The Hayner Public Library District

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The Hayner Public Library District The Hayner Public Library District serves the residents of Alton, Godfrey, and Foster Township. to 7:00 p.m. Friday - Saturday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Hours & Locations

Downtown Library
326 Belle Street
Monday - Thursday 8:30 a.m. Closed Sunday

Hayner Library at Alton Square Mall
132 Alton Square Mall Drive
Monday - Saturday 8:30 a.m to 8:00 p.m. Sunday - 12:00 to 5:00 p.m. Genealogy & Local History Library
401 State Street
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday - 8:30 a.m. Wednesday - 12:00 to 7:00 p.m. Saturday - 8:30 a.m. Closed Sunday

Administration Building
401 State Street
Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Sound the sirens! Join us on October 8 at 10 a.m. for an extra special story time featuring special guests from the Alto...
10/06/2026

Sound the sirens! Join us on October 8 at 10 a.m. for an extra special story time featuring special guests from the Alton Fire Department. Bring the little ones to hear stories and meet some real-life heroes. We can’t wait to welcome our firefighter friends!

In 1982, schools, libraries, and bookstores experienced a surge in challenges to the books they carried. In response, th...
10/06/2026

In 1982, schools, libraries, and bookstores experienced a surge in challenges to the books they carried. In response, the American Library Association (ALA) launched the first Banned Books Week to highlight the harms of censorship and celebrate the freedom to read. The ALA and the Banned Books Week Coalition continue to observe Banned Books Week each October. Throughout the year, book challenges across the country are tracked, and a list of the most challenged books from the previous year is released.
"The ALA and the Banned Books Week Coalition announced the 2026 theme, "Let Books Be. Protect the Freedom to Read."

Want to learn more? Visit the ALA's Banned Books Week resources to explore the books and stories being challenged across the country.

Join us at Lucy's Playhouse at Haskell Park on Friday, October 9, at 10 am for a special story time in a unique and fun ...
10/05/2026

Join us at Lucy's Playhouse at Haskell Park on Friday, October 9, at 10 am for a special story time in a unique and fun setting!

Can you tell we're ready for Halloween? 👻 Visit Hayner Library at Alton Square Mall to see this spooky Circulation Desk*...
10/05/2026

Can you tell we're ready for Halloween? 👻 Visit Hayner Library at Alton Square Mall to see this spooky Circulation Desk* and check out your next haunted read!

*Any resemblance to Hayner Library staff is purely coincidental 😉

Thank you for joining us for StoryWalk Story Time at The Nature Institute! We had a wonderful time walking the path, rea...
10/05/2026

Thank you for joining us for StoryWalk Story Time at The Nature Institute! We had a wonderful time walking the path, reading the story, and meeting new friends!
If you missed it this time, you can join us for our next StoryWalk with library staff on Friday, November 6, at 10 am. We hope to see you there!

Can’t make it to our special StoryWalk with library staff? No worries! Our StoryWalk will be up all month long, so you can enjoy the story and the outdoors any day of the week that works for you!

In 1982, schools, libraries, and bookstores experienced a surge in challenges to the books they carried. In response, th...
10/04/2026

In 1982, schools, libraries, and bookstores experienced a surge in challenges to the books they carried. In response, the American Library Association (ALA) launched the first Banned Books Week to highlight the harms of censorship and celebrate the freedom to read. The ALA and the Banned Books Week Coalition continue to observe Banned Books Week each October. Throughout the year, book challenges across the country are tracked, and a list of the most challenged books from the previous year is released.

Want to learn more? Visit the ALA's Banned Books Week resources to explore the books and stories being challenged across the country and discover ways to support the freedom to read.

Calling all teen detectives! Put your sleuthing skills to the test on Wednesday, October 7, from 4:00 – 6:00 pm. Work to...
10/04/2026

Calling all teen detectives! Put your sleuthing skills to the test on Wednesday, October 7, from 4:00 – 6:00 pm. Work together to solve a thrilling mystery by examining clues, analyzing case files, and thinking on your feet. Can your team crack the case before time runs out?

Join us for an afternoon of mystery, teamwork, and fun!

Come join us for an afternooon with one of the expert OBB tour guides at Old Bakery B**r Company for a look "behind the ...
10/02/2026

Come join us for an afternooon with one of the expert OBB tour guides at Old Bakery B**r Company for a look "behind the glass," where you'll learn all about the company's history, the historic building that the brewery is housed in, and the b**r brewing process! Please call 1-800-613-3163 to register for this program.

Teens: do you think you can guess how many M&Ms are in the jar? The closest guess wins the entire batch!
10/02/2026

Teens: do you think you can guess how many M&Ms are in the jar? The closest guess wins the entire batch!

Thank you and well done to our teens. They were challenged to make a Halloween Lego build. Well done!
10/02/2026

Thank you and well done to our teens. They were challenged to make a Halloween Lego build. Well done!

Address

401 State St
Alton, IL
62002

Telephone

+16184620677

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