Month: September 2017

Library will be Closed for Construction

Library will be Closed for Construction

The Library will be closed from Saturday, September 30th until Tuesday, October 10th for construction. During this construction time, the Library will be installing a new partitioning wall in the front area of the library in order to create a new community room.  This new 

Suffragette Centennial Celebration

Suffragette Centennial Celebration

Did you know that the Village of Lisle was the site of the first vote by a woman in New York State? After women were granted the privilege of the ballot in November 1917 by the New York State Legislator, the “Ladies of Lisle” jumped 

October Library Board Meeting

October Library Board Meeting

All are welcome to attend the monthly Board of Trustee meeting on Monday, October 2nd at 7:00pm.  If you are considering becoming a trustee, this is an excellent opportunity to come meet the current trustees and learn about the incredible work they do!

Natural Living Event

Natural Living Event

Come join us on Saturday, September 23rd from 1-3pm for a free and family friendly event.  Come learn about all the wonderful resources, products, and tips for living a healthier, greener, and natural life.    Vendors for natural beauty, health, and household products will be 

*Officially an Online Library*

*Officially an Online Library*

The Lisle Free Library is proud to announce that it became an online library in the Four County Library System on Wednesday, September 6, 2017. Over 15 months of combined volunteer and staff effort has made this tremendous accomplishment possible.  As an online library, the 

Suffragette Centennial Celebration Planning Committee

Suffragette Centennial Celebration Planning Committee

Did you know that the Village of Lisle was the site of the first vote by a woman in New York State? After women were granted the privilege of the ballot in 1917, Mrs. Florence Chauncey of Lisle cast the first vote during an election held on January 5th, 1918. 

If you are a baker, decorator, writer, organizer, or simply want to help us celebrate this tremendous 100 year anniversary, please consider joining the Planning Committee at the Lisle Free Library on Monday, September 11th at 7:00 pm. You do not need to be in attendance at this preliminary meeting to be part of this wonderful effort. 

All those interested should contact Cher Douglas at (607) 692-3115 or lislefreelibrary@gmail.com. 

Fall Book Sale

Fall Book Sale

Fall is in the air!  Consider stopping in at the Lisle Free Library on Saturday, September 9th from 9-1 to collect some wintertime reads. We have an assortment of children’s books, adult audiobooks, movies, music CDs, and adult fiction.  Suggested donation is $1 per item.  

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