Limestone Township Library District is Finding Adventure This Summer

 

Limestone Township Library District is Finding Adventure This Summer

We are having a great time during this year’s Summer Reading Program at Limestone Township Library!

So far we have over 270 community members signing up to read for the summer. And they have read over 50,000 minutes by the second week. Our goal is to read 120,000 minutes during the five weeks of summer reading and we are going to get there.

We are filling our weeks with plenty of activities. There is never a moment that you cannot find something of interest.

Reg Green is our Storytime Community Helper, reading books on dogs who have been rescued, on Wednesday, June 26 at 10:15 A.M. Craft time will follow. This program is for preschoolers and kindergartners and their family members.

 Teens are invited to attend a Faerie Garden work shop on Thursday, June 27 at 6:30 P.M. Using a shallow pan or your own broken Terracotta pot, some succulents, and a few decorative pieces, we will create individual faerie gardens. There is no fee for this program, all supplies are included.

 
Drop in for a time of sipping coffee and visiting with others when we host Coffee and Friends on Friday, June 28 from 10:00 A.M. till 12:00 Noon. You can read a paper, work on a jigsaw puzzle, or just talk with a friend while enjoying some coffee and a sweet roll. Please register so we can make sure to have enough for everyone.

For more information or to register for one of our programs, call the library at 815-939-1696.

Here are some of our other upcoming programs. Please register ahead of time so we can have enough supplies for everyone:

Friday Take and Make kits features a Thaumatropes Kit on Friday, June 28. This STEM craft makes a moving picture with the help of a straw and a disc with a picture on each side. Pick one up for your child with the necessary parts and take it home to make at a time good for you. Supplies are limited.

Adults and teens can join us on Monday, July 1 at 6:30 P.M. for Sour Dough Starters and Creations with Elaine. Elaine Whitesell will demonstrate how to make a Sour Dough starter and shows us some of the wonderful things she has made with her starters. 

Kids in 2^nd through 8^th grades looking for a more challenging craft? Join us on Tuesday, July 2 at 6:30 P.M. when we are having STEM Project: Faux Stained Glass workshop. We are creating beautiful stain glass using a framed glass, glue, and paints. There is no fee for this program, all supplies are included.

Come build a castle using our Legos during our Open Lego Build on Wednesday, July 3 between 12:00 P.M. – 7:00 P.M. We will have the Legos out so that anyone can drop in to try to build a castle or a tall tower or anything your imagination can dream up. No registration necessary, open to all ages.

Please be aware that the library will be closed on July 4 in observance of Independence Day. We will re-open on Friday, July 5 at 10:00 A.M.

Friday Take and Make kits features a Patriotic Playdough Kit on Friday, July 5. Pick one up for your child with the necessary parts and take it home to make at a time good for you. Supplies are limited.

Do you like succulent gardens but cannot keep them alive? Kids who are 11- 18 years old can join us for a Rock Cactus Planter craft in which we will paint rocks to look like cactus and arrange them in a pot. Finally, a plant you will never have to water. There is no fee for this program, all supplies are included.

Join us for the Saturday movie on July 6 at 11:00 A.M. when we join the adventure of National Treasure starring Nicholas Cage. Before the movie starts we will make our own treasure maps and have pizza to snack on. Open to all ages. Make sure to register ahead of time.

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 's Summer Reading is in Full Force

 

 Limestone Township Library District 's Summer Reading is in Full Force

Summer Reading at Limestone Township Library District just won’t quit!

We are filling our weeks with plenty of activities. There is never a moment that you cannot find something of interest.

On Friday, June 21, our Friday Take and Make kits features a Dragon Fire Kit. Pick one up for your child with the necessary parts and take it home to make at a time good for you. Supplies are limited.

Taste test the different ways you can make coffee on Friday, June 21 at 1:30 P.M. Whether it is cold-brew, with a French press, or a regular coffee-maker, teens and Adults can discover which type of coffee they like best. Space is limited, register right away. 

Saturday, June 22 will see a Medieval Faire come to the Library Grounds. There will be games, crafts, food, and fun all around. There will even be an alchemist making Elephant Toothpaste and pool noodle jousting. We start at 11:00 A.M. and end at 1:00 P.M.

For more information or to register for one of our programs, call the library at 815-939-1696.

Here are some of our other upcoming programs. Please register ahead of time so we can have enough supplies for everyone:

Please be aware that the Library will be closed on Wednesday, June 19^th in observance of Juneteenth. We will re-open on Thursday, June 20^th at 10:00 A.M.

Come build a castle using our Legos during our Open Lego Build on Thursday, June 20 between 1:00 P.M.

and 5:00 P.M. We will have the Legos out so that anyone can drop in to try to build a castle or a tall tower or anything your imagination can dream up. No registration necessary, open to all ages.

Join us in the Peterson School House on Monday, June 24 at 11:00 A.M. when Ms. Faith will show us what school was like for children in the Pioneer Era. Children off all ages are invited to come experience how learning was done in schoolhouses across the prairie where our great-grandparents and great-great-grandparents went to school.

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

 

Kids in pre-school through 8^th grade are invited to try their hand at creating Fire Works Art which can be simple or a little harder on Tuesday, June 25 at 1:00 P.M. There is no fee for this program, all supplies are included.

 

Join us on Tuesday, June 25 at 6:30 P.M. when Anna Goodberlet will give an Essential Oils Workshop, including how to make lotion with these special oils. There is no fee for this program, all supplies are included. Space is limited, please sign up early.

 

Story Time occurs on June 26 at 10:15 A.M. with Reg Green, a dog rescuer and author as he reads a favorite story book or two. Craft time will follow. This program is for preschoolers and kindergartners and their family members.

 

Teens are invited to attend a Faerie Garden work shop on Thursday, June 27 at 6:30 P.M. Using a shallow pan or your own broken Terracotta pot, some succulents, and a few decorative pieces, we will create individual faerie gardens. There is no fee for this program, all supplies are included.

 

Friday Take and Make kits features a Thaumatropes Kit on Friday, June 28. This STEM craft makes a moving picture with the help of a straw and a disc with a picture on each side. Pick one up for your child with the necessary parts and take it home to make at a time good for you. Supplies are limited.

Drop in for a time of sipping coffee and visiting with others when we host Coffee and Friends on Friday, June 28 from 10:00 A.M. till 12:00 Noon. You can read a paper, work on a jigsaw puzzle, or just talk with a friend while enjoying some coffee and a sweet roll. Please register so we can make sure to have enough for everyone.

 

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.

Lucky the Library Dragon Visits Limestone Township Library District

 

Lucky the Library Dragon Visits Limestone Township Library District

It is not often that a dragon comes to visit a library. Some of us would even say it could be tricky considering the fire-breathing aspect.

On Saturday, June 15 at 12:30 P.M., Lucky the Library Dragon is coming in to do a story time session and will listen to each child read a story to our resident dragon. There will be crafts and sensory activities to do while waiting for each child’s turn to read to Lucky. Open to all ages.

When you register, make sure to sign up for any program that fits your child or yourself. We plan to have a busy summer making crafts, visiting with people, exploring nature, and having a Medieval Faire on June 22.

For more information or to register for one of our programs, call the library at 815-939-1696.

Here are some of our upcoming programs. Please register ahead of time so we can have enough supplies for everyone:

Story Time starts on June 12 at 10:15 A.M. with LTFPD Fire Chief Ryan Bell as he reads a favorite story. Craft time will follow. This program is for preschoolers and kindergartners and their family members.

Kids in 2^nd through 8^th grade are invited to attend a Faerie Garden work shop on Wednesday, June 12 at 1:00 P.M. Using a shallow pan, some succulents, and a few decorative pieces, kids can create their own faerie garden. There is no fee for this program, all supplies are included.

We are having an Herb Garden Presentation on Thursday, June 13 at 6:30 P.M. Teens and Adults are invited to learn more about the common kitchen herbs you might use and how to care for them. Informational handouts along with recipes will be given out.

Friday Take and Make kits will start off the summer with a spacey Slime Kit on Friday, June 14. Pick up a kit with the necessary ingredients and take it home to make at a time good for you. Supplies are limited.

Join us for the Friday Afternoon movie on June 14 at 1:00 P.M. when we go into the future with Wall-E. Anyone can join us for this Pixar classic. Make sure to register ahead of time.

Come for an Adult Craft Night on Monday, June 17 at 6:30 P.M. when we make Mosquito Repellant Jar Candles. Using some fruit, herbs, essential oil inside a mason jar will help keep those nasty insects away and you can see how to make your own. Space is limited so please sign up right away. There is no fee for this program, all supplies are included.

Kids in 2^nd through 4^th Grades are invited to join us when we make Sun Catchers on Tuesday, June 18 at 1:00 P.M. and 6:00 P.M. Using canning jar rings and dried flowers, we can create something fun that catches the light. There is no fee for this program, all supplies are included.

Come build a castle using our Legos  during our Open Lego Build on Thursday, June 20 between 1:00 P.M. – 5:00 P.M. We will have the Legos out so that anyone can drop in to try to build a castle or a tall tower or anything your imagination can dream up. No registration necessary, open to all ages.

Friday Take and Make kits features a Dragon Fire Kit on Friday, June 21. Pick one up for your child with the necessary parts and take it home to make at a time good for you. Supplies are limited.

Taste test the different ways you can make coffee on Friday, June 21 at 1:30 P.M. Whether it is cold-brew, with a French press, or a regular coffee-maker, teens and Adults can discover which type of coffee they like best. Space is limited, register right away.  

Saturday, June 22 will see a Medieval Faire come to the Library Grounds. There will be games, crafts, and fun all around. We start at 11:00 A.M. and end at 1:00 P.M.

Join us in the Peterson School House on Monday, June 24 at 11:00 A.M. when Ms. Faith will show us what school was like for children in the Pioneer Era. Children off all ages are invited to come, just like schoolhouses across the prairie where our great-grandparents and great-great-grandparents went to school.

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

 

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 Starts Summer Reading with a Movie Kick-Off

 

Limestone Township Library District Starts Summer Reading with a Movie Kick-Off

Summer Reading is here! At Limestone Township Library District, we are planning an excitement filled summer with our reading program called ‘Where the Adventure Begins.’

Our Kick-Off program is a Movie Day on Saturday, June 8, starting at 12:00 noon. We plan to explore Space this week starting with our movie “Lightyear.” Attendees can have fun making their own rocket to sit in and create their own rocket packs. There will be hotdogs, popcorn, and pop rocks to snack on.  It’s sure to be a blast!

Registration for Summer Reading is ongoing.  Community members can register through June 20. Registration must be done in person. At that time, participants will receive an information packet that includes a reading log, and the program calendar for June and July. Every participant gets a raffle tickle for every on hundred minutes read And for each program that they attend.

When you register, make sure to sign up for any program that fits your child or yourself. We plan to have a busy summer making crafts, visiting with people, exploring nature, and having a Medieval Faire on June 22.

For more information or to register for one of our programs, call the library at 815-939-1696.

Here are some of our upcoming programs. Please register ahead of time so we can have enough supplies for everyone:

Start your summer off by attending a craft program for kids in Kindergarten through 4^th grades on Monday, June 10 at 1:00 P.M.when we make our Passports to Adventure. This cute book utilizes lunch bags to make a pocket collection of the fun things you will find. There is no fee for this program, all supplies are included.

Adult Craft Night comes back on Monday, June 10 at 6:30 P.M. when we make a patriotic wreath using a wire wreath form, mesh, and pipe cleaners. You will love it when you’re done. There is no fee for this program, all supplies are included.

Kids in 2^nd grade through 8th grade can sign up for our Moon Rock program on Tuesday, June 11 at 6:00 P.M. when we turn household ingredients into moon rocks and bouncy balls. There is no fee for this program, all supplies are included.

Adult Book Club meets on Tuesday, June 11 at 6:30 P.M. when we discuss this month’s selection – The Horsemaster’s Daughter by Susan Wiggs. Copies are available at the Front Desk.

Story Time starts on June 12 at 10:15 A.M. with LTFPD Fire Chief Ryan Bell as he reads a favorite story. Craft time will follow. This program is for preschoolers and kindergartners and their family members.

Kids in 2^nd through 8^th grade are invited to attend a Faerie Garden work shop on Wednesday, June 12 at 1:00 P.M.. Using a shallow pan, some succulents, and a few decorative pieces, kids can create their own faerie garden. There is no fee for this program, all supplies are included.

We are having an Herb Garden Presentation on Thursday, June 13 at 6:30 P.M. Teens and Adults are invited to learn more about the common kitchen herbs you might use and how to care for them. Informational handouts along with recipes will be given out.

Friday Take and Make kits will start off the summer with a spacey Slime Kit. Pick up a kit with the necessary ingredients and take it home to make at a time good for you. Supplies are limited.

Join us for the Friday Afternoon movie on June 14 at 1:00 P.M.  when we go into the future with Wall-E. Anyone can join us for this Pixar classic. Make sure to register ahead of time.

Lucky the Library Dragon is coming to the Library on Saturday, June 15 at 12:30 so you can read to her and help her return books to the library! Lucky’s human will read a story to everyone on attendance. Then Lucky will listen to one child at a time read to her. Open to all ages.

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 Presents Summer Reading

 

Limestone Township Library District Presents Summer Reading

At Limestone Township Library District, we are planning an excitement filled summer with our reading program called ‘Where the Adventure Begins’ with Lucky the Library Dragon.

Because of that, we will not have any programs until June 8 since there is much to get ready. But the library still has much to offer. 

It is possible for patrons and community members to come in to check out materials, use the public access computers, make copies, and send off faxes or scan documents to email. Our die-cut center is open for use as well as our cold laminator machine. Copies, faxes, and the laminator machine have fees associated with their use.

Registration for Summer Reading began Monday, May 20 and community members can register through June 20. Registration must be done in person. At that time, participants will receive an information packet that includes a reading log, program calendar for June and July, and information regarding ‘About The Realm’ activities.

When you register, make sure to sign up for our Kick-off Movie Day on Saturday, June 8, starting at 12:00 noon. We plan to have popcorn and drinks along with fun crafts to go with our movie –Lightyear.

For more information, call the Library at 815-939-1696.

Check out our program calendar when you stop in.

The library will be closed Monday, May 27 in observance of Memorial Day. We will re-open on Tuesday, May 28 at 10:00 A.M.

 The Friends of the Library plan to meet on Tuesday, May 28 at 6:30 P.M. They will discuss various ways they can help the library in the Meeting Room. New members are always welcomed.

 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.

Container Garden Presentation at Limestone Township Library District

  

Container Garden Presentation 

at Limestone Township Library District

Maybe you have always wanted to try container gardening but never felt comfortable enough to do it. Come to Limestone Township Library District on Wednesday, May 15 at 6:30 P.M. to hear Holly Froning speak on creating a container garden in your own back yard.

Froning is the Master Gardener and Master Naturalist Coordinator at the University of Illinois Extension Office, serving in this role for many years. She will explain the different types of containers, soil mediums, and plants that can work for container gardening. Then you can take that knowledge to work at creating your own container garden.

To attend the program, community members must register for the program. You don’t have to be a patron to attend the program. But as long as you are in the building, check with the Front Desk staff to see about getting a library card.

For more information, call the Library at 815-939-1696.

Check out our program calendar.

Storytime takes place every Wednesday at 10:15 A.M., through May 8. Mr. William will read a picture book or two and leading us through a fun craft matching the theme of the book.

 Adult Book Club will meet on Tuesday, May 14 at 6:30 P.M. This month we are reading ‘Horse’ by Geraldine Brooks. Copies are available at the Front Desk.

Registration for our Summer Reading Program – Where the Adventure Begins – starts on Monday, May 20. Kids of all ages can sign up to help us retrieve books from Lucky the Library Dragon by reading for as many minutes as possible and attending any number of exciting programs. Minutes read gain participants tickets for our event baskets. Sign up and get ready to have fun!

The Friends of the Library plan to meet on Tuesday, May 28 at 6:30 P.M. They will discuss various ways they can help the library in the Meeting Room. New members are always welcomed.

 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.

Discover the Various Services at Limestone Township Library District

 

Discover the Various Services at Limestone Township Library District

 

Are you in the middle of a project that needs a little more help from an outside source?

You can always find that help at the library.

We have helped people make copies of newspaper article or obituaries for memory books for family members. Sometimes quilters come in looking to have a pattern increased in size so they can have a larger picture to work off for paper piecing. Sometimes people are looking specific tax forms that cannot be found on our turn racks.

We also help with getting important papers sent by fax or scanned into emails.

Don’t forget that we have public access computers as well. This is helpful when you have a document in your email but it refuses to print from your phone for whatever reasons.

One way or another, we can help you on that project to get it to the next step.

We do charge .25¢ for black and white copies, .50¢ for color copies. Faxes cost $1.50 per page, and email scans are free. Public access computer usage is free of charge. All of these services are open to the public, not just patrons of the library. But while you’re in the building, see about getting your own library card.

For more information, call the Library at 815-939-1696.

Check out our program calendar.

Storytime takes place every Wednesday at 10:15 A.M., through May 8. Mr. William will read a picture book or two and leading us through a fun craft matching the theme of the book.

 

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.

 

Adult Book Club will meet on Tuesday, May 14 at 6:30 P.M. This month we are reading ‘Horse’ by Geraldine Brooks. Copies are available at the Front Desk.

The Friends of the Library plan to meet on Tuesday, May 28 at 6:30 P.M. They will discuss various ways they can help the library in the Meeting Room. New members are always welcomed.

 

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.