Friends of the Limestone Township Library District Hosting Book Sale

 

Friends of the Limestone Township Library District 

Hosting Book Sale

It’s that time of year again when the Friends of the Limestone Library holds their semi-annual book sale. There will be many books to choose from in fiction and non-fiction. Just in time for rainy spring days when all you want to do is curl up and read.

The sale starts on Friday, March 28 during library hours. The sale will be held in the lobby area of the library and you can pay for your items at the Front Desk.

Donations of books will be accepted until the sale begins. We cannot accept text books, encyclopedias, or books regarding business, computers, or health issues that were published five or more years ago.

If you have any questions, please call the library at 815-939-1696.

Check out our upcoming programing.

Join us for a fun and creative Youth Craft Night on Monday, March 24th, from 3:00 to 4:00 PM, where we'll be making beautiful paper flowers to create a colorful garden! Whether you're a crafting pro or a beginner, this event is perfect for everyone. Come unleash your creativity, and take home your unique floral creations! Don't forget to bring a friend! 

 

Local aspiring writers are invited to join us for Writer’s Group on Monday, March 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.

 

Join us for Pre K Craft Night on Tuesday, March 25th, from 3-4 pm, where we'll be making fun and colorful painted ladybugs! This engaging activity is perfect for young children to explore their creativity while having a great time. Don't forget to bring your little ones and enjoy some quality crafting together! 

 

The Friends of the Library will be meeting on Tuesday, March 25 at 6:30 P.M. in the meeting room. The Friends will be discussing various ways they can help the library through volunteering and fundraising. Visitors are welcomed. Ask about how you can join!

 

Kids can have fun with us as we create a Fruit Collage during Youth Craft time on Thursday, March 27 starting at 5:00 P.M. Use craft materials to make a collage focused on your favorite fruit. All supplies are provided, there is not fee for this program. Please register ahead of time.

On Friday, March 28, stop in the library to pick up our latest Take-and-Make project in which you design your own puzzle. Most supplies are provided; you provide the imagination of what your puzzle will look like in the end.

 

Join Extension Office Master Gardener Coordinator Holly Froning on Monday, March 31st, from 6:00 to 7:30 PM for an informative session on creating pollinator and native gardens. Learn how to attract beneficial pollinators to your garden while promoting local biodiversity. This adult gardening workshop is perfect for both novice and experienced gardeners looking to enhance their outdoor spaces sustainably. Please register ahead of time.

 

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 Scrapbooking at Limestone Township Library District

 

Get Scrapbooking at Limestone Township Library District

Do you have a scrapbooking project that you want to work on but never find the time? Find the time by registering for our Scrapbooking/Junk Journal class on Friday, March 21 from 11:00 A.M. till 12:30 P.M.

 

You can bring in your photos that need to go on pages along with your own scrapbook. We will have on hand various scrapbooking paper, cutouts, and ribbon that you can use to make your pictures stand out and become treasured memories. Supplies such as glue and shaped scissors are provided. There is no fee for this program

 

Registration is required, you can stop in at the library or call us at 815-939-1696 to register for this fun and creative program.

Check out our upcoming programing.

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.

 

Join us for our next Coffee and Friends program on Friday, March 14 at 10:30 A.M. when Jorie Walters of the Kankakee County Museum presents “Al Capone in Kankakee County.” Walters is the Research Coordinator at the Museum. Registration is required

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. 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.

 

Join us for a fun and creative Youth Craft Night on Monday, March 24th, from 3:00 to 4:00 PM, where we'll be making beautiful paper flowers to create a colorful garden! Whether you're a crafting pro or a beginner, this event is perfect for everyone. Come unleash your creativity, and take home your unique floral creations! Don't forget to bring a friend! 

 

Join us for Writer’s Group on Monday, March 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.

 

Join us for Pre K Craft Night on Tuesday, March 25th, from 3-4 pm, where we'll be making fun and colorful painted ladybugs! This engaging activity is perfect for young children to explore their creativity while having a great time. Don't forget to bring your little ones and enjoy some quality crafting together! 

 

The Friends of the Library will be meeting on Tuesday, March 25 at 6:30 P.M. in the meeting room. The Friends will be discussing various ways they can help the library through volunteering and fundraising. Visitors are welcomed. Ask about how you can join!

 

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 Hosts Al Capone Coffee and Friends

 

Limestone Township Library District Hosts Al Capone Coffee and Friends

 

In our county, we hear various stories about our connection to Al Capone. But which ones are true? Where did he have outlets for bootlegging operations? Which clubs belonged to him? Did he have a safe house in the county?

Find out at the next Coffee and Friends program on Friday, March 14 at 10:30 A.M. when Jorie Walters of the Kankakee County Museum presents “Al Capone in Kankakee County.”

Walters is the Research Coordinator at the Museum and comes to us with a plethora of knowledge.

Enjoy a hot drink and a sweet treat while listening to an interesting discussion.

Registration is required, you can stop in at the library or call us at 815-939-1696 to register for this fun and informative program.

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.

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.

Giving Opportunities at Limestone Township Library District

 

Giving Opportunities at Limestone Township Library District

As the holiday season approaches, so does colder weather. Not everyone is fortunate enough to have what they need to stay warm while outside.

This is also the season of giving. And there are many opportunities for people to give. At Limestone Township Library District, you have the ability to fill the donation box for winter coats in our lobby from the Herscher High School National Honor Society. All sizes are being accepted. The public can bring in winter coat donations from now until Friday, December 6.

Another way that you can give is by filling up the Limestone Township Library District’s Mitten Tree. Every year we place a tree in our lobby to be covered with mittens, gloves, hats, and scarves to help keep away the cold weather chills. Bring your donations to the Front Desk. All donations from the Mitten Tree will be given to the Herscher School District after December 31.

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

Check out our upcoming programing.

As the holidays draw nearer, we are preparing for our big event–Evening with Santa on December 2. We will have two sessions (5:30 and 6:45) available to make visiting with Santa that much easier. All registration will be In-Person only (no registrations by phone, or messaging through email or Facebook/Instagram accepted). Registration will only pertain to your household.

 

Stop in the library on Friday, November 22 to pick up your Take-and-Make kit, this week featuring a fun foam craft turkey. Supplies are limited.

 

Join us for a fun family movie on November 23 at 12:00 P.M. when we show Kiki's Delivery Service from Studio Ghibli in the Meeting Room.  We will serve popcorn and drinks as well. 

 

Kids in 1st through 5th Grades are invited to join us for a fun Youth Craft session on Monday, November 25 at 11:00 A.M. when Heather leads us in the making of Pumpkin Pom-poms. There is no fee for this program, all supplies are provided.

 

Join us for Writer's Group on Monday, November 25 at 6:30 P.M. where we will come together to share our 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 November 26 at 6:30 P.M. They will discuss various ways they can help the library in the Meeting Room. Visitors are always welcomed.

 

Join us for a Fall Break craft day! The fun starts at 11:00 A.M. when we will make Indian Corn from beads and pipe cleaners while learning about Native Americans' cultivation of the crop. There is no cost for this program, all supplies are provided. 

 

Please be aware that the library will be closed on Thursday, November 28 and Friday, November 29 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. The library will re-open on Saturday, November 30 at 10:00 A.M.

 

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 is Here for the Community

 

Limestone Township Library District is Here for the Community

 

There are some tasks that need extra help. Papers need to be faxed to an office, items to be scanned to your email, or copies of family memories need to be made.

Limestone Township Library District (LTLD) has done all of this for the public.

LTLD also has a cold laminating machine and die cuts to make your projects extra special.

That doesn’t mean we no longer have books or movies or kits or games. There are plenty to choose from and new items are brought to the shelves every week. In case you cannot find what you are looking for, it is possible to put an item on hold from 140+ libraries within our consortium.

LTLD is here to help you whether it is to fax important papers, take a class, or find a quiet place to sit and read.

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

Check out our upcoming programing.

As the holidays draw nearer, we are preparing for our big event–Evening with Santa on December 2. We will have two sessions available to make visiting with Santa that much easier. We are offering priority registration to LTLD cardholders (including non-resident and Cards for Kid
s cardholders) when the first day of registration opens on Thursday, November 14.

Starting Friday, November 15, members of the community at large will be able to register. All registration will be In-Person only (no registrations by phone, or messaging through email or Facebook/Instagram accepted). Registration will only pertain to your household.

Join us on Thursday, November 14 at 6:30 P.M.  when Elaine Whitesell returns to present Sourdough: Tips and Trouble Shooting. Learn more about what to do with your sourdough or to solve problems you may be having. Space is limited, make sure to sign up early. 

We invite yarn crafters to our new Crochet and Knitting Club in the Lounge area on Thursday, November 14, 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.

 

Calling all teens to join us on Saturday, November 16 for YA Art and Chill at 12:30 P.M. We plan to have a 15-minute art lesson and then move into completing the project at your own pace. Snacks will be available.

 

Have an Adult Night Out at our Adult Craft Night on Monday, November 18, 6:00 P.M. till 7:30 P.M. Join Heather as she helps us create Christmas Tree Ornaments from Wood Slices. There is no fee for this program, all supplies are provided.

Join us for a magical Evening Story Time on Tuesday, November 19 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.

 

Stop in the library on Friday, November 22 to pick up your Take-and-Make kit, this week featuring a fun foam craft turkey. Supplies are limited.

 

Join us for a fun family movie on November 23 at 12:00 P.M. when we show Kiki's Delivery Service from Studio Ghibli in the Meeting Room.  We will serve popcorn and drinks as well. 

 

Kids in 1st through 5th Grades are invited to join us for a fun Youth Craft session on Monday, November 25 at 11:00 A.M. when Heather leads us in the making of Pumpkin Pom-poms. There is no fee for this program, all supplies are provided.

 

Join us for Writer's Group on Monday, November 25 at 6:30 P.M. where we will come together to share our 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 November 26 at 6:30 P.M. They will discuss various ways they can help the library in the Meeting Room. Visitors are always welcomed.

 

Join us for a Fall Break craft day! The fun starts at 11:00 A.M. when we will make Indian Corn from beads and pipe cleaners while learning about Native Americans' cultivation of the crop. There is no cost for this program, 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.

Evening with Santa coming to Limestone Township Library District

 

Evening with Santa coming to Limestone Township Library District

 

As the holidays draw nearer, we are preparing for our big event at the beginning of the holiday season –Evening with Santa!

Our goal is to make it more magical and more fun for everyone.

This involves decorating the library to the nines and finding different ways to make our Evening with Santa program a good time for all. We also will have two sessions available to make visiting with Santa that much easier.

We would like to thank our Limestone Township Library cardholders by offering priority registration the first day of registration on Thursday, November 14. On that day, only Limestone Township Library District cardholders are allowed to register, which includes non-resident and Cards for Kids cardholders. Registration will be In-Person only (no registrations by phone, or messaging through email or Facebook/Instagram accepted). Registration will only pertain to your household.

Friday, November 15, members of the community at large are able to register, also In-Person. Registration pertains for their household only. No registrations by phone, or messaging through email or Facebook/Instagram will be accepted.

We are looking forward to this event so early in the holiday season, doing our best to make it merry and bright.

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

Check out our upcoming programing.

The Semi-Annual Friends of the Library Book Sale will end November 7 with a $1.00 a bag sale. There are many books to choose from in Fiction and Non-Fiction, Adults and Juvenile. Find your winter reading pile!

 

Ready to start your yoga journey? Join us for Yoga for Beginners on Thursday, November 7 at 6:00 P.M. 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.

 

Celebrate the season on Friday, November 8 with a cute Take-and-Make popsicle sticks acorn craft. Pick up your kit at the library, supplies are limited.

 

Join us for a time of sipping coffee and visiting with others when we host Coffee and Friends: Poet’s Cup on Friday, November 8 from 10:00 A.M. till 12:00 Noon. We are asking attendees to bring in a poem you have written to share with others while enjoying a hot drink and a sweet treat. Please register ahead of time.

 

Please be aware that the library will be closed Monday, November 11 in observance of Veterans Day. The library will re-open on Tuesday, November 12 at 12:00 Noon. We thank all those who served their country.

 

Adult Book Club meets on Tuesday, November 12 at 6:30 P.M. This month we are reading Tom Lake by Ann Patchett. Copies of the book are available at the Front Desk.

 

Join us on Thursday, November 14 at 6:30 P.M.  when Elaine Whitesell returns to present Sourdough: Tips and Trouble Shooting. Learn more about what to do with your sourdough or to solve problems you may be having. Space is limited, make sure to sign up early. 

 

We invite yarn crafters to our new Crochet and Knitting Club on Thursday, November 14, 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.

 

Calling all teens to join us on Saturday, November 16 for YA Art and Chill at 12:30 P.M.. We plan to have a 15-minute art lesson and then move into completing the project at your own pace. Snacks will be available.

 

Have an Adult Night Out at our Adult Craft Night on Monday, November 18, 6:00 P.M. till 7:30 P.M. Join Heather as she helps us create Christmas Tree Ornaments from Wood Slices. There is no fee for this program, all supplies are provided.

Join us for a magical Evening Story Time on Tuesday, November 19 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.

 

Stop in the library on Friday, November 22 to pick up your Take-and-Make kit, this week featuring a fun foam craft turkey. Supplies are limited.

 

Join us for a fun family movie on November 23 at 12:00 P.M. when we show Kiki's Delivery Service from Studio Ghibli in the Meeting Room.  We will serve popcorn and drinks as well. 

 

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.