George Carr: A Retrospective Art Exhibit
The Harrisburg District Library is thrilled to host a small collection of George Carr artwork. George Carr was a local teacher and artist. He painted many watercolor and oil paintings of Southern Illinois. Private collectors have graciously allowed the library to display a few pieces of his art for the month of June. The exhibit is on display in the Barnes Conference Room of the library’s basement. Please stop by any time the library is open and no programs are happening to check it out!
Charlie Birger Presentation by Jon Musgrave
Presented by the Saline County Historical Society
Teen Foodie Club
Explore fun ways to create food at the Library! Open to all middle and high school students.
Ignite Lab (formerly PNG)
Ignite Lab is the new name for PNG, a grant program designed for public libraries to mentor youth ages 10-18 in gaining life skills, developing skills to use various technologies, and engaging students in educational programs. Our library has participated in this grant program since 2001! Ignite Lab is open to all students in middle school AND high school.
Teen Readers Theatre
Calling all the teens who love theater and reading! Ages 12-18 are welcome to participate in Readers Theatre at the Harrisburg District Library. Auditions will be on June 11th, with practice being every Thursday in June and July on the Lawn at the Library. Auditions will be in a group setting and there will be no solo reading, so no need to come with anything prepared as everything will be provided. Every child will receive a part. Our scripts will come from Stories on Stage by Aaron Shepard and will be suitable for all ages. Readers Theater is designed for children to have their script in their hands while performing, so no memorization will be needed! We will be performing on July 30th at the Township Park with more details to come.
American Girl Tea Party
American Girl celebrates 40 years! Bring along your American Girl Doll (Or any doll that you have!) to enjoy tea and snacks with Miss Emily and Miss Hadleigh at the library. After a snack, enjoy games and crafts with your doll. This event is come and go, but Bingo will start at 11:30am. This is open to ages 5-12, with siblings welcome. Please attend with your child if they are under the age of 7. Activities will be geared directly towards the 5-12 age group.
Adult Dungeons & Dragons Session Zero for Campaign 2
Adults 18 and up are more than welcome to join this Session Zero with Dungeon Master Jeff. Jeff will be leading you through the story of Lost Mines of Phandelver where you will be focused on finding the lost mine as part of a mining expedition crew. This campaign will be featuring gold and jewels as replacements for standard gold pieces, and mini games for finding treasure. Come learn about this campaign and the places it will take you while developing characters that align with the story! Here is your chance to make mini figurines, character sheets, and friendships along the way. Spots are limited and will be capped at 10.
Throwback Trivia for Adults
As part of our “Library Rewind” we will be having Throwback Trivia! Test your knowledge of the 70s, 80s, 90s, and 00s. Bring a friend and see who knows the most! Light refreshments will be available. Adults only, please.
Pink Party
If your favorite color is PINK, this day is for you! Celebrate your love of the color and come dressed in head-to-toe pink! Join Miss Emily and Miss Hadleigh for fun activities and sweet snacks at the library, for ages 5 to 12. This event will be come and go. Please attend with your child if they are under 7. Siblings are welcome, but activities will be geared directly towards the 5-12 age group. Open to those with or without a library card!
Throwback Crafternoon for Teens
Teens, join Miss Kaitlyn for a crafternoon of CD scratch art printing. Then Tiki from Egyptian Health Department & the B.A.S.E. (Build. Amplify. Support. Empower.) Program will lead us in a paint-a-pot craft. Open to all middle and high school students -- anyone with or without a library card.
Ignite Lab (formerly PNG)
Ignite Lab is the new name for PNG, a grant program designed for public libraries to mentor youth ages 10-18 in gaining life skills, developing skills to use various technologies, and engaging students in educational programs. Our library has participated in this grant program since 2001! Ignite Lab is open to all students in middle school AND high school.
Thursday Night Book Discussion with Kaitlyn Hanks
Thursday Night Book Discussion will meet on the fourth Thursday of each month at 6:00 PM, with a community member leading a discussion on a book of their choice. Light refreshments are provided, and all are welcome. June’s discussion will be led by our young adult librarian, Kaitlyn Hanks, as she discusses young adult/teen books.
Little Ones Story Time + Play Group
Join Miss Emily for a short and sweet story time for babies ages 6 months to 2 years. Featuring stories, songs, rhymes, and play! After stories and songs, families will have time to play, socialize, and enjoy with the provided toys and activities.
Stitches Society: A Quilting and Sewing Club
Are you a quilter? Do you love to sew? Do you want to learn how to sew and/or quilt? Be sure to join us at Quilting and Sewing Club where are all levels are welcome. Feel free to bring your own supplies, but also you can use some of our stash. Open to high schoolers and adults.
Genealogy Work Day
Join Ms. Sherry, our genealogy librarian, to trace your roots at Genealogy Work Day! She will be available to assist with your family history research. You'll also have access to resources such as microfilms, local history books, and online databases such as Ancestry.com and Heritage Quest.
Chess Club
Join Mr. Ray for an afternoon of strategy at Chess Club. All ages and skill levels are welcome to come play. Don't know how to play? Not a problem. Come and learn!
Twilight Party
Twilight party! Themed snacks and crafts, and nostalgia, all centered around the Twilight books and movies. Adults only, please -- open to those with or without a library card.
Lawyer in the Library
Stop by the library as a local lawyer hosts a session of Lawyer in the Library! This initiative allows for free 20-minute meetings to assist you with legal coaching, document review, referrals to additional community services, and legal questions. Just bring any paperwork that relates to your legal matter. There are no fees or pre-registration, but time slots fill up fast as it is first-come, first-serve. You may sign up IN PERSON ONE HOUR before the first session begins.
3PM Lego Block Party
Calling all block building fans - stop by the library during one of the two sessions for fun! Come build with the provided blocks, create art, have a snack, read, or try the scavenger hunt! Each event will be come and go. Activities will be best suited for ages 5-12, and siblings are welcome. Please attend with your child if they are under 7. Note: Activities will be the same for both sessions - choose the time that works best for your family!
5:30 PM Lego Block Party
Calling all block building fans - stop by the library during one of the two sessions for fun! Come build with the provided blocks, create art, have a snack, read, or try the scavenger hunt! Each event will be come and go. Activities will be best suited for ages 5-12, and siblings are welcome. Please attend with your child if they are under 7. Note: Activities will be the same for both sessions - choose the time that works best for your family!
Free Summer Concert
Join The Action Team for a Better Saline County and Harrisburg District Library at the Harrisburg Amphitheater (121 North Veterans Drive) for a 7 pm sunset concert! We will have two opening acts (Lillian Crawford and TBD) and then headliner Isaiah Cunningham.
Bring your dinner or grab some food and snacks from the food trucks.
This family friendly event will feature a book walk sponsored by the Southeastern Illinois Community Health Coalition's Healthy Lifestyles Action Team.
Funding for this event was provided by a grant from Artspace Southern Illinois's Southern Arts fund, and partially supported by grants from the Illinois Arts Council as well as from Funding Good Chaos and generous private donors.
DIY Book Bags for Adults
Join us as we decorate canvas totes to become our new bag for library books. Adults only, please.
Teen Dungeons & Dragons Session Zero
Teens ages 13-18 are more than welcome to join this Session Zero with Dungeon Master Kaitlyn. This campaign will be another homebrew mix of fun and magic! Come learn about this campaign and the places it will take you while developing characters that align with the story! Here is your chance to make mini figurines, character sheets, and friendships along the way. Spots are limited and will be capped at 15 — and spots are full.
Adult Dungeons & Dragons Session Zero for Campaign 1
Adults 18 and up are more than welcome to join this Session Zero with Dungeon Master's David and Kendra. Their story explores the last survivors of an embattled knight's order set out to discover the source of a growing evil and put it to rest before its power destroys the world! Come learn about this campaign and the places it will take you while developing characters that align with the story! Here is your chance to make mini figurines, character sheets, and friendships along the way. Spots are limited and will be capped at 10 — spots are full.
Little Ones Story Time + Play Group
Join Miss Emily for a short and sweet story time for babies ages 6 months to 2 years. Featuring stories, songs, rhymes, and play! After stories and songs, families will have time to play, socialize, and enjoy with the provided toys and activities.
Friends of the Library Meeting
Love your library? Get involved! Join us for our next Friends of the Library quarterly meeting and see how you can help support programs, events, and resources that benefit our whole community. We’re always looking for new members—everyone is welcome! Come connect with fellow library lovers, share ideas, and learn how you can be a Friend, too!
Teen Readers Theatre Auditions
Calling all the teens who love theater and reading! Ages 12-18 are welcome to participate in Readers Theatre at the Harrisburg District Library. Auditions will be on June 11th, with practice being every Thursday in June and July on the Lawn at the Library. Auditions will be in a group setting and there will be no solo reading, so no need to come with anything prepared as everything will be provided. Every child will receive a part. Our scripts will come from Stories on Stage by Aaron Shepard and will be suitable for all ages. Readers Theater is designed for children to have their script in their hands while performing, so no memorization will be needed! We will be performing on July 30th at the Township Park with more details to come.
Ignite Lab (formerly PNG)
Ignite Lab is the new name for PNG, a grant program designed for public libraries to mentor youth ages 10-18 in gaining life skills, developing skills to use various technologies, and engaging students in educational programs. Our library has participated in this grant program since 2001! Ignite Lab is open to all students in middle school AND high school.
Teen Trucker Hats
Stay cool for the summer by customizing your very own trucker hat! You will have the choice of tye-dying, bedazzling, and applying patches to customize your trucker hat to your unique style. Open to all middle and high school students.
Adult Coloring & Coffee
Join us at the library for adult coloring as we gather around to enjoy coffee, quiet conversation, and a relaxing afternoon of coloring. Supplies will be provided, but you are also more than welcome to bring your favorite coloring supplies.
Comic Book Workshop
Dive into the world of comics with Do Art Productions’ interactive Comic Book Workshop! Participants explore the unique languages of comics, from expressive eyes and body posture to dynamic speech bubbles, learning how storytelling and visual cues work together to bring characters to life.
No experience needed—just imagination and creativity!
Open to any kiddos ages 8 to 18.
Summer Reading Program Kick-Off Party
Join us as we launch our summer reading program with the Kick-Off Party! Enjoy activities from community businesses and sign up for the adult, teen, or kids reading challenges.
Teen Fun Night
Teens, come join the fun! We will be watching High School Musical (2006, TV-G, 98 min) and having snacks. Open to all middle and high school students.
Teen Advisory Board (TAB)
Teens, are you looking to make a difference at your local library? Come join the Teen Advisory Board (TAB) where you will be able to help make decisions about what you want to see for your age group! Get involved in volunteering at the Library, program developing, and creating friendships along the way. Open to all middle and high school students. See you at the first meeting!
Ignite Lab (formerly PNG)
Ignite Lab is the new name for PNG, a grant program designed for public libraries to mentor youth ages 10-18 in gaining life skills, developing skills to use various technologies, and engaging students in educational programs. Our library has participated in this grant program since 2001! Ignite Lab is open to all students in middle school AND high school.
Teen Zines
Ever wanted to create your own magazine? Now is your chance to put together a mini-zine with Miss Kaitlyn! Get crafty by cutting out scraps of old magazines, use stickers to embellish, and markers to make the most beautiful art during this program. All supplies will be provided as well as light snacks and refreshments. Open to all middle and high school students.
A Court of Book Lovers
Join us all summer long as we reread and prepare for the new releases to the ACTOAR book series by Sarah J. Maas! We'll chat about characters, plots, themes, and theories from the epic series. Beginning in May and running through September, we'll meet the first Tuesday of each month. For June, plan to chat about book #2, “A Court of Mist and Fury.” We'll have goodies to share, refreshments, and something exciting planned for each month! Adults only, please.
Bits & Pieces Journal Club
Do you like junk journaling? Prefer bullet journaling? Or just want a space to relax and craft without any pressure? Stop by Bits & Pieces Journal Club for a chill space with no expectations. Please bring your journal, and we will have other crafty supplies available. Open to teens and adults (ages 12+).
Closing Art Reception for Barb Allen
Make plans to join us for the closing art reception for Barb Allen’s art show. The reception will be held in the Barnes Conference Room in the lower level of the library. You may also stop by any time throughout the month to see her artwork, if no programs are happening.
