Calendar

City Hall Closed - Independence Day Holiday

City Council Meeting

Novels at Night (Adult)

Join our book discussion on "The Little Old Lady who Broke All the Rules" by Catharina Ingelman-Sundberg Request a copy from the catalog. Library will be covering drinks and appetizers.

Babygarten

Bring your baby for rhymes, songs, play, and choral reading to build their language and early literacy skills. We get busy so remember to wear comfy clothes. Recommended for 6-18 months.

Elementary Yoga (6-11 yrs.)

Instructor Lisa Fox teachers yoga poses and breath-work with a fun story and game activity.

Monroe County Farmer's Market

Local fresh produce and plants. Along with fresh homemade bakery items.

Wiggle Time

Toddler’s and their caregivers rhyme and sing along while learning movements to music and play! Recommended for ages 1-5.

Story Hour

Children ages 3-5 build early literacy skills in a themed story time with songs, stories, craft, and free play with new friends.

Tot Time

Parents and toddlers, 19 months to 3 years, join in on simple stories, rhymes, songs, and a fun activity or themed craft.

Plan Commission Meeting

Public Hearing

Public Hearings

Police Pension Board Meeting

Lewis and Clark in Illinois Country (Teen/Adults)

How much do you remember about the Lewis and Clark Expedition from school? Meriwether Lewis and William Clark along with the Corps of Discovery would travel over thousands of miles, make countless discovies and meet thousands of peoples. They would successfully cross all the way to the Pacific Ocean and back and lose just one man along the way. None of this could have been possible without their time in the Ilinois Country. Come learn about Ilinois' connection to the Lewis and Clark Expedition, from the Wabash River to Camp River Dubois. Site Superintendent, Brad Winn will lead a discussion about the importance of Illinois to the future success of the Lewis and Clark Expedition. Led by the Lewis & Clark State Historic Site and the official Camp River Dubois.

Library Board Meeting

Every month the library board meets from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. The allow anyone from the public make comments at the beginning of the meeting for about 15 minutes.

Babygarten

Bring your baby for rhymes, songs, play, and choral reading to build their language and early literacy skills. We get busy so remember to wear comfy clothes. Recommended for 6-18 months.

Monroe County Farmer's Market

Local fresh produce and plants. Along with fresh homemade bakery items.

Futureville: Urban Design (5-11 yrs.) - On Zoom

We're designing a city of the future! How will we handle the traffic flow of all those who work and live in the city? Our mission is to create a pop-up vision of a future metropolis whose citizens get around safely on foot, on wheels, and in flight! Zoom led by St. Louis Crayola Imagine Art Academy.

South Georgia & Antarctica (Adults)

Local resident Susan Rick gives a presentation on her recent three-week trip to the Southern Ocean and will share her experiences and photos.

Wild Times Exotics Animal Show (All Ages)

Families are invited to pet and learn about exotic animals. Welcome to all ages and open to the public.

Let's Go Treasure Hunting (8 and up)

Find geocache/hidden treasures that are within walking distance of the library. This program will require a mobile device and the geocaching app (free) or GPS maps app.

Story Hour

Children ages 3-5 build early literacy skills in a themed story time with songs, stories, craft, and free play with new friends.

Tot Time

Parents and toddlers, 19 months to 3 years, join in on simple stories, rhymes, songs, and a fun activity or themed craft.

City Council Meeting

Babygarten

Bring your baby for rhymes, songs, play, and choral reading to build their language and early literacy skills. We get busy so remember to wear comfy clothes. Recommended for 6-18 months.

Monroe County Farmer's Market

Local fresh produce and plants. Along with fresh homemade bakery items.

Preserving the Harvest (Adults)

Learn about creative ways to preserve the bounty of seasonal fruits, vegetables, and herbs. Crystal Stevens will discuss serveral methods of preservation including freezing, fermenting, drying, picking, herb butters, herb infused oils and vinegars. She will also provide recipes for freezing veggie herb patties for quick winter meals, freezing seasonal fruit and oat muffins for quick winter breakfasts, as well as delicious seasonal soups and stews. Led by Flourish Farmstead.

Wiggle Time

Toddler’s and their caregivers rhyme and sing along while learning movements to music and play! Recommended for ages 1-5.

Foam Gone Bananas Party (Family)

We are having a foam party in the park with music and inflatable beach toys! No registration required, just bring the family!

Music at Metter - Fanfare!

Featuring Music by Fanfare. Fanfare plays a variety of styles of music with a great deal of well...FANFARE! Their music will take you all over the sound spectrum with music that includes Motown, R&B, Classic Rock, Disco, Pop, Country, Standards & Jazz, Big Band and music of today. Bring your lawn chairs or a blanket, and a cooler of refreshments. Doggie Mac's food truck will be onsite.

Friends of the Library Meeting

Our Friends group are volunteers who share a common belief that the library is important to the intellectual and cultural growth of the community. The members of this non-profit organization work to increase public awareness of all library services and assist in bringing funds to the library for special needs. Please feel free to join us.

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

Monroe County Farmer's Market

Local fresh produce and plants. Along with fresh homemade bakery items.

Camp Wartburg Adventures (9-13 yrs.)

Develop trail and camping smarts, learn to play without a trace, build a rustic shelter to protect yourself against the elements, learn to use a compass, and gain basic archery skills.