Limestone Township Library District is More Than the Building

 

Limestone Township Library District is 

More Than the Building

 You may have heard it said that a library is more than its four walls.

This is very true about Limestone Township Library District.

E-resources are available on our website that can be used anywhere you are if you have a Limestone Township Library District card.

Visiting younger grandchildren? You can pull up Tumblebooks on your laptop for picture books, songs, and games.

Going on a trip? You can use Boundless or Libby to check out e-audiobooks that you can listen to on your phone through headphones or connect to Bluetooth in your car.

Looking for a new adventure? Check out Explore More Illinois to find discounts at a variety of attractions across Central and Northern Illinois.

Planning a visit to a country that doesn’t speak English? Learn that country’s language with Mango Languages.

You will need a library card and a pin number to access these apps. If you don’t have a card, that can be easily remedied with a current driver’s license and a current copy of a utility bill for those who live in Limestone Township. Any questions you might have can be answered by staff in the library or by phone at 815-939-1696.

Join us for a rejuvenating session of Yoga with Colleen on Thursday, June 5 at 6:00 P.M.! Whether you're a seasoned yogi or just starting your journey, this class is the perfect way to unwind, stretch, and connect with your inner self.

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.

Join us for our Adult Book Club on Tuesday, June 10 at 6:30 PM, where we will delve into "The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store" by James McBride. Bring your thoughts and insights as we explore the themes, characters, and narrative of this captivating novel. Copies available at the front desk.

 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.

 Summer Reading begins on Saturday, June 14 with a Kick-Off Party. Ruel’s Reps will be here to present their collection of reptiles. And there will be a host of festival games. You must be signed up for Summer Reading in order to attend. Registration has started and you can stop in the library before the kick-off day during regular hours to register and get a fish to color for our ocean wall.

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 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.

Discover Our E-Resources at Limestone Township Library District

 

Discover Our E-Resources at Limestone Township Library District

 

Have you tried our e-resources?

At Limestone Township Library District, having a library card gives you access to a variety of e-resources on our website!

Like what you ask?

Let’s start with Mango Languages. This program helps you learn foreign languages in case you are planning to travel across the seas or over the border.

Then there is World Book Online. The online encyclopedia breaks up their information into suitable bites for age-appropriate groups.

Tumblebooks features pictures books that you can choose to have read to you or that you can read aloud.

And then there is Educate Station, a teaching tool for parents in many subjects and grade levels that provides lesson plans and worksheets.

These resources require your library card number.

But our last one does not. Free DVM Practice Tests helps you study for the written driver’s test with samples for your car, motorcycle, or CDL license. Anyone can use this free site from the State of Illinois.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the library at 815-939-1696.

Check out our upcoming programing.

Join Colleen on Thursday, March 6th at 6:00 PM in the library meeting room for a relaxing yoga session. No experience is needed! Remember to bring your yoga mat.

We are having an Adult Craft Night on Monday, March 10, starting at 6:00 P.M. This month we are getting ready for spring as we make Floral Paper Collages. Space is limited. There is no fee for this program, all supplies are provided.

Join us for Adult Book Club Tuesday, March 11th at 6:30 PM as we have a discussion on Erik Larson's The Devil in the White City. Books are available at the front desk. 

We invite yarn crafters to our Crochet and Knitting Club on Thursday, March 13, 6:00 P.M. till 7:30 P.M. This is a time to bring in your current project and work with others, share your knowledge, and ask questions about a technique someone else is using in their project.

 

Stop in the library on Friday, March 14 for our latest take and make craft. Pick up a kit to make a Shamrock Man that you can work on at a time best for you and your family. Supplies are limited, pick yours up before they are all gone.  

 

Celebrate the Luck of the Irish on Monday, March 17 when the library hosts a St. Patrick’s Scavenger Hunt and Craft time. From 5:00 till 6:00 P.M. kids in grade school can look for clues from our local leprechaun.

 

Join us for a magical storytime on Tuesday, March 18 at 6:30 P.M. Ms. Heather will read a story that will be followed by a fun and creative 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.

 

Have you seen Junk Journals and wanted to make one but wasn’t sure how to do it? Find out by registering for our Scrapbooking/Junk Journal class on Friday, March 21 from 11:00 A.M. till 12:30 P.M. Supplies are provided. There is no fee for this program

 

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.

Coming Up at Limestone Township Library District

 

Coming Up at Limestone Township Library District

There is a lot of activity happening at the library in the month of October.   

We are excited to announce that States Attorney Jim Rowe will be here on Friday, October 18 from 10:30 – 11:30 for our Coffee and Friends program that runs 10:00 A.M – 12:00 P.M. Mr. Rowe is coming to speak to us about Senior Fraud to help seniors identify and avoid these scams. A graduate of DePaul University of Law, Rowe has served as the States Attorney of Kankakee County since he was elected to the position in 2016.

The Friends of the Library are holding their Semi-Annual Book Sale starting on Thursday, October 24. There are many books to choose from Fiction and Non-Fiction, Adults and Juvenile. Hardcovers cost $1.00, paperbacks and Children’s books cost .50₵. DVDs are $1.00 each. Find your winter reading pile!

Later in the month on Saturday, October 26, the library is hosting their annual Fall Fest with games, crafts, foods, and face painting. Kids of all ages are invited to attend and dress in their costumes. We are also hosting a Trunk-or-Treat line. Community members who would like to volunteer to be a part of our Trunk-or-Treat line are encouraged to call the library to sign up.

If you have any questions about our programs or how to get a library card, please call the library at 815-939-1696.

Check out our upcoming programing.

Join us for a fun family movie on Saturday, October 19 at 1:00 P.M. when we show Hotel Transylvania

 in the Meeting Room.  We will serve popcorn and drinks as well. 

 

Help the Friends of the Library when they hold a Culvers Fundraising Night on Monday, October 21. From 5:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M., a portion of all sales goes to the Friends of the Library. Enjoy a delicious meal while benefitting a great cause.

 

We invite teens to come join us on Thursday, October 24 at 6:30 P.M. as we decorate white pumpkins using water and nail polish. There is no charge for this program, all supplies are provided.

 

Celebrate the season on Friday, October 25 with a cute Take-and-Make craft of a Fall Bookmark. Pick up your kit supplies at the library; kits are limited.  

Join us for Writer’s Group on Monday, October 28 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 a magical Evening Story Time on Tuesday, October 29 at 6:30 P.M. with Holly, followed by a fun and creative 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.

 

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.

Get Help With Homework at Limestone Township Library District

 

Get Help With Homework at Limestone Township Library District

We are back into the groove of school days and that means projects!

No matter what the subject, our library can help you out.

Try out the e-resources by browsing through World Book Online. This company has four different learning levels so that a high schooler isn’t using the same platform as their grade school counterpart nor is a kindergartener overwhelmed by a higher reading level. You can use World Book Online in the library on the public access computers or at home with your library card.

Another reliable source for information is Consumer Reports. Most of us know this publication as an unbiased source for reviews on any product you can think of. They also have articles on a variety of topics written in the same manner as their reviews. You do need a library card to access this e-resource.

Tumble books contains a plethora of ebooks for children in primary and intermediate grades. Tumble books gives readers the option to read picture books out loud or listen to a recording of the story. It is possible to read graphic novels meant for primary and intermediate school aged children. There are games and songs and videos to watch as well.

We can also help students find source material for papers they need to write, whether it is from our library or another within the Prairiecat consortium. If you need pizazz for a poster display, check out our die-cuts that can be used in the library to create visual interest.

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.

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.

 

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.

 

Join us for Puppet Storytime Theater on Saturday, September 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 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.

 

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. 

 

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.