Winter/Spring Newsletter Information

Our Newsletter is Now Online!

The Bookmark! Winter/Spring 2012 is now posted under the Newsletter tab, full of exciting activities for all ages!

 Date Change: If you received a copy of The Bookmark! in your mailbox,

please note that the Spring Clean Your PC program will be held

on Friday, February 10th, not Wednesday, February 8th. 

Storytime and Lapsit Programs Begin Next Week!

Storytimes

 Tuesday, January 31, February 7, 14, 21, and 28 at 10:00 A.M.

P.J. Storytime

 Tuesday, January 31 at 6:30 P.M.

Lapsits

 Thursday, February 2, 9, 16, and 25 at 10:00 A.M.

For more program information, look for The Bookmark newsletter coming later this week!

Emergency Closing Information

For the most current weather related opening and closing  information, check here on our website, listen to closing listings on WKAN 1320 AM, or please call us before coming in.
We want everyone to stay safe and warm!



January Storytime/Lapsit Programs

Storytimes and Lapsits are taking 

a short break to get ready for spring!

Storytimes will begin again January 31st 

Lapsits will begin February 2nd

See you then!

Coming This Friday!

 

Friday Night Film Festival
January 6th
6:30-8:30 P.M.
Free Movie-Free Popcorn!

For more information or to register for this program, contact us at 815-939-1696 

New Year's Holiday Closings

The library will be closed Saturday, December 31st and Monday, January 2nd for New Year's Eve and

New Year's Day (observed).

Wishing everyone a new year filled with peace, prosperity, and good health!

This Friday...Senior Coffee Hour!

Senior Coffee Hour  
Friday, December 30th
10-11:00 A.M.

Join us for coffee, light refreshments and a chance to visit with other seniors and retirees this Friday morning!

We hope to see there (and feel free to bring a friend or two)!

Pre-registration: Not required

Holiday Closings

The library will be closed Saturday, December 24th and Monday, December 26th for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day (observed).

We wish everyone a warm holiday season

filled with joy and peace!

He was here!

Limestone Township Friends of the Library presented:

An Evening with Santa!

Take a look at some pictures from the event on the "Pictures" page.

Thanks for Your Support at Our Bookfair!

Our Barnes & Noble Bookfair last Saturday was a great success!

Our sincere thanks to all of our "Local Celebrity Readers" for their generosity in sharing their time and talents with everyone at the store as well as our local Girl Scout Juniors and the Herscher Hustler 4-H organization!

Look for pictures of this event and more later this week!

Our Mitten Tree!

This year we wanted to do our part to help some of the children in our community. We have created a mittens, hats, scarf and gloves tree in our lobby. Please come in and attach a much appreciated cold weather article to it. All the donated mittens etc. will go to needy children.

Our Festival!

Our Fall Festival!

Limestone Township Library’s 4th Annual Fall Festival, October 29, 2011 Sponsored by the LTL Friends of the Library
See our complete picture group by clicking the "Pics" tab.

Senior Coffee Hour

Senior Coffee Hour 10:00-11:00 A.M.
Drop in and get the day started off right! Join us each month to visit
with neighbors and friends and have a cuppa joe on us!
October 28• November 18 • December 30

Schedule

Children's/YA/Teen Programs
(Please note: Pre-registration is required for all programs)

Lapsits
Ages 6 mos.—2 years
Thursdays from 10-10:30 A.M.
Lapsits offer a wonderful interactive experience for babies and their
parents or caregivers. Music, stories and play activities are part of this earning exploration!.
September 15, 22, & 29
October 6, 13, 20 & 27
November 3, 10 & 17
December 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29

Story Time
Ages 3-5 years 
Tuesdays from 10-11 A.M.
Story Time introduces to children the life-long adventures of reading!
Early childhood literacy skills are reinforced through stories, crafts, finger plays, and more!
September 13, 20 & 27
October 4, 11, 18 & 25
November 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29
December 6, 13, 20 & 27

 PJ Story Time
Ages 3-5 years 
Tuesdays from 6:30-7:30 P.M.
Can’t make our morning Story Time?
Join us (even in your jammies if you like!) for PJ Story Time!
Guaranteed to end your day with an A-h-h-h-h!
September 27
October 4 & 25
November 1 & 22
December 6 & 27
NEW! K-2 Adventurer’s Club
Wednesdays 6-7:30 P.M.
Let's take a road trip! Young travelers will travel using the power of reading,
listening, and doing activities. Each month a new and exciting adventure
awaits as we travel the United States of America!
October 19
November 16
December 14

NEW! Grades 3-5 Author Spotlight
Saturdays 10:30-11:30 A.M.
Learn about some of your favorite authors and illustrators through
hands-on activities. Maybe you’ll discover your own interest in writing and illustrating!
October 15: Shel SilversteinNovember 12: Mark Twain
December 10: Creator & Illustrator Walt Disney


NEW! YA/Teens Programs
(6-8th grade/high school)
Thursdays from 6:30-7:30 P.M.
October 13: Glamorous Pumpkins Craft Project
November 10: YA/Teen Craft Club
December 8: YA/Teen Craft Club
Bring your favorite craft to work on and share ideas with others!

Chess Club (Grade 5-adults)
Mondays 6-7:30 P.M.
Drop in when you can, and bring your board and brains!
Come test your strategies and skills against others and improve your game!
October 3 & 24 November 7 & 21
December 5 & 19
(Requires a basic understanding of chess)

Fri. October 7th:School’s Out!
Popcorn and Peanuts™
K through Grade 5
1-2:30 P.M.
Join us for games, crafts, and a Peanuts movie!

Save the Date! Monday, December 12
6-7:30 P.M.
An Evening with Santa! Look for more information coming soon!

Adult Programs
Friday Night Film Festival
6:00-8:00 P.M.
First Friday night of each month we’ll show a
classic or newly released DVD movie complete with popcorn!
October 7: Psycho
November 4: Something Borrowed
December 2: Meet Me in St. Louis
January 6 : Super 8

The Crafting Corner
Mr. & Mrs. Cobb
Thursday, November 3rd
6:30-7:30 P.M.
Fun and easy to make fall
decorations for your home!

Shimmery Decorative Frame
Thursday, December 1st
6:30-7:30 P.M.
Transform a plain wood picture frame
into a beautiful and unique accent!

Crafting Mavens
6:30-11:00 P.M.
Join us for food, friendship, and fun while you work on your favorite craft projects!
We meet the second Friday of each month.  Oct. 14, Nov. 11, and Dec. 9

Pre-registration required for all craft programs

Senior Coffee Hour
10:00-11:00 A.M.
Drop in and get the day started off right! Join us each month to visit
with neighbors and friends and have a cuppa joe on us!
October 28• November 18 • December 30 

Evening Book Club
7:00-8:00 P.M.
Join us the second Tuesday evening of each month to discuss the month’s
read. Just ask our staff at the front desk for your copy!
October 11: Every Man in This Village is a Liar
                    by Megan K. Stack
November 8: The Secret Lives of the Four Wives  
                      by Lola Shoneyin  
December 13: Bring your favorite books and ideas-we'll get together for hot chocolate and cookies and choose next year's reads!

New and free e-books!

We are happy to announce that FREE e-books are ready to be downloaded by our patrons! Just click on the icon in the upper right to get started. It's FREE!