C.E. Brehm Memorial Public Library

Library Closed: Mt. Vernon Fall Fest
2026-09-26 00:00 - 23:59 (America/Chicago)
The C. E. Brehm Memorial Public Library District will be closed Saturday, September 26, 2026, for the Mt. Vernon Fall Fest.
While the library itself will be closed, our collections of eBooks through CloudLibrary and hoopla, as well as our suite of databases, will always be available for use.

Library Closed: Labor Day
2026-09-07 00:00 - 23:59
The C. E. Brehm Memorial Public Library District will be closed Monday, September 7, 2026, for Labor Day.
While the library itself will be closed, our collections of eBooks through CloudLibrary and hoopla, as well as our suite of databases, will always be available for use.

Library Closed: Independence Day
2026-07-04 00:00 - 23:59
The C. E. Brehm Memorial Public Library District will be closed Saturday, July 4, 2026, for Independence Day.
While the library itself will be closed, our collections of eBooks through CloudLibrary and hoopla, as well as our suite of databases, will always be available for use.

Library Closed: Juneteenth
2026-06-19 00:00 - 23:59
The C. E. Brehm Memorial Public Library District will be closed Monday, June 19, 2026, for Juneteenth.
While the library itself will be closed, our collections of eBooks through CloudLibrary and hoopla, as well as our suite of databases, will always be available for use.

Library Closed: Memorial Day
2026-05-25 00:00 - 23:59
The C. E. Brehm Memorial Public Library District will be closed Monday, May 25, 2026, for Memorial Day.
While the library itself will be closed, our collections of eBooks through CloudLibrary and hoopla, as well as our suite of databases, will always be available for use.

Library Closed: Easter
2026-04-05 00:00 - 23:59
The C. E. Brehm Memorial Public Library District will be closed Sunday, April 5, 2026, for Easter.
While the library itself will be closed, our collections of eBooks through CloudLibrary and hoopla, as well as our suite of databases, will always be available for use.

Library Closed: Good Friday
2026-04-03 00:00 - 23:59
The C. E. Brehm Memorial Public Library District will be closed Friday, April 3, 2026, for Good Friday.
While the library itself will be closed, our collections of eBooks through CloudLibrary and hoopla, as well as our suite of databases, will always be available for use.

Library Closed: Presidents' Day
2026-02-16 00:00 - 23:59
The C. E. Brehm Memorial Public Library District will be closed Monday, February 16, 2026, for Presidents’ Day.
While the library itself will be closed, our collections of eBooks through CloudLibrary and hoopla, as well as our suite of databases, will always be available for use.

Library Closed: Martin Luther King Jr. Day
2026-01-19 00:00 - 23:59
The C. E. Brehm Memorial Public Library District will be closed Monday, January 19, 2026, for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
While the library itself will be closed, our collections of eBooks through CloudLibrary and hoopla, as well as our suite of databases, will always be available for use.

Library Closed: New Year's Day
2026-01-01 00:00 - 23:59
The C. E. Brehm Memorial Public Library District will be closed Thursday, January 1, 2026, for New Year’s Day.
While the library itself will be closed, our collections of eBooks through CloudLibrary and hoopla, as well as our suite of databases, will always be available for use.

Library Closed: Christmas Eve & Christmas Day
2025-12-24 00:00 - 2025-12-25 23:59
The C. E. Brehm Memorial Public Library District will be closed Wednesday, December 24, for Christmas Eve and Thursday, December 25, for Christmas Day.
While the library itself will be closed, our collections of eBooks through CloudLibrary and hoopla, as well as our suite of databases, will always be available for use.

Josie B.'s Book Club (Younger)
2025-12-18 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-11-20 18:00 - 19:00
Join us for discussion, crafts and snacks on the third Thursday of every month from 6 PM to 7 PM.
Call 618-242-6322, ext. 4, for information on selected books, to reserve a copy, and to RSVP.
For girls ages 9 – 10.

Storytime
2025-12-17 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-12-10 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-12-03 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-11-19 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-11-12 10:00 - 11:00
Join us Wednesday mornings from 10 AM to 11 AM for story read-alouds. We will have a fun craft or activity that goes along with our theme for the day.
Suitable for children ages 2 to 5.
This program takes a break in the summer.

Bingo at the Library
2025-12-16 15:00 - 16:00, 2025-11-18 15:00 - 16:00
Join staff from Help at Home for a rousing game of Bingo every third Tuesday of each month at 3 PM!
All are welcome! Small prizes will be provided!

Teen Tabletop RPG Group
2025-12-13 10:30 - 14:30, 2025-11-08 10:30 - 14:30
Interested in learning how to play a tabletop role-playing game (TTRPG)? Join our Teen Tabletop RPG Group. No experience is necessary to join.
We have two sessions available on the second Saturday of everything month with our morning group meeting at 10:30 AM and our afternoon group meeting at 1 PM, each group with four available slots.
Call 618-242-6322, ext. 2, to register.

'Fear All Year' Book Club
2025-12-11 18:00 - 19:00
The ‘Fear All Year’ Book Club meets on the second Thursday of every month at 6:00 PM
Copies of the book to be discussed will be available at the Circulation desk on the 1st Floor; call to request your copy.
12/11: You Better Watch Out by James S. Murrey

Junk Journaling
2025-12-04 18:00 - 19:00
Please join us Thursday, December 4, from 6 PM to 7 PM as we create our very own “junk journal” using our variety of provided scrap and leftover materials (or bring your own materials).
A journal to use as your base will be provided.
This event is for ages 16 and up.

Rip & Stitchers: Knitting and Crochet Workshop
2025-12-02 14:00 - 16:00
Rip & Stitchers meet on the first Tuesday of every month from 2 PM to 4 PM.
Patrons who have taken a beginning class of crochet and/or knitting or who know how to crochet and/or knit are welcome. This group is not for beginners.
Patrons must have a library card in good standing with the Illinois Heartland Library System (IHLS).
Registration is required; please call 618-242-6322, ext. 2, to register.

Library Closed: Thanksgiving
2025-11-27 00:00 - 2025-11-28 23:59
The C. E. Brehm Memorial Public Library District will be closed Thursday, November 27, and Friday, November 28, for Thanksgiving.
While the library itself will be closed, our collections of eBooks through CloudLibrary and hoopla, as well as our suite of databases, will always be available for use.

Library Game Day
2025-11-22 11:00 - 15:00
Join us at the C. E. Brehm Memorial Public Library from 11 AM to 3 PM for our monthly Library Game Day! There will be board games, card games, and role-playing games to enjoy. Children are welcome if accompanied by an adult.
Snacks and drinks will be provided.

Adult Book Club
2025-11-20 10:00 - 11:00
The Adult Book Club will meet at 10 AM on the third Thursday of each month.
Copies of the book to be discussed will be available at the Circulation desk on the 1st Floor.
November: The Overstory by Richard Powers

'Fear All Year' Book Club
2025-11-13 18:00 - 19:00
The ‘Fear All Year’ Book Club meets on the second Thursday of every month at 6:00 PM
Copies of the book to be discussed will be available at the Circulation desk on the 1st Floor; call to request your copy.
11/13: Our Winter Monster by Dennis Mahoney

Junk Journaling
2025-11-06 18:00 - 19:00
Please join us Thursday, November 6, from 6 PM to 7 PM as we create our very own “junk journal” using our variety of provided scrap and leftover materials (or bring your own materials).
A journal to use as your base will be provided.
This event is for ages 16 and up.
