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Book Club: “Nineteen Minutes” by Judi Picoult

Book Club: “Nineteen Minutes” by Judi Picoult

September is “Banned Book” month! All readers are welcome to join our informal monthly book club meeting on Wednesday, 9/25 @ 6pm. This month’s book suggestion is “Nineteen Minutes” by Jodi Picoult or any other banned book of your choice. As always, there is no 

SRP: “Captain Hurricain’s Magical Underwater Adventure”

SRP: “Captain Hurricain’s Magical Underwater Adventure”

This free event on Friday, August 30th at 7pm is open to all! If the weather is good, we will be hosting this event in the pavilion at the Marie Lynch Memorial Park located on River Street. Otherwise, we will be hosting this family friendly 

SRP: Dinosaur Adventure Show

SRP: Dinosaur Adventure Show

Calling all dinosaur explorers! This free event on Wednesday, August 14th at 7pm will be held at the Lisle Fire Hall and will feature a team of real paleontologists sharing knowledge, skills, and artifacts from fossil digs!
 
Audience members will experience the thrill of digging up a real Triceratops dinosaur bone and then help construct a dinosaur on a large cut-out. The show also features the skull of Mr. Nixon, an eight-foot Triceratops skull discovered by the team in 1996, and examine the characteristics of this dinosaur.
 
Audience participation, a touch of magic, and show and tell with rare fossils will round out this fun, educational and exciting adventure!
 
As an added attraction, Mike and Roberta will set-up a mini-museum, showcasing photos and minerals from their summer digs in South Dakota!
SRP Event: Dan the Snakeman!

SRP Event: Dan the Snakeman!

Come enjoy the ultimate family friendly reptiles experience! This *free* event is open to all ages and will feature both an educational show and an opportunity afterwards to experience some of the animals up close. Dan the Snakeman will thrill you with his depth of 

Book Club: “Be Not Far From Me” by Mindy McGinnis

Book Club: “Be Not Far From Me” by Mindy McGinnis

This summer we are exploring “Adventure”!All readers are welcome to join our informal monthly book club meeting on Wednesday, 8/28 @ 6pm. This month’s book suggestion is “Be Not Far From Me” by Mindy McGinnis. As always, there is no required reading to attend the 

Book Club: “The Lost City of Z” by David Grann

Book Club: “The Lost City of Z” by David Grann

This summer we are exploring “Adventure”!
All readers are welcome to join our informal monthly book club meeting on Wednesday, 7/31 @ 6pm. This month’s book suggestion is “The Lost City of Z” by David Grann. As always, there is no required reading to attend the meeting. Please email us at lislefreelibrary@gmail.com if you would like to attend virtually. Copies available at the circulation desk.

Book Club: “Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail” by Cheryl Strayed

Book Club: “Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail” by Cheryl Strayed

This summer we are exploring “Adventure”!All readers are welcome to join our informal monthly book club meeting on Wednesday, 6/26 @ 6pm. This month’s book suggestion is “Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail” by Cheryl Strayed. As always, there is no 

Book Club: The Enchanted Hacienda

Book Club: The Enchanted Hacienda

May is Latino Voice Month for the Lisle Free Library Book Club!All readers are welcome to join our informal monthly book club meeting on Wednesday, 5/29 @ 6pm. This month’s book suggestion is “The Enchanted Hacienda” by JC Cervantes. As always, there is no required 

Solar Eclipse Watch Party

Solar Eclipse Watch Party

Free Glasses, Food, and Activities! All are welcome to join us. Glasses will be distributed on a first come, first serve basis and are provided for free thanks to generous support from the STAR Library Network.

Book Club: The Golden Spoon

Book Club: The Golden Spoon

April is Murder Mystery Month for the Lisle Free Library Book Club!   All readers are welcome to join our informal monthly book club meeting on Wednesday, 4/24 @ 6pm. This month’s book suggestion is “The Golden Spoon” by Jessa Maxwell. As always, there is