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Story Hours in Communities Across the Region

-Things happen and sometimes schedule change- it is always good to call before you go to confirm an event before you leave home.

Mondays


Crab Orchard Public Library
 20012 Crab Orchard Rd., Marion,
has Story Time on Mondays at 11 a.m
 
www.craborchardlibrary.com. 


Tuesdays

Anne West Lindsey District Library (Carterville)
600 N Division Carterville  
During summer they are sponsoring the summer reading program. 
There are no regular story hours published at this time.
618-985-3298
http://awlindsey.com/

Carbondale Public Library
405 W Main, Carbondale
618-457-0354
Family Story Hours every Tuesday at 10:00 am 
Other events scheduled for kids throughout the month- check out their calendar.
Story Hours not offered every week. Check the library calendar for more details.

http://carbondalepubliclibrary.org/  


Harrisburg District Library
2 West Walnut St. Harrisburg
618-253-7455 
Children ages birth to five will enjoy stories and finger-plays with Ms. Kae, the Children’s Librarian. Learn reading and interaction skills. All welcome.  
Tuesday evenings from 6pm= 7pm
Story Time with Miss Emily

http://www.harrisburglibrary.org/

West Frankfort- 
402 E Poplar
West Frankfort, IL 62896
Phone: 618-932-3313
Two times per month- check the calendar for further details: 
Story times are usually  from 1pm- 2pm
http://westfrankfortpubliclibrary.org/


Wednesdays

Benton Public Library
502 S. Main Street, Benton
618-438-7511
Story Time for preschool age children
is held every Wednesday at 10 a.m. in the Children’s Activity Room!
http://www.bentonlibrary.com/ 

Marion Carnegie Library
10:30 am- 11:00 pm- time subject to change- check facebook page for updates

206 S Market  Marion
618-993-5935
Stories, snacks and activities for pre-school age children on Wed. & Fri.
http://www.marioncarnegielibrary.org/

​Thursdays
​Marion Carnegie LIbrary
​10:30 am- 11:00 pm- time subject to change- check facebook page for updates
206 S Market  Marion
618-993-5935
Stories, snacks and activities for pre-school age children on Wed. & Fri.
http://www.marioncarnegielibrary.org/
​

Fridays 

Metropolis Public Library
11:00 am- noon

317 Metropolis Street
Metropolis IL, 62960
618-524-4312
​

​Marion Carnegie LIbrary
​10:30 am- 11:00 pm- time subject to change- check facebook page for updates
206 S Market  Marion
618-993-5935
Stories, snacks and activities for pre-school age children on Wed. & Fri.
http://www.marioncarnegielibrary.org/
​
Other

Anne West Lindsey District Library (Carterville)
600 N Division Carterville  
During summer they are sponsoring the summer reading program. 
There are no regular story hours published at this time.
618-985-3298
http://awlindsey.com/ 
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