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September Library Board Meeting

September Library Board Meeting

All are welcome to attend the September library board of trustee meeting at the Lisle Free Library on Tuesday, September 5th at 7:00 pm. Topics will include ideas for the Carol M. Gorham memorial fund, upcoming construction projects, milestones in automation, and other business.  If 

Wanted: Trustees!

Wanted: Trustees!

The Lisle Free Library is currently seeking new trustees to fill vacancies on the Library Board.  Do you love books?  Looking to become more involved with the local community?  Are you passionate about the positive role public libraries play in early literacy and making resources 

Foraging for Wild Edibles and Making Tents with Newspaper

Foraging for Wild Edibles and Making Tents with Newspaper

The Summer Reading Program continues to “build a better world” at the Lisle Free Library this week.

 

On Wednesday, August 9th at 6:30pm, children will learn about the amazing bounty of wild edibles with a professional forager!  Wild edibles build a better world by opening our eyes to nature’s abundant yet untapped resources.  All ages welcome including curious adults. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Snacks will be provided after the program.

 

Then on Friday, August 11th, come learn how to build your own tent poles out of repurposed newspaper during Kiddo Craft Time from 3-5pm. These DYI tent poles will unleash creativity and imagination! Plus no more moving furniture to create secret retreats on a rainy day.

 

The Summer Reading Program is funded in part by the BOOKS Program and Senator Akshar.

 

For more information, check out all of our events on the Lisle Free Library’s Facebook page or by calling (607) 692-3115.  Happy Reading!

August 2017 Library Board of Trustee Meeting

August 2017 Library Board of Trustee Meeting

All interested community members and patrons are welcome to attend this month’s library board of trustee meeting to be held on Monday, August 7th at 6:30pm at the Lisle Free Library.  Topics will include: Plans for the construction of the community room wall Ideas for 

In Memory of Carol M. Gorham

In Memory of Carol M. Gorham

  It is with great sadness that we say good-bye to our dear friend, Carol M. Gorham. Not only was Carol a passionate historian for both the Village and Town of Lisle, she was a dedicated friend, an avid supporter of the Lisle Free Library, 

Kooky Concoctions & Cloud Climbers

Kooky Concoctions & Cloud Climbers

 

The summertime fun continues at the Lisle Free Library. 

 

 On Wednesday, August 2nd at 6:30pm as part of the Summer Reading Program we are exploring the wonderful world of chemistry with a live, kid-friendly chemistry demonstration! We’ll use scientific powers to unleash a genie in a bottle, create a foamy concoction of “elephant paste”, and experiment with CO2 to make floating bubbles and a rainbow of color changes. We’ll have a wild time watching this kooky array of experiments!  All ages welcome including curious adults. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Snacks will be provided after the program.

 

 Then on Friday, August 4th, come decorate and assemble “Cloud Climber” airplanes during Kiddo Craft Time from 3-5pm. These balsa wood gliders have an 8 inch wingspan and are just waiting to fly up high into the sky!

 

 For more information, check out all of our events at our Facebook page or by calling us at (607) 692-3115.  As always, Happy Reading!

Our New Website is Here!

Our New Website is Here!

Welcome to our new website! Please check back often for new event updates and news.  Thank you for visiting and have a look around! 

Solar Eclipse Event in August

Solar Eclipse Event in August

Come watch the partial solar eclipse with us! Viewing glasses will be provided. Eclispe viewer boxes will be made at Kiddo Craft Time on Friday, 8/18.

Welcome to Our New Website

Welcome to Our New Website