The JewelRide Books for Bikes Spring Reading Challenge will run from March 1 - April 15th, 2026.

How the Challenge Works

1. Children in K-8th Grade are eligible to participate in this challenge.
2. As you spend time reading, you will earn chances to win a free bike!
3. Begin reading and logging on March 1. You will be able to participate online with Beanstack or with a paper reading log available at the library or to print from home.
4. Every 30 minutes spent reading will move you along your path to victory.
5. The Challenge ends on April 15, and all reading must be logged and turned in to the library by 8pm on this day.
6. The raffle for the free bikes will be on Saturday, April 18th at 10am. Attendance is not required to win.

In honor of Child Abuse Prevention Month, Brightpoint and the Granite City Police Department invites you to participate in our race to end child abuse. Proceeds from this event will benefit the programs and services offered by the Southern Region of Brightpoint.

Our 6th Annual Kids & Cops Doughnut Run is a day of fun and awareness, offering both a competitive 5K and non-competitive 1 Mile Family Fun Walk. The 5K is a great option for those looking for a challenge, but this is also the perfect event for those looking for a fun day out with the family, a walk in a beautiful park, and/or a way to support a good cause. Prior to the race intro at 9am, we will have refreshments, music, kid’s activities, the opportunity to explore first response vehicles, as well as a photo opp with our always awesome mascot, The GIANT Doughnut Man.

Join JewelRide and the Edwardsville Public Library on Saturday, April 18th at 10:00 AM as we celebrate our young readers and draw the lucky winners of the Books for Bikes Spring Reading Challenge!

Since March 1st, students across Edwardsville have been logging their minutes, earning badges, and crushing reading goals. From our first-year readers to our middle school bookworms, the effort has been incredible—together, we’ve added hundreds of new books to our community total of over 14,432 books read!

Attendance is not required to win, but we would love to celebrate with you in person!

This year marks the Fifth Annual ONE DAY, ONE SIUE Celebration, and we are excited to celebrate with the entire SIUE Community. We are so excited to honor Lisa Spencer, RN, FACHE, BSN '93, MSN '01, a double alumna and President of Anderson Hospital, as our Distinguished Community Leader this year. 

We are expecting over 500+ alumni and friends to attend this year's event which will feature Hot Air Balloons*, Food & Drinks*, and LIVE music by the Charles Glenn Group Band, featuring the legendary voice of the St. Louis Blues’ National Anthem for 19 years.

Put on your thinking caps and enjoy a night of trivia with a stylish twist! Trivia Through the Decades returns with a 1940s CLUE-inspired décor and costume theme, setting the scene for an evening full of fun and friendly competition.

While the look of the night is classic mystery vibes, the trivia questions themselves span multiple decades, covering topics from the 1920s through today. You won’t be playing CLUE, but you will be testing your knowledge across pop culture, history, and more. Costumes are encouraged (but not required), and guests are welcome to dress as a CLUE character, in 1940s style, or from any decade they love, or simply come ready to play.

The event will be held on April 25 at the Edwardsville Moose Club, 7371 Marine Rd, Edwardsville. Doors open at 6:00 PM, with trivia beginning promptly at 7:00 PM. Teams may include up to 8 players and cost $200 per team table or $25 per person. Space is limited, and this event sells out quickly, so early registration is highly recommended.

Teams registered and paid by April 17 will receive their mulligans for FREE. Participants will enjoy free beer (while supplies last), soda, and water. Outside beverages are not permitted, but guests are welcome to bring their own food.

Cash prizes will be awarded to 1st and 2nd place teams, and a costume contest will add even more fun to the evening. Was it Colonel Mustard in the Moose Club with the candlestick? Join us and find out—it’s sure to be a night to remember!