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We’re Hiring: Circulation Desk Clerk(s)

We’re Hiring: Circulation Desk Clerk(s)

With the new “assistant director” arriving soon (or more accurately the director’s maternity leave approaching), the Lisle Free Library is seeking applicants for Circulation Desk Clerk(s).   This is a fixed schedule, part-time position (4 – 20 hours/week) with hours set by applicant’s availability. Responsibilities 

Kiddo Craft Time: DIY Pet Dragons

Kiddo Craft Time: DIY Pet Dragons

Join us on Friday, July 27th from 3 – 5 pm at the Lisle Free Library for Kiddo Craft Time, where we will be making personal pet dragons!  This craft is appropriate for all ages; although children less than 5 years old will require direct 

Dan the Snake Man’s “Reptile Show”

Dan the Snake Man’s “Reptile Show”

Join us Wednesday, July 25th at 6:30 pm at the Lisle Free Library for a Summer Reading Program special event – Dan the Snake Man’s “Reptile Show”!  All ages are welcome to attend and test their daring! The audiences will be educated and awed by this wonderful show. Snack will be provided. 

For more information, please call (607) 692-3115 or email lislefreelibrary@gmail.com

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 

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!  

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, Summer Reading Program plans, and progress update on collection maintenance. 

Memorial Day Weekend Book Giveaway

Memorial Day Weekend Book Giveaway

The Lisle Free Library will be hosting a book giveaway Friday and Saturday of Memorial Day.  We have a nice selection of fiction and nonfiction for both adults, young adults, and children.  All books will be free! No limit!  Please stop by and consider giving