Please follow current CDC, Illinois Department of Health, and Randolph County Health Department Guidelines inside the Library
Contactless Curbside services are available by appointment
Contactless Curbside services are available by appointment

925 South Main Street
Red Bud, Illinois 62278-1345
(618) 282-2255
FAX: (618) 282-4055
redbudillinoislibrary@gmail.com
Hours: Monday - Thursday 12:00pm-7:00pm
Friday & Saturday 9:00am-1:00pm
Cash or Check only
Contactless Curbside Service is Available by appointment
Free Wifi Available
Jamie Joost, Library Director
Bailee McCarthy, Assistant Librarian
Linda Krebel
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Notices to our Patrons:

The library will be closed on Saturday, July 2 and Monday, July 4 for Independence Day. We will reopen again on Tuesday, July 5.
Be safe and have a Happy 4th!
Be safe and have a Happy 4th!
Current Events at the Library:

Summer Reading Bingo is back with new activities to do!
Come by the library to pick up a Bingo sheet and see what fun reading activities you can do to get a Bingo and a cool prize!
Fill your card all up (Blackout Bingo) and be entered into a Cool Summer Prize Package raffle. Get up to 2 extra entries by filling out "Why You Love Your Library" and "Summer Library Book Recommendation" forms (1 form = 1 extra entry).
Winners will be randomly selected on August 7, 2022.
For ages 4 - 13 years of age
Come by the library to pick up a Bingo sheet and see what fun reading activities you can do to get a Bingo and a cool prize!
Fill your card all up (Blackout Bingo) and be entered into a Cool Summer Prize Package raffle. Get up to 2 extra entries by filling out "Why You Love Your Library" and "Summer Library Book Recommendation" forms (1 form = 1 extra entry).
Winners will be randomly selected on August 7, 2022.
For ages 4 - 13 years of age
Upcoming Summer Family Programs
Lego Club
Trivia Night
Upcoming Programs List
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If you have flu-like symptoms (fever, cough, etc.), DO NOT enter the building.
- Do not forget to use CDC hand-washing guidelines to stop the spread of germs! Wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds before and after using material.
- Please follow current CDC, Illinois Department of Health, and Randolph County Health Department Guidelines
- Use the hand sanitizer provided at entrance.
- Use 6 foot Social Distancing.
- Contactless Curbside Service continues to be available by appointment.
Find the latest updates regarding the COVID-19 pandemic from these reliable sources:
Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH)
Within the state, IDPH and the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) are a reliable first stop for information. IDPH has set up a hotline for questions: 800-889-3931. |
Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
Nationally, the CDC is charged with monitoring the outbreak and routinely issues bulletins with updated information regarding COVID-19. |
Occupational Safety and Hazard Administration (OSHA)
OSHA provides guidelines for the prevention and control of the virus in a variety of workplace situations. This is especially useful regarding workplace cleaning measures. |
Randolph County Illinois Health Department
The Randolph County Health Department (RCHD) is a Certified Local Health Department that provides clinical and environmental health services through the operation of various programs, services, and partnerships. The mission is to provide public health services directed toward prevention of disease, promotion of health, and improvement of the quality of life for Randolph County citizens. For the latest COVID-19 details, please see our PRESS RELEASES |
Not a library patron? A library card is free if you reside within the city limits. You must have a valid Illinois driver's license/ID and proof of residency. Children under 16 must have a parent or guardian present to register for a card. If you live outside the city limits, there is a $65 yearly fee for 2 library cards.
Why Do I have to pay a Non-resident Fee if I live outside the city limits of Red Bud?
Red Bud City residents pay a tax to utilize the library services. Non-city residents that do not pay this tax are charged an equivalent fee for 2 library cards to utilize the same library services as city residents.
Any questions, contact the library at (618) 282-2255 or at redbudillinoislibrary@gmail.com.
Why Do I have to pay a Non-resident Fee if I live outside the city limits of Red Bud?
Red Bud City residents pay a tax to utilize the library services. Non-city residents that do not pay this tax are charged an equivalent fee for 2 library cards to utilize the same library services as city residents.
Any questions, contact the library at (618) 282-2255 or at redbudillinoislibrary@gmail.com.

Click on Red Bud tree for card catalog
SHARE (ONLINE CARD CATALOG & AUTOMATED CIRCULATION SYSTEM)
To Login: Use your barcode number (on back of library card) and the 4-digit password that was given to you
****REMEMBER YOU MUST PRESENT YOUR CARD WHEN CHECKING OUT.
To Login: Use your barcode number (on back of library card) and the 4-digit password that was given to you
****REMEMBER YOU MUST PRESENT YOUR CARD WHEN CHECKING OUT.
Library Apps Available for Patrons

Now it's easy to manage multiple accounts, keep track of checkouts and due dates, and renew items from your mobile device using the SHARE Mobile Library, Red Bud Public Library's new app! Search for books, DVDs, video games, audiobooks, e-books, and more. Find it now in the Apple App store or Google Play Store.
Brought to you by Red Bud Public Library and the SHARE library consortium, a division of Illinois Heartland Library System
Brought to you by Red Bud Public Library and the SHARE library consortium, a division of Illinois Heartland Library System

Click on icon and go to Cloud Library site to check out ebooks.
Under "Find your local library" use the drop-down menu to select the following:
1. Choose Country 2. Choose State 3. Select Nearest Library (Illinois Heartland Library System)
Under "Find your local library" use the drop-down menu to select the following:
1. Choose Country 2. Choose State 3. Select Nearest Library (Illinois Heartland Library System)

goodreads.com
The place to keep track of books that have been read, to-be-read, and book suggestions!
Available on Google Play Store and Apple App Store
The place to keep track of books that have been read, to-be-read, and book suggestions!
Available on Google Play Store and Apple App Store
Red Bud Public Library is a Geocaching Location in Red Bud
Geocaching is a GPS-enabled treasure hunt played in over 190 countries across the world. In this game, outdoor enthusiasts follow GPS coordinates to explore new locations and find caches hidden by fellow geo-explorers in public spaces. Geocaching started in early 2000 as a way of testing the accuracy of GPS receivers. Caches may contain any number of small items, or they may only contain a logbook for players to sign to mark their find. You must use stealth when caching so containers are not removed by non-cachers. Once you sign the log, the container is to be put back in the same spot. |
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Join us In-Person with Miss Jamie and Miss Bailee for Storytime
Tuesday, July 26 @ 10am: "Readers Ahoy": Come on an oceanic pirate adventure!
Register by Saturday, July 23
Tuesday, July 26 @ 10am: "Readers Ahoy": Come on an oceanic pirate adventure!
Register by Saturday, July 23


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