Summer
Reading is at Limestone Township Library District
Perhaps
you have heard us talking about “Summer Reading: Where Wild Wonders Await!” at
the library. Perhaps you think it’s too late to sign up for the program or that
you are too old to sign up.
Well,
it’s not too late to sign up for summer reading and no one is too old for
summer reading.
All
you have to do is fill out a simple form that can be found at the library or on
our website. Once you turn it in to the library, you will receive a folder with
fun paper activities, a calendar of events for June and July, and log sheets to
keep track of your reading.
For
every twenty minutes that you read, you fill in a fish on the log sheet. For
every fish that you color in, you receive a ticket for the raffle prize
baskets.
We
have 14 raffle prize baskets, ranging from pre-k to adults and family baskets.
You can put your tickets in any ticket bucket of your choosing.
And
if you read 300 minutes, you can qualify to attend the Summer Reading Finale
program in July.
You
do not need a library card to participate. But having one gives you access to
all the library’s physical materials and E-resources.
We look forward to seeing you all summer long.
Check out more of our upcoming programing. Sign up for these
programs by stopping in at the library, emailing Heather at
hkeene@limestonelibrary.org or calling the front desk at 815-939-1696.
The
Northern Illinois Anglers Association is coming to the library to present on
local sustainable fishing practices on Wednesday, June 18 from 10:30 A.M. till
12:00 Noon. Come and learn how to be a better steward of our fishing grounds.
Our First Take-and-Make
for the Summer! Paper Roll Crab! All the parts are in the kit, but you
need to provide the glue and the manpower to make our parts look like a crab!
Available starting Wednesday, June 18 while supplies last!
Please be aware that the
library will be closed on Thursday, June 19 in observance of Juneteenth. The library
will re-open on Friday, June 20 at 10:00 A.M.
Kids ages 6-12 are
invited to join us on Friday, June 20 at 11:00 A.M.as the National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration teaches us river basics! Learn from NOAA about river
systems from this informative video.
It’s Family Movie Day on
Saturday, June 21 at 12:00 P.M. This month we are watching “Finding Dory” about
our favorite cute little fish who is looking for her family. Snacks will be
served.
Join us for Amphibian
Week of Summer Reading on Monday, June 23 at 3:00 P.M. as we create frogs out
of air-dry clay! This program is for kids ages 6-12. All supplies are provided.
Join us for the Writer's
Group on June 23 at 6:30 PM. It's a wonderful opportunity to connect with
fellow writers, share ideas, and receive feedback on your work. Whether you're
a seasoned author or just starting out, all are welcome to participate in an
engaging and supportive environment. Bring your latest piece or simply come to
listen and learn from others.
We invite young adults
(ages 12-18) to the library on Tuesday, June 24 at 1:00 P.M. to have fun making
a fun 3D pond themed shadow box! All supplies are provided.
Families will want to
join us at the Kankakee River State Park on Tuesday, June 24 at 4:00 P.M. for a
bird activity, reptile talk, and a guided hike! This takes place at the Kankakee
River State Park visitor center, at 5314 W State Route 102 in Bourbonnais. Make
sure to register ahead of time at the library.
On Wednesday, June 25, at
10:30 A.M. we are decorating Frog Cookies! Together we will decorate dart frog
themed cookies! This program is for kids, ages 6-12. All supplies are provided.
Do you like adorable Axolotls?
So do we! Which means the Pre-K crowd is invited join us on Thursday, June 26
at 11:00 A.M. when we make paper Axolotls. All supplies are provided. There is
no fee for this program.
Families are invited to
join us with your crowns and your fancy afternoon attire for a Prince and
Princess Tea Party on Thursday, June 26 at 5:00 P.M. We will have snacks and
drinks and fun galore. There is no fee for this program.
Jorie Walters will be at
the library on Friday, June 27 at 10:30 P.M. for a Historical Presentation on
the Formation of the Kankakee River State Park. Coffee and light refreshments
will be served. There is no fee for this program.
Kids aged 6 through 12
are invited to join us on Friday, June 27 when we make Frog Egg Slime. This
messy but fun activity has all supplies provided, there is no fee for this
program.
Have you ever wanted to
make your own paper? Families are invited to join us on Saturday, June 28 at
12:00 P.M. to make their own paper by recycling scrap paper.
Please be aware that
Saturday, June 28 is the last day to register for our Tie-Dye Afternoon on
Saturday, July 12.
Please
check our website at www.limestonelibrary.org as
well as our 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.
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