Prairie Lightning: December 2023

Thursday, December 28, 2023

The Holidays are here at Limestone Township Library District

As the holiday season draws near the end, Limestone Township Library District has special hours we will be closed to honor that time.

Please be aware that the library will be closed the following days in observance of the New Year’s holiday: Friday, December 29; and Monday, January 1, 2024,

But on the days we are open, we still have plenty of books to check out. There are games and movies at the ready for loan so you can plan fun activities during the school break time. Our Take-and-Make table is filled with easy crafts, one in each bag with all of the pieces necessary, which you can take home and make at a time best suited for you.

We also have ugly sweater craft sheets that you can create using our craft supplies on our Maker Space Cart or take home to create an ugly sweater with your own craft supplies.

There is always fun waiting to happen at the library.

If you need more information, call us at 815-939-1696.

Check out our program calendar when you stop in.

Have questions about using your smart phone, Word or Excel programs, 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 Tuesday, January 2. When you arrive at the session, be sure to bring your device and any relevant passwords or login information you might need. The experts will help you troubleshoot and diagnose the issue, working with you to find a solution.

Looking for ways to help the library by volunteering? Come to the next Friends of the Library meeting on Tuesday, January 2, 2024 at 6:30 P.M. as they plan various ways to volunteer and assist the library.

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 Movie Time takes place on Thursday, January, 4 at 5:00 P.M. when we pull out the inflatable screen and watch The Super Mario Bros. Movie in our meeting room. Popcorn will be served.

Adult Book Club meets on Tuesday, January 9 at 6:30 P.M. This month we are reading The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald. Copies are available at the Front Desk

Please be aware that the library will be closed the following days in observance of the New Year’s holiday: Friday, December 29; and Monday, January 1, 2024. We will be open Saturday, December 30, 2023.

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.

Thursday, December 14, 2023

Limestone Township Library District Celebrates during the Holiday Season

Limestone Township Library District Celebrates during the Holiday Season

Christmas merriment is all around and the library is planning our own fun for the season.

Join us for Puppet Storytime Theater on Saturday, December 16 at 11:00 A.M. with Mr. William and Ms. Holly when they perform “One Christmas Adventure” with our collection of puppets in our puppet theater featuring a hedgehog, a badger, and other woodland creatures! Come for the story, stay for the craft afterwards.

Adults and teens can join us for an Adult holiday craft night when we create a Santa wall hanging using a pizza pan on Monday, December 18 at 6:30 P.M. This super cute craft requires paint and craft items to turn something ordinary into holiday extraordinary.

If you need more information or want to sign up, 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, December 14 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.

Join us for Puppet Storytime Theater on Saturday, December 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 an Adult Craft Night Out at our Adult Craft Night which takes place on Monday, December 18 at 6:30 P.M. when we create an adorable Santa Wall Art piece using a pizza pan. Space is limited so please register for this program. All supplies are provided, there is no fee for this program.

Have questions about using your smart phone, Word or Excel programs, 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 Tuesday, December 26. When you arrive at the session, be sure to bring your device and any relevant passwords or login information you might need. The experts will help you troubleshoot and diagnose the issue, working with you to find a solution.

Please be aware that the library will be closed the following days in observance of the Christmas/New Years holiday: Friday, December 22; Monday, December 25; Friday, December 29; and Monday, January 1, 2024,

Thursday, December 7, 2023

Help Fill the Mitten Tree at Limestone Township Library District

Help Fill the Mitten Tree at Limestone Township Library District

Every year during the Christmas season, the library is filled with decorated Christmas trees. From our rustic tree in the front lobby to the giant tree in the meeting room, everywhere you look has a decorated tree.

But there is one tree we do not decorate. It sits in the main lobby waiting for decorations. That’s because this is our Mitten Tree.

Every year we fill this tree with mittens and hats and scarves that are donated to the Herscher School District so no one has to go without warm winter wear. We are lucky to have patrons, members of the community, and staff who donate these items every year so we can give them away.

Currently we have a ‘Din Grogu’ hat along with some gloves on the tree but they need company. Help decorate our tree with Mittens, Hats, Gloves, and scarves to help keep kids warm this winter. You can bring in items during library hours and leave them at the tree or give them to staff at the front desk.

Call us at 815-939-1696 if you need more information

Check out our program calendar when you stop in.

Have questions about using your smart phone, Word or Excel programs, 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 on Tuesday, December 12 or Tuesday, December 26. When you arrive at the session, be sure to bring your device and any relevant passwords or login information you might need. The experts will help you troubleshoot and diagnose the issue, working with you to find a solution.

Storytime will take a break on Wednesday, December 6. It will return with Mr. William on Wednesday, December 13 and December 21 at 10:15 A.M.

Adult Book Club meets on Tuesday, December 12 at 6:30 P.M. This month we are having our Annual Picking Party. Bring a sweet or savory treat to share as we choose our books for next year's book club reading list.