The Monarch Award and Bluestem Award are book awards in Illinois, where children get to vote the winner! There is a committee that nominates the books. Monarch Award nominees are books for Kindergarten-3rd grade children. Bluestem Award nominees are books for 3rd-5th grade children. Once the nominees are selected kids get to vote at participating libraries and schools. We had a […]
Spring cleaning and finding books that you don’t want anymore? Bring them to our Book Swap and trade them in for something new! On Sunday, March 26th, from 2-4 p.m. you’ll have the chance to freshen up your book collection and help others do the same.The event will be held in the Harnish Meeting Room and we will accept up to 15 […]
The library offers Museum Adventure Passes year-round, but with Spring Break approaching, we thought a reminder would be nice. It’s fun to go somewhere on Spring Break, and you don’t even have to go far! Museums, and gardens and zoos, oh my! Where to venture to? Check out this list of locations where a Museum Adventure Pass will admit you for […]
Spring Break is just a few short weeks away! If you’re looking for something to do, look no further than the library. We have something fun going on each day of March 27-31, listed below. Make sure to sign-up soon, as these events will probably fill up fast! Events for Spring Break week of March 27-31: Frog LadySORRY, THIS EVENT IS […]
We’ve been doing this awesome new thing here in the Youth Department. It’s called Book Bundles, and they are bundles of fun in the form of books and DVDs. Each Book Bundle’s materials are related to a theme, such as: pets, love, winter, bedtime, and many more. There may be something new each time you visit, on display and ready […]
Winter Reading is still ongoing until February 28th! That gives kids plenty of time to fill out a reading log, turn it in to choose an awesome prize book from the Youth Department, and get entered in our raffle for more fun prizes. There’s even bonus logs for more drawing entries. Drop by to sign up if you haven’t yet […]
Preschool Information Night is this week! On Thursday, January 19, 6:30-8 p.m., we will have an expo of area preschools. Drop-in to talk to representatives, ask questions, get info hand-outs, and hopefully get closer to a decision on the right school for your little one. There will even be activities and crafts for the kids while parents are looking at […]
Time to get outside and play in the snow to shake off that cabin fever! It’s a winter wonderland that’s pretty to look at and we have ideas to make the scenery even more exciting! Of course, there is the classic snowman or snow angel. But to make it even more thrilling, try some of these unique and colorful ideas […]
Do you have a little one that is ready to enter preschool, but you’re not sure which one to choose? To help with that, we have a special event so you can meet and greet, ask questions, and learn about area preschools. With this event and our website’s list of local preschools, we hope to help point you in the […]
It’s going to be a winter wonderland soon! Whether you prefer staying cozy and warm indoors or bundling up to venture into the great outdoors, there is something to do during these chilly, snowy months for all. Take a look at some ideas we’ve come up with for you and your family and friends! Winter Break Activities at the LibraryOur […]
