:sparkling_heart: Share the Joy of Reading and Learning: Spread the Word about Library Card Signup Month!

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Hello,

September is National Library Card Signup Month, and we need your help to spread the word! Having a library card is like having a passport to endless possibilities—access to books, movies, digital resources, and so much more.

Already a proud cardholder? Awesome! Now's the perfect time to invite friends, family, and neighbors to join the library community.
Share the joy of reading and learning by encouraging others to sign up for their own library card. It’s quick and easy. You can even apply from the comfort of home by visiting ofpl.info/howdoi.

Want to learn more? Check out all the details about Library Card Signup Month on our website.

Let’s work together to make our library community stronger than ever!

Ryan Johnson

OFPL Director

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Program Highlights

True Crime Podcast-Discussion Group

Are you fascinated by unsolved mysteries and chilling cases? Join our True Crime Podcast Discussion Group, where we’ll dive deep into the most intriguing stories, share our theories, and uncover the truth together.

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Journey Through

the Chakras

Join us for an exciting exploration of the 7 primary chakras—those dynamic wheels of energy within your body. Discover their locations, how they influence your thoughts, feelings, and emotions, and what happens when they’re out of balance.

Our Fight, Our Future ACLU of Illinois

Please join the ACLU of Illinois, the League of Women Voters of St. Clair County, and the O’Fallon Public Library for a community event on voting rights, free speech, and the 2024 election. Together we will discuss your rights as a voter, how elected officials impact the issues you care about, how free speech is at stake this election cycle, and ways to get involved this election cycle and beyond.

Youth Services

Family Movie Night

Gather the family and join us for an exciting screening of The Garfield Movie! Join us in the library’s welcoming community room for an event the whole family will love! Enjoy FREE popcorn, candy, and water while you watch. Don’t miss out—bring your family and friends!

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Reader's Theater

Has your child shown interest in theater? We are happy to offer a fun-filled drama club for stars in 3rd to 5th grade (ages 8-11)! The actors will learn warm-ups, practice reading from a script, and play fun improv games!

Makerspace

Get ready to unleash your creativity! Come and use our materials to craft something truly unique—something no one has ever thought of before!

Bring the whole family for this FREE, fun-filled event! Let’s create something amazing together!

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Teens

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Staff Picks

Traci's Pick:

The Invited
by Jennifer McMahon

In search of a simpler life, Helen and Nate leave suburbia to build their dream home on forty-four acres of rural land. As they begin their project, Helen, a former history teacher, becomes engrossed in the dark legend of Hattie Breckenridge, who lived and died there a century ago. The house soon turns into a place of menace, drawing its owners and neighbors into a web of danger and unfinished business.

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Sharon's Pick:

Where I Come From

by Rick Bragg

While shelving books, I found this gem by Rick Bragg and was hooked after a few pages. His collection of columns captures the essence of Southern life, evoking memories of childhood, favorite dishes, and unforgettable relatives. Stories like "My Affair with Tupperware" and "The Talker" made me chuckle and reminisce. Where I Come From is a delightful mix of humor and nostalgia that feels like going home.

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Owlfred's Corner

Join Owlfred each month as we explore the vibrant personalities of the OFPL library staff. This month, we're thrilled to feature Beth! She’s a dynamic force at the library, skillfully balancing her roles in both Adult Services and Circulation. Beth's dedication and enthusiasm make her an invaluable member of our team, always ready to assist and brighten your day with a smile. Don't miss the chance to get to know this incredible part of our OFPL team!

What kind of music do you like? Almost anything if it does not include a tambourine or an accordion.

If you could get rid of one month out of the year, which month would it be?

November—I am not wild about traditional Thanksgiving food since I am required to live a gluten free lifestyle.

If you could speak any language, what would it be?

Danish! Copenhagen is at the top of my bucket list.

What fictional book world would you be a part of?

Washington Irving’s,“The Legend of Sleepy Hollow.” But only if I can keep my head!

Other than a great selection of books, what is something our library offers that you find exceptional? A space and a place for anyone and everyone.

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Eat to Live

Writing Workshop

Citizenship Class

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O'Fallon Public Library
120 Civic Plaza O'Fallon, IL 62269
Phone: (618) 632-3783