Monday, December 28, 2020
Monday, December 21, 2020
Wednesday, December 16, 2020
Board of Trustees Meeting Agenda
Limestone Township Library District
2701 W. Tower Road
Kankakee, IL
Board of Trustees Meeting Agenda
Thursday, December 17, 2020 at 7:00 PM
Note: Due to COVID-19, the board meeting will be meeting online Using Discord Online Meeting Portal. To join the meeting, please email the Library Director at lnoffke@limestonelibrary.org for web link.
1. Call to Order
2. Public Comment
3. Minutes-approval
4. Old Business
a. Treasurer’s Report
b. Director’s Report
c. Building Committee
d. COVID-19 Update
e. IGA between Limestone Township and LTLD for snow removal services for 2020-2021.
f. Review and Roll Call Vote for Illinois Comptroller Annual Financial Report
g. Illinois State Library Per Capita Grant
h. Other
5. New Business
a. Other
6. Friends of the Library
7. Other
8. Adjourn
Wednesday, December 9, 2020
Limestone Township Library District has Virtual Programming and Curbside Service
We have Storytime every Tuesday and Friday at 10:15 A.M. on Facebook with Ms. Holly and Ms. Karyn.
Cooking with the Season takes place on Monday, December 14 at 6:00 P.M. on Facebook. Join Austin as he demonstrates how to make BBQ Pork Meatloaf and Roasted Sweet Potatoes.
Chess Club will meet with Austin on Thursday, December 17 on Facebook at 6:00 P.M.
Saturday, December 19 will feature Ellana Turrell creating Origami Christmas Trees on Facebook at 11:00 A.M. Kits with the origami paper will be available for pick-up during curbside service the day before.
Limestone Township Library District is offering Curbside Services by appointment. Library patrons can order items from the library by phone, email, or holds placed on their Prairie Cat account, accessible from the limestonelibrary.org website.
We are putting the bag of library
materials through an open window on an available rear car seat or in the trunk
of your car.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call us at 815-939-1696, email us at info@limestonelibrary.org, or message us at Facebook or Instagram.
Saturday, November 28, 2020
Evening with Santa
Make sure and register for Evening with Santa!
This year Santa will read
T'was Night Before Christmas on Facebook.
*We would be happy to deliver
your child's letters to Santa! We will accept them via curbside drop off a week before the event*
*Via curbside, a gift bag with
a book, candy and a craft
will be available starting November 30th.
You must be registered in order to receive the gift bag*
*For ages 6 months - 3rd grade*
Call us at 815-939-1696 to register today!
Tuesday, November 24, 2020
Friday, November 20, 2020
Curbside Service
Due to Tier 3 mitigation restrictions,
Limestone Township Library District
is offering Curbside Service Only.
Curbside service will be scheduled as follows:
Mondays 10 A.M. - 1 P.M. , 3 P.M.—6 P.M.
Tuesday 3 P.M. – 6 P.M.
Wednesdays 10 A.M. - 1 P.M. , 3 P.M.—6 P.M.
Fridays 10 A.M. - 1 2 P.M. , 2 P.M.—4 P.M.
Saturdays 11 A.M. - 2 P.M.
This means you can drop off books in the blue drop box,
Then sit in your car while
we bring out your checked-out books or other material,
have us do copy or fax jobs,
have staff bring you the latest grab-and-go craft projects.
Have more questions or need to make an order?
Call us at 815-939-1696
Wednesday, November 18, 2020
Board of Trustees Meeting Agenda
Limestone Township Library District
2701 W. Tower Road
Kankakee, IL
Board of Trustees Meeting Agenda
Thursday, November 19, 2020 at 7:00 PM
Note: Due to COVID-19, the board meeting will be meeting online Using Discord Online Meeting Portal To join the meeting, please email the Library Director at lnoffke@limestonelibrary.org for web link
1. Call to Order
2. Public Comment
3. Minutes-approval
4. Old Business
a. Treasurer’s Report
b. Director’s Report
c. Building Committee
d. COVID-19 Update
e. Other
5. New Business
a. Action Item: Ordinance 20-3 Tax Levy for Fiscal Year July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021
b. Action Item: IGA between PrairieCat and LTLD for IMRF
c. Action Item: IGA for contract between Capira Technologies and LTLD for mobile app
d. IGA between Limestone Township and LTLD for snow removal services for 2020-2021.
e. Illinois State Library Per Capita Grant
f. Other
6. Friends of the Library
7. Other
8. Adjourn
Tuesday, November 10, 2020
Curbside Services Only
Curbside Service Only
Beginning Thursday, November 12, 2020
we will offer Curbside Services by appointment.
Curbside service will be scheduled as follows:
Mondays 10 A.M. - 1 P.M. , 3 P.M.—6 P.M.
Tuesday 3 P.M. – 6 P.M.
Wednesdays 10 A.M. - 1 P.M. , 3 P.M.—6 P.M.
Fridays 10 A.M. - 1 2 P.M. , 2 P.M.—4 P.M.
Saturdays 11 A.M. - 2 P.M.
We will take orders by phone, email, or holds you are able to place on your Prairie Cat account .
You will still get notifications from Prairie Cat when your holds are ready for pick-up.
We will put the bag of books through an open window on an available car seat or in the trunk of your car.
Please give Library staff a minimum of twenty-four hours to fill any order you may make.
Thank you for your understanding as we do our part to keep our community safe.
Monday, November 9, 2020
Wednesday, November 4, 2020
Join Us for Virtual Programs!
Join Austin to learn how to play chess and improve your game with a video on Facebook!
Storytime on Facebook - Tuesdays and Fridays at 10:15 A.M.
Join Ms. Holly and Ms. Karyn as they read books for Story time and talk about the latest grab-and-go craft.
Book Talk with Ms. Karyn - Tuesday, November 10 at 6:30 on Facebook Live
Join Ms. Karyn as she discusses a number of books in different genres and patrons can send messages through Facebook comments.
Art with Ellana
Thursday, November 12
6:00 - 8:00 P.M.
The whole family can learn to draw and create a variety of objects with Ellana Turell. Call the library to find out any needed supplies
Yoga with Anna
Saturday, November 14 at 11:00 AM
Join us on Facebook as Anna leads us through an easy yoga exercise session. Stretch in the comfort of your own home.
Monday, November 2, 2020
Friday, October 30, 2020
Wednesday, October 28, 2020
Science Program with Mr. Noffke Postponed
Wednesday, October 14, 2020
Just the Facts!
Just the Facts!
Library Hours:
Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays,
and Thursdays:
10:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M.
Fridays: 10:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.
Saturday: 10:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M.
Sundays: Closed
Seniors and Immuno-Compromised
Patrons Only
Mondays and Wednesdays from 10:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M.
All Ages Time Blocks
Children Age 17 and Under are ONLY Allowed During the Following Hours:
Tuesdays from 10:00 A.M. – 7:00 P.M.
Saturdays from 10:00 A.M. – 2:00 P.M.
Parents/guardians are responsible for making sure
their charges follow social distancing guidelines.
Masks are required.
The public computer area is open, with social distancing,
to patrons for 30-minute time slots by appointment.
Patrons will be able to use the computers
up to two (2) 30-minute slots per day.
Please call ahead to set an appointment.
Saturday, October 10, 2020
Tuesday, September 8, 2020
Time Blocks and Services
Special Time Blocks and Services
Seniors and Immuno-Compromised
Patrons Only
Mondays and Wednesdays from 10:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M.
All Ages Time Blocks
Children Age 17 and Under are ONLY Allowed During the Following Hours:
Tuesdays from 10:00 A.M. – 7:00 P.M.
Saturdays from 10:00 A.M. – 2:00 P.M.
Parents/guardians are responsible for making sure
their charges follow social distancing guidelines.
Masks are required.
The public computer area is open, with social distancing,
to patrons for 30-minute time slots by appointment.
Patrons will be able to use the computers
up to two (2) 30-minute slots per day.
Please call ahead to set an appointment.
Printing, Faxing, and Cold Laminating
These services are also available to patrons but with new restrictions.
Patrons will hand their copy, faxing or laminating jobs to staff,
who will complete them for patrons.
Pricing remains the same as pre-quarantine.
Ask staff for more information
If you have any questions,
please call the Library at 815-939-1696,
or send us an email at info@limestonelibrary.org,
Or message us on Facebook or Instagram.
Saturday, September 5, 2020
Monday, August 17, 2020
Special Time Blocks and Services!
Special Time Blocks and Services
Seniors and Immuno-Compromised
Patrons Only
Mondays and Wednesdays from 10:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M.
All Ages Time Blocks
Children Age 17 and Under are ONLY Allowed During the Following Hours:
Tuesdays from 10:00 A.M. – 7:00 P.M.
Saturdays from 10:00 A.M. – 2:00 P.M.
Parents/guardians are responsible for making sure
their charges follow social distancing guidelines.
Masks are required.
The public computer area is open, with social distancing,
to patrons for 30-minute time slots by appointment.
Patrons will be able to use the computers
up to two (2) 30-minute slots per day.
Please call ahead to set an appointment.
Printing, Faxing, and Cold Laminating
These services are also available to patrons but with new restrictions.
Patrons will hand their copy, faxing or laminating jobs to staff,
who will complete them for patrons.
Pricing remains the same as pre-quarantine.
Ask staff for more information
If you have any questions,
please call the Library at 815-939-1696,
or send us an email at info@limestonelibrary.org,
Or message us on Facebook or Instagram.
Wednesday, August 12, 2020
The Library is Open!
The Library is Open Today!
If you need internet or a break away
from dealing with storm damage,
we are here for you!
Tuesday, August 11, 2020
Monday, August 10, 2020
Wednesday, August 5, 2020
Summer Reading Program Survey!
Friday, July 31, 2020
Expanding Hours for Library Patrons
Expanded Library’s hours are:
Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays,
and Thursdays:
10:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M.
Fridays: 10:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.
Saturday: 10:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M.
Sundays: Closed
Masks are required
No More than 15 people in the library at a time
One-Hour Time Limit in the LibraryPlease put returns in drop box or black box in the lobby
All Ages Time Blocks
Tuesdays from 4:00 P.M. – 7:00 P.M.
Saturdays from 10:00 A.M. – 2:00 P.M.
Parents/guardians are responsible
for making sure their young charges
follow social distancing guidelines.
Seniors and Immuno-Compromised Patron Hour
Mondays and Wednesdays
10:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M.