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Kiddo Craft Time: Dreamcatchers

Kiddo Craft Time: Dreamcatchers

Join us on Friday, July 20th from 3 – 5 pm at the Lisle Free Library for Kiddo Craft Time, where we will be making dreamcatchers!  This craft is appropriate for all ages; although children less than 5 years old will require direct adult supervision. 

Magician Ron Cain’s “Treasure Trove of Magic”

Magician Ron Cain’s “Treasure Trove of Magic”

Join us Wednesday, July 18th at 6:30 pm at the Lisle Free Library for a Summer Reading Program special event – Magician Ron Cain’s “Treasure Trove of Magic” show!  All ages are welcome to attend! The audiences will help Magician Ron Cain read his magical 

2018 Summer Reading Program

2018 Summer Reading Program

The Lisle Free Library is kicking-off their annual Summer Reading Program.  This year’s program is “Dragons, Dreams, and Daring Deeds” and will run from Wednesday, July 18th through Wednesday, August 29th.  Every week will feature story time on Mondays at 11:30 am, a special event or guest entertainer on Wednesdays at 6:30 pm (includes snack), and a kids’ craft time on Fridays from 3 – 5 pm.  All events are free and suitable for all ages! 

Stay tuned or check out the Library’s Facebook page for more information and events!

All events are free and part of the Lisle Free Library’s Summer Reading Program, which are funded in part by the BOOKS Program and Senator Akshar.

For a full schedule of events please click here: SRP2018_EventSchedulePoster 

“Broome County Reads” Program @ the Pool

“Broome County Reads” Program @ the Pool

Join us on Wednesday, July 11th from 1:30-2:00 pm at the Lisle Community Pool for a “Broome County Reads” story time and crafting program.  This event is free and open to all ages!   

Closed for 4th of July

Closed for 4th of July

The Library will be closed Wednesday, July 4th and will resume normal operating hours on Thursday, July 5th.  May everyone have a safe, festive, and fun holiday!

July Library Board Meeting

July Library Board Meeting

The next Board of Trustees meeting for the Lisle Free Library will be Monday, July 2nd at 6:30 pm.  All are welcome to attend this public meeting.  This month’s topics include further discussion on the new children’s section shelving, flooring update for the community room, and Summer Reading Program plans.  We will also be welcoming two new trustees!  

Announcing Future Librarian

Announcing Future Librarian

The Lisle Free Library is excited to announce that a new assistant director will be joining our team in September.  After months of secrecy, Cher Douglas (the current library director) and her husband (Tim) are thrilled to share that they are expecting their first child!  

Historic Walking Tour of the Village of Lisle

Historic Walking Tour of the Village of Lisle

In honor of the 100 year anniversary of the first vote cast by a woman in New York State, the Preservation Association of the Southern Tier (P.A.S.T) has organized a self-guided historic walking tour of the Village of Lisle!  Florence B. Chauncey made her mark 

Closed for Memorial Day

Closed for Memorial Day

In observance of Memorial Day, the Lisle Free Library will be closed Monday, May 28th. We will resume normal operating hours on Tuesday, May 29th and hope everyone has a wonderful and safe holiday weekend!

June Library Board Meeting

June Library Board Meeting

The next Board of Trustees meeting for the Lisle Free Library will be Monday, June 4th at 6:30 pm.  All are welcome to attend this public meeting.  This month’s topics include further discussion on the new children’s section shelving, flooring update for the community room,