Limestone Township Library District Announces Winner of Love Your Library Contest

 

Limestone Township Library District Announces 

Winner of Love Your Library Contest

 

In February, we asked the community to draw pictures about what they loved about the library. And we received seven wonderful drawings from the younger members of our community. People were able to vote on their favorite picture through the end of March. And now we can announce the winners of the People’s Choice awards.

In the age group 5-10, Kamryn Arends won with her depiction of Lucky the library dog in a suit and tie.

In the age group 11-14, Natalie Davis won with her Anime picture of a girl reading a book. Natalie also garnered the most votes of all contestants.

In the age group 15-18, Carter Bell won for his depiction of the gazebo area in the library.

Alena Hanson, Chase Winkels, Hudson Bell, and Nora Bell received Staff Choice for their entries.

We thank everyone who participated either by entering a picture or taking the time to vote. All of the entries can be seen on our website on the Photo page.

Check out our program calendar.

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, April 19 we will have an Earth Day craft 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.

 

Join us for Puppet Storytime Theater on Saturday, April 20 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 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, April 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, and work with you to find a solution.

Join us for Writer’s Group on Monday, April 29 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.  

 

Come for fun on Thursday, May 2 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.  

 

Celebrate May the Fourth with us as we host an all-day Star Wars Movie Marathon starting with the original Star Wars Movie aka Episode 4: A New Hope. The fun begins at 10:00 A.M. and runs till we close at three. Snacks for the movie and Chewbacca Take-and-Make projects will also be available.

 

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.

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.

Limestone Township Library District Celebrates Shelfie Day

 

Limestone Township Library District Celebrates Shelfie Day

 

Wednesday, January 24 is National Shelfie Day. If you are on Facebook or Instagram, you may see many pictures of people with their favorite book against the backdrop of a bookshelf. You might even see pictures of people using the books turned just so to create an image.

 

Instead of calling it a ‘selfie,’ it’s a ‘shelfie.’

 

According to National Day Calendar, Library Shelfies offer book stores, libraries, schools, and individuals an opportunity to express their reading preferences through a single photograph. 

 

To celebrate this fun day, Limestone Township Library District is asking patrons and members of the community to take a picture of themselves in the library near their favorite author at their place on our bookshelves. When these pictures are posted, they need to include the hashtag #ltld.

 

For each picture that has the hashtag, we will put that person’s name in a drawing for a prize that includes a Lucky Tote Bag, a board game, and microwave popcorn for a fun family night. Pictures must be posted by January 24.

 

We can’t wait to see your shelfies!

 

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.

 

Adults can enjoy The Great Gatsby (2013) starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Carey Mulligan on Saturday, January 20 at 11:00 A.M. Watch the movie to see how director Baz Luhrmann created a grand spectacle of this Jazz Age story.

 

Writer's Group will be held on Monday, January 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. 

 

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, January 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.

 

Join us for Puppet Storytime Theater on Saturday, January 27 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 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.