Upcoming Events

Upcoming Events

at Limestone Township Library District

Registration for programs is required prior to the day of the event.

Semi-Annual Book Sale

Stop in at the Library for our Semi-Annual Book Sale sponsored by the Friends of the Library. We are now selling books at a $1 per bag The sale runs through Thursday, June 29th

University of Ill Extension Office- Engineer for a Day

Tuesday, June 27

2:00 P.M. -3:00 P.M.

3^rd – 5^th Grades

Presented by the University of Illinois Extension office, kids in 3^rd-5^th grades will take on the challenges an engineer faces. The kids will brainstorm how to solve it, design, build it, and test out their idea. Kids will learn how to solve real world problems using supplies they can find at home. This week’s challenge is Rockets and Space. This week’s challenge is Marble mazes and Roller coasters.

Author Visit – Drew Carriker

Tuesday, June 27th

6:30 P.M. – 7:30 P.M.

Limestone resident Drew Carriker will read and discuss his new book, Randolph the Blue Nosed Reindeer.

Rubberband Art

Wednesday, June 28^th

1:00 P.M.

6^th Grade and Up

Discover what you can create with something as simple as a rubberband.

Tiny Explorers at Night

Thursday, June 29^th

6:30 P.M. – 7:30 P.M.

Playing at a number of stations, children will learn fine motor skills with the help of manipulatives. Activities are meant for children from ages 6 months to 5 years old.

Movie Day – A Dog’s Purpose

Friday, June 30th

1:00 P.M.

All Ages

School is out! Come to the Library and watch a movie with your friends. Popcorn and Lemonade will be served

Fireworks Art

Monday July 3rd

1:00 P.M.

K-2^nd Grade

Younger children will create their own designs inspired by fireworks. All supplies are provided there is no fee for this program.

Monarch Book Club

Monday, July 3rd

6:30 PM – 7:30 PM

1^st- 3^rd Grade

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. 

Punk Art

Wednesday, July 5^th

1:00 P.M.

6^th Grade and Up

Make something new and different featuring faux metal techniques. All supplies are provided; There is no fee for this program.

Upcoming Events

Upcoming Events

at Limestone Township Library District

Registration for programs is required prior to the day of the event.

Father/Child Lego Building

Saturday, June 17^th

1:00 P.M. – 2:00 P.M.

Make it a special day with Dad in an afternoon of building fun. For children in Kindergarten and older.

Ready, Set, Draw

Monday, June 19^th

1:00 P.M.

Children in Grades K-2 will learn elementary steps of drawing while creating their own designs. All supplies are provided there is no fee for this program.

Read to the Dogs

Monday, June 19^th

6:30 P.M. – 7:30 P.M.

Children will have a chance to read aloud to the trained therapy dogs on hand, giving the children a sense of confidence and companionship as they read. This event also takes place July 18th.

Tiny Explorers

Tuesday, June 20^th

10:00 A.M. – 11:00 P.M.

Playing at a number of stations, children will learn fine motor skills with the help of manipulatives. Activities are meant for children from ages 6 months to 5 years old. This program also occurs July 18^th.

University Of Ill Extension Office – Engineer for a Day

Tuesday, June 20th

2:00 P.M.

3^rd – 5^th Grade

Presented by the University of Illinois Extension office, kids in 3^rd-5^th grades will take on the challenges an engineer faces. The kids will brainstorm how to solve it, design, build it, and test out their idea. Kids will learn how to solve real world problems using supplies they can find at home. This week’s challenge is Bridges and Ziplines.

Char Morgan

Fairy Garden Designs

Tuesday, June 20th

6:30 P.M. – 7:30 P.M.

Join us as Char Morgan demonstrates how to make a fairy garden. All participants will leave with the start of their own special garden. All supplies are provided. There is no fee for this class.

Chicago Fire Soccer Clinic

Wednesday, June 21st

1:00 P.M. – 3:00 P.M.

K- 5^th Grade

Held at the Limestone Hawkins Field

Learn skills and tips from members of the professional Soccer staff to make your soccer playing ability that much better. Advanced registration is required.

Monagram Pizazz

Thursday, June 22nd

1:00 P.M.

6^th Grade and Up

Work on a design featuring your initial! All supplies are provided, there is no fee for this program.

Author Visit – Christopher Pender

The Phoenix #1

Thursday, June 22nd

6:30 P.M. – 7: 30  P.M.

Science Fiction and Horror short story writer and novelist Christopher Pender will visit with us to read from his new novel, The Phoenix. There will be a question-and-answer session as well.

Movie Day – Lego Batman

Friday, June 23^rd

1:00 P.M.

All Ages

School is out! Come to the Library and watch a movie with your friends. Popcorn and Lemonade will be served. This event will also occur on June 30^th (A Dog’s Purpose), July 14^th(Max 2 Whitehouse Hero), and July 21^st(Monster Trucks).

Ready, Set, Draw

Monday June 26^th

1:00 P.M.

Children in Grades K-2 will learn elementary steps of drawing while creating their own designs. All supplies are provided there is no fee for this program.

 

Caudill Book Club

Monday, June 26

6:30 P.M. – 7:00 P.M.

4^th – 8^th Grades

Kid in 4th-7th Grade get to meet each month to discuss a Caudill Award winning book from the past year. Books are available for pick-up ahead of time at the Front Desk. The selection for June is The Paper Cowboy.

Teen Book Club

Monday, June 26^th

11:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M.

Read and discuss Y.A. novels for young adults in 9th - 12th grades. Books are available at the Front Desk. June’s Selection is Goodbye Days. 

University of Ill Extension Office- Engineer for a Day

Tuesday, June 27

2:00 P.M. -3:00 P.M.

3^rd – 5^th Grades

Presented by the University of Illinois Extension office, kids in 3^rd-5^th grades will take on the challenges an engineer faces. The kids will brainstorm how to solve it, design, build it, and test out their idea. Kids will learn how to solve real world problems using supplies they can find at home. This week’s challenge is Rockets and Space. This week’s challenge is Marble mazes and Roller coasters.

Author Visit – Drew Carriker

Tuesday, June 27th

6:30 P.M. – 7:30 P.M.

Limestone resident Drew Carriker will read and discuss his new book, Randolph the Blue Nosed Reindeer.

Rubberband Art

Wednesday, June 28^th

1:00 P.M.

6^th Grade and Up

Discover what you can create with something as simple as a rubberband.

Easel Art Photos

Check out the pictures from our 

Summer Reading Kick-off Program 

Easel Art

from Saturday, June 10th 

on our Photos page. 

Find more pictures on our FaceBook page!

Donations

Upcoming Events

Upcoming Events

at Limestone Township Library District

Registration for programs is required prior to the day of the event.

 

Summer Reading Program – Reading By Design

We hope you are ready for a great summer reading program! This year’s theme encompasses programs that allow you to be the creator. Ages of the participants are children from Pre-K through Adults. Registration runs through June 17^th. You must register for the reading program in person at the Library. 

Semi-Annual Book Sale

Starts Wednesday, June 7th

Stop in at the Library for our Semi-Annual Book Sale in the foyer. Hardbacks cost $1.00 each and paperbacks are $.25 each. Children’s books are $.25 each. There will be many different titles. The sale runs through Thursday, June 29th

Summer Reading Kick-Off

Saturday, June 10^th

11:30 - 2:30 P.M.

All Ages

Join us for an afternoon of Easel Drawing as we celebrate our Summer Reading Program of Reading By Design. Create your own designs on easels we will have set up in the meeting room. Each person will get a 30-minute period to create a design from their imagination.

Container Gardening with Anna Stange

Monday, June 12th

1:00 P.M.

Kindergarten – 2^nd grade

Anna Stange will show younger children how to make a starter container garden. All supplies are included, there is no fee for this program.

Greener, Cleaner with Anna Stange

Monday, June 12^th

6:30 P.M. – 7:30 P.M.

Adults

Join us as Anna Stange teaches us how to make cleaning products for around the house that are environmentally friendly and do a great job.

 

Storytime

Tuesday, June 13th

10:00 A.M. – 11:00 A.M.

Enjoy the mix of crafts, stories, and music to help young children develop a love for reading. Parents and guardians can bring their 6-months to 5-year-old children.

University of Il Extension - Engineer for a Day!

Tuesday, June 13th

2:00 P.M.  – 3:00 P.M.

3^rd Grade  - 5^th Grade

Presented by the University if Illinois Extension office, kids in 3^rd-5^th grades will take on the challenges an engineer faces. A challenge will be introduced and that is when the fun begins. The kids will brainstorm how to solve it, design, build it, and test out their idea. Kids will learn how to solve real world problems using supplies they can find at home. This week challenge is Oil Spills and Sailboats.

Family Night at the ONU Strickler Planetarium – Eclipse: The Sun Revealed

Tuesday, June 13^th

6:30 P.M.

Join us for a night time filed trip to the ONU Planetarium to learn about Solar Eclipses, how to safely watch them, and what we can learn that is otherwise hidden by the bright sun.

Adult Book Club

Tuesday, June 13^th

6:30 P.M. – 7:30 P.M.

Join us for lively discussion as we talk about A Good Woman by Danielle Steel. There are books available at the Desk. We can always put more on hold.

Sculptures

Wednesday, June 14th

1:00 P.M. – 2:00 P.M.

6^th Grade and Up.

Learn about sculptures and create your own designs for an afternoon of art fun.

Father’s Day Craft

Friday, June 16^th

1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Kindergarten and up

Have fun make a craft to celebrate your dad. There is no fee for this program all supplies are provided

Father/Child Lego Building

Saturday, June 17^th

1:00 P.M. – 2:00 P.M.

Make it a special day with Dad in an afternoon of building fun. 

For children in Kindergarten and older.

Call the Library at 815-939-1696 to register.