Love Your Library Contest at Limestone Township Library District

 

Love Your Library Contest at Limestone Township Library District

 

February is Library Lovers Month. Limestone Township Library District is asking our community to help us celebrate by participating is a contest called “What I Love About My Library.”

 

We are asking all members of the community to participate by drawing a picture depicting what they love best about our library. Maybe it’s being able to get your favorite book, discovering a new craft, finding a game you have never played before. Either way, please feel free to participate.

 

Entry sheets are available for pick up at the library. Each entry needs to have an age category marked. There are five categories: ages 3-4; 5-10; 11-14; 15-18 (students); and Adult over 18.

 

Entries can be brought to the library starting Thursday, February 15 until Thursday, March 14. We will have the entries on display through March 31, allowing community members to come and vote for their favorite drawing. Prizes will be given for each winner in the Public Choice and Staff Choice of each age group.

 

The winning drawings will be on display during National Library Month in April.

 

If you need more information, 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.

 

On Friday, February 9 we will have an adorable Valentine Gnome for a Take-and-Make project that families can come and pick up to do at a better time at home. All pieces are provided, you provide the glue and manpower. Supplies are limited, pick them up while they last.

 

Have an Adult Craft Night Out at our Adult Craft Night, which takes place on Monday, February 12 at 6:30 P.M. when we create Valentine Sock Gnomes. Space is limited, so please register for this program.  All supplies are provided, there is no fee for this program.

 

Adult Book Club meets on Tuesday, February 13 at 6:30 P.M.  This month we are reading Mad Honey by Jodi Picoult and Jennifer Finney Boylan. Copies are available at the Front Desk.

 

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 Friday, February 16. 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.

 

Join us for Puppet Storytime Theater on Saturday, February 17 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.

 

Please be aware that the library will be closed on Monday, February 19, 2024 in observance of President's Day. We will reopen on Tuesday, February 20, 2024 at  10:00 A.M.

 

Bring your favorite blanket and get cozy at the library when we host our first Comfy Movie Night on Tuesday, February 20 at 5:30 P.M. We are watching an Anime favorite - Kiki's Delivery Service. Popcorn and drinks 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.

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.

 

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.

 

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.

Let Limestone Township Library District help with the Holidays

 

Let Limestone Township Library District help with the Holidays

 

With everyone coming over for the holidays, it can be stressful making sure it all goes well.

 Let the library help you by finding the fun games you can check out and use during the holiday week coming up. We have giant versions of Connect Four, Jenga, and Yahtzee. You can find games based on favorite characters such as Bob the Builder and Sam from Green Eggs and Ham. We also have games that are cooperative in nature or competitive such as Hoot Hoot Owl and Raceway 57.

 You can find these games on our display table in the computer area and in the Game aisle.

 Looking for something specific? 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.

 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, November 17 or on Tuesday, November 21. 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.

 Join us for Puppet Storytime Theater on Saturday, November 18 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.

 The Friends of the Library are hosting a Pallet Painting class, led by Libby Wasser, on Saturday, November 18 from 12:30 P.M. till 2:30 P.M. The 3D design is a fitting message for the Christmas holiday season with wooden elements of a wreath and stars on pallet boards that can be hung up once the project is completed. The cost for the program is $30.00 to be paid at registration. All supplies for completing this project are provided. There is a limit of fourteen participants.

 Have an Adult Craft Night Out at our Adult Craft Night which takes place on Monday, November 20 at 6:30 P.M. when we create Christmas Gnomes.  Space is limited so please register for this program.  All supplies are provided, there is no fee for this program.

 Please be aware that the Library will be Closed on Thursday, November 23 and Friday, November 24 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. We will Re-open on Saturday, November 25 at 10:00 A.M.

  Writer's Group will be held on Monday, November 27 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 is Hosting an Author Visit!

 

Limestone Township Library District is Hosting an Author Visit!

 

The Limestone Township Library District is happy to announce that SciFi author Bill McCormick, aka Mr. McSciFi, is speaking at LTLD on Wednesday, November 8 at 6:30 P.M. 

Bill is a critically-acclaimed and award-winning author. He began writing professionally in 1986 when he worked for Chicago Rocker Magazine in conjunction with his radio show on Z-95 (ABC-FM). He went on to write for several other magazines and later transitioned to blogs.

In 2011, Bill started submitting fictional short stories to various publishers. Much to his surprise, and the consternation of linguists everywhere, they began publishing his efforts, including his Brittle Riders trilogy. Bill has expanded his repertoire to include comic books, graphic novels, and full length novels. Currently, he's penned everything from dystopian nightmares to cuddly children's stories.

Bill will be speaking about his adventures in publishing.

Please register ahead of time by calling the library at 815-939-1696 or stopping in at the Front Desk.

Check out our program calendar when you stop in.

The Friends of the Library Book Sale is ongoing. But hurry in because Tuesday, November 7 is the last day.

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.

 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, November 3 or on Tuesday, November 7. 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, and work with you to find a solution.

 Family are invited to join us on Saturday, November 4 at 12:00 noon to make Mini Scarecrows. Kids of all ages can have fun creating small scarecrows to use as decoration. There is no cost for this program, all supplies will be provided.

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

 Come for fun on Thursday, November 9 from 5:30 P.M. – 7:30 P.M. for our Family Video Game Party. We will have on hand both Super Smash Bothers Ultimate, Mario Kart, as well as Guitar Hero. Feel free to bring your own Nintendo Switch and joycons! Snacks will be provided.

 Please be aware that the Library will be closed on Saturday, November 11 in observance of Veterans’ Day. We will re-open on Monday, November 13 at 10:00 A.M.

 The Friends of the Library are hosting a Pallet Painting class, led by Libby Wasser, on Saturday, November 18 from 12:30 P.M. till 2:30 P.M. The cost for the program is $30.00 to be paid at registration, all supplies are 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.

Fall Book Sale ongoing at Limestone Township Library District!

 

Fall Book Sale ongoing at Limestone Township Library District!

 

The Friends of the Library are holding their Semi-Annual Book Sale at Limestone Township Library District.   Discover a few new reads for those cozy autumn nights.

 

Starting October 20, our hall has been filled with tables and carts of books for sale at the Friends of the Library Semi-Annual Book Sale. Here you can find new favorites and old friends that could make wonderful gifts or the perfect winter stash of reading materials.

 

Hardcover books are $1.00 each, paperbacks are $.50 each. Children’s books are $.50, and DVDs are $1.00. You can pay for these items at the Front Desk. The Book Sale runs through Tuesday, November 7, 2023.

 

If you have any other questions, please call the library 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.

 

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, November 3. 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, and work with you to find a solution.

 

Writer's Group will be held on Monday, October 23 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. 

 

Join us for Puppet Storytime Theater on Saturday, October 28 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.

 

Family are invited to join us on Saturday, November 4 at 12:00 noon to make Mini Scarecrows. Kids of all ages can have fun creating small scarecrows to use as decoration. There is no cost for this program, all supplies will be provided.

 

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

 

We are having an Author Visit with SciFi author Bill McCormick, aka Mr. McSciFi, on Wednesday, November 8 at 6:30 P.M. McCormick is a critically acclaimed and award winning author. He began writing professionally in 1986 when he worked for Chicago Rocker. He went on to write for several other magazines and later transitioned to blogs. Bill has expanded his repertoire to include comic books, graphic novels, and full length novels. Please register ahead of time for this fascinating evening with author Bill McCormick.

 

Come for fun on Thursday, November 9 from 5:30 P.M. – 7:30 P.M. for our Family Video Game Party. We will have on hand both Super Smash Bothers Ultimate, Mario Kart, as well as Guitar Hero. Feel free to bring your own Nintendo Switch and joycons! Snacks will be provided.

 

Please be aware that the Library will be closed on Saturday, November 11 in observance of Veterans’ Day. WE will re-open on Monday, November 13 at 10:00 A.M.

 

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.

Find Big Books at Limestone Township Library District!

 

Find Big Books at Limestone Township Library District!

Every library you go into has a display of books. They might be mysteries or a historical subject or a fun activity. At Limestone Township Library District, we took many of our coffee table books and put them on display. We were surprised to see so many as well as the topics they covered.

The large books include local history, Illinois history, various wars from the Civil War to the Vietnam War, artists such as Whistler and Renoir, and Ripley’s Believe It or Not. Some are reference books and not available for check out but most books can go home with you for two weeks when checked out on your library card.

Stop in to see our large book display.

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, August 10th 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.

 Visit with us at the Limestone Township Fire Protection District’s open house on Sunday, August 13th from 2:00 P.M. till 4:00 P.M. Meet our friendly staff members who will have information about the new Cards for Kids program and some fun activities.

Join us for Puppet Storytime Theater on Saturday, August 19th 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.

Writer's Group will be held on Tuesday, August 22 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.

You don’t have to have a library card to attend our programming. But 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.

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.