Library Week at Limestone Township Library District

 

Library Week at Limestone Township Library District

 

National Library Week began on Sunday, April 6 and runs through Saturday, April 12. This week is an annual celebration highlighting the valuable role libraries, librarians, and library workers play in transforming lives and strengthening our communities. This year’s theme is Drawn to the Library!

With that in mind, Limestone Township Library District is celebrating by holding a Bookmark Design Contest. The five winning bookmarks will be used during our summer reading program in our summer reading packets and on the front desk.

Community members are being asked to come up with a design that incorporates our theme of Summer Reading: Where Wild Wonders Await. It could feature animals or a nature scene. It could feature up close images or a far-off scene. The goal is to create something fun that reflects the idea of Where Wild Wonders Await.

Blank bookmarks will be available at the Front Desk for you to begin your creation. If you have any questions, please call the library at 815-939-1696.

Check out our upcoming programing. Call us if you would like to register for any of these programs.

The Friends of the Library Annual Book Sale started on Friday, March 28 during library hours. You will find a large selection of fiction and non-fiction books for all ages. The sale runs through April 12.

 

Calling young families to join us for Storytime on Thursday, April 10th at 10:30 AM, as Joe McNicholas of the Illinois State Treasury Office will share with our younger patrons stories about making smart money moves appropriate for their age! Don't miss this delightful opportunity for learning and fun!

Join us for our Crochet and Knitting Club on Thursday, April 10th 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!

 

It’s time for Adult Craft Night on Monday, April 14th at 6:00 PM, where we'll be painting plant pots! It's a great opportunity to unleash your creativity, enjoy some company, and take home a personalized pot for your plants. All supplies will be provided; just bring your artistic spirit! 

 

On Tuesday, April 15th, join us for an engaging storytime where we’ll listen to a captivating tale that sparks imagination and creativity. After the story, we’ll transition into a fun and hands-on craft, creating our very own paper plate umbrellas! Grab your supplies and get ready for a day filled with storytelling and artistic fun. We can’t wait to see your colorful creations!

 

Stop in on Friday, April 18 to pick up our latest Take-and-Make kit of a Paper-Strip Bunny. Supplies are limited, come in and get your kit before they are all gone. 

Join us for a fun Junk Journal Scrapbook group on Friday, April 18th, 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

 

Join us on Saturday, April 19th from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM for YA Volunteering to create heartfelt Mother's Day cards for seniors in our community! This volunteering event is a wonderful opportunity to spread joy and brighten the day of those who may appreciate a personal touch. All supplies will be provided, so just bring your creativity and enthusiasm! 

 

Calling kids in 1^st through 5^th grades for Youth Craft Night on Monday, April 21st from 5 PM to 6 PM, where we will be making creative handprint flowers! It's a fun opportunity to unleash your creativity and make something special.

 

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 Observes Smart Money Month

 

Limestone Township Library District Observes Smart Money Month

 

April means tax season. Many of us are working to get all those important papers together in order to file our taxes by April 15.

Limestone Township Library District has limited amounts of State and Federal 1040 tax forms on the carousel in the lobby. If you need other specific forms, we can print them out for you at a cost of .25₡ per sheet for a black and white copy.

We are also celebrating Smart Money Month with a special guest. Join us for Storytime on Thursday, April 10th at 10:30 AM as Joe McNicholas of the Illinois State Treasury Office will share with our younger patrons stories about making smart money moves appropriate for their age! Don't miss this delightful opportunity for learning and fun!

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

Check out our upcoming programing. Call us if you would like to register for any of these programs.

 

The Friends of the Library Annual Book Sale starts on Friday, March 28 during library hours. You will find a large selection of fiction and non-fiction books for all ages. The sale runs through April 12.

 

Yoga with Colleen returns on Thursday, April 3 at 6:00 PM for a relaxation yoga session. Bring your yoga mat, wear comfortable clothing, and get ready to relax. No experience is needed! 

 

Why should kids have all the fun with Take-and-Make Project. On Friday, April 4, we will have kits available for adults to make an Egg Carton Bunny Picture. Supplies are limited.

 

Families are invited to join us for a Lego Free Build on Saturday, April 5 from 10:00 A.M. till 1:00 P.M. Bring your creativity and imagination as we provide a variety of Lego bricks for all ages to build and explore.  Don't miss out!

 

Join us for our Adult Book Club on Tuesday, April 8th at 6:30 PM, where we will delve into "The Women" by Kristin Hannah. Bring your thoughts and insights as we explore the themes, characters, and narrative of this captivating novel. Copies available at the front desk.

 

Join us for Storytime on Thursday, April 10th at 10:30 AM, hosted by the Illinois State Treasury Office! Enjoy engaging stories, followed by a fun craft activity that allows children to unleash their creativity. Don't miss this delightful opportunity for learning and fun!

 

Join us for our Crochet and Knitting Club on Thursday, April 10th 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!

 It’s time for Adult Craft Night on Monday, April 14th at 6:00 PM, where we'll be painting plant pots! It's a great opportunity to unleash your creativity, enjoy some company, and take home a personalized pot for your plants. All supplies will be provided; just bring your artistic spirit! 

 

On Tuesday, April 15th, join us for an engaging storytime where we’ll listen to a captivating tale that sparks imagination and creativity. After the story, we’ll transition into a fun and hands-on craft, creating our very own paper plate umbrellas! Grab your supplies and get ready for a day filled with storytelling and artistic fun. We can’t wait to see your colorful creations!

Stop in on Friday, April 18 to pick up our latest Take-and-Make kit of a Paper-Strip Bunny. Supplies are limited, come in and get your kit before they are all gone.  

Join us for a fun Junk Journal Scrapbook group on Friday, April 18th, 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

Join us on Saturday, April 19th from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM for YA Volunteering to create heartfelt Mother's Day cards for seniors in our community! This volunteering event is a wonderful opportunity to spread joy and brighten the day of those who may appreciate a personal touch. All supplies will be provided, so just bring your creativity and enthusiasm! 

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 Presents Pollinator Program

 

Limestone Township Library District Presents Pollinator Program

 

As the days get warmer, some of us are itching to get back into the garden. Perhaps you’re interested in creating a pollinator garden or using more native plants.

Join Limestone Township Library District on Monday, March 31^st at 6:00 when Extension Office Master Gardener Coordinator Holly Froning gives a presentation 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.

 

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

Check out our upcoming programing.

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 no 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 for kids 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.

 

The Friends of the Library Annual Book Sale starts on Friday, March 28 during library hours. You will find a large selection of fiction and non-fiction books for all ages. The sale runs through April 12.

 

Yoga with Colleen returns on Thursday, April 3 at 6:00 PM for a relaxation yoga session. Bring your yoga mat, wear comfortable clothing, and get ready to relax. No experience is needed! 

 

Why should kids have all the fun with Take-and-Make Project. On Friday, April 4, we will have kits available for adults to make an Egg Carton Bunny Picture. Supplies are limited.

 

Families are invited to join us for a Lego Free Build on Saturday, April 5 from 10:00 A.M. till 1:00 P.M. to take on our Lego collection and build something wonderful with it.

 

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.

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.