This Week at the Library

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.

Wednesday, June 24, Landscape Drawing, 1:00-2:30 P.M., 6^th grade-12^th grade,

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.

Friday, June 26, Book to Movie, Over 18 Crowd- 1:30 P.M. WILD

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.

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Tuesday, June 16,  Marvel Comic Day, 3^rd -5^th Grade, 1:00 – 2:00 P.M.

A SUPER day of fun and activities celebrating our favorite comic book heroes and villains in the Marvel Universe!

Tuesday, June 16, Crochet with Helen, 6:00-7:30 P.M.,  Ages 14 and up                                                                                               

Have you always wanted to learn to crochet? Teens and Adults can sign up to learn from Helen Ziller how to crochet a flower headband. A supply list will be given upon registration.

Wednesday, June 17, Guitar Hero Play Off, 1:00p.m.-2:00 P.M. , Ages 6^th grade-12^th grade    Hey Kids! Play the popular Guitar Hero TM game and compete to see who will be the Guitar Hero of Reading to the Rhythm 2015!

Thursday, June 18,  Ronald McDonald Magic Show, 1:00 P.M.,  Kids PreK -2^nd Grades                                                           We invite Pre-K-2^nd grade children to come to the Reading and Magic Show with the amazing Ronald McDonald. Each participant will receive a treat coupon from McDonald’s!

Saturday, June, 20, Lego Building, 1:00-2:00 P.M., K-5^th                                                            Children in Kindergarten-5 grade are asked to join us in creating fantastical objects with our Legos and meeting new friends!

Monday, June 22, Create a Soundtrack to a Book, 1:00-2:30 P.M., K-2                                                                                                                       Children will join Katrina Cessna local music instructor and Kankakee Youth Valley Symphony Orchestra leader in creating a musical soundtrack to a book. If your children enjoy drums, this will be a great program for them!

 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, ONU Music Tour, 1:00-2:00 P.M., 3^rd - 5^th grade                                                  Join us for a musical tour on the ONU Campus. The tour will include a visit to Larsen Fine Arts Center, Centennial Chapel to see the magnificent pipe organ, and finally we conclude with a tour of Shine Radio. Participants will meet at ONU Admissions Office; Parents will need to stay.  A map will be available upon registration.

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. 

Have you visited our 

American Pie Challenge page yet?

Click on the American Pie tab 

and see if you can answer the trivia question and win a special prize.

Upcoming Events This Week

Upcoming Events

Join us for Kick-Off Week of our Summer Reading Program-  Read to the Rhythm

Tuesday, June 9 and Thursday, June 11, Storytime - 

10:00 A.M.,                                                                                                             

Join Ms. Anita for stories, a craft and refreshments! Learn new skills and meet new people. This program is meant for children ages 6 mos-5 years. Sign-up for Tuesday or Thursday.                                                                                                                                                                          Wednesday, June 10,  3D Sticker Workshop,  1:00 – 2:00 P.M.,  3^rd  - 5th Grades                                                                            

Join Megan Walsh from U of I Extension Office as she teaches kids how to make something simple and quick with an electronic cutter. Participants will learn how to trace images using the cutters vectors and basic geometry to create their own design. This is a great class for beginners.

Thursday June 11, Read to the Dogs, 

1:00-2:00 P.M.                                                                                     

 The therapy dogs return to listen to a story.  Each child  will choose a book to read to their fluffy canine companion. Parents may attend with children and assist in the reading, if necessary. Pre-register for your time slot!

Thursday,  June 11, Book to Movie, Over 18 Crowd ,  6:00 - 8:00 P.M. 

His Girl Friday

Join us for an evening movie in which we watch the classic comedy, His Girl Friday  starring Cary Grant as the newspaper editor to Rosalind Russell’s reporter. There will be a short discussion time after the movie.

Saturday, June 13, Kickoff  Read to the Rhythm Party, 12:30 P.M., All Ages,                                      

We are having an extravaganza that includes Face Painting, as well as Fire Spinners Nick Vitale and Friends. Acting Out Theatre Company are performing a selection from their summer production of CATS at 1:30 P.M. 

Pre-register for a fun-filled afternoon!

Stop in at the Front Desk or call the Library at  815-939-1696 to sign up!

Sign up for our

Read to the Rhythm Summer Reading Program 

Starting May 26th!

The more time you read and the more activities you attend, 

the more tickets you earn for our incredible prize baskets.

Check out our Activity Listings in the 

Newsletter, Adult, Young Adult, and Kids Tabs

Ask about it at the Front Desk!