Limestone Township Library District Hosting Ruel's Reps on Saturday

 

Limestone Township Library District Hosting Ruel's Reps on Saturday

 

We are very excited about our Summer Reading program called “Where Wild Wonders Awaits!”

Every week we will explore different types of animals from water creatures to forest animals to domesticated animals. We will have crafts and activities, movie days and field trips.

Summer Reading begins on Saturday, June 14 with a Kick-Off Party taking place on Saturday, June 14 at 12:00 Noon. Ruel’s Reps will be here to present their collection of reptiles. And there will be a host of festival activities.

You must sign up for Summer Reading in order to attend this event.

Registration has started. Sign-up sheets can be found in the library or on our website. You can drop off your registration sheet at the library or email it to hkeene@limestonelibrary.org.

Our log sheets have fish to color in for every 20 minutes that you spend reading. Tickets for the raffle baskets are given for every 20 minutes that you spend reading!

Summer reading is open to people of all ages (including adults!) 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.

Calling all yarn enthusiasts to our Crochet and Knitting Club on Thursday, June 12 at 6 PM! Bring your yarn and projects, whether you're a beginner or an experienced crafter, to enjoy an evening of creativity and community. We look forward to seeing you there!

Join us for a fun Junk Journal Scrapbook group on Friday, June 13, from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM! Bring your projects, and feel free to share any supplies you’d like; some materials will also be available for use. We look forward to crafting together! This program is for Young Adults and Adults.

Calling all kids, ages 6-12, to have fun while turning Soda Bottle into crazy looking squids on Monday, June 16 at 1:00 P.M. You can make it look as realistic or as funky as you want. 

Join us for an Adult Workshop on Monday, June 16 at 5:30 PM! We'll be diving into the world of paper mâché, creating a Wall Shark! Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out, it's a great chance to relax, have fun, and meet new friends! Can’t wait to see you there!  Part 2 will be held on Friday June 20 at 1:30 PM. till 4:30 P.M.

Are you ready for a messy playdate? Then join the library on Tuesday, June 17 at 11:00 A.M. when we will host a messy play time for pre-k patrons that will be a fun and messy sensory experience. Please have your children wear clothing that can get, well, messy. 

Join us on Tuesday, June 17 from 1:00P.M. till 3:00 P.M. for a fun jewelry making session as we create Fish Earrings. This YA Activity time is for Ya and Teen Youth (ages 12-18). Have fun making a funky pair of earrings that no one else has in their collection. 

Join us for an enchanting Story Time event on June 17 at 6:30 PM! This is a splendid opportunity for Pre-K families and children to come together and relish captivating tales. 

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 of 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. Popcorn 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 making Frog Cookies! Together we will decorate dart frog themed cookies! This program is for kids , ages 6-12. All supplies are provided.

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.

Limestone Township Library District 's Summer Reading is in Full Force

 

 Limestone Township Library District 's Summer Reading is in Full Force

Summer Reading at Limestone Township Library District just won’t quit!

We are filling our weeks with plenty of activities. There is never a moment that you cannot find something of interest.

On Friday, June 21, our Friday Take and Make kits features a Dragon Fire Kit. Pick one up for your child with the necessary parts and take it home to make at a time good for you. Supplies are limited.

Taste test the different ways you can make coffee on Friday, June 21 at 1:30 P.M. Whether it is cold-brew, with a French press, or a regular coffee-maker, teens and Adults can discover which type of coffee they like best. Space is limited, register right away. 

Saturday, June 22 will see a Medieval Faire come to the Library Grounds. There will be games, crafts, food, and fun all around. There will even be an alchemist making Elephant Toothpaste and pool noodle jousting. We start at 11:00 A.M. and end at 1:00 P.M.

For more information or to register for one of our programs, call the library at 815-939-1696.

Here are some of our other upcoming programs. Please register ahead of time so we can have enough supplies for everyone:

Please be aware that the Library will be closed on Wednesday, June 19^th in observance of Juneteenth. We will re-open on Thursday, June 20^th at 10:00 A.M.

Come build a castle using our Legos during our Open Lego Build on Thursday, June 20 between 1:00 P.M.

and 5:00 P.M. We will have the Legos out so that anyone can drop in to try to build a castle or a tall tower or anything your imagination can dream up. No registration necessary, open to all ages.

Join us in the Peterson School House on Monday, June 24 at 11:00 A.M. when Ms. Faith will show us what school was like for children in the Pioneer Era. Children off all ages are invited to come experience how learning was done in schoolhouses across the prairie where our great-grandparents and great-great-grandparents went to school.

Writer's Group will be held on Monday, June 24 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. 

 

Kids in pre-school through 8^th grade are invited to try their hand at creating Fire Works Art which can be simple or a little harder on Tuesday, June 25 at 1:00 P.M. There is no fee for this program, all supplies are included.

 

Join us on Tuesday, June 25 at 6:30 P.M. when Anna Goodberlet will give an Essential Oils Workshop, including how to make lotion with these special oils. There is no fee for this program, all supplies are included. Space is limited, please sign up early.

 

Story Time occurs on June 26 at 10:15 A.M. with Reg Green, a dog rescuer and author as he reads a favorite story book or two. Craft time will follow. This program is for preschoolers and kindergartners and their family members.

 

Teens are invited to attend a Faerie Garden work shop on Thursday, June 27 at 6:30 P.M. Using a shallow pan or your own broken Terracotta pot, some succulents, and a few decorative pieces, we will create individual faerie gardens. There is no fee for this program, all supplies are included.

 

Friday Take and Make kits features a Thaumatropes Kit on Friday, June 28. This STEM craft makes a moving picture with the help of a straw and a disc with a picture on each side. Pick one up for your child with the necessary parts and take it home to make at a time good for you. Supplies are limited.

Drop in for a time of sipping coffee and visiting with others when we host Coffee and Friends on Friday, June 28 from 10:00 A.M. till 12:00 Noon. You can read a paper, work on a jigsaw puzzle, or just talk with a friend while enjoying some coffee and a sweet roll. Please register so we can make sure to have enough for everyone.

 

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 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,

 

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.

                             Annual Fall Fest coming to Limestone Township Library District!

 

Mark Saturday, October 21st on your calendar for our Annual Fall Fest that happens from 12:00 Noon - 2:00 P.M.  We are featuring spoooooky yard games, a haunted school house storytime, trunk-or-treat, and a pumpkin decorating contest in the library. 

 

Check out our website for rules on the 1st Annual Pumpkin Decorating Contest. Entries need to be at the library by Wednesday, October 18.

 

Lucky will make an appearance as well. Halloween costumes are encouraged! Call the library at 815-939-1696 to register.   

 

When you come to our Annual Fall Festival, discover a few new reads for those cozy autumn nights. Starting October 20, our hall will be 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, October 20, Tuesday, October 24, or Friday, November 3. Staff will do their best to help you solve your problem.

 

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.

 

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.