November 11th is the 95th birth anniversary of Kurt Vonnegut Jr! Born in 1922, Vonnegut was a novelist and playwright. His most famous works include Cat’s Cradle and Breakfast of Champions, as well as Slaughterhouse Five, which is frequently cited as one of the 100 best novels of the 20th century. For more information on Vonnegut or his works, check our online catalog.

 

Join us Sunday, November 5th from 3:00 to 4:00 pm for our program, “Songs of the Stars and Stripes!” Rick Pickren returns for an early Veterans’ Day musical performance. Join us for an afternoon of patriotic songs and refreshments.

 

Our 14th Annual Photo Contest is drawing to a close. All photo entries must be in by Monday, November 6th by 9:00 pm. Share a photo you’ve taken, or stop by and enjoy the photos on display. Rules for the contest are available on our website at www.edwardsvillelibrary.org.

 

Qello Concerts is a new video service available for Edwardsville Public Library cardholders. You can stream classic and contemporary concerts on smart devices, your computer, or on your TV with streaming devices like Apple TV or Amazon Fire TV. Access Qello from our website at www.edwardsvillelibrary.org, or download the Qello app to your device today!