Thursday, December 26, 2019

Upcoming Events

Upcoming  Events


Please register for by the day prior to the program




Drop-In Craft Day
Friday, December 27
1:00 P.M. – 3:00 P.M.
Kids in Kindergarten thru 5th grade
Drop in to make a fun craft for the holidays. All supplies are provided; there is no fee for this program.








The library will be closed the following days:

Tuesday, December 31, 2019
Wednesday, January 1, 2020






Manga/Anime Drawing Class
Thursday, January 2
6:00 P.M. – 7:30 P.M.
Learn how to draw in the popular Manga/Anime style with teacher Elena Turrell. All supplies are provided, there is no fee for this program.






Drop-in Technology Support
Friday January 3
10:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M.
Bring in your new devices and let Staff help you work it so you can read ebooks from Libby and do simple procedures.







Speed Chess Tournament at Northfield Square Mall
Saturday, January 4
Open to all Ages
Start Time at 11:00 AM
Join the Limestone Township Library as they sponsor a Speed Chess Tournament at Northfield Square Mall on January 4th. This program is open to chess players of all ages. Start time is 11:00 A.M. You can pre-register by calling the library at 815-939-1696.  Special note: If possible, bring your own chess set and chess clock. A cell phone with a Lichess app will work in place of a chess clock.




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.


Monday, December 16, 2019

Coming up at the Library

Upcoming Events
at Limestone Township Library District


Registration for programs is required

prior to the day of the event.






Euchre Tournament
Monday, December 16
Starting at 4:40 P.M.
For All Ages
Bring a partner and compete against others in a late afternoon tournament. You can still play if you do not bring a partner. Prizes will be awarded to the winners. Light refreshments and beverages will be provided.

Storytime
Tuesday, December 17
10:15 AM—11:00 AM
 Enjoy the mix of crafts, stories, and music to help young children develop a love for reading. This program is for children 6-months to 5-year-old with their parents and/or guardians.



Bluestem Book Club
Saturday, December 21
1:00 P.M. – 2:00 P.M.
Kids in 3rd – 5th Grade will meet each month to a discuss a book from the Bluestem Award Nominee list and have their own book club. This month we are reading Her Right Foot by Dave Eggers.



Holiday Movie Day: Elf
Monday, December 23rd
5:30 P.M. –7:15 P.M.

Join us for an evening of watching the modern holiday classic – Elf starring Will Ferrell and James Caan. Popcorn and lemonade will be served. There is no charge for this program.



Drop-In Craft Day
Friday, December 27
1:00 P.M. – 3:00 P.M.
Kids in Kindergarten thru 5th grade
Drop in to make a fun craft for the holidays. All supplies are provided; there is no fee for this program.





The library will be CLOSED the following days:

Tuesday, December 24, 2019
Wednesday, December 25, 2019
Tuesday, December 31, 2019
Wednesday, January 1, 2020

Tuesday, December 10, 2019

Upcoming Events at the Library

Upcoming Events
at Limestone Township Library District


Registration for programs is required

prior to the day of the event.




Adult Book Club 
Tuesday, December 10
6:30 P.M. - 7:30 P.M.
Join us for lively conversation and tasty treat as we pick our books for the following year. Participants are asked to bring an appetizer or sweet treat to share while we discuss which books to read for the following year.



Adult Craft Night
Thursday, December 12
5:30 P.M. - 6:30 P.M.
Join us for an evening of crafting as we paint a wineglass that can be used at home or given as a gift. There is no fee for this program but space is limited.


Monarch Book Club
Saturday, December 14
1:00 P.M. – 2:00 P.M.
Kids in 1st -3rd Grade have their own book club.
We will read the award winning or nominated book at our gathering time and have a crafting session.





Euchre Tournament
Monday, December 16
Starting at 4:40 P.M.
For All Ages
Bring a partner and compete against others in a late afternoon tournament. You can still play if you do not bring a partner. Prizes will be awarded to the winners. Light refreshments and beverages will be provided.


Storytime
Tuesday, December 17
10:15 AM—11:00 AM
 Enjoy the mix of crafts, stories, and music to help young children develop a love for reading. This program is for children 6-months to 5-year-old with their parents and/or guardians.




Bluestem Book Club
Saturday, December 21
1:00 P.M. – 2:00 P.M.
Kids in 3rd – 5th Grade will meet each month to a discuss a book from the Bluestem Award Nominee list and have their own book club. This month we are reading Her Right Foot by Dave Eggers.



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. 

Saturday, November 30, 2019

Coming up at the Library

Upcoming Events
at Limestone Township Library District
  

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



Storytime
Tuesday, December 3
10:15 AM—11:00 AM
 Enjoy the mix of crafts, stories, and music to help young children develop a love for reading. This program is for children 6-months to 5-year-old with their parents and/or guardians.



Cookie Baking and Decorating
Thursday, December 5
5:30 P.M. – 7:30 P.M.
Kids in 6th thru 12th Grade
Come in and make sugar cookies from scratch before decorating them with your own holiday flair. All supplies are provided, there is no charge for this program.




An Evening with Santa                                        Monday, December 9                                            5:45 P.M. – 6:30 P.M. 
& 6:45 P.M. - 7:45 P.M.                                                              
Join us for our annual visit with Santa with two separate sessions. There will be a story time, crafts, and a special time with Santa in the Peterson School house.        
Pre-registration is required. There is no fee for this program.


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.

Monday, November 25, 2019

This week at the Library

Upcoming Events at the Library




Bluestem Book Club
Monday, November 25
6:30 P.M. – 7:30 P.M.
Kids in 3rd – 5th Grade will meet each month to a discuss a book from the Bluestem Award Nominee list and have their own book club.



Storytime
Tuesday, November 26
10:15 AM—11:00 AM
 Enjoy the mix of crafts, stories, and music to help young children develop a love for reading. This program is for children 6-months to 5-year-old with their parents and/or guardians.








The Library will be closed on Thursday, November 28 and Friday, November 29 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. We will re-open on Saturday, November 30 at 10:00 A.M.

Monday, November 18, 2019

Upcoming Events


Upcoming Events

at Limestone Township Library District


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



Monarch Book Club
Monday, November 18
6:30 P.M. – 7:30 P.M.
Kids in 1st -3rd Grade have their own book club.
We will read the award winning or nominated book at our gathering time and have a crafting session.



Storytime
Tuesday, November 19
10:15 AM—11:00 AM
 Enjoy the mix of crafts, stories, and music to help young children develop a love for reading. This program is for children 6-months to 5-year-old with their parents and/or guardians.




National Family Reading Night
Tuesday, November 19
6:00 – 7:00 P.M.

Pre-k and up
Join us for fun activities as we celebrate the joy of families reading together. There will be games, crafts, and story time.


Makerspace Drop-In! – Space Exploration
Saturday, November 23
11:00 A.M. till 1:00 P.M.
Kids in 2nd – 6th Grade
Join us for drop-in makerspace time as we use STEAM to explore space through games and activities.



Bluestem Book Club
Monday, November 25
6:30 P.M. – 7:30 P.M.
Kids in 3rd – 5th Grade will meet each month to a discuss a book from the Bluestem Award Nominee list and have their own book club.



Storytime
Tuesday, November 26
10:15 AM—11:00 AM
 Enjoy the mix of crafts, stories, and music to help young children develop a love for reading. This program is for children 6-months to 5-year-old with their parents and/or guardians.






The Library will be closed on Thursday, November 28 and Friday, November 29 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. We will re-open on Saturday, November 30 at 10:00 A.M.

Tuesday, November 12, 2019

Coming up at the Library


Upcoming Events

at Limestone Township Library District


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




Cookies and Canvas
Thursday, November 14
5:30 P.M. - 7:30 P.M.
It's adults painting night out at the library! Join us for an evening of giggles and paint with an amazing instructor as we create artwork for our home or as a gift. There is a $5.00 fee. Space is limited.






Family Movie Day!
Saturday November 16
Starts at 11:00 A.M.
Come to the library for a screening of Toy Story 4 as Buzz and Woody set off on another adventure, meeting new friends along the way. There is no fee for this program. Popcorn and lemonade will be served. To Infinity and beyond.






Monarch Book Club
Monday, November 18
6:30 P.M. – 7:30 P.M.
Kids in 1st -3rd Grade have their own book club.
We will read the award winning or nominated book at our gathering time and have a crafting session.



Storytime
Tuesday, November 19
10:15 AM—11:00 AM
 Enjoy the mix of crafts, stories, and music to help young children develop a love for reading. This program is for children 6-months to 5-year-old with their parents and/or guardians.




National Family Reading Night
Tuesday, November 19
6:00 – 7:00 P.M.

Pre-k and up
Join us for fun activities as we celebrate the joy of families reading together. There will be games, crafts, and story time.


Makerspace Drop-In! – Space Exploration
Saturday, November 23
11:00 A.M. till 1:00 P.M.
Kids in 2nd – 6th Grade
Join us for drop-in makerspace time as we use STEAM to explore space through games and activities.




Bluestem Book Club
Monday, November 25
6:30 P.M. – 7:30 P.M.
Kids in 3rd – 5th Grade will meet each month to a discuss a book from the Bluestem Award Nominee list and have their own book club.





Storytime
Tuesday, November 26
10:15 AM—11:00 AM
 Enjoy the mix of crafts, stories, and music to help young children develop a love for reading. This program is for children 6-months to 5-year-old with their parents and/or guardians.





The Library will be closed on Thursday, November 28 and Friday, November 29 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. We will re-open on Saturday, November 30 at 10:00 A.M.

Friday, November 8, 2019

Thursday, November 7, 2019

$1 a bag!

It's Here!
 The $1 a Bag sale at the Friends of the Library Book Sale
Stop in at the Front Desk and get a bag for $1.00 
and then fill it up to your heart's content. 
For more information, call the library at 815-939-1969




Monday, November 4, 2019

This Week at the Library!

Upcoming Events
at Limestone Township Library District


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





Friends of the Limestone Township Library Book Sale
Starting Monday, October 28th through November 9th.
Find old favorites and new treasures at the Friends of the Library Semi-Annual Book Sale. Hard covers are $1.00, paperbacks are $.50.


International Game Week Open Play
Monday, November 4; Tuesday, November 5; and Thursday, November 7
6:00 P.M. – 7:30 P.M.
Celebrate International Game Week by joining us for Open Play Nights. Try out our board and card games or bring your own to play with others. You can even bring in your gaming systems to hook up to our large screen TV.


Storytime
Tuesday, November 5
10:15 AM—11:00 AM
 Enjoy the mix of crafts, stories, and music to help young children develop a love for reading. This program is for children 6-months to 5-year-old with their parents and/or guardians.






Veteran’s Reception
Friday, November 8
10:00 A.M. - 12:00 Noon
We invite area veterans to join us for coffee and small refreshments to honor their service for our country. Free pie gift certificates from Blue's Cafe will be given to veterans who attend. 






Makerspace Drop-In! – Space Exploration
Saturday, November 9
11:00 A.M. till 1:00 P.M.
Kids in 2nd – 6th Grade
Join us for drop-in makerspace time as we use STEAM to explore space through games and activities.