September is National Library Card Sign-Up Month

 

September is National Library Card Sign-Up Month

To celebrate National Library Card Sign-Up Month, Limestone Township Library District held a basket contest in which people had to guess how many cards we had given out in the past fiscal year. For the first two weeks of the month, several people guessed at how many new library cards we gave out.

Chris Tighe, of Limestone Township, was the winner of our basket that included a Lucky canvas tote courtesy of the Friends of the Library. Chris guessed 130 cards had been given out which was the closest guess to the actual number of 149 cards given.

Help us break that record by getting your Limestone Township Library District card today. The process for getting a card is simple. Stop in with your Driver’s license or State ID and a piece of mail to verify your address. Persons under the age of 18 will need a parent’s signature. If you live outside of Limestone Township but not in another library district (such as Fossil Ridge or Kankakee), you may need to pay a non-resident fee.

For students aged 5-17 who live in the Herscher school district but not in Limestone Township, Kankakee, or Fossil Ridge library districts, it is now possible to get  a Non-Resident Cards for Kids library card. This will give children who normally wouldn’t have access to a library card an option to utilize the library to its fullest.
Call us for more information at 815-939-1696.

Check out our program calendar when you stop in.

Storytime takes place every Wednesday at 10:15 A.M. with Mr. William reading a picture book or two and leading us through a fun craft matching the theme of the book.

Writer's Group will be held on Tuesday, September 26 at 6:30 P.M. A writer's group is a community of writers who come together to share their work, provide feedback, and support each other in their writing endeavors. It can be a great way to improve your writing skills, get inspiration, and connect with other writers.

Have an adult night out at our Adult Craft Night which takes place on Monday, October 02 at 6:30 P.M. when we make a Pumpkin Sugar Scrub. Space is limited so please register for this program. All supplies are provided, there is no fee for this program.

Have questions about using Word or Excel or how to get around on the World Wide Web? Come in during Drop-in Tech Help day from 10:00 A.M. – 12:00 noon on Friday, October 6 or Tuesday, October 10. Staff will do their best to help you solve your problem.

We invite grade-school kids to attend our Mini Planet Luminaries craft day on Saturday, October 7 at 12:00 noon. By using a ping-pong ball, some paint, and a battery-operated tea light, you can create a planet that lights up and is super cute. All supplies are provided, there is no fee for this program.

Please be aware that the library will be closed on Monday, October 9 in observances of Columbus/Indigenous Peoples Day. The library will re-open on Tuesday, October 10th at 10:00 A.M.

Come for fun on Thursday, October 12 from 5:30 P.M. – 7:30 P.M. for our Family Video Game Party. We will have on hand Super Smash Bothers Ultimate, Mario Kart and Guitar Hero. Feel free to bring your own Nintendo Switch and joycons! Snacks will be provided.

Please check our website at www.limestonelibrary.org as well as Facebook and Instagram pages for updates.
Any questions? Call us at 815-939-1696, email us at info@limestonelibrary.org, or message us at Facebook or Instagram.

Check out the SOAR Bags at Limestone Township Library District

 

Have you ever come to the library and seen the canvas bags sitting on top of the book shelves? Have you ever wondered what those bags contained?

These bags are called SOAR Bags and each one has books and activities pertaining to a single subject.

Like what you ask?

Like our Shapes and Colors bag to help younger children learn the names of colors and shapes in fun ways using books and puzzles. We also have a Family bag filled with books and puppets that can be used to tell your own family stories. Or you can keep it seasonal with our Pumpkin bag that has an activity sheet along with various books and toy pumpkins.

If you go down the aisle with our games, you will find our Discovery boxes. Again, each box contains books and items based on a single subject. Here you can find a box filled with items on China that include a Chinese New Year’s dragon puppet. The Simple Machines box features pulleys and other mechanical items that you can build. The Painting box includes a number of different styled brushes along with books about artists.

 In this aisle we also have story bags. Each bag contains a single book along with a toy or plush animal to go with the theme of the book. You can find books with math, science, social studies, or literacy subjects. You can also find bags that are about storytelling and holidays.

These Soar bags, Discovery boxes, and Storybags make for fun activities to do with children in pre-school through primary grade school. They could also be used for home schooling lessons as many contain suggested activities sheets.

Please note that you can only check out three of these kits, in any combination, at a time.

Have questions? Call us at 815-939-1696.

 

Check out our program calendar when you stop in.

Storytime takes place every Wednesday at 10:15 A.M. with Mr. William reading a picture book or two and leading us through a fun craft matching the theme of the book.

 

Come visit with us at the Fall Art Stroll at Perry Farm on Saturday, September 23.  We will be there starting at 11:00 A.M. and stay through 4:00 P.M. We will have a fun craft and Lucky is making an appearance.

 

Have an Adult Craft Night Out at our Adult Craft Night which takes place on Monday, September 25 at 6:30 P.M. when we create Scarecrow Wine Bottle Luminaries. Space is limited so please register for this program. All supplies are provided, there is no fee for this program.

 

Writer's Group will be held on Tuesday, September 26 at 6:30 P.M. A writer's group is a community of writers who come together to share their work, provide feedback, and support each other in their writing endeavors. It can be a great way to improve your writing skills, get inspiration, and connect with other writers. 

 

Have an adult night out at our Adult Craft Night which takes place on Monday, October 02 at 6:30 P.M. when we make a Pumpkin Sugar Scrub. Space is limited so please register for this program. All supplies are provided, there is no fee for this program.

 

Have questions about using Word or Excel or how to get around on the World Wide Web? Come in during Drop-in Tech Help day from 10:00 A.M. – 12:00 noon on Friday, October 6. Staff will do their best to help you solve your problem.

 

We invite grade-school kids to attend our Mini Planet Luminaries craft day on Saturday, October 7 at 12:00 noon. By using a ping-pong ball, some paint, and a battery-operated tea light, you can create a planet that lights up and is super cute. All supplies are provided, there is no fee for this program.

 

You don’t have to have a library card to attend our programs but you do if you want to check out books.

The process for getting a card is simple. Stop in with your Driver’s license or State ID and a piece of mail to verify your address. Persons under the age of 18 will need a parent’s signature. If you live outside of Limestone Township but not in another library district (such as Fossil Ridge or Kankakee), you may need to pay a non-resident fee.

 

For students aged 5-17 who live in the Herscher school district but not in Limestone Township, Kankakee, or Fossil Ridge library districts, it is possible to get  a Non-Resident Cards for Kids library card. This will give children who normally wouldn’t have access to a library card an option to utilize the library to its fullest.

 

Please check our website at www.limestonelibrary.org as well as Facebook and Instagram pages for updates.
Any questions? Call us at 815-939-1696, email us at info@limestonelibrary.org, or message us at Facebook or Instagram.

Get Help With Homework at Limestone Township Library District

 

Get Help With Homework at Limestone Township Library District

We are back into the groove of school days and that means projects!

No matter what the subject, our library can help you out.

Try out the e-resources by browsing through World Book Online. This company has four different learning levels so that a high schooler isn’t using the same platform as their grade school counterpart nor is a kindergartener overwhelmed by a higher reading level. You can use World Book Online in the library on the public access computers or at home with your library card.

Another reliable source for information is Consumer Reports. Most of us know this publication as an unbiased source for reviews on any product you can think of. They also have articles on a variety of topics written in the same manner as their reviews. You do need a library card to access this e-resource.

Tumble books contains a plethora of ebooks for children in primary and intermediate grades. Tumble books gives readers the option to read picture books out loud or listen to a recording of the story. It is possible to read graphic novels meant for primary and intermediate school aged children. There are games and songs and videos to watch as well.

We can also help students find source material for papers they need to write, whether it is from our library or another within the Prairiecat consortium. If you need pizazz for a poster display, check out our die-cuts that can be used in the library to create visual interest.

For students aged 5-17 who live in the Herscher school district but not in Limestone Township, Kankakee, or Fossil Ridge library districts, it is possible to get  a Non-Resident Cards for Kids library card. This will give children who normally wouldn’t have access to a library card an option to utilize the library to its fullest.

The process for getting a card is simple. Stop in with your Driver’s license or State ID and a piece of mail to verify your address. Persons under the age of 18 will need a parent’s signature. If you live outside of Limestone Township but not in another library district (such as Fossil Ridge or Kankakee), you may need to pay a non-resident fee.

 

Have questions? Call us at 815-939-1696.

 

Check out our program calendar when you stop in.

Storytime takes place every Wednesday at 10:15 A.M. with Mr. William reading a picture book or two and leading us through a fun craft matching the theme of the book.

 

Join us for Puppet Storytime Theater on Saturday, September 16 at 11:00 A.M. with Mr. William and Ms. Holly performing a fun story with our collection of puppets in our puppet theater! Come for the story, stay for the craft afterwards.

 

Have some crafty fun at our Adult Craft Night on Monday, September 18 at 6:30 P.M. We are making scented candles using Soy candle wax and essential oils in our molds. All supplies are provided, there is no fee for this program.

 

Come visit with us at the Fall Art Stroll at Perry Farm on Saturday, September 23.  We will be there starting at 11:00 A.M. and stay through 4:00 P.M. We will have a fun craft and Lucky is making an appearance.

 

Have an Adult Craft Night Out at our Adult Craft Night which takes place on Monday, September 25 at 6:30 P.M. when we create Scarecrow Wine Bottle Luminaries. Space is limited so please register for this program. All supplies are provided, there is no fee for this program.

 

Writer's Group will be held on Tuesday, September 26 at 6:30 P.M. A writer's group is a community of writers who come together to share their work, provide feedback, and support each other in their writing endeavors. It can be a great way to improve your writing skills, get inspiration, and connect with other writers. 

 

Please check our website at www.limestonelibrary.org as well as Facebook and Instagram pages for updates.
Any questions? Call us at 815-939-1696, email us at info@limestonelibrary.org, or message us at Facebook or Instagram.

Limestone Township Library District Celebrates National Library Card Sign-Up Month

 

Limestone Township Library District Celebrates National Library Card Sign-Up Month

September is National Library Card Sign Up Month and what better way to celebrate than to sign up for a library card or renew the one you have. Having a library card can open the world up to the card holders. We think of libraries as traditionally being a place that holds only books to be checked out. While that is still true, libraries also hold materials in various forms.

Patrons can check out audio books in CD or playaway formats, movies or TV programs in DVD or BLU Ray formats. You can check out games and educational kits along with some educational equipment.

And did you know that your library card can be used at other libraries in Illinois? If you have a library card from Limestone, it can be used anywhere in our county area and beyond. Not only that, we can order books from libraries within the Prairiecat consortium that includes over 130 libraries. Just because we don’t have something you want, doesn’t mean we cannot get it.

Having a library expands your access to information for lifelong learning and entertainment whether it is reading, watching movies, or playing video games.

The process for getting a card is simple. Stop in with your Driver’s license or State ID and a piece of mail to verify your address. Persons under the age of 18 will need a parent’s signature. If you live outside of Limestone Township but not in another library district (such as Fossil Ridge or Kankakee), you may need to pay a non-resident fee. We also have the Cards for Kids program for children aged 5-17 who live in the Herscher school district but not in Limestone Township.

Have questions? Call us at 815-939-1696.

Check out our program calendar when you stop in.

Storytime takes place every Wednesday at 10:15 A.M. with Mr. William reading a picture book or two and leading us through a fun craft matching the theme of the book.

 Come for fun on Thursday, September 7 from 5:30 P.M. – 7:30 P.M. for our Family Video Game Party. We will have on hand Super Smash Brothers Ultimate, Mario Kart, and Guitar Hero. Feel free to bring your own Nintendo Switch and joycons! Snacks will be provided.

 Adult Book Club meets on Tuesday, September 12 at 6:30 P.M. This month we are reading The Magnificent Lives of Marjorie Post by Alison Pataki. Copies of the book are available at the Front Desk.

 Join us for Puppet Storytime Theater on Saturday, September 16 at 11:00 A.M. in person with Mr. William and Ms. Holly performing a fun story with our collection of puppets in our puppet theater! Come for the story, stay for the craft afterwards.

 Have some crafty fun at our Adult Craft Night on Monday, September 18 at 6:30 P.M. We are making scented candles using Soy candle wax and essential oils in our molds. All supplies are provided, there is no fee for this program.

 Come visit with us at the Fall Art Stroll at Perry Farm on Saturday, September 23.  We will be there starting at 11:00 A.M. and stay through 4:00 P.M. We will have a fun craft and Lucky is making an appearance.

 Please check our website at www.limestonelibrary.org as well as Facebook and Instagram pages for updates.

Any questions? Call us at 815-939-1696, email us at info@limestonelibrary.org, or message us at Facebook or Instagram.

 

Limestone Township Library District Has Homeschooling Needs

Homeschooling can be challenging. You are covering so many topics and may not have enough of your own resources to teach all that you want to do. That is when the library can be your best partner.

At Limestone Township Library District, it is possible to find a mountain of resources whether it is at our building or from one of the 130 member libraries within our consortium.

Some of the resources we have include a curriculum section of books in various subjects that include lesson plans and worksheets. We also have Discovery Tote Boxes in various subjects that have books and several activities for that subject area, such as magnets, Africa, and painting.

Our shelves contain educational games and learning kits to help kids learn more about different subjects, including geography and natural sciences. We even have a set of binoculars and a microscope patrons can check out. Let us help you expand your resource base.

The process for getting a card is simple. Stop in with your Driver’s license or State ID and a piece of mail to verify your address. Persons under the age of 18 will need a parent’s signature. If you live outside of Limestone Township but not in another library district (such as Fossil Ridge or Kankakee), you may need to pay a non-resident fee.

 Check out our program calendar when you stop in.

Storytime takes place every Wednesday at 10:15 A.M. with Mr. William reading a picture book or two and leading us through a fun craft matching the theme of the book.

 Family are invited to join us on Saturday, September 2 for Fall Leaf Painting. Kids of all ages can have fun slathering paint on various leaves and painting with them on paper. There is no cost for this program, all supplies will be provided.

 The library will be closed on Monday, September 4 in observance of Labor Day. The library will re-open on Tuesday, September 5 at 10:00 A.M.

Come for fun on Thursday, September 7 from 5:30 P.M. – 7:30 P.M. for our Family Video Game Party. We will have on hand Super Smash Bothers Ultimate, Mario Kart and Guitar Hero. Feel free to bring your own Nintendo Switch and joycons! Snacks will be provided.

 Adult Book Club meets on Tuesday, September 12 at 6:30 P.M. This month we are reading The Magnificent Lives of Marjorie Post by Alison Pataki. Copies of the book are available at the Front Desk.

Join us for Puppet Storytime Theater on Saturday, September 16 at 11:00 A.M. in person with Mr. William and Ms. Holly performing a fun story with our collection of puppets in our puppet theater! Come for the story, stay for the craft afterwards.

 Have some crafty fun at our Adult Craft Night on Monday, September 18 at 6:30 P.M. We are making scented candles using Soy candle wax and essential oils in our molds. All supplies are provided, there is not fee for this program.

 Please check our website at www.limestonelibrary.org as well as Facebook and Instagram pages for updates.

Any questions? Call us at 815-939-1696, email us at info@limestonelibrary.org, or message us at Facebook or Instagram.