BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Social Squares//The Alton Square//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:The Alton Square X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/Chicago X-WR-CALDESC:Everything happening in Alton\, read before it goes up. REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT6H X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT6H BEGIN:VEVENT UID:i2UAu62uG4g@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261101T223436Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261102T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261102T200000 SUMMARY:KidsSpace Treasure Hunt LOCATION:Hayner Library at Alton Square Mall\, 132 Alton Square\, Alton DESCRIPTION:Search high and low around KidsSpace to find hidden clues. It ’s a great way to explore the library\, practice observation skills\, and have fun along the way. Drop in and start your hunt!\n\nHosted by Hayner Public Library\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/AltonIL/e/i2UAu62uG4g URL:https://socialsquares.org/AltonIL/e/i2UAu62uG4g END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:VjWdDOVjDHU@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261101T223436Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261102T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261102T200000 SUMMARY:Teen Take-Home Kits LOCATION:Hayner Library at Alton Square Mall\, 132 Alton Square\, Alton DESCRIPTION:Love science\, art\, or just making cool stuff with your hand s? Stop by TeenSpace on the first Monday of every month at Hayner Library at Alton Square Mall to pick up a kit and get creative! Supplies are lim ited\, so grab yours while they last.\n\nHosted by Hayner Public Library\ n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/AltonIL/e/VjWdDOVjDHU URL:https://socialsquares.org/AltonIL/e/VjWdDOVjDHU END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:nBPL5MolRew@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261101T223436Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261102T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261102T143000 SUMMARY:Medicare 101: Understanding Your Medicare Options LOCATION:Hayner Library at Alton Square Mall\, 132 Alton Square\, Alton DESCRIPTION:Confused by Medicare? Join us for a free Medicare 101 educati onal seminar\, designed to help you better understand your Medicare optio ns. We’ll cover the basics of Medicare Parts A\, B\, C\, and D\, enrollme nt timelines\, common coverage choices\, and important information to hel p you make informed decisions about your healthcare coverage.\n\nHosted b y Hayner Public Library\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/AltonIL/e/nBPL5MolRe w URL:https://socialsquares.org/AltonIL/e/nBPL5MolRew END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ReZXsI4yYh4@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261101T223436Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261102T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261102T170000 SUMMARY:Comic Chaos Book Club LOCATION:Performance Room at Alton Square Mall\, 225 Alton Square Mall\, Alton DESCRIPTION:Dive into the world of comics with other teens! Each month\, we’ll read a comic (available on our Comics Plus database) and geek out t ogether—sharing favorite moments\, characters\, and twists. Plus\, you ge t to help pick the next comic for the club! Please call Megan at (618) 43 3-2872 for more information.\n\nHosted by Hayner Public Library\n\nhttps: //socialsquares.org/AltonIL/e/ReZXsI4yYh4 URL:https://socialsquares.org/AltonIL/e/ReZXsI4yYh4 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:CT_FPVv_YH0@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261101T223436Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261102 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261111 SUMMARY:Gobble Up a Good Book Reading Challenge LOCATION:Hayner Library at Alton Square Mall\, 132 Alton Square\, Alton DESCRIPTION:Make reading a delicious adventure! Readers can complete fun bingo challenges by reading books\, attending library programs\, explorin g the library\, discovering new genres and topics\, and enjoying stories along the way. Every completed square brings participants one step closer to bingo while building literacy skills\, sparking imagination\, and cel ebrating the joy of reading. Separate bingo cards are available for ages birth–5 and ages 6–11\, with activities designed for each age group.\n\nH osted by Hayner Public Library\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/AltonIL/e/CT_ FPVv_YH0 URL:https://socialsquares.org/AltonIL/e/CT_FPVv_YH0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:30ZIjpy6MH0@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261101T223436Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261103T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261103T110000 SUMMARY:Stories with Panda Bear LOCATION:Downtown Library\, 326 Belle Street\, Alton DESCRIPTION:Join us for stories\, songs\, music\, and a snack. This story time is for children ages 2–4\n\nHosted by Hayner Public Library\n\nhttp s://socialsquares.org/AltonIL/e/30ZIjpy6MH0 URL:https://socialsquares.org/AltonIL/e/30ZIjpy6MH0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:YmISzqp-E2A@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261101T223436Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261103T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261103T200000 SUMMARY:Taps & Tomes: Hayner Library’s Book Club at The Old Bakery Beer C ompany (The Great Gatsby) LOCATION:The Old Bakery Beer Co.\, Landmarks Boulevard 400\, Alton DESCRIPTION:The Old Bakery Beer Company\, 400 Landmarks Blvd.\, Alton Tue sday\, November 3\, 2026\, Social Hour: 6:00 p.m. Book Discussion: 7:00 p .m. Book Club Selection: The Great Gatsby We’d love for you to join us fo r a drink and a discussion of our book club selections. Our social hour s tarts at 6:00 p.m.\, with the book discussion beginning at 7:00 p.m. Part icipants are welcome to join us for both the social hour and the book dis cussion or just the discussion.\n\nHosted by Hayner Public Library\n\nhtt ps://socialsquares.org/AltonIL/e/YmISzqp-E2A URL:https://socialsquares.org/AltonIL/e/YmISzqp-E2A END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:VpxhSpWgbEU@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261101T223436Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261104T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261104T110000 SUMMARY:Baby Lap Sit Story Time LOCATION:Downtown Library\, 326 Belle Street\, Alton DESCRIPTION:Bring your little ones for stories\, songs\, fingerplays\, an d fun. This story time is for children ages birth–2.\n\nHosted by Hayner Public Library\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/AltonIL/e/VpxhSpWgbEU URL:https://socialsquares.org/AltonIL/e/VpxhSpWgbEU END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:wwRarL41tXQ@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261101T223436Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261104T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261104T110000 SUMMARY:Self-Care with Eileen Wolfington: Drum Circle LOCATION:Performance Room at Alton Square Mall\, 225 Alton Square Mall\, Alton DESCRIPTION:Hayner Library at Alton Square Mall Performance Room (Upper L evel) Wednesday\, November 4\, 2026\, 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Drum Circle Forge new friendships while experiencing a sense of calm and relaxation. Playing drums and other percussion instruments can help alleviate feelin gs of anxiety\, depression\, and stress. Participants will enjoy the rhyt hm\, find relaxation\, and respond by playing along. No musical experienc e is necessary\; drums and percussion instruments will be provided.\n\nHo sted by Hayner Public Library\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/AltonIL/e/wwRa rL41tXQ URL:https://socialsquares.org/AltonIL/e/wwRarL41tXQ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:SvR_yiUYQB4@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261101T223436Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261104T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261104T180000 SUMMARY:Teen Crime Stoppers LOCATION:Performance Room at Alton Square Mall\, 225 Alton Square Mall\, Alton DESCRIPTION:If you love true crime and murder mysteries\, this is your ni ght! Team up with other teens to examine clues\, dive into case files\, a nd solve the mystery. Can you figure out whodunnit before anyone else?\n\ nHosted by Hayner Public Library\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/AltonIL/e/S vR_yiUYQB4 URL:https://socialsquares.org/AltonIL/e/SvR_yiUYQB4 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:dJxFoxyCztg@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261101T223436Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261105T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261105T110000 SUMMARY:Books and Busy Bees Story Time LOCATION:Hayner Library at Alton Square Mall\, 132 Alton Square\, Alton DESCRIPTION:Enjoy stories\, songs\, and a fun themed craft. This story ti me is for children ages 3-5.\n\nHosted by Hayner Public Library\n\nhttps: //socialsquares.org/AltonIL/e/dJxFoxyCztg URL:https://socialsquares.org/AltonIL/e/dJxFoxyCztg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:xaYnUmN6CkA@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261101T223436Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261106T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261106T170000 SUMMARY:YA Fridays at Hayner Public Library LOCATION:Performance Room at Alton Square Mall\, 225 Alton Square Mall\, Alton DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Friday full of awesome activities: crafts\, vid eo games\, and plenty of time to chill and hang out with other teens. Rel ax\, create\, and connect!\n\nHosted by Hayner Public Library\n\nhttps:// socialsquares.org/AltonIL/e/xaYnUmN6CkA URL:https://socialsquares.org/AltonIL/e/xaYnUmN6CkA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:4rS3MbqVx2I@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261101T223436Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261106T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261106T193000 SUMMARY:Fall Reading Retreat LOCATION:Hayner Library at Alton Square Mall\, 132 Alton Square\, Alton DESCRIPTION:Hayner Library at Alton Square Mall Multipurpose Room (Lower Level) Friday\, November 6\, 2026\, 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Celebrate the c ozy spirit of autumn with a fall reading retreat and craft night at the l ibrary! Enjoy a relaxing evening of books\, conversation\, and creativity as we make beautiful fall banners featuring book-page leaves inspired by rustic seasonal décor.\n\nHosted by Hayner Public Library\n\nhttps://soc ialsquares.org/AltonIL/e/4rS3MbqVx2I URL:https://socialsquares.org/AltonIL/e/4rS3MbqVx2I END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:AMnUSCD2UKs@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261101T223436Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261107T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261107T120000 SUMMARY:DAR “FRIEND-RAISER” Open House LOCATION:Genealogy & Local History Library\, 401 State Street\, Alton DESCRIPTION:Genealogy & Local History Library Saturday\, November 7\, 202 6\, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. The Ninian Edwards Chapter of the National So ciety of the Daughters of the American Revolution and the Genealogy & Loc al History Library invite you to the annual DAR Open House. We will have experienced researchers available to guide you through the DAR applicatio n process.\n\nHosted by Hayner Public Library\n\nhttps://socialsquares.or g/AltonIL/e/AMnUSCD2UKs URL:https://socialsquares.org/AltonIL/e/AMnUSCD2UKs END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:F_nsIgRp3GU@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261101T223436Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261109T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261109T103000 SUMMARY:Coffee & Chaos LOCATION:Hayner Library at Alton Square Mall\, 132 Alton Square\, Alton DESCRIPTION:Come explore\, play\, and have fun! This program is perfect f or young children\, ages birth–4\, and their caregivers. Toys\, games\, a nd activities will be provided! Enjoy a cup of coffee and connect with ot her caregivers while your child plays. We kindly ask that you help your c hild clean up when they’re done. Please note: This program is not fully s taffed. Library staff will check in periodically and are available at the desk if you need assistance.\n\nHosted by Hayner Public Library\n\nhttps ://socialsquares.org/AltonIL/e/F_nsIgRp3GU URL:https://socialsquares.org/AltonIL/e/F_nsIgRp3GU END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:b3wV9aCqJmA@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261101T223436Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261109T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261109T200000 SUMMARY:A Cause Sprinkled with Blood: The Life of Owen Lovejoy\; Abolitio nist\, Pastor and Congressman with Rev. Owen Bryant Lovejoy and Rev. Elij ah P LOCATION:Genealogy & Local History Library\, 401 State Street\, Alton DESCRIPTION:A Cause Sprinkled with Blood: The Life of Owen Lovejoy\; Abol itionist\, Pastor and Congressman with Rev. Owen Bryant Lovejoy and Rev. Elijah Patrick Lovejoy Monday\, November 9\, 2026 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. H ayner Genealogy & Local History Library 401 State Street\, Alton 62002 Re verend Owen Bryant Lovejoy\, the great-great grandson of Owen Lovejoy\, a nd his son\, Reverend Elijah Patrick Lovejoy\, with special guest Alton S chool District Superintendent Elaine Kane\, will be presenting a reader’s theater…\n\nHosted by Hayner Public Library\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org /AltonIL/e/b3wV9aCqJmA URL:https://socialsquares.org/AltonIL/e/b3wV9aCqJmA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:l0ONK7RitOc@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261101T223436Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261110T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261110T110000 SUMMARY:Stories with Panda Bear LOCATION:Downtown Library\, 326 Belle Street\, Alton DESCRIPTION:Join us for stories\, songs\, music\, and a snack. This story time is for children ages 2–4\n\nHosted by Hayner Public Library\n\nhttp s://socialsquares.org/AltonIL/e/l0ONK7RitOc URL:https://socialsquares.org/AltonIL/e/l0ONK7RitOc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:MVDFQSuQuGM@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261101T223436Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261110T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261110T170000 SUMMARY:Lego Club: Ages 6-11 LOCATION:Hayner Library at Alton Square Mall\, 132 Alton Square\, Alton DESCRIPTION:Join us for an hour of building and creating LEGO masterpiece s. The library will supply the LEGOs. Space is limited. Please call (618) 433-2881 to register for this program.\n\nHosted by Hayner Public Librar y\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/AltonIL/e/MVDFQSuQuGM URL:https://socialsquares.org/AltonIL/e/MVDFQSuQuGM END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:m8ORhHoaM7s@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261101T223436Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261110T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261110T190000 SUMMARY:Barry Cloud: Common Threads – A Showcase of the Best Songs from 1 970s Songwriters LOCATION:Performance Room at Alton Square Mall\, 225 Alton Square Mall\, Alton DESCRIPTION:Hayner Library at Alton Square Mall Performance Room (Upper L evel) Tuesday\, November 10\, 2026\, 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Singer-songwri ter Barry Cloud will showcase beloved songs and their backstories from th e iconic musical decade of the 1970s. This show will highlight some of th e decade’s finest songwriting\, featuring artists such as David Crosby\, Cat Stevens\, Joni Mitchell\, Paul Simon\, Jim Croce\, Stephen Stills\, a nd the Eagles. Please call 1-800-613-3163 to register for this program.\n \nHosted by Hayner Public Library\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/AltonIL/e/ m8ORhHoaM7s URL:https://socialsquares.org/AltonIL/e/m8ORhHoaM7s END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:m_0sUlEyPVA@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261101T223436Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261112T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261112T110000 SUMMARY:Books and Busy Bees Story Time LOCATION:Hayner Library at Alton Square Mall\, 132 Alton Square\, Alton DESCRIPTION:Enjoy stories\, songs\, and a fun themed craft. This story ti me is for children ages 3-5.\n\nHosted by Hayner Public Library\n\nhttps: //socialsquares.org/AltonIL/e/m_0sUlEyPVA URL:https://socialsquares.org/AltonIL/e/m_0sUlEyPVA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:AOjhFlMqfaU@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261101T223436Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261112T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261112T113000 SUMMARY:Branching Out 2026 Genealogy Classes LOCATION:Genealogy & Local History Library\, 401 State Street\, Alton DESCRIPTION:Branching Out 2026 Genealogy Classes At the Genealogy & Local History Library Thursdays\, October 8 and 15\; November 12 and 19\; Dece mber 10 and 17\, 2026\, 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. On the second Thursday of each month\, library staff present a discussion of a genealogy research topic. On the third Thursday of the month\, we gather around the fireplac e\, and each of us gets a chance to share family stories\, photos\, and p rojects.\n\nHosted by Hayner Public Library\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/ AltonIL/e/AOjhFlMqfaU URL:https://socialsquares.org/AltonIL/e/AOjhFlMqfaU END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:xjTgNqD11Ks@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261101T223436Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261112 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261126 SUMMARY:Gobble Up a Good Book Reading Challenge LOCATION:Hayner Library at Alton Square Mall\, 132 Alton Square\, Alton DESCRIPTION:Make reading a delicious adventure! Readers can complete fun bingo challenges by reading books\, attending library programs\, explorin g the library\, discovering new genres and topics\, and enjoying stories along the way. Every completed square brings participants one step closer to bingo while building literacy skills\, sparking imagination\, and cel ebrating the joy of reading. Separate bingo cards are available for ages birth–5 and ages 6–11\, with activities designed for each age group.\n\nH osted by Hayner Public Library\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/AltonIL/e/xjT gNqD11Ks URL:https://socialsquares.org/AltonIL/e/xjTgNqD11Ks END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:hvXPY6HhciI@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261101T223436Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261113T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261113T110000 SUMMARY:Story Time at Lucy’s Playhouse LOCATION:Haskell Playhouse\, 1211 Henry Street\, Alton DESCRIPTION:Join us for a fun\, interactive story time at the Lucy Haskel l Playhouse. Bring your little ones and enjoy stories\, songs\, and smile s in a charming historic setting!\n\nHosted by Hayner Public Library\n\nh ttps://socialsquares.org/AltonIL/e/hvXPY6HhciI URL:https://socialsquares.org/AltonIL/e/hvXPY6HhciI END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:qwmC8qrlYkU@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261101T223436Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261113T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261113T170000 SUMMARY:YA Fridays at Hayner Public Library LOCATION:Performance Room at Alton Square Mall\, 225 Alton Square Mall\, Alton DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Friday full of awesome activities: crafts\, vid eo games\, and plenty of time to chill and hang out with other teens. Rel ax\, create\, and connect!\n\nHosted by Hayner Public Library\n\nhttps:// socialsquares.org/AltonIL/e/qwmC8qrlYkU URL:https://socialsquares.org/AltonIL/e/qwmC8qrlYkU END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:J79Z8ZGNgZ8@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261101T223436Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261113T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261113T200000 SUMMARY:Upon a Midnight Dreary: A Night with Edgar Allan Poe LOCATION:Performance Room at Alton Square Mall\, 225 Alton Square Mall\, Alton DESCRIPTION:Hayner Library at Alton Square Mall Performance Room (Upper L evel) Friday\, November 13\, 2026\, 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Join us as we w elcome Howie Hirshfield in his long-running role as Edgar Allan Poe for a night of history and literature. Poe will recount his life and final day s and share selections from some of his most well-known pieces\, closing with a reading from The Raven . We will end the night with a question-and -answer session and photo opportunities.\n\nHosted by Hayner Public Libra ry\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/AltonIL/e/J79Z8ZGNgZ8 URL:https://socialsquares.org/AltonIL/e/J79Z8ZGNgZ8 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:K2R0LRcyWLQ@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261101T223436Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261114T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261114T150000 SUMMARY:Forest Park Owls: Hunting and Feeding LOCATION:Performance Room at Alton Square Mall\, 225 Alton Square Mall\, Alton DESCRIPTION:Hayner Library at Alton Square Mall Performance Room (Upper L evel) Saturday\, November 14\, 2026\, 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Mark H.X. Gle nshaw is an award-winning naturalist who has closely observed and documen ted the lives of Great Horned Owls in Forest Park. Mark has learned many of the owls’ hunting perches and has observed and documented many predato ry attempts\, as well as the owls feeding themselves and their many owlet s.\n\nHosted by Hayner Public Library\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/AltonI L/e/K2R0LRcyWLQ URL:https://socialsquares.org/AltonIL/e/K2R0LRcyWLQ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:JXy8CVcA_EU@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261101T223436Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261116T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261116T200000 SUMMARY:KidsSpace Treasure Hunt LOCATION:Hayner Library at Alton Square Mall\, 132 Alton Square\, Alton DESCRIPTION:Search high and low around KidsSpace to find hidden clues. It ’s a great way to explore the library\, practice observation skills\, and have fun along the way. Drop in and start your hunt!\n\nHosted by Hayner Public Library\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/AltonIL/e/JXy8CVcA_EU URL:https://socialsquares.org/AltonIL/e/JXy8CVcA_EU END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:J_niv9hvm6U@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261101T223436Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261116T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261116T143000 SUMMARY:Medicare 101: Understanding Your Medicare Options LOCATION:Hayner Library at Alton Square Mall\, 132 Alton Square\, Alton DESCRIPTION:Confused by Medicare? Join us for a free Medicare 101 educati onal seminar\, designed to help you better understand your Medicare optio ns. We’ll cover the basics of Medicare Parts A\, B\, C\, and D\, enrollme nt timelines\, common coverage choices\, and important information to hel p you make informed decisions about your healthcare coverage.\n\nHosted b y Hayner Public Library\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/AltonIL/e/J_niv9hvm6 U URL:https://socialsquares.org/AltonIL/e/J_niv9hvm6U END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:JkNZycF8sQg@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261101T223436Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261117T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261117T110000 SUMMARY:Stories with Panda Bear LOCATION:Downtown Library\, 326 Belle Street\, Alton DESCRIPTION:Join us for stories\, songs\, music\, and a snack. This story time is for children ages 2–4\n\nHosted by Hayner Public Library\n\nhttp s://socialsquares.org/AltonIL/e/JkNZycF8sQg URL:https://socialsquares.org/AltonIL/e/JkNZycF8sQg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6hIHf9p7HvA@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261101T223436Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261117T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261117T190000 SUMMARY:Armchair Adventures with Dr. Ken Wadland LOCATION: DESCRIPTION:Hayner Library at Alton Square Mall Performance Room (Upper L evel) Tuesday\, November 17\, 2026\, 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Dr. Ken Wadlan d is a lifelong traveler\, storyteller\, and explorer of world cultures. He has visited all fifty U.S. states\, all ten Canadian provinces\, and c ountries across six continents. From major world capitals to remote villa ges lacking electricity or plumbing\, he seeks out places where daily lif e unfolds in ways that most visitors never experience.\n\nHosted by Hayne r Public Library\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/AltonIL/e/6hIHf9p7HvA URL:https://socialsquares.org/AltonIL/e/6hIHf9p7HvA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:Xtqt8dKfMsE@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261101T223436Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261117T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261117T193000 SUMMARY:Xs and Sews: A Crafting Program LOCATION:Hayner Library at Alton Square Mall\, 132 Alton Square\, Alton DESCRIPTION:Calling all crafters! Pack up your portable projects and join us for Xs and Sews—a laid-back crafting program where your creativity me ets community. Bring whatever you’re working on—whether it’s embroidery\, knitting\, crocheting\, drawing\, scrapbooking\, cross-stitching\, jewel ry making\, origami\, quilting\, woodcarving…you name it! Enjoy relaxing music\, conversation\, and the company of fellow crafters. If your craft can be transported with ease\, we’d love you to bring it along and create it with us.\n\nHosted by Hayner Public Library\n\nhttps://socialsquares. org/AltonIL/e/Xtqt8dKfMsE URL:https://socialsquares.org/AltonIL/e/Xtqt8dKfMsE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:9rJBriFcvPI@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261101T223436Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261118T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261118T110000 SUMMARY:Baby Lap Sit Story Time LOCATION:Downtown Library\, 326 Belle Street\, Alton DESCRIPTION:Bring your little ones for stories\, songs\, fingerplays\, an d fun. This story time is for children ages birth–2.\n\nHosted by Hayner Public Library\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/AltonIL/e/9rJBriFcvPI URL:https://socialsquares.org/AltonIL/e/9rJBriFcvPI END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:EOjBPdVVkc0@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261101T223436Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261118T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261118T170000 SUMMARY:Crafting Creations LOCATION:Performance Room at Alton Square Mall\, 225 Alton Square Mall\, Alton DESCRIPTION:Love trying new projects and getting creative? Join our new\, exciting craft that’s all about having fun\, expressing yourself\, and s howing off your skills. Come hang out\, make something awesome\, and meet other creative teens!\n\nHosted by Hayner Public Library\n\nhttps://soci alsquares.org/AltonIL/e/EOjBPdVVkc0 URL:https://socialsquares.org/AltonIL/e/EOjBPdVVkc0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mTbxDphDA6E@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261101T223436Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261119T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261119T110000 SUMMARY:Balloon Parade Story Time LOCATION:Hayner Library at Alton Square Mall\, 132 Alton Square\, Alton DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special story time! We’ll decorate balloons and march through the mall in a festive balloon parade.\n\nHosted by Hayner Public Library\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/AltonIL/e/mTbxDphDA6E URL:https://socialsquares.org/AltonIL/e/mTbxDphDA6E END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:Xf2ih-W6rB8@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261101T223436Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261119T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261119T113000 SUMMARY:Branching Out 2026 Genealogy Classes LOCATION:Genealogy & Local History Library\, 401 State Street\, Alton DESCRIPTION:Branching Out 2026 Genealogy Classes At the Genealogy & Local History Library Thursdays\, October 8 and 15\; November 12 and 19\; Dece mber 10 and 17\, 2026\, 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. On the second Thursday of each month\, library staff present a discussion of a genealogy research topic. On the third Thursday of the month\, we gather around the fireplac e\, and each of us gets a chance to share family stories\, photos\, and p rojects.\n\nHosted by Hayner Public Library\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/ AltonIL/e/Xf2ih-W6rB8 URL:https://socialsquares.org/AltonIL/e/Xf2ih-W6rB8 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:NPc4rSCe9Sw@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261101T223436Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261120T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261120T170000 SUMMARY:YA Fridays at Hayner Public Library LOCATION:Performance Room at Alton Square Mall\, 225 Alton Square Mall\, Alton DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Friday full of awesome activities: crafts\, vid eo games\, and plenty of time to chill and hang out with other teens. Rel ax\, create\, and connect!\n\nHosted by Hayner Public Library\n\nhttps:// socialsquares.org/AltonIL/e/NPc4rSCe9Sw URL:https://socialsquares.org/AltonIL/e/NPc4rSCe9Sw END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:37JTqh_V-A0@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261101T223436Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261120T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261120T173000 SUMMARY:Young Artists Club: Ages 7-11 LOCATION:Jacoby Arts Center\, 208 State Street\, Alton DESCRIPTION:Beginner or advanced\, express your creativity and have fun m aking art at Jacoby Arts Center. Supplies will be provided. Wear clothes that can get messy! Space is limited\, so please call (618) 433-2881 to r egister for this program.\n\nHosted by Hayner Public Library\n\nhttps://s ocialsquares.org/AltonIL/e/37JTqh_V-A0 URL:https://socialsquares.org/AltonIL/e/37JTqh_V-A0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:qflT5fxIdKA@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261101T223436Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261121T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261121T120000 SUMMARY:Writers Circle LOCATION:Jacoby Arts Center\, 208 State Street\, Alton DESCRIPTION:For the novice and the experienced: join us for a writing pro mpt to get creativity flowing and receive constructive feedback from your peers in a guided group discussion. This program is for patrons ages eig hteen and older. The focus genre of our Writers Circle will change every month\, so be sure to check in! Please note that the November 21 Writers Circle will take place at Jacoby Arts Center\, 208 State St.\, Alton. Ple ase call 1-800-613-3163 to register for this program.\n\nHosted by Hayner Public Library\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/AltonIL/e/qflT5fxIdKA URL:https://socialsquares.org/AltonIL/e/qflT5fxIdKA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:pmW1T0X052Y@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261101T223436Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261122T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261122T150000 SUMMARY:An Afternoon with the Riverbend Community Orchestra LOCATION:Hayner Library at Alton Square Mall\, 132 Alton Square\, Alton DESCRIPTION:Join us for an afternoon concert highlighting the ways that m usic helps us explore history. The Riverbend Community Orchestra is an in tergenerational ensemble that brings a full orchestra experience to an in tergenerational audience. This concert will feature an hour of music that bridges history\, music\, and literary works. Please call 1-800-613-3163 to register for this program.\n\nHosted by Hayner Public Library\n\nhttp s://socialsquares.org/AltonIL/e/pmW1T0X052Y URL:https://socialsquares.org/AltonIL/e/pmW1T0X052Y END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:H4zhWXI1-0k@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261101T223436Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261124T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261124T190000 SUMMARY:Jared Hennings Trio: Frank Sinatra LOCATION:Performance Room at Alton Square Mall\, 225 Alton Square Mall\, Alton DESCRIPTION:Frank Sinatra was an actor\, producer\, and big band singer. From jazz standards and ballads to show tunes\, Ol’ Blue Eyes could sing anything. The Jared Hennings Trio will dive into some of Sinatra’s belove d favorites\, including Fly Me to the Moon\, My Way\, New York\, New York \, and The Best Is Yet to Come\, just to name a few. Please call 1-800-61 3-3163 to register for this program.\n\nHosted by Hayner Public Library\n \nhttps://socialsquares.org/AltonIL/e/H4zhWXI1-0k URL:https://socialsquares.org/AltonIL/e/H4zhWXI1-0k END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR