Germantown Public Library

The IL Community College Board is picking up the tab for anyone who wants to take the GED test this summer! Normally it’s a 4-part test at $25/each section. The coupon code is ILSAVE to save $100 total. (For retakes of tests, where the test is already free, use the promo code ILRETAKE to cover the test center cost.)  Here’s the website: https://www2.iccb.org/divi/freegedil/

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The Summer Reading Program – Find Your Voice – We are still going strong.  You can still register to participate.  You have through July 31^st to complete the program.

Monday July 17^th – 6:00-7:30 – Robert Kellar with the Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Southern Illinois will be here to provide Epilepsy First Aid Training.  To register for training contact the library at 618-523-4820 or gma@gtownlibrary.org

Tuesday, July 11^th – 6:30 pm The library’s finance committee will hold the annual budget meeting.

Thursday, July 20th – 6:30 PM ***Shark Week Story Night*** Join us for stories and a shark craft.

Lego Club: Fridays at 4:00 – July 7^th, 14^th, 21^st, and 28^th.

Germantown Historical Society Display – St. Boniface School Graduation Photos from the 1960’s

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The Summer Reading Program – Find Your Voice – Registration is under way.  Join us for reading, crafts, and prizes.  More information will be included in the registration packet.  Storytime will be held Monday mornings at 11:00 am.

Tuesday June 6th – Robert Kellar with the Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Southern Illinois will be here with educational materials and will answer questions.  Stop by between 3:00 – 6:00 to get more information.  There will be an opportunity for Epilepsy First Aid training on Monday, July 17^th from 6:00-7:30.  To register for training contact the library at 618-523-4820 or gma@gtownlibrary.org

Thursday, June 8^th – 6:30 pm The library will hold it’s first meeting of the Decennial Committee on Local Government Efficiency.  This will be held in conjunction with the regularly scheduled library board meeting.  The public is welcome to attend.

Thursday, June 15th – 6:30 PM ***Silly Sing-A-Long Story Night*** Join us for all of your favorites – Wheels on the Bus, Itsy-Bitsy Spider, Row Row Row Your Boat, and MORE!!!

Lego Club: Fridays at 4:00 – June 2^nd, 9^th, 16^th, 23^rd, & 30^th.

Germantown Historical Society Display – St. Boniface School Graduation Photos from the 1950’s

Find Your Voice!! – Summer Reading Program – Registration begins Friday, May 26th.

Read and earn prizes June 1^st– July 31^st!!

Ice Cream Coupons for Slots and Scoops (while supplies last)

Monday May 8^th –  Robert Kellar with the Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Southern Illinois will be here with educational materials and will answer questions.  Stop by between 11:00 – 1:00 to get more information.  There will be an opportunity for Epilepsy First Aid training this summer on July 17^th.

Thursday, May 18th – 6:30 PM  ***Gone Fishing Story Night*** We will read stories and make a craft. 

Lego Club: Fridays at 4:00 – May 5^th, 12^th, 19^th, and 26th

Germantown Historical Society Display – St. Boniface School Graduation Photos from the 1940’s

Thursday, April 20th – 6:30 PM  ***Pete the Cat Story Night*** We will read stories and make a craft. 

Lego Club: Fridays at 4:00 – April 7^th, 14^th, 21^st, and 28^th

Germantown Historical Society Display – St. Boniface School Graduation Photos from the 1920’s

Thursday, March 16^th – 6:30 PM  ***Dr. Seuss Story Night*** We will read stories and make a craft.  Dress up like a Dr. Seuss character!! 

Lego Club: Fridays at 4:00 – March 3^rd, 10^th, 17^th, 24^th and 31^st.

Germantown Historical Society Display – St. Boniface School Graduation Photos from the 1930’s

Thursday, February 16^th – 6:30 PM  ***Super Hero Story Night*** We will read stories and make a Super Hero craft.  Dress up as your favorite Super Hero!!  We will be giving away prizes!!

Lego Club: Fridays at 4:00 – February 3^rd, 10^th, 17^th, and 24^th.

Germantown Historical Society Display – St. Boniface Confirmation Classes of 1953, 1962, 1969, and 1974. 

Additional information requested.

Germantown Historical Society is looking for pictures of the St. Boniface Confirmation classes of 1950, 1956, 1959, 1966, 1972, 1976, 1978, or 1980.  If anyone has a class photo of any of these classes, please contact Judy Poettker, phone 618-523-8124 or email jpoettker@charter.net.

Thursday, January 19^th – 6:30 PM  ***Frozen Story Night*** We will read stories, make snow crafts, and have lots of fun!!  Dress up as your favorite frozen character for some added entertainment.

Lego Club: Fridays at 4:00 – January 6^th, 13^th, 20^th, and 27^th.