This Week at the Library
Tuesday, June
23 or Thursday, June 25, 10:00 A.M., Tiny Explorers, 6 months-5 years, Children
explore hands on learning using a
variety of materials and activities. Counting, color and shape recognition and
sensory development are included.
Tuesday, June 23, Red, White, and Blue Craft Night,
6:30-7:30 P.M. Flex those crafting skills by putting together and decorating a starry
wind chime with Miss Pat. Supplies are provided.
We are taking this drawing
class Outdoors, if weather is
permitting, to learn how to draw landscapes. Local Artist Mary LeRoy is the
instructor. All supplies are furnished. Please pre-register.
Thursday, June 25, Hide and Seek Science, 1:00 - 2:00 P.M., All Ages
Don’t miss this special program by local science expert Tom Kearney of Earth Stewards. Learn about nature, camouflage, and communication. A great afternoon of interaction and exploration.
Join us for an afternoon
movie in which we watch Wild starring
Reese Witherspoon as Cheryl Strayed who decides to hike the Pacific Crest Trail
as a way of dealing with her grief over her mother’s death and getting her life
back on track. There will be a short discussion time after the movie.
Monday, June 29,
Art to the Rhythm, 1-2:30 P.M. , Grades K-2,
Children
will join local artist Mary LeRoy for a time of creation and drawing using a
variety of mediums, showing how art relates to rhythm.
Tuesday, June
30, Food Sculptors, 1:00-2:00 P.M., Grades 3-5, Encourage the
kids to play With Their food. Children will learn about food value and have fun
making food sculptures from vegetables and fruits.
Tuesday, June 30, Yes, You Can! : Canning Foods Safely, 6:15 –
7:30 P.M. Home canning is
chic again. Wouldn't it be nice to enjoy your garden or farmers market produce
all year long? Whether just starting out or updating your food
preservation knowledge, join University of Illinois Extension, nutrition
and wellness educator, Drusilla Banks for this timely seasonal program.