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Welcome to the 2026 Italian Fest and another special trip to Italy!
It’s our eighteenth year for an exhibit and film! Please join us!
Collinsville Library
408 West Main Street, Collinsville, IL 62234
Sept. 1 – Oct. 15
This year, we cross the ocean once again. This time, we visit the region of Abruzzo.
It’s one of Italy’s twenty regions and is a true hidden gem offering a unique blend of impressive mountain landscapes, charming medieval villages and stunning Adriatic coastline.
Despite being just a short drive from Rome, Abruzzo remains one of Italy’s least explored regions, making it the perfect destination for those seeking outdoor adventures, authentic Italian culture and incredible food.
That’s just a beginning. Come explore Abruzzo’s unique history, wonderful festivals, inviting villages and much more in our walk-through exhibit open now through October 15 (near the main desk).
Location: Collinsville Memorial Library, 408 W. Main Street, Collinsville, Illinois 62234
Library Hours: Monday to Thursday 8:30 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Friday and Saturday 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Closed Sunday and September 7
by Riccardo Milani, 2024, 112 minutes
Thursday, Sept. 17, 5:45 p.m.
Collinsville Library Community Room
408 West Main Street, Collinsville, IL 62234
Don’t miss this award-winning comedy!
A teacher from bustling Rome is transferred to an idyllic village in the heart of the Abruzzo National Park to work at a small school. He struggles to overcome the challenges of small-town life but adapts, thanks to the spirited pupils.
The film was described by the newspaper Quotidiano Nazionale as “Cinema and school, the comedy is a winner.”
The film is in Italian with English subtitles. Admission is free.
While attending the Italian Fest on Friday or Saturday, stop by the Collinsville Library’s children’s department between the hours of 11 a.m.-5 p.m. on Friday or 11 a.m.-3 p.m. on Saturday. No registration is needed. While supplies last.
For more information, call (618) 344-1112 (Collinsville Library)
