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Congratulations to the Class of 2023!!!
You did it!


"The only thing that you absolutely have to know, is the location of the library"  -Albert Einstein

925 South Main Street
​Red Bud, IL  62278

Phone: (618) 282-2255
​​Fax: (618) 282-4055
redbudillinoislibrary@gmail.com

Hours:
Monday-Thursday: 12 pm - 7 pm
Friday & Saturday: 9 am - 1 pm
Closed on Sundays


Curbside Pickup available by appointment. Please contact the library to set-up a date/time.
Free WiFi Available
​Cash or Check only
The main entrance for the Library parking lot is off of South Main (across from IGA/MotoMart) and is a
ONE WAY ENTRANCE ONLY.
For safety concerns, please do not cut through V8's parking lot, as there have been some close calls.

Please use caution when driving to the back parking lot, as it is a blind curve.

Member of:
SHARE (Sharing Heartland's Available Resources Equally)
Illinois Heartland Library System (IHLS)
​Red Bud Chamber of Commerce


Staff

Jamie Joost, Library Director
Bailee McCarthy, Assistant Librarian
​Linda Krebel, Librarian


Click on the "FAQs" Button to see our frequently asked questions
FAQs
Click the button to be taken to the City of Red Bud Events Calendar
C of RB Events

Social Media

Like and follow us on Social Media!
"Red Bud Public Library" on Facebook
​@redbudpublic for Instagram!
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Notices to our Patrons:

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The Library is looking for 3-4 individuals who would like to volunteer for Genealogy Research.
Contact the library for more information.

Current and Upcoming Events at the Library:

The last day for the Spring Book Sale is Saturday, May 27!
There are still some great finds on the sale, first come first serve!
A FULL set of Encyclopedias is also available for $15 (sold as set, no exceptions!).
Fill-A-Bag for $5 or by donation.

At this time, we are NOT accepting book donations for book sale.
However, any new or like-new condition fiction and non-fiction books with a copyright date of 2019 or newer will be accepted for use within the library.

The Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Southern Illinois will be having an information table and a certification training program in May and June at the library.
The next Seizure Recognition and First-Aid information table will be on Friday, June 2 from 10am-12:30pm.

The Seizure Recognition and First-Aid Certification Training Program will be held on Friday, June 30 from 1:30pm-3pm.
Open to the public.
Registration is required for the certification training program. Contact the library to sign-up.
Visit efgreatersil.org for more information
iCash will be having a table at the Library on Monday, June 5 from 12pm-2pm.
Free, open to the public and no registration required.
Come on by and see if you have any money that you need to claim!
Gorbash the Bearded Dragon will be having another appearance at the Library on
Wednesday, June 7 at 2 pm.

Open to all ages, no registration required.


American Library Association Documents

​Library Bill of Rights
library_bill_of_rights_ala.pdf
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File Type: pdf
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Bill of Rights Link

Statement: Book Censorship
ala_statement_on_book_censorship.pdf
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Book Censorship Link

Statement: Censorship of Information Addressing Racial Injustice, Black American History and Diversity Education
ala_statement_on_censorship_of_information.pdf
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Censorship of Info Link

Free Speech Under Attack: Book Bans and Academic Censorship
free_speech_under_attack.pdf
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Book Bans and Academic Censorship Link


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.​
  • Contactless Curbside Service continues to be available by appointment.
Find the latest updates regarding the COVID-19 pandemic from these reliable sources:
Illinois Dept. of Public Health
Center for Disease Control
Occupational Safety & Hazard Administration
Randolph Co. Health Dept. Link


Not a Library patron?

Those who reside within city limits or pay city taxes can get a free, 3 year library card. Those who reside outside city limits can get 2 library cards (Living at same address) for an annual fee of $65.*

To get a card, please bring a valid driver's license/State ID and another form with your name and current address (check book, voter's card, utility bill, bank statement, etc.) to the library.

​Children 5-15 years of age need a parent/guardian present with the above information to get a library card. Those 16 and older can get their own, just bring the above material.


*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 (Same address) to utilize the same library services as city residents. 

Any questions, contact the library at (618) 282-2255 or at redbudillinoislibrary@gmail.com. 


PictureClick on the Red Bud Tree for the SHARE Online Catalog
​SHARE is our online card catalog. You can renew material, request material, check charges on your account and more at your finger tips!


​To Login: Use your barcode number (on the back of your library card) and the 4-digit password that was given to you.


Library Apps Available for Patrons
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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


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Click on icon and go to Cloud Library site to check out ebooks and audiobooks.
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)

Google Play
Apple App Store
Amazon Fire

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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



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Storytime Dates for 2023 are listed below.
Storytimes are on the fourth Tuesday of each month (with the exception of June), starting at 4 pm.
Open to ages Birth - 13 years.
Registration is required. Check our Facebook Events Page for more information.
January 24
February 21
March 21
April 25
May 23
June 27
July 25
August 22
September 26
October 24
November 28
December 19
storytime_dates_2023.pdf
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LEGO Club dates for 2023 are listed below.
LEGO Club is on the fourth Thursday (with the exception of June) of every month from 4:00 - 5:30 pm
​Open to ages 2 - 13 years.
Those 8 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
January 26
February 23
March 23
April 27
May 25
​June 29
July 27
August 24
September 28
October 26
November 30
​December 21
lego_club_2023.pdf
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Adult Book Club
First Wednesday of every month
10am-12pm


Young/New Adult Book Club
First Tuesday of every month (starts July 11)
6pm-7pm


Teen Book Club
First Thursday of every month (starts July 6)
4:30pm-5:30pm


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Click on the photo to see more information about book donations.

​​Book Sale

At this time, we are NOT accepting book donations for book sale.
However, any new or like-new condition fiction and non-fiction books with a copyright date of 2019 or newer will be accepted for use within the library.
Spring Book Sale begins on Friday, May 5 at 9am.

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Click on GOOGLE to be taken to the search engine and find the information you want!
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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