms\, & event planners personalize their upcoming special event! \nFor the couples that just got engaged\, or the event planners just starting off\, the show will feature everything they need. For those who are just looking for fresh ideas and inspiration\, there will be plenty of new ideas on display.   \nThe Gateway Wedding Show takes the stress out of planning your next event! In just a few hours\, you can meet more vendors than you could visit in a month. We bring you a face-to-face sampling of virtually everything you’ll need to plan your perfect event! \nVenue: Gateway Convention Center\n1 Gateway Drive Collinsville IL 62234 URL:https://metroeaststar.com/event/gateway-wedding-show-3/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://metroeaststar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/92129FC2-33E0-4400-8A2030D7CEBDD7A6.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR