Special Programs
What: First-Time Home Buyer Seminar
Where: Caseyville Public Library District
When: Thursday, April 24th, 2025 6pm-7:30pm
What you'll learn:
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Navigating the home buying process from start to finish
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Understanding mortgage options and qualifying for a loan
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Budgeting and saving for your first home
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Insider tips on home inspections and negotiations
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First-time buyer assistance programs and grants
Register: 618-855-3688
With Skyline Community Realty Team
What: Free & Low Cost Transportation for Seniors
Where: Caseyville Public Library District
When: Thursday, May 8th, 2025 from 2pm-3pm
Learn about low cost license plate stickers, bus passes, and other forms of free or low cost transport for seniors.
This program is supported by our community partners at Collinsville Faith in Action. CFIA serves older adults and individuals with disabilities in the Collinsville, Caseyville, Fairmont City, Maryville, Granite City, Troy, and State Park area.
Refreshments provided!
What: Sensory Saturdays: Learn About Springtime Plants & Animals
Where: Caseyville Public Library District
When: Saturday, April 12th from 10am-2pm
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This month we are learning about Springtime Plants & Animals.
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Join your library friends, Emma and Ali, for springtime stories, songs, sensory and dramatic play, and arts and crafts.
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Esther or Jordan Comfort Dog will be here to provide support or to be read to.
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Sensory Saturday is geared toward neurodiverse individuals and families but is open to all. The entire library also features dimmed lighting, low volume, sensory tools and aids, and PECS options for anyone wanting to browse for books or use the library with sensory considerations.
What: Sensory Saturday: Composting & Worms
Where: Caseyville Public Library District
When: Saturday, May 10th from 10am-2pm
Learn about the magic of composting and get to see the process up close--including the help from WORMS! Storytime & Compost Demonstration starts at 10:30.
Sensory Saturday is geared toward neurodiverse individuals and families but is open to all. The entire library also features dimmed lighting, low volume, sensory tools and aids, and PECS options for anyone wanting to browse for books or use the library with sensory considerations.
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Storytime & Songs
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Compost demonstration
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Sensory & dramatic play
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Arts & crafts
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Comfort dog for reading practice or support
What: Resources for Aging Parents & Loved Ones
Where: Caseyville Public Library District
When: Thursday, June 12th, 2025 6pm-7pm
Learn about resources and services that can help seniors in our area maintain independence and lead full lives. This program is geared toward adult children or caregivers for older adults.
Learn About:
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Assisted Transportation
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Medicare Counseling
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Small Home Repairs
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Connecting to Benefits
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Grocery Shopping
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Respite Care
CFIA serves older adults and individuals with disabilities in the Collinsville, Caseyville, Fairmont City, Maryville, Granite City, Troy, and State Park area.
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Reassurance Calls
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Connect to Homemaking Help
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Adding Accessibility Features at Home
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Home Nursing
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& More!
Reoccurring Monthly Events
What: Sensory Saturdays with Esther Comfort Dog
Where: Caseyville Public Library District
When: 2nd Saturdays of the Month
Welcome to Sensory Saturdays: a pleasant sensory experience at Caseyville Library aimed for neurodiverse individuals and families of all ages.
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Sorytime & Songs starts at 10:30am
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Each 2nd Saturday the library will featured dimmed lighting, lower volume, sensory activities, themed story times, arts & crafts.
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Sensory aid backpacks equipped with tools and aids like sunglasses, headphones, stimming tools, and visual communication supports are also available for in-library use and checkout.
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Esther the Comfort Dog will also be available to be read to. Reading to pets boosts reading confidence and curbs reading anxiety.
What: Books & Appetizers Club
Where: Caseyville Public Library District
When: 3rd Thursdays of the Month
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A Book and an Appetizer group meeting monthly at the Caseyville Public Library! Come enjoy the discussions on the most recent book YOU read! Remember: bring YOUR book you're reading and a snack! See you at our next meeting! Get-togethers are held the third Thursday of each month at 6:00 p.m.