Crisp Leaves & Cozy Reads Await at Your Library This October!

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Happy Fall Library Friends!

While the calendar says autumn, the temperatures are still warm, and it is the perfect time to make lasting family memories. This October we’ve got just the adventure to help you do it!

Ready, Set… CRAWL!

Join the 2025 Library Crawl, happening October 1–31, and explore the incredible public libraries across the Illinois Heartland Library System. With 197 participating libraries, it's a fun and engaging way to travel, learn, and connect as a family!

How to Participate:

Get Your Passport

Pick up your official Library Crawl passport at the O’Fallon Public Library or download one from our website.

Visit Libraries

Travel to at least 5 different libraries throughout October.

Collect Stamps & Borrow Items

Get your passport stamped, check out materials, and enjoy each visit!

Return & Win

Return your completed passport by November 7 to be entered into a prize drawing.

Start your journey today, stop by the library and let the crawl begin!

Happy travels and happy reading!

Julie Turns

Youth Services Manager

O’Fallon Public Library

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Program Highlights

Friends of the Library Fall Social

Join us for a cozy evening at the outdoor pavilion with the Friends of the Library! Drop by between 5:30–6:30 PM for light refreshments, kid-friendly activities, and live music by local favorite Sam Gunnink. Whether you're a longtime Friend or just curious about getting involved, come connect with fellow library supporters and share ideas to help our library thrive!

NEW- Teen Craft Club: Disco Pumpkins

Looking for a space to get creative? Our Teen Craft Club is your new monthly hangout for DIY fun. Bring your own project or try something different with our featured craft. This October, we’re going all out with Disco Pumpkins. Grab a friend and come craft, chill, and create something awesome!

Special Family Story Time - The Fire Department is Coming!!!

The O’Fallon Fire Department is rolling in for a special story time on Monday, October 13 at 10:30 AM. Stop by for a fun morning filled with crafts, games, and a chance to explore a real fire truck. Kids can meet the firefighters, hear about what they do, and enjoy a playful, firehouse-themed adventure perfect for young families.

Owl About Town

Owlfred landed on a calm corner of downtown, but just like the turning leaves, change was in the air. On Saturday, October 18, the quiet will give way to the hustle and bustle of the final Vine Street Market of the season. The Harvest Festival will take over with crisp apples, cozy treats, and handcrafted fall finds. Adding to the magic, Chalk It Up to Art will showcase local talent with bold, colorful chalk creations popping up throughout the market. A fall celebration you won’t want to miss, come for the apples, stay for the art, and leave wondering how it all went by so fast.

Story Time Station

Book Babies

0-18 months

Toddler Tales

18-36 months

Preschool Story Time

3-5 years old

Family Fun

Family Movie Matinee

Makerspace

Read To A Dog

Staff Picks

Jordan's Pick

The Lady Of The Library

By Angie Karcher

This poetic picture book tells the story of a once-bustling library that's grown quiet and worn with time. As the seasons pass, a mysterious lady continues to visit, whispering words of hope and remembrance to the shelves and stories within. Meanwhile, a young girl begins to take notice and take action. Inspired by real efforts to save historic libraries, this story gently weaves themes of preservation, community, and the lasting power of books.

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Owlfred's Pick:

The Little Ghost Who Lost Her Boo!

by Elaine Bickell

A charming and slightly spooky rhyming tale about a little ghost on a big mission, finding her lost “boo!” She meets various animals and asks for help, but none of them have what she's missing. With gentle suspense, repetition, and interactive sounds, this story engages young readers while exploring themes of problem-solving and friendship.

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