Library News & Programs

June 1 - July 25

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This year's theme is Plant a Seed: READ!

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We will have reading challenges as well as fun programs and events for all ages.

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Check back here and on Facebook for more information coming throughout May!

We're starting a new movie series at the library where we show a couple of movies each month at the library. ​​

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May 5  |  4:00PM: Freaky Friday (2003), Rated PG, Runtime 1 hour, 37 minutes

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May 19  |  1:00PM: Top Gun (1986), Rated PG, Runtime 1 hour, 40 minutes

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Summer Movie Series: Plant a Seed, Read!

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June 5  |  11:00AM:  The Secret Garden (1993), Rated G, Runtime 1 hour, 41 minutes

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June 12  |  11:00AM: Grow (2025), Rated PG, Runtime 1 hour, 55 minutes

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June 18  |  11:00AM: James & The Giant Peach (1996), Rated PG, Runtime 1 hour, 20 minutes

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June 26  |  11:00AM: Thumbelina (1994), Rated G, Runtime 1 hour, 26 minutes

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July 3  |  11:00AM: Honey, I Shrunk the Kids (1989), Rated PG, Runtime 1 hour, 26 minutes

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July 10  |  11:00AM: Epic (2013), Rated PG, Runtime 1 hour, 42 minutes

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July 17  |  11:00AM: Bee Movie (2007), Rated PG, Runtime 1 hour, 22 minutes

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July 24  |  11:00AM: Over the Hedge (2006), Rated PG, Runtime 1 hour, 23 minutes​

Join us one Thursday per month for a casual karaoke hangout. You can stand and perform or sit and sing, or we can all sing as a group if that's what you're comfortable with! Sing with backing vocals or not. No pressure!​ All singers and lip-sync-ers are welcome (no talent necessary)!

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Children under 13 need parental permission (we have forms to fill out) as some songs may have adult language. We will try to keep songs PG-13.

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You are free to drop in at any time during the program, and leave when you are done, no need to stay the whole 2 hours -- however, we always have so much fun that the time flies! 

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Beginning in April, we will have themed karaoke nights - you can choose to sing on theme or sing whatever you want.

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Upcoming Dates & Themes for Karaoke:

March 12, 4-6PM - No Theme                                  June 25, 4-6PM - Disney Magic Night

April 9, 4-6PM - Y2K Icons Night                            July 9, 4-6PM - Hamilton Night

May 7, 4-6PM - 90's Best Night                              July 23, 4-6PM - Americana/Summer Anthems

June 11, 4-6PM - Pride Night                                   August 6, 4-6PM - Divas & Rock Stars

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Call the library and ask for Kenzie for additional information.

The Steeleville Area Public Library cordially invites you to:​ Afternoon Tea - A monthly sip and chat social hour at the library! 

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When: The 3rd Wednesday every month from 3-4pm!

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Where: Steeleville Area Public Library

What: Join us for a recurring afternoon tea & social hour. We will provide refreshments - a curated menu that compliments our tea flavors each month.

*Please do not bring food to our afternoon tea as our menu has been intentionally selected and prepared each month. Just relax and enjoy!

Who: Afternoon tea is for adults.

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Call the library and ask for Suzy for additional information.

Flour Power Hour is a monthly baking club for baking enthusiasts to exchange tips, recipes, ideas, and share tasty treats!

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Flour Power Hour is usually the 4th Wednesday of the month from 3-4pm. 

Call the library and ask for Suzy for additional information, or to make sure you have the right dates, or for monthly themes!

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Flour Power Hour is a program for adults and mature teenagers with an interest in baking. All skill levels (as well as beginners) are welcome.

1000 books before kindergarten encourages families to read with their children and develops a love of reading while children are young! Reading with our children helps improve imagination, creativity, vocabulary and promotes family time! ​Children birth-5 can participate.

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Sign up at the library, log each book read, and for each 100 milestone children get to pick out a prize and put their picture on the achievement wall & in the newspaper!

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1000 Books Before Kindergarten Page

​Story hours are aimed towards toddlers but all ages are welcome. We typically read 2-3 books, do an activity/song, and make a simple craft.

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Upcoming Story Hours:

There will be no story hour in May as we prep for summer reading.

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Story hour will take a break this summer for summer reading programs. Camp READ is geared towards preK-5th graders but small children/toddlers are welcome to attend with a parent present.

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Regular story hour will start up again in September.

May 6 is hour last Lego Club of the school year. 

May 13 will be our last Craft Club of the school year.

The GED/HSE program is Monday-Thursday at the library.​ Call 965-9732 and ask for Kim Knop to sign up now or get more information!​

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We also have free ESL tutoring sessions led by Ruth Rowley. Call the library for more details.

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Classes and tutoring are provided by the Monroe Randolph Regional Office of Education (ROE45).

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We asked our staff and library board members about the best books they read in the last few years, and compiled a list of recommendations for you.​ Have a recommendation for us or other patrons? Click HERE to view recommendations.

Using the SHARE Mobile Library, you can manage your accounts, keep track of checkouts and due dates, and renew items from your mobile device! Search for books, DVDs, video games, audiobooks, e-books, and more. Find it now in the Apple App store or Google Play Store. ​

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And don't forget about CloudLibrary, your spot to find ebooks and audiobooks right from your phone or tablet! Cloud Library can also be found in the Apple App store or Google Play Store.