Limestone Township Library District Hosting Genealogy Program

 

Limestone Township Library District Hosting Genealogy Program

Have you ever wondered about your family history? Would you like to know where to start to find information about your ancestors?

Join us on Tuesday, September 16, at 6:30 P.M. for “Starting Your Family Search” with Lee Hollenbeck of the Kankakee Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR). Hollenbeck is the Kankakee DAR chairman of the Volunteer Genealogist Committee and chair of the Lineage Research committee. It is her job within our local chapter to help people prove their claim to a Revolutionary War Patriot.

In this presentation, Hollenbeck will explain the information needed and give us the tools to start your search for your family tree. Every story is different, but they are exciting to the ones searching for answers.

To register for this program, call the library at 815-969-1696 or message us on Facebook/Instagram.

Check out our upcoming programs. Register by stopping at the library or calling 815-939-1696:

Calling all yarn enthusiasts to our Crochet and Knitting Club on Thursday, September 11 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!

 

We are having a fun Sensory Playtime for the Pre-K crowd on Saturday, September 13 at 10:30 A.M. We are doing hands-on play with a variety of textures outside on the library ground. Register by calling the library at 815-939-1696.

 

Adults are invited to join us on Monday, September 15 from 6:00 P.M. till 7:30 P.M.  to paint wooden pumpkins to start your fall decorating! All supplies are provided, there is no fee for this program.

 

Join us on Friday, September 19, 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! Can't wait to see you there! 

 

Join us for a Family Movie Day at the library on Saturday, September 20 at 12:00 Noon when we present “The Nut Job.” Popcorn and drinks are included. There is no fee for this program.

 

We are inviting teens to come to the library on Monday, September 22 at 5:00 P.M. for a YA Craft Activity. We are making garden markers made out of melting beads. Designs based on Stardew Valley fruits and veggies!

 

Join Elaine Whitesell on Tuesday, September 23 at 6:30 P.M. when she returns to demonstrate the various items you can make with Sourdough. Hint, hint – it’s not just a loaf of bread. Snacks provided.

 

We are taking a hike at the Kankakee River State Park on Saturday, September 27 from 10:00 A.M. till 12:00 noon! We will start our time with a presentation from Meghan Tharp, CER, about the life cycle of plants and what to look for in the fall before taking a hike through the park. Sign up for the program at the library ahead of time. We will meet at the Visitor’s Center at Kankakee River State Park on September 27.

 

For the month of September, the library is offering a Food For Fines program. For every non-perishable food item you bring in during the month of September, $1.00 worth of fines can be removed from your record. You can bring up to ten (10) items equaling $10. This program only applies to fines from Limestone Township Library District. It cannot be applied to fines for lost or damaged material(s).

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 Offering Food for Fines

 

Limestone Township Library District Offering Food for Fines

Sometimes due dates at the library get away from us. We forget when to bring in that book or movie. Or they get hidden under papers or pillows or the dog. It has happened to everyone.

But now you have the opportunity to pay off some of those fines while doing good for others.

From now until Monday, September 30. Limestone Township Library District is accepting canned goods to pay off your fines. Each canned good brought into the library counts as $1.00 towards a Limestone Township Library District fine. You can bring in a maximum of ten canned goods for $10.00 to be taken off of your fine. Please check the expiration dates on the canned good before bringing them in as we cannot accept expired items.

The canned goods donation can only be used towards late fee fines that are from Limestone Township Library District, they cannot be applied to fines from other libraries.

We are donating the canned goods to Harbor House whose mission is to empower individuals, families, and communities through domestic violence programs, advocacy, and prevention.

For more information about the Foods for Fines program, please call the library at 815-939-1696.

Check out our upcoming programing.

We invite teens to come join us on Thursday, September 26 at 6:30 P.M. as we will make a Duct Tape Cover for your tablet. Please bring your tablet with you so we can have proper measurements. There is no charge for this program, all supplies are provided.

 

Join us for a fun family movie on September 28 at 1:00 P.M. when we show AirBud - World Pup in the Meeting Room.  We will serve popcorn and drinks as well. 

 

Sign up for our Sour Dough Basics program with Elaine Whitesell on Monday, September 30 at 6:30 P.M.  Elaine returns to teach us more about Sour Dough Basics. Space is limited, make sure to sign up early. 

 

Calling all kids to join us for an Evening Storytime at 6:00 P.M. with Holly and Lucky, followed by a fun craft activity! Let your imagination soar as you listen to enchanting tales and then bring them to life with your own masterpiece. You can even come in your pajamas.

 

Ready to start your yoga journey? Join us for Yoga for Beginners on Thursday, October 3 with Colleen Edmonson. Discover the benefits of yoga, improve your flexibility, and find inner peace in a welcoming and supportive environment. Remember to bring your Yoga mat.

 

Join us for a time of sipping coffee and visiting with others when we host Coffee and Friends on Friday, October 18 from 10:00 A.M. till 12:00 Noon. During this time States Attorney Jim Rowe will speak on Senior Scams, giving us helpful information on what to be aware of. Please register so we can make sure to have enough for everyone.

 

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.

National Library Card Sign-Up Month at Limestone Township Library District

 

National Library Card Sign-Up Month at Limestone Township Library District

During National Library Card Sign-Up month, you might be wondering what all you can get with that card.

Many of our patrons can tell you it’s about finding stories about places and people they may never meet in person. Some might talk about how great it is to be able to check out books that you have heard about but do not own yourself. And even if your local library doesn’t own the book or item you are looking for, they can reach beyond their walls to other libraries’ collections to find your desired item.

But a library also gives you opportunities to learn new skills, to utilize our copier/fax machine, or get online through our public access computers.

A library card is your key to an arsenal of resources.

If you live in Limestone Township, you need to bring your driver’s license and a piece of mail with your address on showing proof of residency to get a card. If you live in the non-residents areas, you will need to pay an annual fee for your library card that is equal to the average amount of taxes paid by Limestone Township residents.

If you are not certain if you live within Limestone Township or in the Non-resident area, call the library and we will verify what you need to do to get a library card.

For the month of September, young bookworms between the ages of 5 through 15 years of age can receive a FREE 8" pizza coupon to Monical's Pizza when they sign up for a new library card or renew their existing card. The coupons expire on September 30, 2024 so hurry in. For more information, call us at 815-939-1696.

Check out our upcoming programing.

Drop in for a time of sipping coffee and visiting with others when we host Coffee and Friends on Friday, September 20 from 10:00 A.M. till 12:00 Noon. During this time Staff will explain how the Prairiecat Mobile App works on your smart phone while enjoying some coffee and a sweet roll. Please register so we can make sure to have enough for everyone.

 Drop in to build whatever your imagination can dream up using our Legos during our Open Lego Build on Saturday, September 21 between 11:00 A.M. – 2:00 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 for Writer’s Group on Monday, September 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.

The Friends of the Library plan to meet on Tuesday, September 24 at 6:30 P.M. They will discuss various ways they can help the library in the Meeting Room. Visitors are always welcomed.

 We invite teens to come join us on Thursday, September 26 at 6:30 P.M. as we will make a Duct Tape Cover for your tablet. Please bring your tablet with you so we can have proper measurements. There is no charge for this program, all supplies are provided.

Join us for a fun family movie on September 28 at 1:00 P.M. when we show AirBud - World Pup in the Meeting Room.  We will serve popcorn and drinks as well. 

 Join us on Monday, September 30 at 6:30 P.M.  when Elaine Whitesell returns to teach us more about Sour Dough Basics. Space is limited, make sure to sign up early. 

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 Celebrates National Library Card Sign Up Month with Pizza.

 

Limestone Township Library District Celebrates National Library Card Sign Up Month with Pizza.

September is the month when the American Library Association (ALA) encourages people to sign up for a library card in their community. This year’s honorary chair is Optimus Prime, leader of the Autobots. And like the Autobots, libraries have more than meets the eye.

Whether you’re upgrading your skills, scouting for knowledge and information, or connecting with other heroic readers, a library card is your key to an arsenal of resources. Spark your creativity as a builder or programmer by tinkering in your library’s makerspace area; mine the library’s stacks and databases for new stories and adventures; explore the e-resources for other portals of information. And if you can’t find the item you’re looking for at the library, our staff will scour the collection within our consortium to find it.

We did mention pizza which is for those younger members of our community. Specifically, young bookworms between the ages of 5 through 15 years of age can receive a FREE 8" pizza coupon to Monical's Pizza when they sign up for a new library card or renew their existing card. The coupons expire on September 30, 2024 so hurry in. Take advantage of this opportunity - get your library card and enjoy a tasty pizza while diving into a world of stories!

For more information, call us at 815-939-1696.

Check out our upcoming programing.

Kids in 1st through 5th Grades are invited to join us for a fun craft night on Thursday, September 12, at 6:30 P.M. when Ms. Faith leads us in the making of Egg Carton Jelly Fish. There is no fee for this program and all supplies are provided.  

Celebrate Grandparent's Day with a cute Take-and-Make craft that can be used as a gift. Pick up your kit starting on Friday, September 13. Most of the needed supplies for this craft are included but kit supplies are limited.   

Have an Adult Night Out at our Adult Craft Night on Monday, September 16, at 6:30 P.M. Holly will lead us in creating a Fall Decor sign using a Pizza Pan, paint, and other craft items. There is no fee for this program and all supplies are provided. Space is limited.

Join us for a magical Evening Storytime at 6:00 P.M. with Holly and Lucky, followed by a fun craft activity! Let your imagination soar as you listen to enchanting tales and then bring them to life with your own masterpiece. You can even come in your pajamas. 

Drop in for a time of sipping coffee and visiting with others when we host Coffee and Friends on Friday, September 20 from 10:00 A.M. till 12:00 Noon. During this time Staff will explain how the Prairiecat Mobile App works on your smart phone while enjoying some coffee and a sweet roll. Please register so we can make sure to have enough for everyone. 

Drop in to build whatever your imagination can dream up using our Legos during our Open Lego Build on Saturday, September 21 between 11:00 A.M. – 2:00 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. 

The Friends of the Library plan to meet on Tuesday, September 24 at 6:30 P.M. They will discuss various ways they can help the library in the Meeting Room. Visitors are always welcomed. 

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.

September is National Library Card Sign-Up Month

 

September is National Library Card Sign-Up Month

To celebrate National Library Card Sign-Up Month, Limestone Township Library District held a basket contest in which people had to guess how many cards we had given out in the past fiscal year. For the first two weeks of the month, several people guessed at how many new library cards we gave out.

Chris Tighe, of Limestone Township, was the winner of our basket that included a Lucky canvas tote courtesy of the Friends of the Library. Chris guessed 130 cards had been given out which was the closest guess to the actual number of 149 cards given.

Help us break that record by getting your Limestone Township Library District card today. 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 now 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.
Call us for more information 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.

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 or Tuesday, October 10. 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.

Please be aware that the library will be closed on Monday, October 9 in observances of Columbus/Indigenous Peoples Day. The library will re-open on Tuesday, October 10th at 10:00 A.M.

Come for fun on Thursday, October 12 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.

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 National Library Card Sign-Up Month

 

Limestone Township Library District Celebrates National Library Card Sign-Up Month

September is National Library Card Sign Up Month and what better way to celebrate than to sign up for a library card or renew the one you have. Having a library card can open the world up to the card holders. We think of libraries as traditionally being a place that holds only books to be checked out. While that is still true, libraries also hold materials in various forms.

Patrons can check out audio books in CD or playaway formats, movies or TV programs in DVD or BLU Ray formats. You can check out games and educational kits along with some educational equipment.

And did you know that your library card can be used at other libraries in Illinois? If you have a library card from Limestone, it can be used anywhere in our county area and beyond. Not only that, we can order books from libraries within the Prairiecat consortium that includes over 130 libraries. Just because we don’t have something you want, doesn’t mean we cannot get it.

Having a library expands your access to information for lifelong learning and entertainment whether it is reading, watching movies, or playing video games.

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. We also have the Cards for Kids program for children aged 5-17 who live in the Herscher school district but not in Limestone Township.

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 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 Brothers 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 no fee for this program.

 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.

 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.

Cards for Kids Non-Resident Library Cards Now Available at Limestone Township Library District

 

Cards for Kids Non-Resident Library Cards Now Available at Limestone Township Library District

Children aged 5-17 who live outside of Limestone Township and within the Herscher School District (C.U.S.D.#2) may qualify for a free Cards for Kids non-resident card from the Limestone Township Library District (LTLD).  Cards for Kids Non-Resident library cards offer the same privileges, services, and resources as those for Limestone Township residents. This will allow students the ability to check out materials for school work and entertainment purposes who would not otherwise have that opportunity.

These free cards are for the child’s use only. Parents who want library privileges would need to purchase a Non-Resident Card at the fiscal year 2023-2024 cost of $142 per year for their library use. This fee can be split into two payments of $71. The non-resident fee reflects the average amount of taxes paid towards the library by residents of Limestone Township.

To sign-up for the Cards for Kids program, parents/guardians need to bring in a photo I.D. (driver’s license, state identification, or passport) and proof of residency (voter’s registration card, utility bill or real estate tax bill.) The student will need to bring their school ID or other proof of school attendance. 

We encourage households with more than one child to register for their cards together on the same day, so each account will have the same start date and expiration date. We’d love the opportunity to serve you. If you have any questions, please give us a call 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.

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.

 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.