Fairmont City Library

06/06/2026

The library will be closed on Saturday June 6th due to staffing concerns. Please visit the Collinsville Memorial Library for assistance. We will see you on Monday!

06/05/2026

Young King: The Making of Martin Luther King Jr. by Lerone Martin. Order in our online catalog!

06/05/2026

Animorphs: The Invasion by K.A. Applegate.

06/03/2026

06/02/2026

Thank you to everyone for coming to our Barnyard Bash! We had such a wonderful turnout for a great event. We look forward to seeing you back soon for more fun at the library this summer!

Thank you
Illinois Department of Children and Family Services
Metro East Literacy Project
Cowboy Critters Petting Farm

A special thanks to FB Maryville Missions for providing lunch and water for everyone!

Join us on Wednesday this week for a Planting and Painting program at 3pm and a Bean Mosaics Craft at 4pm.

06/01/2026

Pony rides today at Barnyard Bash!
Summer Reading Program Kickoff

Monday, June 1st from 12-3 PM
Petting Zoo from 1-2 PM

🐮 We are excited to announce that a Petting Zoo has been added to our Barnyard Bash! Come meet a cow, mini horse, sheep, donkey, and pig. There will even be pony rides!

🚜 Farm Games: From the Cow Ring Toss to the Tater Dig, we have a full barnyard of fun waiting for you.

Test your skills at the Giddy Up Horse Obstacle Course, the Chicken Egg Relay, or see if you can Fly the Chicken Home!

🌸 Create your very own Seed Bookmark! These special bookmarks aren't just for holding your place—they are embedded with wildflower seeds you can plant at home to help our local pollinators grow.

📖 Free Books: Every child who attends will head home with a brand-new book to jumpstart their summer reading journey courtesy of The Metro East Literacy Project.

Grab your boots and your imagination—it’s time to sow the seeds of a great summer. All are welcome. We can’t wait to see you soon!

05/29/2026

Barnyard Bash
Monday, June 1st from 12-3 PM
Petting Zoo from 1-2 PM
Summer Reading Program Kickoff!

🐮 We are excited to announce that a Petting Zoo has been added to our Barnyard Bash! Come meet a cow, mini horse, sheep, donkey, and pig. There will even be pony rides!

🚜 Farm Games: From the Cow Ring Toss to the Tater Dig, we have a full barnyard of fun waiting for you.

Test your skills at the Giddy Up Horse Obstacle Course, the Chicken Egg Relay, or see if you can Fly the Chicken Home!

🌸 Create your very own Seed Bookmark! These special bookmarks aren't just for holding your place—they are embedded with wildflower seeds you can plant at home to help our local pollinators grow.

📖 Free Books: Every child who attends will head home with a brand-new book to jumpstart their summer reading journey courtesy of The Metro East Literacy Project.

Grab your boots and your imagination—it’s time to sow the seeds of a great summer. All are welcome. We can’t wait to see you there!

05/28/2026

Fiesta de Animales de Granja
Lunes, 1 de junio
12 - 3 PM

Zoológico interactivo
(1 - 2 PM)

Lanzamiento del programa de lectura de verano

Libros gratuitos del Metro East Literary Project

Diversión familiar gratuita