Limestone Township Library District: October 2017

Tuesday, October 31, 2017

Upcoming Events

Upcoming Events

at Limestone Township Library District

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

Monarch Book Club

Thursday, November 2nd

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.

Pushing the Limits – Strategy

PLACE Science Program

Saturday, November 4^th

1:00 P.M. – 2:30 P.M.

Book Club meets Science Café to discuss extreme weather, climate change, and community resiliency with Dr. Jason Webster, NOAA science partner. This session’s focus is on what we can do to deal with the changes brought on by extreme weather. Register in advance at the Library.

Adult Scrabble

Tuesday, November 6^th

6:00 P.M. – 7:30 P.M.

Come out for a night of fun as you battle against opponents to see who can score the most points building words tile by tile.

Storytime

Tuesday, November 7^th

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.

YA/Adult Craft

Thursday, November 9^th

6:30 P.M. – 7:30 P.M.

Get out for a night of creating an Origami Holiday Wreath. All supplies are included and there is no fee.

Veteran’s Reception

Friday, November 10^th

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.

Saturday, October 21, 2017

Upcoming Events

at Limestone Township Library District

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

Adult Scrabble

Monday, October 23rd

6:00 P.M. – 7:30 P.M.

Come out for a night of fun as you battle against opponents to see who can score the most points building words tile by tile.

Storytime

Tuesday, October 24th

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.

E-Resources Introduction

Wednesday, October 25^th

6:00 P.M. – 7:00 P.M.

Are you curious about digital resources that the library offers to you the patron? Sign up for this class that teaches you how to utilize Omni for ebooks or Zinio/RD for magazines. Learn about Tumblebooks and World Book Online as well.

Friends of the Limestone Township Library District Annual Fall Festival.
Saturday, October 28^th

10:00 A.M. – 2:30 P.M.

Spend the day with us and our Open Air Craft Market. There will be stories, crafts, and games for kids. Browse the book sale and start looking for the perfect hostess gifts. Costumes are encouraged.

Caudill Book Club

Monday, October 30^th

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 October is Book Scavenger by Jennifer Bertman.

Storytime

Tuesday, October 31st

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.

Teen Book Club

Tuesday, October 31st

6:30 P.M. – 7:30 P.M.

Read and discuss Y.A. novels for young adults in 9th - 12th grades. Books are available at the Front Desk. October’s Selection is The Gift by James Patterson.

Monarch Book Club

Thursday, November 2nd

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.

Pushing the Limits – Strategy

PLACE Science Program

Saturday, November 4^th

1:00 P.M. – 2:30 P.M.

Friday, October 13, 2017

Upcoming Events

Upcoming Events

at Limestone Township Library District

Adult Coloring

Monday, October 16^th

6:30 P.M. -7:30 PM

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.

Tiny Explorers

Tuesday, October 17^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.

Computer Q&A – One-on-One

Wednesday, October 18^th

6:00 P.M.; 6:30 P.M.; & 7:00 P.M.

Sign up to get a one-on-one tutorial about your computer. Bring your laptop or device and plan for an half an hour of active learning.

Getting Ready for Kindergarten Costume Party

Saturday, October 21^st

1:00 P.M. – 2:00 P.M.

Kids who are 3-5 years old can come join us for a Costume Party as we celebrate the steps in reading 1000 books before kindergarten. There will be loads of fun and games and you can dress in your favorite costume. This program is made possible by a grant from the Community Works fund from the Community Foundation of Kankakee River Valley.

Adult Scrabble

Monday, October 23rd

6:00 P.M. – 7:30 P.M.

Come out for a night of fun as you battle against opponents to see who can score the most points building words tile by tile.

Storytime

Tuesday, October 24th

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.

E-Resources Introduction

Wednesday, October 25^th

6:00 P.M. – 7:00 P.M.

Friends of the Limestone Township Library District Annual Fall Festival.
Saturday, October 28^th

10:00 A.M. – 2:30 P.M.

Spend the day with us and our Open Air Craft Market. There will be stories, crafts, and games for kids starting at 1:00 P.M. Browse the book sale and start looking for the perfect hostess gifts. Costumes are encouraged.

Sunday, October 8, 2017

Upcoming Events

At Limestone Township Library District

Storytime

Tuesday, October 10th

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.

Adult Book Club

Tuesday, October 10th

6:30 P.M. – 7:30 P.M.

Join us for lively discussion as we talk about Northanger Abby by Val McDermid during the One Book One Community. There are books available at the Desk. We can always put more on hold.

Intro to Computers

Wednesday, October 11

6:00 P.M. – 7:30 P.M.

Learn the basic information about your computer starting with learning how to turn it on and off, save files, get to the internet, and other basic functions.

YA/Adult Craft

Tuesday, October 12th

6:30 P.M. – 7:30 P.M.

Get out for a night of Crafting a Halloween Décor Item. All supplies are included and there is no fee.