Limestone Township Library The friendly place to be!
2701 W. Tower Rd. Kankakee, IL 60901  815-939-1696 Fax: 815-939-1748 
Hours: Monday-Thursday: 10:00am - 8:00pm Friday: 10:00am - 5:00pm Saturday: 10:00am - 3:00pm
 Stories and other fun stuff for kids!

Friends of the Library

 
Updated 5/11/08
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  Book Fair at Barnes and Noble! Support you library by stopping in the Bradley store and buying a book on Nov. 12th 10 AM-9PM. Pick up a coupon in the library or cut it out of your newsletter. We will be there and doing programs in the kid's section.  
 
PJ Storytime join us for a fun time! PJ Storytime is open to all children. Wear your favorite PJ’s and relax
while Ms. Ranea reads stories written by her favorite children’s authors. Thursdays at 6:30 PM.
 
 

Madeline

Friday Dec. 5th from noon to 2 PM

Come meet Madeline (cameras welcome), hear a story, experience the art and culture of France. enjoy a French snack while watching 'Meet me in Paris' starring Madeline.
 
  The BIG Draw
As part of the Trans-Atlantic connection
Limestone Township Library will participate in The Big Draw, an art Program that involves over 1,000 venues in England with activities for all abilities and ages. Our imbedded correspondent, Kathy Mabus will provide full color commentary from her stronghold in Canterbury. This campaign for The Big Draw raises the profile of drawing and promotes it’s value as an effective tool for creativity, culture engagement and learning.
 
 
Updates on the exchange program can be found @ kanterburykat.blogspot.com from our Library Director, Kathy Mabus. Right, that is a live allegator!
 
 
 
Oct. 27 The Big Draw Party with drawing, storytelling, drawing displays, Clifford the Dog character a paper chain with each link for a book read (200) and snacks! We had lots of fun.Take a look!
 
October 6 Big Book Drawing 1pm & 6pm (designing your own big picture book) Now that was fun!
 
 
 
 
e-books for e-kids and e-grown ups!        
Ok, you liked them! So, the Board and Staff voted to subscribe to Tumble Books. Please don't waste our money and really use this unique, useful and fun service. Please let us know what you like by sending us email. Our user ID is: limestone and our password is: libra.

Storytimes for ages 3-5.
Tuesdays, 9:30-10:15 am

Oct. 7 It’s all about the Orange
Oct. 14 Autumn
Oct. 21 Pasta for all
Oct. 28 Pumpkin Science
Nov. 4 NO STORYTIME
Nov. 11 NO STORYTIME
Nov. 18 Dinosaurs
Nov. 25 Giving Thanks
Dec. 2 Bears
Dec. 9 Penguins
Dec. 16 Holiday Crafts and Stories

Younger siblings welcome. No registration needed.Tuesday, 9:30-10:15am

PJ Storytimes
Starting in October

PJ Storytime is open to all children.
Wear your favorite PJ’s and relax
while Ms. Ranea reads stories
written by her favorite children’s authors.

Oct. 16 Lauren Child
(Charlie and Lola)
Oct. 23 Mo Willems
(Pigeon and Knufflebunny)
Oct. 30 Ian Falconer (Olivia )
Nov. 6 Dr. Seuss
Nov. 13 Chris Van Allsburg
(Polar Express, Jumanji, Zathura)

Homework Helper Links-good things we have found to help you.

Free, live homework help.
Downloadable audio books, e-books, and videos
Recorded books eAudiobooks collection


Family Reading Night
Thursday, November 20th 6-8 pm

Come listen to stories, create a silly story,
play Book BINGO, make a craft and
decorate cookies.

Registration is required.
All ages welcome

 
Who let the Dogs In the L ibrary?


The Reading Dogs came to the library and what a good time it was! They will be back on

Oct. 8 and 22 @ 11 am. and
Oct. 1, 15, 29 @ 7 pm.

Come join in the fun!


This is a school age program to encourage young readers to practice
reading out loud. Specially trained dogs are eager and willing
to listen to the child read the book of their choice. The practice
increases fluency and confidence in the children. Readers are scheduled
for a 15 minute session with one dog.

Registration is needed for this program,
and there is no fee.

Call the library to register for this exciting new reader tool. 815-939-1696

 
 

ART GALLERY NIGHT!

July 22nd 6-8:00 PM

A lot of people came in to view the artist's paintings, drawings and creations. These local artists were from the ages of 3-16. Some of the Art was available for sale by silent auction to raise money to continue the art program here at the library. This was a great party! The Board of Trustees and Library Staff want to thank eveyone who bid and participated in the gallery event! A very special thanks goes to the Friends of the Library who were outstanding hostesses for the gallery opening.

Frineds of the Library prparing refreashments child viewing pictures
refreashments being served child getting refreshments baby in stroller
children playing game child pointing at artwork adults talking at party
boy pointing at picture father and children girl with puppet  and theatre
people at party
girls in gazebo tent taking sown art
boys  in Youth Section Mother and daughter at game table Picasso child's art
Thank you for supporting the arts program@your library!
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