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Featured Event: Library Crawl<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Join the 8th annual Illinois Library Crawl! Visit participating libraries in central and southern Illinois from October 1\u201331, 2026 and enjoy memory\u2011making adventures with family and friends. Discover all the fun things that Illinois libraries offer!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Learn more about the Annual Library Crawl<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Helpful Sites<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Check out these handy links for all things Library Crawl related. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A special shout out to the wonderful staff at the Bethalto Public Library for creating, organizing and designing such a fantastic Crawl every year!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Library Crawl Guidebook<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This guidebook is full of the best places to eat and attractions to visit, as recommended by local librarians.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Library Crawl Guidebook<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Library Crawl Alphabetical City\/Town Guide<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A quick reference to all the city\/towns participating to make planning your trip easier. You can also view the City\/Town Guide below.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Alphabetical City\/Town Guide<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Tell your story<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Share videos and pictures with the hashtag #IHLSLibraryCrawl2026<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Got questions?
Feel free to reach out to your local library.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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