Fall Book Sale ongoing at Limestone Township Library District!

 

Fall Book Sale ongoing at Limestone Township Library District!

 

The Friends of the Library are holding their Semi-Annual Book Sale at Limestone Township Library District.   Discover a few new reads for those cozy autumn nights.

 

Starting October 20, our hall has been filled with tables and carts of books for sale at the Friends of the Library Semi-Annual Book Sale. Here you can find new favorites and old friends that could make wonderful gifts or the perfect winter stash of reading materials.

 

Hardcover books are $1.00 each, paperbacks are $.50 each. Children’s books are $.50, and DVDs are $1.00. You can pay for these items at the Front Desk. The Book Sale runs through Tuesday, November 7, 2023.

 

If you have any other questions, please call the library 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 3. 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.

 

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

 

Join us for Puppet Storytime Theater on Saturday, October 28 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.

 

Family are invited to join us on Saturday, November 4 at 12:00 noon to make Mini Scarecrows. Kids of all ages can have fun creating small scarecrows to use as decoration. There is no cost for this program, all supplies will be provided.

 

Have an Adult Craft Night Out at our Adult Craft Night, which takes place on Monday, November 6 at 6:30 P.M. when we create Acorn Frames. Space is limited, so please register for this program.  All supplies are provided, there is no fee for this program.

 

We are having an Author Visit with SciFi author Bill McCormick, aka Mr. McSciFi, on Wednesday, November 8 at 6:30 P.M. McCormick is a critically acclaimed and award winning author. He began writing professionally in 1986 when he worked for Chicago Rocker. He went on to write for several other magazines and later transitioned to blogs. Bill has expanded his repertoire to include comic books, graphic novels, and full length novels. Please register ahead of time for this fascinating evening with author Bill McCormick.

 

Come for fun on Thursday, November 9 from 5:30 P.M. – 7:30 P.M. for our Family Video Game Party. We will have on hand both Super Smash Bothers Ultimate, Mario Kart, as well as Guitar Hero. Feel free to bring your own Nintendo Switch and joycons! Snacks will be provided.

 

Please be aware that the Library will be closed on Saturday, November 11 in observance of Veterans’ Day. WE will re-open on Monday, November 13 at 10:00 A.M.

 

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.

                             Annual Fall Fest coming to Limestone Township Library District!

 

Mark Saturday, October 21st on your calendar for our Annual Fall Fest that happens from 12:00 Noon - 2:00 P.M.  We are featuring spoooooky yard games, a haunted school house storytime, trunk-or-treat, and a pumpkin decorating contest in the library. 

 

Check out our website for rules on the 1st Annual Pumpkin Decorating Contest. Entries need to be at the library by Wednesday, October 18.

 

Lucky will make an appearance as well. Halloween costumes are encouraged! Call the library at 815-939-1696 to register.   

 

When you come to our Annual Fall Festival, discover a few new reads for those cozy autumn nights. Starting October 20, our hall will be filled with tables and carts of books for sale at the Friends of the Library Semi-Annual Book Sale. Here you can find new favorites and old friends that could make wonderful gifts or the perfect winter stash of reading materials.

 

Hardcover books are $1.00 each, paperbacks are $.50 each. Children’s’ books are $.50, and DVDs are $1.00. You can pay for these items at the Front Desk. The Book Sale runs through Tuesday, November 7, 2023.

 

If you have any other questions, please call the library 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, October 20, Tuesday, October 24, or Friday, November 3. Staff will do their best to help you solve your problem.

 

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

 

Join us for Puppet Storytime Theater on Saturday, October 28 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.

 

Family are invited to join us on Saturday, November 4 at 12:00 noon to make Mini Scarecrows. Kids of all ages can have fun creating small scarecrows to use as decoration. There is no cost for this program, all supplies 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 helps you with the Annular Eclipse

 

Limestone Township Library District helps you with the Annular Eclipse

On Saturday, October 14, there will be an Annular Eclipse of the sun. Unlike a total eclipse, we will be able to see the corona – the outer ring of light – of the sun. This is also known as the ring of fire.

 

Our area of Illinois will only see 40 - 45% of the eclipse. Starting at 10:37 A.M. CDT, the eclipse will start and the sun will look as if someone has taken a small bite out of it. The peak time will be at 11:52 A.M. with a bigger bite. The eclipse will finish in our region around 1:23 P.M. according to the Adler Planetarium website.

 

If you plan to watch the annular eclipse, you need to take a few precautions. According to the American Astronomical Society (AAS), one should never look directly at the sun as it may cause damage to your eyes. They suggest that people use solar eclipse glasses to protect their eyes. Make sure the lenses are not scratched before using. Look away from the sun before putting on the glasses, or removing them. For those who wear glasses, make sure to put the solar eclipse glasses over your own. Hold them to the side of your head to ensure they do not slip.   

 

If you need a pair of Solar Shades, you can stop in at the Limestone Township Library District to pick one up. Thanks to a grant from the Adler Planetarium, we were given many pairs to give out to the public. Stop in at the library to pick up some protective solar eyewear on our Astronomy display and find a few books about the solar system. 

 

For more information, call the library 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, October 12 from 5:30 P.M. – 7:30 P.M. for our Family Video Game Party. We will have on hand both Super Smash Bothers Ultimate, Mario Kart, as well as Guitar Hero. Feel free to bring your own Nintendo Switch and joycons! Snacks will be provided.

 

Have an Adult Craft Night Out at our Adult Craft Night, which takes place on Monday, October 16 at 6:30 P.M. when we create Jack-o-lantern Planters. 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 20 or Tuesday, October 24. Staff will do their best to help you solve your problem.

 

Mark Saturday, October 21st on your calendar for our Annual Fall Fest that happens from 12:00 Noon - 2:00 P.M.  We are featuring spoooooky yard games, a haunted school house storytime, trunk-or-treat, and a pumpkin decorating contest in the library. Check out our website for rules on the 1st Annual Pumpkin Decorating Contest. Entries need to be at the library by Wednesday, October 18. Lucky will make an appearance as well. Halloween costumes are encouraged!   Sign up by stopping at the front desk or calling the library at 815-939-1696.

 

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

 

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.

 

Banned Books Week at Limestone Township Library District

As we observe Banned Books Week on Sunday, October 1 through Saturday, October 7, Limestone Township Library District will display books that have been banned or challenged according to reports made to the American Library Association (ALA).

In 2022, ALA documented 1,269 demands to censor library books and resources – the highest number of attempted book bans since ALA began compiling data about censorship in libraries more than 20 years ago. Most targeted books were by or about Black or LGBTQIA+ persons.

Because many book challenges are not reported to the ALA or covered by the press, the Top Most Challenged Books lists and 2022 data compiled by ALA represent only a snapshot of book challenges.

This year, beloved reading advocate, writer, and television and film star LeVar Burton will serve as this year’s Banned Books Week Honorary Chair.
 

“Books bring us together. They teach us about the world and each other. The ability to read and access books is a fundamental right and a necessity for life-long success,” said the star of PBS children’s series Reading Rainbow and LeVar Burton Reads podcast.

 For more information, call the library 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, 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 10 at 10:00 A.M.

 

Adult Book Club meets on Tuesday, October 10 at 6:30 P.M.  This month we are reading The Measure by Nikki Erlick. Copies of the book are available at the Front Desk.

 

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.

 

Have an Adult Craft Night Out at our Adult Craft Night which takes place on Monday, October 16 at 6:30 P.M. when we create Jack-o-lantern Planters. Space is limited so please register for this program.  All supplies are provided, there is no fee for this program.

 

Mark Saturday, October 21st on your calendar for our Annual Fall Fest that happens from 12:00 Noon - 2:00 P.M.  We are featuring spoooooky yard games, a haunted school house storytime, trunk-or-treat, and a pumpkin decorating contest in the library. Lucky will make an appearance as well. Halloween costumes are encouraged!   Sign up by stopping at the front desk or calling the library at 815-939-1696.

 

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.

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.

Check out the SOAR Bags at Limestone Township Library District

 

Have you ever come to the library and seen the canvas bags sitting on top of the book shelves? Have you ever wondered what those bags contained?

These bags are called SOAR Bags and each one has books and activities pertaining to a single subject.

Like what you ask?

Like our Shapes and Colors bag to help younger children learn the names of colors and shapes in fun ways using books and puzzles. We also have a Family bag filled with books and puppets that can be used to tell your own family stories. Or you can keep it seasonal with our Pumpkin bag that has an activity sheet along with various books and toy pumpkins.

If you go down the aisle with our games, you will find our Discovery boxes. Again, each box contains books and items based on a single subject. Here you can find a box filled with items on China that include a Chinese New Year’s dragon puppet. The Simple Machines box features pulleys and other mechanical items that you can build. The Painting box includes a number of different styled brushes along with books about artists.

 In this aisle we also have story bags. Each bag contains a single book along with a toy or plush animal to go with the theme of the book. You can find books with math, science, social studies, or literacy subjects. You can also find bags that are about storytelling and holidays.

These Soar bags, Discovery boxes, and Storybags make for fun activities to do with children in pre-school through primary grade school. They could also be used for home schooling lessons as many contain suggested activities sheets.

Please note that you can only check out three of these kits, in any combination, at a time.

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 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. 

 

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. 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.

 

You don’t have to have a library card to attend our programs but you do 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.

 

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.

 

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.

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.