Wednesday, December 28, 2016
Upcoming Events
Upcoming
Events
Registration
for programs is required prior to the day of the event.
Movie Day!
Thursday, December 29
1:00 P.M.
School is out!
So spend your day at the Library with friends watching The Angry Bird Movies, eating popcorn and drinking lemonade.
Thursday, December 29
1:00 P.M.
School is out!
So spend your day at the Library with friends watching The Angry Bird Movies, eating popcorn and drinking lemonade.
Storytime at Night
Thursday, December 29 and January 5
6:30 P.M. - 7:30 P.M.
Storytime is a mix of crafts, stories, and music to help young children develop a love for reading. Parents and guardians can bring their 6-months to five-year-old children.
Storytime is a mix of crafts, stories, and music to help young children develop a love for reading. Parents and guardians can bring their 6-months to five-year-old children.
Lego Building
Saturday, January 7
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Our Lego building blocks and your creativity can only add up to lots of fun at the library. Join us and other Lego enthusiasts for an afternoon of building fun. For children in Kindergarten and up.
For more information
or to register for any of our programs,
stop in at the Library at 2701 W. Tower Road
or call us at
815-939-1696.
Friday, December 23, 2016
Monday, December 19, 2016
Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events
Registration for programs is required
Registration for programs is required
prior to the day of the event.
Call the Library at 815-939-1696
or stop in at the Front Desk to Register.
or stop in at the Front Desk to Register.
Caudill Book Club
Monday, December 19
6:30-7:30 PM
Calling all kids in 4th - 8th Grade. Come together to read and talk about one Caudill book each month. This month we are reading Fish in a Tree. Pick up your copy when you register at the Library. Call the Library at 815-939-1696 for more information.
6:30-7:30 PM
Calling all kids in 4th - 8th Grade. Come together to read and talk about one Caudill book each month. This month we are reading Fish in a Tree. Pick up your copy when you register at the Library. Call the Library at 815-939-1696 for more information.
Tiny Explorers
Tuesday, December 20 10:00 A.M. Playing at a number of stations, children will learn fine motor skills with the help of manipulative toys. These activities are meant for children from ages 6 months to 5 years old.
Tuesday, December 20 10:00 A.M. Playing at a number of stations, children will learn fine motor skills with the help of manipulative toys. These activities are meant for children from ages 6 months to 5 years old.
Make-it and Take-it Craft
Thursday, December 22 1:00 P.M. – 2:00 P.M. Kids in Kindergarten and up Join us for a fun craft making session that can be made and taken home right away. All supplies are included, there is no fee.
Thursday, December 22 1:00 P.M. – 2:00 P.M. Kids in Kindergarten and up Join us for a fun craft making session that can be made and taken home right away. All supplies are included, there is no fee.
Lego Building
Friday, December 23
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Our Lego building blocks and your creativity can only add up to
lots of fun at the library. Join us and other Lego enthusiasts for an afternoon
of building fun. For children in Kindergarten and up.
Library Closing Dates
The Library will be closed on Saturday, December 24 through Monday, December 26. We will re-open on Tuesday, December 27 at 10:00 A.M. We wish everyone a safe and wonderful holiday.
The Library will be closed on Saturday, December 24 through Monday, December 26. We will re-open on Tuesday, December 27 at 10:00 A.M. We wish everyone a safe and wonderful holiday.
Movie Day!
Tuesday, December 27
1:00 P.M.
School is out!
So spend your day at the Library with friends watching Ice Age: Collision Course, eating popcorn and drinking lemonade.
Tuesday, December 27
1:00 P.M.
School is out!
So spend your day at the Library with friends watching Ice Age: Collision Course, eating popcorn and drinking lemonade.
Teen Book Club
Tuesday, December 27
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
A book club just for teens in 9th through 12th Grade featuring the
latest series and award nominated YA books. Our December selection is Winter. Pick up your copy when you register.
Call the Library at 815-939-1696 for more information.
Lego Building
Wednesday, December 28
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Our Lego building blocks and your creativity can only add up to lots of fun at the library. Join us and other Lego enthusiasts for an afternoon of building fun. For children in Kindergarten and up.
Movie Day!
Thursday, December 29
1:00 P.M.
School is out!
So spend your day at the Library with friends watching The Angry Birds, eating popcorn and drinking lemonade.
Thursday, December 29
1:00 P.M.
School is out!
So spend your day at the Library with friends watching The Angry Birds, eating popcorn and drinking lemonade.
Storytime at Night
Thursday, December 29
6:30 P.M. - 7:30 P.M.
Storytime is a mix of crafts, stories, and music to help young children develop a love for reading. Parents and guardians can bring their 6-months to five-year-old children.
Storytime is a mix of crafts, stories, and music to help young children develop a love for reading. Parents and guardians can bring their 6-months to five-year-old children.
Library Closing Dates
The Library will be closed on Saturday, December 31 through Monday, January 2. We will re-open on Tuesday, January 3 at 10:00 A.M. We wish everyone a safe and wonderful holiday.
The Library will be closed on Saturday, December 31 through Monday, January 2. We will re-open on Tuesday, January 3 at 10:00 A.M. We wish everyone a safe and wonderful holiday.
See a program you like? Call us at 815-939-1696 to register!
Wednesday, December 7, 2016
Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events
Registration before the day of the program is required.
Sign up by stopping in at the Front Desk
or calling the Library at 815-939-1696.
Family
Gingerbread House Workshop
Saturday,
December 10
10:30
A.M. – 12 Noon or 1:00 P.M. -2:30 P.M.
Children of all ages can make gingerbread houses using graham
crackers and milk cartons. All supplies are provided; there is no cost for this
program. You can choose to do either the 10:30 A.M. session or the 1:00 P.M.
session. Parents need to stay with their child in second grade or below.
Monarch Book Club
Monday, December 12
6:30 - 7:30 P.M.
Kids in 1st -3rd Grade have their own book club. We will read the book of the month at our gathering time and have a crafting session.
Monday, December 12
6:30 - 7:30 P.M.
Kids in 1st -3rd Grade have their own book club. We will read the book of the month at our gathering time and have a crafting session.
Coloring for Adults
Monday, December 12
6:30 P.M. – 7:30 P.M.
Come for an evening of coloring and relaxation as you create beautiful pictures. Bring your own coloring book and medium (colored pencils, markers, or crayons), or use our colored pencils and coloring pages.
Monday, December 12
6:30 P.M. – 7:30 P.M.
Come for an evening of coloring and relaxation as you create beautiful pictures. Bring your own coloring book and medium (colored pencils, markers, or crayons), or use our colored pencils and coloring pages.
Adult Book Club
Tuesday, December 13
6:30 P.M. - 7:30 P.M.
Join us for lively discussion as we explore various genres every
month. It is our annual dessert/appetizer potluck as we pick out the books for
next year’s reading list. Bring something to share and be ready to talk about
books.
YA/Adult
Holiday Ornament Craft
Thursday,
December 15
6:30 P.M. – 7:30 P.M.
Get out for a night of Crafting as we create a cute holiday
ornament. All supplies are included and
there is no fee. This program is for Young adults from 7th grade and up and adults.
Sign up for these programs by calling the library at 815-939-1696
Monday, December 5, 2016
Mitten Tree
Your donated hat scarves and mittens will
be donated to the
Herscher School district for
grade school-aged children.
Call the Library at
815-939-1696
for more information
An Evening with Santa
An Evening with Santa
Tonight, Santa will be at the
Limestone Township Library District at 6 P.M.
Join us for the fun.
Call 815-939-1696 to register.
Saturday, December 3, 2016
Tuesday, November 29, 2016
Monday, November 28, 2016
An Evening with Santa
An Evening with Santa
Monday, December 5
Starting Time 6 P.M.
Join Limestone Friends of the Limestone Township Library
as they present An Evening with Santa.
Don’t miss out on Santa reading
Clement Moore’s ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas.
as they present An Evening with Santa.
Don’t miss out on Santa reading
Clement Moore’s ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas.
Afterwards, the children can share their personal wish lists
with Santa in
the Peterson Schoolhouse.
This program is for children in pre-school through 3rd
Grade.
Pre-registration is required.
Register by calling the Library at 815-939-1696
Saturday, November 19, 2016
Monday, November 14, 2016
Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events
Family Reading Night Tuesday, November 15 6:30 P.M. - 7:30 P.M. Help us celebrate reading when we ‘PAWS to Read.’ There will be
guest readers and therapy dogs visiting who listen to children as
they read out loud. This event is for all ages
Computer Skills Class:
Email Basics
Wednesday, November 16
10 AM - 11:30 AM
Email Basics
Wednesday, November 16
10 AM - 11:30 AM
Learn how to communicate effectively with email to send your
message. We will learn how to attach documents, add web links,
identify spam, and block unwelcome emails. Users need to bring a
valid email account.
Banzai! Financial Literacy
Thursday, November 17
6:30 - 7:30 P.M.
& Saturday, November 19
1:00 - 2:00 P.M.
Thursday, November 17
6:30 - 7:30 P.M.
& Saturday, November 19
1:00 - 2:00 P.M.
9th-12th Grade
Banzai! is a computer-based educational tool that helps teach the value of a dollar. Sponsored by Riverside Community Credit Union, the program starts with a pre-test that takes the participant through a group of life financial situations. The program is held in two sessions.
Banzai! is a computer-based educational tool that helps teach the value of a dollar. Sponsored by Riverside Community Credit Union, the program starts with a pre-test that takes the participant through a group of life financial situations. The program is held in two sessions.
Scrabble Saturday
Saturday, November 19
1:00 - 2:00 PM
4th Grade & older
Compete against family and friends with the word game that has you pull out letter tiles and fill the available spaces on the board for the most points.
1:00 - 2:00 PM
4th Grade & older
Compete against family and friends with the word game that has you pull out letter tiles and fill the available spaces on the board for the most points.
Tiny Explorers
Tuesday, November 22 10:00 A.M. Playing at a number of stations, children will learn fine motor skills with the help of manipulative toys. These activities are meant for children from ages 6 months to 5 years old.
Tuesday, November 22 10:00 A.M. Playing at a number of stations, children will learn fine motor skills with the help of manipulative toys. These activities are meant for children from ages 6 months to 5 years old.
Movie Day!
Wednesday, November 23
1:00 P.M.
School is out!
So spend your day at the Library with friends watching the 2016 version of The Jungle Book, eating popcorn and drinking lemonade.
Lego Building
Wednesday, November 23
1:00 P.M.
School is out!
So spend your day at the Library with friends watching the 2016 version of The Jungle Book, eating popcorn and drinking lemonade.
Lego Building
Saturday, November 261:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Our Lego building blocks and your creativity can only add up to
lots of fun at the library. Join us and other Lego enthusiasts for an afternoon
of building fun.
Register for these programs by calling the
Library at 815-939-1696!
Thursday, November 10, 2016
Wednesday, November 9, 2016
Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events
Register by calling the Library at 815-939-1696
Veterans Reception
Thursday, November 10
1:00 P.M. - 3:00 P.M.
We invite area veterans to join us for coffee and small refreshments to honor their service for our country.
Crochet with Helen
Thursday, November 10
6:00 P.M. - 7:30 P.M.
Take on a simple crocheting project as Helen teaches us how to make a Gingerbread Man Ornament. A supply list is available upon registration.
Google Docs
Thursday, November 10
1:00 P.M. - 3:00 P.M.
We invite area veterans to join us for coffee and small refreshments to honor their service for our country.
Crochet with Helen
Thursday, November 10
6:00 P.M. - 7:30 P.M.
Take on a simple crocheting project as Helen teaches us how to make a Gingerbread Man Ornament. A supply list is available upon registration.
Google Docs
Thursday, November 10
6:00-7:30 p.m.
6:00-7:30 p.m.
You will learn Google Docs basics; how to create and format
documents, manage documents with multiple users, and build a Docs
archive. Users are required to bring a valid Gmail account to
login.
Banzai! Financial Literacy for Pre-Teens
Saturday, November 12,
1:00 - 2:00 PM
& Monday, November 14,
6:30 - 7:30 PM
Saturday, November 12,
1:00 - 2:00 PM
& Monday, November 14,
6:30 - 7:30 PM
4th-8th Grade
Banzai! is a computer-based educational tool that helps teach the value of a dollar. Sponsored by Riverside Community Credit Union, the program starts with a pre-test that takes the participant through a group of life financial situations. The program is held in two sessions.
Banzai! is a computer-based educational tool that helps teach the value of a dollar. Sponsored by Riverside Community Credit Union, the program starts with a pre-test that takes the participant through a group of life financial situations. The program is held in two sessions.
Computer Basics
Monday, November 17
10 AM - 11:30 AM
10 AM - 11:30 AM
Learn how to use the computer. Get comfortable with Password
login,
file storage locations, Microsoft Office programs, keyboarding, and printing.
file storage locations, Microsoft Office programs, keyboarding, and printing.
Coloring for Adults
Monday, November 14
6:30 P.M. – 7:30 P.M.
Come for an evening of coloring and relaxation as you create beautiful pictures. Bring your own coloring book and medium (colored pencils, markers, or crayons), or use our colored pencils and coloring pages.
Family Reading Night
Tuesday, November 15
6:30 P.M. - 7:30 P.M.Help us celebrate reading when we ‘PAWS to Read.’
There will be guest readers and therapy dogs visiting
who listen to children as they read out loud. Bring your
stuffed animal for a wellness check by a local veterinarian.
This event is for all ages
Computer Skills Class:
Email Basics
Wednesday, November 16
10 AM - 11:30 AM
Email Basics
Wednesday, November 16
10 AM - 11:30 AM
Learn how to communicate effectively with email to send your
message. We will learn how to attach documents, add web links,
identify spam, and block unwelcome emails. Users need to bring a
valid email account.
Banzai! Financial Literacy for Teens
Thursday, November 17
6:30 - 7:30 P.M.
& Saturday, November 19
1:00 - 2:00 P.M.
Thursday, November 17
6:30 - 7:30 P.M.
& Saturday, November 19
1:00 - 2:00 P.M.
9th-12th Grade
Banzai! is a computer-based educational tool that helps teach the value of a dollar. Sponsored by Riverside Community Credit Union, the program starts with a pre-test that takes the participant through a group of life financial situations. The program is held in two sessions.
Banzai! is a computer-based educational tool that helps teach the value of a dollar. Sponsored by Riverside Community Credit Union, the program starts with a pre-test that takes the participant through a group of life financial situations. The program is held in two sessions.
Scrabble Saturday
Saturday, November 19
1:00 - 2:00 PM
4th Grade & older
Compete against family and friends with the word game that has you pull out letter tiles and fill the available spaces on the board for the most points.
1:00 - 2:00 PM
4th Grade & older
Compete against family and friends with the word game that has you pull out letter tiles and fill the available spaces on the board for the most points.
Register for any programs by calling the Library at 815-939-1696.
Tuesday, November 8, 2016
Saturday, November 5, 2016
Family
Reading Night
Tuesday, November 15
6:30 P.M. 7:30 P.M.
Help us celebrate reading when we ‘PAWS to Read.’
There will be guest readers and
visiting therapy dogs to listen to children
read out loud.
Kids can bring their stuffed animals in
for a check-up by local
veterinarians.
This event is for all ages.
Register by calling the Library at
815-939-1696.
Wednesday, November 2, 2016
Friends of the Library Meeting
F.Y.I.
The Friends of the Limestone Township Library District Meeting
has been postponed to
Thursday, November 3rd at 6 P.M.
We apologize for any inconvenience.
Call the Library at 815-939-1696
if you are interested in attending.
Saturday, October 29, 2016
Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events
at the Library!
Holiday Craft and More at Busse and Rieck's
Tuesday, November 1
6:00 P.M. - 7:30 P.M.
Take an adult field trip to Busse and Rieck's for a night of fun. We will be making a holiday craft along with seeing the latest home decor styles. There is a $5.00 fee payable upon registration
Tuesday, November 1
6:00 P.M. - 7:30 P.M.
Take an adult field trip to Busse and Rieck's for a night of fun. We will be making a holiday craft along with seeing the latest home decor styles. There is a $5.00 fee payable upon registration
Google Docs
Thursday, November 3
6:30-7:30 p.m.
6:30-7:30 p.m.
You will learn Google Docs basics; how to create and format
documents, manage documents with multiple users, and build a Docs
archive. Users are required to bring a valid Gmail account to
login.
Storytime at Night
Thursday, November 3
Thursday, November 3
6:30 P.M. - 7:30 P.M.
Enjoy Storytime activities of a mix of crafts, stories, and music
for 6-months to five-year-old children with parents and guardians during an
evening session.
Lego Building
Saturday, November 5
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Our Lego building blocks and your creativity can only add up to
lots of fun at the library. Join us and other Lego enthusiasts for an afternoon
of building fun.
Monarch Book Club
Monday, November 7
6:30 - 7:30 P.M.
Kids in 1st -3rd Grade have their own book club. We will read the book of the month at our gathering time and have a crafting session.
Monday, November 7
6:30 - 7:30 P.M.
Kids in 1st -3rd Grade have their own book club. We will read the book of the month at our gathering time and have a crafting session.
Adult Book Club
Tuesday, November 8
6:30 P.M. - 7:30 P.M.
Join us for lively discussion as we explore various genres every
month. Books are available for pick up at the Front Desk, or we can order a
copy if needed. The November book club selection is Still Missing by
Chevy Stevens.
Veterans Reception
Thursday, November 10
1:00 P.M. - 3:00 P.M.
We invite area veterans to join us for coffee and small refreshments to honor their service for our country.
Thursday, November 10
1:00 P.M. - 3:00 P.M.
We invite area veterans to join us for coffee and small refreshments to honor their service for our country.
Crochet with Helen
Thursday, November 10
6:00 P.M. - 7:30 P.M.
Take on a simple crocheting project as Helen teaches us how to make a Gingerbread Man Ornament. A supply list is available upon registration.
Google Docs
Thursday, November 10
6:00 P.M. - 7:30 P.M.
Take on a simple crocheting project as Helen teaches us how to make a Gingerbread Man Ornament. A supply list is available upon registration.
Google Docs
Thursday, November 10
6:00-7:30 p.m.
6:00-7:30 p.m.
You will learn Google Docs basics; how to create and format
documents, manage documents with multiple users, and build a Docs
archive. Users are required to bring a valid Gmail account to
login.
Banzai! Financial Literacy
Saturday, November 12,
1:00 - 2:00 PM
& Monday, November 14,
6:30 - 7:30 PM
Saturday, November 12,
1:00 - 2:00 PM
& Monday, November 14,
6:30 - 7:30 PM
4th-8th Grade
Banzai! is a computer-based educational tool that helps teach the value of a dollar. Sponsored by Riverside Community Credit Union, the program starts with a pre-test that takes the participant through a group of life financial situations. The program is held in two sessions.
Banzai! is a computer-based educational tool that helps teach the value of a dollar. Sponsored by Riverside Community Credit Union, the program starts with a pre-test that takes the participant through a group of life financial situations. The program is held in two sessions.
Register for any of the programs listed here
by calling the Library at 815-939-1696.
Tuesday, October 25, 2016
9th Annual Fall Festival
9th Annual Fall Festival
sponsored by Friends of
the Limestone Township Library District
Saturday, October 29
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Our annual fall celebration promises fun
for the whole family with crafts, games,
a performance by Mr. Magic,
and the annual book sale.
Wearing of Costumes is
Encouraged!
Register by calling the Library at 815-939-1696
Monday, October 24, 2016
Monday, October 17, 2016
Upcoming Events
Upcoming
Events
Register by calling the Library at 815-939-1696.
Computer Basics
Monday, October 17
10 AM - 11:30 AM
Learn how to use the computer. Get comfortable with Password
login,
file storage locations, Microsoft Office programs, keyboarding, and printing.
file storage locations, Microsoft Office programs, keyboarding, and printing.
Youth Book Discussion
Tuesday, October 18
6:30 - 7:30 P.M.
Kids in 5th -8th Grade can get together to talk about Al Capone Does My Shirts by Gennifer Choldenko. Books will be available for pick up before the meeting or we can put one on hold for you. This is a KALA One Book, One Community event. KALA is the Kankakee Area Library Association.
6:30 - 7:30 P.M.
Kids in 5th -8th Grade can get together to talk about Al Capone Does My Shirts by Gennifer Choldenko. Books will be available for pick up before the meeting or we can put one on hold for you. This is a KALA One Book, One Community event. KALA is the Kankakee Area Library Association.
Tiny Explorers
Tuesday, October 18
10:00 A.M. – 11:00 A.M. Playing at a number of stations, children will learn fine motor skills with the help of manipulative toys. These activities are meant for children from ages 6 months to 5 years old.
Tuesday, October 18
10:00 A.M. – 11:00 A.M. Playing at a number of stations, children will learn fine motor skills with the help of manipulative toys. These activities are meant for children from ages 6 months to 5 years old.
Intro to the Internet
Wednesday, October 19
10:00 AM-11:30 PM
10:00 AM-11:30 PM
Explore how to safely navigate the Internet. This course
will include visits to several websites that will provide you valuable
information.
Holiday Craft: Little Witch
Saturday, October 22
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Join us for crafting time as we make a witch to use as a Halloween decoration. For children in Kindergarten and Up. All supplies are provided; there is no fee for this program.
Saturday, October 22
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Join us for crafting time as we make a witch to use as a Halloween decoration. For children in Kindergarten and Up. All supplies are provided; there is no fee for this program.
Caudill Book Club
Monday, October 24
Monday, October 24
6:30-7:30 PM
Calling all kids in 4th - 8th Grade. Come together to read and talk about one Caudill book each month. The selection for October is Lincoln's Grave Robbers. Come in to the Library to register and pick up this month’s selection.
Calling all kids in 4th - 8th Grade. Come together to read and talk about one Caudill book each month. The selection for October is Lincoln's Grave Robbers. Come in to the Library to register and pick up this month’s selection.
Teen Book Club
Tuesday, October 25
Tuesday, October 25
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
October 25 A
book club just for teens in 9th through 12th Grade featuring the latest series
and award-nominated YA books. For the month of October we are reading Scarlet. Come in to the Library to register
and pick up this month’s selection.
Beginning Excel
Thursday, October 27
6:00-7:30 p.m.
Thursday, October 27
6:00-7:30 p.m.
Build your Excel skills in this session for beginners. Gain hands-on
experience by learning how to work with formulas, enter and edit data, create
charts, format worksheets, and much more. Practice what you learn
by creating your own usable worksheets.
Friends of the Limestone Library
Fall Festival
Saturday, October 29
1:00 PM - 2:30 PMFall Festival
Saturday, October 29
Our annual fall celebration promises fun for the whole family with crafts, a performance from Mr. Magic, and the annual book sale.
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