Glen Carbon Library

Glen Carbon Library Voted Best Small Library in America 2010 by Library Journal and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation

Juneteenth (June 19), or Freedom Day, marks the day in 1865 that federal troops arrived in Galveston, Texas to spread th...
06/06/2026

Juneteenth (June 19), or Freedom Day, marks the day in 1865 that federal troops arrived in Galveston, Texas to spread the word that all enslaved people were freed. Stop in to learn more!

Reading Challenge!This month we are challenging you to read a banned (or challenged) book!When you've completed the chal...
06/05/2026

Reading Challenge!

This month we are challenging you to read a banned (or challenged) book!

When you've completed the challenge, log it on Beanstack. Everyone who completes all 12 challenges for the year will receive a thank you gift from the library!

If you need help finding a title or suggestions, check out our Reading Challenge Display or ask someone at the Help Desk! If you have any questions, check out our website at https://glencarbonlibrary.org/adult-reading-challenge/

Happy Reading

We will be closed Tuesday, June 16th through Sunday, June 21st for Homecoming. Sorry for the inconvenience!
06/02/2026

We will be closed Tuesday, June 16th through Sunday, June 21st for Homecoming. Sorry for the inconvenience!

Don't forget to join us at the library Saturday, June 6 at 1 pm for Nitro Joe!
06/01/2026

Don't forget to join us at the library Saturday, June 6 at 1 pm for Nitro Joe!

Here's what's happening this week at the library!
06/01/2026

Here's what's happening this week at the library!

05/30/2026

Summer Reading has started! Our Foam Party is going until 3 pm today. Drop by to play in Foam, enjoy a cold treat, and listen to music. Happy Summer!

One day, they'll all be read!
05/30/2026

One day, they'll all be read!

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198 S MAIN Street
Glen Carbon, IL
62034

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 8pm
Tuesday 9am - 8pm
Wednesday 9am - 8pm
Thursday 9am - 8pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 1pm - 5pm

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