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Two locations serving the communities of Granite City, Mitchell & Pontoon Beach, Illinois. 2001 Delmar Ave & 2145 Johnson Rd, Granite City, IL

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Book Cover for: Duck on a Bike, David Shannon

Duck on a Bike

David Shannon
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This week's story time theme: Ducks! Monday at 10 AM, SMRLD 2145 Johnson Rd and Wednesday at 6 PM, SMRLD 2001 Delmar Ave. featuring Cold Little Duck, Duck, Duck by Lisa Westberg Peters and Duck On a Bike by David Shannon https://t.co/35JAMeuN4k

Paperback, 2021

$7.99Member price:$3.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Book Cover for: Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teachings of Plants, Robin Wall Kimmerer

Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teachings of Plants

Robin Wall Kimmerer
Six Mile Library DistrictSix Mile Library District

Braiding Sweetgrass and the Honorable Harvest: A Conversation with Robin Wall Kimmerer - ILP Wed, June 21st 7-8 PM Registration Link: https://t.co/4Km8xGt1JP The award-winning author of "Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of Plants." https://t.co/ZWN29QXE14

Paperback, 2015

$22.00Member price:$11.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Book Cover for: Mademoiselle Revolution, Zoe Sivak

Mademoiselle Revolution

Zoe Sivak
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Join the Six Mile Regional Library Book Club to discuss Mademoiselle Revolution by Zoe Sivak Monday, March 27 11:00 AM 2145 Johnson Rd or Tuesday, March 28 6:30 PM 2001 Delmar Ave Copies of the book are available at both libraries. Questions? Call 618-452-6238 ext. 785 https://t.co/4ayfTd7acs

Paperback, 2023

$17.00Member price:$8.50 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Book Cover for: The Magical Yet, Angela Diterlizzi

The Magical Yet

Angela Diterlizzi
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The February 2023 StoryWalk® @ Worthen Park is "The Magical Yet" Written by Angela DiTerlizzi & Illustrated by Lorena Alvarez Gómez This month's story is sponsored by the Granite City Optimist Club #StoryWalk #SMRLD Granite City Park District https://t.co/azuEGNAT4S https://t.co/CkueTSZe0B

Hardcover, 2020

$18.99Member price:$9.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Book Cover for: One Hug, Katrina Moore

One Hug

Katrina Moore
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This week's story time theme: Hugs! Join us Monday at 10 AM, SMRLD 2145 Johnson Rd or Wednesday at 6 PM, SMRLD 2001 Delmar Ave for One Hug by Katrina Moore and Bird Hugs by Ged Adamson https://t.co/NSAWfO7dXj

Hardcover, 2019

$19.99Member price:$9.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Book Cover for: Tap the Magic Tree, Christie Matheson

Tap the Magic Tree

Christie Matheson
Six Mile Library DistrictSix Mile Library District

The March 2023 StoryWalk® @ Worthen Park is "Tap the Magic Tree" Written & Illustrated by Christie Matheson This month's story is in memory of Doris Marie Wood #StoryWalk #SMRLD Granite City Park District https://t.co/azuEGNAT4S https://t.co/QrFNWUKay9

Board Book, 2016

$9.99Member price:$4.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Book Cover for: Sometimes Cake, Edwina Wyatt

Sometimes Cake

Edwina Wyatt
Six Mile Library DistrictSix Mile Library District

Join us tomorrow morning at our Johnson Road location and Wednesday evening at our Delmar Avenue location for lion stories! Monday, 10 AM, 2145 Johnson Rd & Wednesday, 6 PM, 2001 Delmar Ave Featuring Lion Lessons by Jon Agee and Sometimes Cake by Edwina Wyatt https://t.co/inImAPjU7b

Hardcover, 2022

$17.99Member price:$8.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Book Cover for: A Good Place, Lucy Cousins

A Good Place

Lucy Cousins
Six Mile Library DistrictSix Mile Library District

The July 2023 StoryWalk® @ Worthen Park is "A Good Place" written & illustrated by Lucy Cousins⁠ July's story is in honor of Dorothy Anderson!⁠ #SMRLD #StoryWalk #GraniteCityParkDistrict⁠ https://t.co/azuEGNAT4S https://t.co/bJDetNR4AE

Hardcover, 2022

$17.99Member price:$8.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Book Cover for: The Crossover: A Newbery Award Winner, Kwame Alexander

The Crossover: A Newbery Award Winner

Kwame Alexander
Six Mile Library DistrictSix Mile Library District

There is still time to register for tonight's Live Event with Kwame Alexander, author of the Newbery Award winning, The Crossover, Newbery Honor/Caldecott Medal winning, The Undefeated for an ILP event for young people & families Registration: https://t.co/UidpATmOls https://t.co/UeLRcVgLVG

Paperback, 2019

$10.99Member price:$5.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Book Cover for: Mel Fell: A Caldecott Honor Award Winner, Corey R. Tabor

Mel Fell: A Caldecott Honor Award Winner

Corey R. Tabor
Six Mile Library DistrictSix Mile Library District

This week's story time theme: Birds of a Feather! Monday at 10 AM, SMRLD 2145 Johnson Rd and Wednesday at 6 PM, SMRLD 2001 Delmar Ave. featuring One Dark Bird by Liz Garton Scanlon and Mel Fell by Corey R. Tabor https://t.co/jwcSzYl71a

Hardcover, 2021

$19.99Member price:$9.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book