Edwards River Public Library

10/05/2026

🎃 PAINT PARTY! 🎃

Join us for a fun Halloween Paint Party with Wood Designs by Di and paint this adorable 18" round sign!

This Saturday, October 10 @ 1 PM

Call 309-582-2032 to register.

Come create something festive and have some fun! 🧡

10/05/2026

Check out new items added in September!

New on the Shelves Material Added August 2026 Title Author All Booked Up Melody Carlson Candy Apple Kisses Amy Clipston Someone Else’s Husband Kimberly McCreight The Brothers McKay Craig Johnson The Unknown Riley Sager You’ll Be Sorry Lisa Gardner The Castle in the Glen Rhys Bowen How Lucky Am I...

10/05/2026

The National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium is bringing the fascinating Not So Creepy Crawlers program to the library on Saturday, October 24 @ 10:00 AM.

Meet common invertebrates such as beetles, tarantulas, roaches, and millipedes, and learn about the amazing adaptations that have helped them survive.

Call 309-582-2032 to register.

10/05/2026

Our Halloween crafting program was so much fun!

We loved seeing how unique each creation turned out. No two were quite alike, and every single one was wonderfully spooky! 👻🧡

Thank you to everyone who joined us.

10/02/2026

Sneak peek at tomorrow’s crafts! 👀

We’re all set up for Halloween crafting! Tomorrow, we’ll be creating a Halloween silhouette jar and a haunted coffin.

There’s still room to join us! Call 309-582-2032 to claim your spot.

10/01/2026

New month, new BookPage!

Looking for your next great read? BookPage is a monthly magazine featuring the best new books across all genres.

Stop by the library and grab your FREE copy to discover your next favorite book!

09/29/2026

The National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium is bringing the fascinating Not So Creepy Crawlers program to the library on Saturday, October 24 @ 10:00 AM.

Meet common invertebrates such as beetles, tarantulas, roaches, and millipedes, and learn about the amazing adaptations that have helped them survive.

Registration opens Monday, October 5 @ 9:00 AM. Call 309-582-2032 to register.

Come discover that these creepy crawlers aren't so creepy after all!

09/29/2026

We still have room in the Halloween Crafts program! Call 309-582-2032 to register.

We'll be creating a Halloween silhouette jar and a haunted coffin!

🎃👻 Kick off October with some Halloween crafts! 👻🎃

Get into the spooky spirit by creating a Halloween silhouette jar and a haunted coffin craft at the library on Saturday, Oct 3 @ 10:30 AM.

Call 309-582-2032 to register!

09/28/2026

The Western Illinois Area Agency on Aging will be at the library on the second Tuesday of every month for Memory Café!

Memory Café offers a welcoming, comfortable space for adults living with cognitive changes and their caregivers to connect, socialize, participate in activities, and build a supportive community.

The first Memory Café will be October 13 @ 10 AM.

Come enjoy conversation, activities, and connection with others who understand. We hope to see you there!