Coming up at the library!

Friends of the Library's Semi-Annual Book Sale 

Come shopping at our book sale. There are many great titles to choose from. Sale ends November 9.

Storytime 

10:15 A.M.

Join us for a time of stories geared for children ages 6 mos to 5 years

 to help develop a love for reading. This week visit with Ms. Holly on Facebook, next week join Mr. Austin at the library.

Please be aware that the library will close early on
Friday, November 5 

at 3:30 P.M.
for Staff Development.

Adult Book Club
Tuesday, November 9
6:30 P.M. - 7:30 P.M.
Come for our Adult Book Club as we explore a variety of genres.
In November we are reading 
Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens

Science with
Ms. Faith and Ms. Holly
Wednesday, November 10
6:00 P.M.
Watch Ms. Faith and Ms. Holly on Facebook do
a Science Demonstration using items you can find in your home.

National Gaming Day Celebration
Wednesday, November 10
6:00 P.M. 
The whole family can take part in our celebration of playing games and having fun. We will pull out our ping-pong table along with our giant Jenga blocks and Cards Against Humanity Family Edition.

Take It and Make It 
Every Saturday
.   Drop by to pick up a new craft every week.  When you complete your craft post a picture on our Facebook page.
For kids in 1st through 5th Grades

Interested in joining a program?

Register by calling us at 815-939-1696

message us at Facebook or Instagram

or send us an email at info@limestonelibrary.org

Movie Night Cancelled

 We regret to say that due to weather conditions,

 the Outdoor Movie Night has been cancelled. 

We apologized for any inonvenience this may have caused.

This week at the Library!

 

Monday, October 25 

Draw a Haunted House at 6:00 P.M. 

This program is for children in 1st through 5th Grade. Learn how to draw a haunted house that can match your own imaginings. 

Storytime, for preschool children,  

Tuesday at 10:15 A.M. outside with Mr. Austin. 

Next week it will be with Ms. Holly on Facebook so you can watch it at your convenience.

Writer's Group

 Tuesday, October 26 at 6:30 P.M. 

We plan to edit and critique each other's work, becoming better writers in the process. If you attend, please bring something to read aloud.

 Wednesday, October 27 

NYT Bestseller Author Chris Bohjalian is visiting us through an e-visit format at 6:30 P.M. 

Sign up today with your email address to receive the meeting invite so you can take part in the fun. 

Not familiar with Bohjalian? Check out our display of his books.

Build Your Own Spaceship 

Thursday, October 28 at 6:00 P.M.  

Use crafting materials to make a spaceship like none other! This program is for children in 1st through 5th Grade.

Join us for an Outdoor Movie Night on October 29 at 6:00 P.M as we present Jurassic World. The whole family can enjoy the cool night air on the grounds of the library as we watch dinosaurs become real in our world. This program is a part of KALA’s One Book One Community program month-long celebration of Jurassic Park by Michael Crichton.

Any questions? Call us at 815-939-1696, email us at info@limestonelibrary.org, or message us at Facebook or Instagram. 

Fun at the Library!

 

Fall Festival

Saturday, October 23  

11:00 A.M. and 1:30 P.M. 

Outside on the library grounds. 

We will have a wide variety of seasonal games, crafts, and  Trunk-or-Treat. We have a roving magician to entertain. The Limestone Township Fire District is coming with their firetruck. The Bennett-Curtis House Food Truck will be here to sell tasty delights.

And we will have a guest appearance by our very own Lucky of Facebook/Instagram fame a short meet-and-greet time from 12 noon till 1:00 P.M. You can read to Lucky and get a photo.  Don’t forget the costume contest, the winner will receive a prize basket so come in your best costume.

Cooking with the Season with Austin 

 Monday, October 18 at 6:00 P.M. on Facebook. 

Join Austin as he makes Pizza Grilled Cheeses.

Storytime

Every Tuesday 

10:15 A.M. Outside

Join us for a time of stories geared for children ages 6 mos to 5 years to help develop a love for reading.

Fire Extinguisher Chemistry 

Tuesday, October 19 at 6:00 P.M. on the library grounds. 

Austin Earsley will explain how a fire extinguisher works and why you need different types of fire extinguishers! Demonstration  included. This program is for the whole family.

STEAM Workshop

 Wednesday, October 20 at 6:00 P.M. 

Geared for students entering kindergarten in 2022, this month we are making dinosaur bath bombs. This grant program is sponsored by the Community Foundation of Kankakee River Valley.

Chess Club 

Thursday, October 21 at 6:00 P.M. on the Patio

Come for an evening of learning to play chess and new moves to improve your game no matter the level. In case of rain, this program will be moved inside.

Any questions? You can call us at 815-939-1696, 

email us at info@limestonelibrary.org, 

or message us at Facebook or Instagram. 

Happening at the Library

 

Adult Book Club

Tuesday, October 12

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

This month, as a part of the One Book One Community program, we are reading Dragon Teeth by Michael Crichton. Copies are available for this historic fiction novel from the author of Jurassic Park.

Science Demonstration 

with Ms Faith and Ms Holly
Wednesday, October 13
6:00 P.M. on Facebook
Watch Ms. Faith and Ms. Holly on Facebook demonstrate
a Science experiment using items you can find in your home.
For kids in 3rd through 6th Grade

Adult Craft Night
Wednesday, October 13
6:00 P.M.
Get out of the house and join us for a fun night of creating Hot Chocolate Bombs.

Teen Game Night 

Thursday, October 14 

6:00 P.M. 

We will have the Ping Pong table out along with a variety of board games including Cards Against Humanity Family Edition. You can also bring your own games to share. Teens are encouraged to bring a friend along for the fun.

Save The Date!

Saturday, October 23

Fall Festival is Coming!

There will be Trunk-or-Treat vehicles, a roving magician, Bennett-Curtis House Food Truck, a Costume Contest, seasonal games, and much more. . .

Happening at the Library!

 

Storytime

Every Tuesday 

10:15 A.M. Outside

Join us for a time of stories geared for children ages 6 mos to 5 years to help develop a love for reading.

Chess Club
Thursday, October 7

6:00 P.M. 

On the Patio

Come for an evening of learning to play chess and new moves to improve your game no matter the level. In case of rain or intense heat, this program will be moved inside.

The Library will be Closed 

on Monday, October 11 

in observance of Columbus Day

Adult Book Club

Tuesday, October 12

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

This month, as a part of the One Book One Community program, we are reading Dragon Teeth by Michael Crichton. Copies are available for this historic fiction novel from the author of Jurassic Park.

Science Demonstration 

with Ms Faith and Ms Holly
Wednesday, October 13
6:00 P.M. on Facebook
Watch Ms. Faith and Ms. Holly on Facebook demonstrate
a Science experiment using items you can find in your home.
For kids in 3rd through 6th Grade

Adult Craft Night
Wednesday, October 13
6:00 P.M.
Get out of the house and join us for a fun night of creating Hot Chocolate Bombs.

Teen Game Night 

Thursday, October 14 

6:00 P.M. 

We will have the Ping Pong table out along with a variety of board games including Cards Against Humanity Family Edition. You can also bring your own games to share. Teens are encouraged to bring a friend along for the fun.

Save The Date!

Saturday, October 23

Fall Festival is Coming!

Take It and Make It 

Every Saturday

Drop by to pick up a new craft every week. When you complete your craft, post a picture on our Facebook page.

For kids in 1st through 5th grades

Have a question or want to sign up for a program?

                                                 Call us at  815-939-1696.