Limestone Township Library District hosting Teen Crafting Club

 

  

Limestone Township Library District hosting Teen Crafting Club

 

 

Limestone Township Library District offers a variety of crafting opportunities for adults and children. But did you know they also offer a crafting session for teens only?

On Saturday, March 28 we are holding a Teens Crafting club for those teens in 8^th through 12^th grade. Teens have the opportunity to bring their own craft project (and get a little help from others) that needs completion or work on a project provided by the library. It can be a time to increase your skill level in one area or learn a completely new craft. This month, the library will teach attendees beading-based crafts.

All supplies are provided, there is no fee for this program.

Volunteer hours will be given to those who attend. For more information, call the library at 815-939-1696.

Check out our upcoming programs.

Looking for something fun outside of the house for your little ones? Come to the library for Open Play every Wednesday between 10:30 A.M. and 12:30 P.M.! There will be different stations for play areas along with books for your own private story time.

 

Want some time to unwind? Come to the library for Adult Coloring on Thursday, March 26 at 6:30 P.M. We'll provide a peaceful environment as well as the supplies to help make your picture colorful.

Connect with fellow writers at our Writer’s Group on Monday, March 30 at 6:30 P.M. Share ideas and receive feedback on your writing. This month's prompt: Write directions for something you know nothing about. Make it up as you go along.

The Friends of the Library will hold their next meeting on Tuesday, March 31 at 6:30 P.M. All are welcome to attend to hear the Friends’ plans for fundraising and how to help the library serve the community.

Help the Friends of the Library raise money by having supper at Culvers on Bethel Drive on Wednesday, April 1^st. A portion of all meals sold between the hours of 5:00 P.M. and 8:00 P.M. will be donated to the Friends who work to support the library in a variety of ways.

Join us for a rejuvenating session of Yoga with Colleen on Thursday, April 2 at 6:00 P.M.! 🌸 Whether you're a seasoned yogi or just starting your journey, this class is the perfect way to unwind, stretch, and connect with your inner self. Don't miss out on this opportunity to relax and find your balance—reserve your spot today! Call 815-939-1696 or see us at the front desk to register.  

Come to the library to view the night sky during our Astronomy Night with the Kankakee Star Gazers on Saturday, April 11 from 7:00P.M. till 10:00 P.M.! Using special cameras with the Kankakee Area Star Gazers, attendees can view live detailed images of our night sky! Adult supervision required for those aged 16 and under. 

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

Any questions or want to register for a program? Call us at 815-939-1696, email us at info@limestonelibrary.org, or message us at Facebook or Instagram.

Book Sale Coming to Limestone Township Library District .

 

Book Sale Coming to Limestone Township Library District

 

It’s that time of year again when the Friends of the Limestone Township Library District hold their Semi-Annual Book Sale from Monday, March 23 through Monday, April 6.  

There is a wide selection of books to choose from whether it is fiction, non-fiction, audio books, or DVDs.

The sale will be held in the Dr. Larry P. Wasser Community Meeting Room during library hours.

What’s even better is that there will be a preview sale on Saturday, March 21 from 10:00 A.M. til 3:00 P.M. Pay $5.00 at the door to get a first look at all the available items to see which ones you want to purchase for your summer reading pile that day.

Prices for items are as follows: $2.00 for hardbacks, $1.00 for paperback books. DVDs and Audiobooks sell for $2.00 each.

For more information, call the library at 815-939-1696.

Check out our upcoming programs.

Looking for something fun outside of the house for your little ones? Come to the library for Open Play every Wednesday between 10:30 A.M. and 12:30 P.M.! There will be different stations for play areas along with books for your own private story time.

 Are you interested in scrapbooking/junk journalling but need more room to spread out during a creative session? Consider joining us on Friday, March 20 from 11 AM to 1 PM for a fun and creative Scrapbook/Junk Journal Group! Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out, come share your passion for crafting and connect with fellow enthusiasts. Bring your supplies or use some of our supplies. Let’s make some beautiful memories together! 

 Do you need a fun morning activity? Bring your favorite plushie and join us for Storytime at the library's gazebo on Monday, March 23 at 10:30 A.M. for a Morning Story Time! There will be stories and a fun activity afterwards.

Join us for our Youth Craft at the library on Tuesday, March 24 at 5:00 P.M. where we will create pretty flowers out of coffee filters. Just in time for spring flowers to start blooming! All supplies are provided; there is no fee for this program.

Want some time to unwind? Come to the library for Adult Coloring on Thursday, March 26 at 6:30 P.M. We'll provide a peaceful environment as well as the supplies to help make your picture colorful.

Join us on Saturday, March 28 for our Teen Crafting Club starting at 11:00 A.M.! Bring your own crafts or try some of the library's. This program is perfect for sparking creativity or learning new skills! This program is only open to those in 8^th through 12^th Grades. Attendance can be used for volunteer hours.

The Friends of the Library will hold their next meeting on Tuesday, March 31 at 6:30 P.M. All are welcome to attend to hear the Friends’ plans for fundraising and how to help the library serve the community.

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

Any questions or want to register for a program? Call us at 815-939-1696, email us at info@limestonelibrary.org, or message us at Facebook or Instagram.

Limestone Township Library District to Hold Art Show

 

Limestone Township Library District to Hold Art Show

 

Anniversaries are a big deal. It’s meaningful to have put many years into a business or service. As Limestone Township Library District celebrates 30 years of serving the community, we want to celebrate our community’s creative talents by hosting an Art Show.

For the month of April, we want to display 2D pieces (photography, painting, drawing, digital, etc.) throughout the library that has been created by members of our community, showcasing the talent in Limestone and surrounding areas. All ages are encouraged to submit work to be displayed.

To be a part of this month-long art show, community members can drop off their 2D art pieces at the library until Friday, March 27. Each entry, one per person, must have a completed Drop-off form. Drop-off forms can be found at the library as well as on our website (limestonelibrary.org).

Please be aware that we are not accepting 3D pieces (sculpture, ceramics, etc) or pieces that have an 18+ theme.  

If you have any questions regarding the Art Show, please call the library at 815-939-1696 or see us at the front desk.

Check out our upcoming programs.

Looking for something fun outside of the house for your little ones? Come to the library for Open Play every Wednesday between 10:30 A.M. and 12:30 P.M., beginning March 4^th! There will be different stations for play areas along with books for your own private story time.

 Do you need a fun morning activity? Bring your favorite plushie and join us for Storytime at the library's gazebo on Monday, March 23 at 10:30 A.M. for a Morning Story Time! There will be stories and a fun activity afterwards.

Come to the library on Monday, March 16 from 6:00 P.M. till 7:30 P.M. for our Adult Craft Night. We will be creating beautiful spring-themed chandeliers, perfect for seasonal home décor! All supplies are provided; there is no fee for this program.

Join us for our Little SPOT of Emotions Story Time and Workshop, led by Harbor House on Tuesday, March 17 at 5:00 P.M.! We will read a book from the Little SPOT of Emotions series and do an on-theme activity. Goodie bags will be provided for attendees. Registration is required for this event.

Are you interested in scrapbooking/junk journalling but need more room to spread out during a creative session? Consider joining us on Friday, March 20 from 11 AM to 1 PM for a fun and creative Scrapbook/Junk Journal Group! Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out, come share your passion for crafting and connect with fellow enthusiasts. Bring your supplies, ideas, and creativity, or use some of our supplies. Let’s make some beautiful memories together! 

 Do you need a fun morning activity? Bring your favorite plushie and join us for Storytime at the library's gazebo on Monday, March 23 at 10:30 A.M. for a Morning Story Time! There will be stories and a fun activity afterwards.

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

Any questions or want to register for a program? Call us at 815-939-1696, email us at info@limestonelibrary.org, or message us at Facebook or Instagram.

 

We’re Celebrating Dav Pilkey at Limestone Township Library District

 

 

We’re Celebrating Dav Pilkey 

at Limestone Township Library District

 Mention Dav Pilkey to most adults and they may not know who he is. But mention Pilkey to a kid or an adult who read Pilkey’s work as a kid, you will immediately hear about Captain Underpants or Dog Man. We know him as a funny guy willing to make fun of just about everything.

 

Dav Pilkey’s birthday is March 4, and we plan to celebrate it on Saturday, March 7 at 12:00 P.M.! We are celebrating this special day with giveaways, cupcakes, popcorn, a craft, and a mini-comic illustration class for kids! Oh boy, it’s gonna be great!

 

Space is limited, please make sure to register ahead of time by calling us at 815-939-1696 or emailing us at hkeene@limestonelibrary.org..

 

Check out our upcoming programs. To register for any program, call 815-939-1696 or see us at the front desk.

 

Want some time to unwind? Come to the library for Adult Coloring on Thursday, February 26 at 6:30 P.M. We'll provide a peaceful environment as well as the supplies to make your picture colorful.

 

Join us on the fourth Saturday of every month for our Teen Crafting Club! Bring your own crafts or try some of the library's. This program is perfect for sparking creativity or learning new skills! This program is only open to those in 8^th through 12^th grade.

 

Looking for something fun outside of the house for the pre-school little ones? Come to the library for Open Play every Wednesday between 10:30 A.M. and 12:30 P.M., beginning March 4^th! There will be different stations for play areas along with books for your own private story time.

 

Join us for a rejuvenating session of Yoga with Colleen on Thursday, March 5 at 6:00 P.M.! Whether you're a seasoned yogi or just starting your journey, this class is the perfect way to unwind, stretch, and connect with your inner self. Don't miss out on this opportunity to relax and find your balance, reserve your spot today!

 

Do you need a fun morning activity? Bring your favorite plushie and join us for Storytime at the library's gazebo on Monday, March 9 at 10:30 A.M. for a Morning Story Time! There will be stories and a fun activity afterwards.

Join us for our Adult Book Club on Tuesday, March 10 at 6:30 P.M. This month we are reading Crow Mary by Kathryn Grissom. Come for the great conversation and meet fellow book lovers! See you there! 

Calling all yarn enthusiasts! Join us for our Crochet and Knitting Club on Thursday, March 12 from 6-7:30 pm, where creativity meets community! Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned pro, come share your passion, learn new techniques, and make new friends in a cozy atmosphere! 

Come to the library on Monday, March 16 from 6:00 P.M. till 7:30 P.M. for our Adult Craft Night. We will be creating beautiful spring-themed chandeliers, perfect for seasonal home décor! All supplies are provided; there is no fee for this program.

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

Any questions or want to register for a program? Call us at 815-939-1696, email us at info@limestonelibrary.org, or message us at Facebook or Instagram.

 

Limestone Township Library District Hosts YA Craft Club

 

Limestone Township Library District Hosts YA Craft Club

  

Are you a teen who loves to craft or wants to learn a new craft?

Then come join us at Limestone Township Library District on Saturday, February 28 at 11:00 A.M. for our new YA Crafting Club. Bring your own project or try one from the library. This program is perfect for sparking creativity or learning new skills.

The YA Crafting Club is only open to those in 8^th through 12^th grade.

You can also check out our Countdown to Spring Reading Challenge. On the Reading Challenge bookmark, you will find eleven different book suggestions. Read any five book suggestions from February 1 through March 20 and you can be entered into a drawing for one of four raffle baskets. The Reading Challenge is open to all ages.

Check out our upcoming programs. To register for any program, call 815-939-1696 or see us at the front desk.

Are you interested in scrapbooking/junk journalling but need more room to spread out during a creative session? Consider joining us on Friday, February 20 from 11 AM to 1 PM for a fun and creative Scrapbook/Junk Journal group! Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out, come share your passion for crafting and connect with fellow enthusiasts. Bring your supplies, ideas, and creativity, or use some of our supplies. Let’s make some beautiful memories together! 

 

Connect with fellow writers on Monday, February 23 at 6:30 P.M. at our Writer’s Group. You can share ideas and receive feedback on your writing. Bring your own work or develop something with our prompt. This month's prompt: You have to spend a week with yourself but they are your exact opposite.

 

Want some time to unwind? Come to the library for Adult Coloring on Thursday, February 26 at 6:30 P.M. We'll provide a peaceful environment as well as the supplies to make your picture colorful.

 

Join us on the fourth Saturday of every month for our Teen Crafting Club! Bring your own crafts or try some of the library's. This program is perfect for sparking creativity or learning new skills! This program is only open to those in 8^th through 12^th grade.

 

Looking for something fun outside of the house for the pre-school little ones? Come to the library for Open Play every Wednesday between 10:30 A.M. and 12:30 P.M., beginning March 4^th! There will be different stations for play areas along with books for your own private story time.

 

Join us for a rejuvenating session of Yoga with Colleen on Thursday, March 5 at 6:00 P.M.! Whether you're a seasoned yogi or just starting your journey, this class is the perfect way to unwind, stretch, and connect with your inner self. Don't miss out on this opportunity to relax and find your balance, reserve your spot today!

 

Help the library celebrate Dav Pilkey’s birthday on March 7 at 12:00 P.M. You know Pilkey as the author of the Dog Man and Captain Underpants series, we know him as a funny guy willing to make fun of just about everything. We will celebrate this special day with giveaways, cupcakes, popcorn, a craft, and a mini-comic illustration class for kids!

 

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

Any questions or want to register for a program? Call us at 815-939-1696, email us at info@limestonelibrary.org, or message us at Facebook or Instagram.

Limestone Township Library District Hosts Take Your Child to the Library Day

 

 

Limestone Township Library District Hosts Take Your Child to the Library Day

On Saturday, February 7, thousands of libraries across North America celebrate Take Your Child to the Library Day by offering free, fun, and fabulous activities for families.

Limestone Township Library District is joining the celebration by having a number of activities to celebrate our library and all it has to offer. Use our Legos during the Lego Free Build to create something out of your wildest imagination.

Take part in a scavenger hunt, find a cute coloring page, do a fun craft, and join story time in the gazebo at 1:00 PM. While you’re here, check out all the great things the library has to offer families, such as games, story bags, movies, and books!

If you’re looking for something special, ask a staff member to help you. If we don’t have it, we can always try to order it from another library.

You can also check out our Countdown to Spring Reading Challenge. On the Reading Challenge bookmark, you will find eleven different book suggestions. Read any five of these from February 1 through March 20 and you can be entered into a drawing for a raffle basket. The Reading Challenge is open to all ages.

Take Your Child to the Library Day is the perfect time to discover some library magic at Limestone Township Library District.

Check out our upcoming programs. To register for any program, call 815-939-1696 or see us at the front desk.

Adults are invited to join us on Monday, February 09 from 6:00 P.M. till 7:30 P.M.  for a fun craft night.  We are creating Paper Valentines in a layered technique. All supplies are provided, there is no fee for this program.

 

Join us for our Adult Book Club on Tuesday, February 10 at 6:30 P.M. This month we are reading The Ten Thousand Doors of January by Alix Harrow. Come for the great conversation and meet fellow book lovers! See you there! 

 

Calling all yarn enthusiasts! Join us for our Crochet and Knitting Club on Thursday, February 12 from 6:00 P.M.-7:30 P.M., where creativity meets community! Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned pro, come share your passion, learn new techniques, and make new friends in a cozy atmosphere! 

 

Is learning about local history one of your goals for the new year? Join Jorie Walters of the Kankakee County Museum on Friday, February 13 at 10:30 A.M. at the library as she shares the history of the Riverview Hotel and Electric Park! Light refreshments will be served.

 

Please be aware that the library will be closed on Monday, February 16, in observance of President’s Day. We will re-open on Tuesday, February 17 at 12:00 P.M.

 

Join us at the library on Tuesday, February 17 at 5:00 P.M. for a cozy evening story time for our Pre-K patrons! We'll read stories in the gazebo and make a cute Valentine’s craft afterwards.

 

 

Join us on Friday, February 20 from 11 AM to 1 PM for a fun and creative Scrapbook/Junk Journal group! Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out, come share your passion for crafting and connect with fellow enthusiasts. Bring your supplies, ideas, and creativity, and let’s make some beautiful memories together! 

 

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

Any questions or want to register for a program? Call us at 815-939-1696, email us at info@limestonelibrary.org, or message us at Facebook or Instagram.

Learn to Winter Sow at Limestone Township Library District

 

Learn to Winter Sow at Limestone Township Library District

People have been asking us why we have so many plastic milk jugs in our staff workroom.

These milk jugs are going to serve a specific purpose, especially for those gardeners who are feeling a little antsy to get back into their green spaces.

The Limestone Township Library District can help you get back into the garden when we host a Winter Sow program on Thursday, January 22 at 10:00 A.M. with Holly Froning of the Illinois Extension Office and Master Gardener coordinator. Using the milk jugs in our staff workroom, Froning will show us how to create a seed starting system that can be placed outside once completed.

It’s good messy fun for adults!

There is no fee for this program; all supplies will be provided.

Please register ahead of time!

Check out our upcoming programs. To register for any program, call 815-939-1696 or see us at the front desk.

Join us for a rejuvenating session of Yoga with Colleen on Thursday, January 8 at 6:00 P.M.! Whether you're a seasoned yogi or just starting your journey, this class is the perfect way to unwind, stretch, and connect with your inner self. Don't miss out on this opportunity to relax and find your balance—reserve your spot today! 

 

Adults are invited to join us for Adult Craft Night on Monday, January 12 from 6:00 P.M. till 7:30 P.M.  We are making small painted clay charms – perfect as a future gift! All supplies are provided; there is no fee for this program.

 

Join us for our Adult Book Club on Tuesday, January 13 at 6:30 PM! This month, we are reading “The Last Chance Library” by Freya Sampson. Come for the great conversation and meet fellow book lovers! See you there! 

 

Calling all yarn enthusiasts! Join us for our Crochet and Knitting Club on Thursday, January 15 from 6:00 P.M.-7:30 P.M., where creativity meets community! Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned pro, come share your passion, learn new techniques, and make new friends in a cozy atmosphere! 

 

Please be aware that the library will be closed on Monday, January 19, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. We will re-open on Tuesday, January 20 at 12:00 P.M.

 

Join us at the library on Tuesday, January 20 at 5:00 P.M. for a cozy evening story time for our Pre-K patrons! We'll read stories in the gazebo and do a fun activity after.

 

Are you getting antsy to putter in the garden? Join Holly Froning, Master Gardener with the Illinois Extension Office on Thursday, January 22 at 10:00 A.M. as she teaches how to start your spring seeds in the winter!

Milk jugs, seeds and soil will be provided. There is no fee for this program.

 

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

Any questions or want to register for a program? Call us at 815-939-1696, email us at info@limestonelibrary.org, or message us at Facebook or Instagram.