Month: August 2018

Thank you “fairy” much!

Thank you “fairy” much!

As this year’s Summer Reading Program draws to a close, we would just like to say a heart-felt “Thank you” to everyone who helped to make this year such a wonderful success!  We would especially like to thank all of our amazing volunteers and community 

2nd Annual Back to School Pool Party

2nd Annual Back to School Pool Party

All are welcome to attend the Lisle Free Library’s 2nd Annual Back to School Pool Party at the Lisle Pool on Wednesday, August 29th from 5-7pm.  We will have a “swimming” time with friends, food, and fun!  More the merrier, so bring a friend!  

Rain Location: Lisle Free Library

Sky Simulator Links

Sky Simulator Links

During Kopernik’s wonderful “Sky Wheel” program Wednesday night, we learned about two sky simulator websites and apps!  The links for these are included below:  Mac OS/Windows/Linux Stellarium: https://stellarium.org/ iOS Star Walk (free): https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/star-walk-explore-the-sky/id295430577?mt=8 Star Walk 2 (paid): https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/star-walk-2-night-sky-map/id892279069?mt=8 Android Sky Map (free): https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.stardroid Star Walk 

September Library Board Meeting

September Library Board Meeting

The next Board of Trustees meeting for the Lisle Free Library will be Tuesday, September 4th at 7:00 pm.  All are welcome to attend this public meeting.  This month’s topics include further discussion on the updating existing library policies, Summer Reading Program summary, and progress 

August Library Board Meeting

August Library Board Meeting

The next Board of Trustees meeting for the Lisle Free Library will be Monday, August 6th 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, construction grant opportunities for 2019, and Summer Reading Program update.  

Kiddo Craft Time: Universe in a Jar

Kiddo Craft Time: Universe in a Jar

Join us on Friday, August 24th from 3 – 5 pm at the Lisle Free Library to make your own universe in a jar during Kiddo Craft Time!  This craft is appropriate for all ages; although children less than 5 years old will require direct 

Kopernik Observatory: Sky Wheels

Kopernik Observatory: Sky Wheels

Join us Wednesday, August 22nd at 6:30 pm at the Lisle Free Library for a Summer Reading Program special event – Kopernik Observatory workshop on sky wheels! This interactive and engaging workshop teaches students about how to use shy wheels to find objects in the 

Kiddo Craft Time: Fairy/Troll Gardens

Kiddo Craft Time: Fairy/Troll Gardens

Join us on Friday, August 17th from 3 – 5 pm at the Lisle Free Library to make your own fairy or troll garden during Kiddo Craft Time!  This craft is appropriate for all ages; although children less than 5 years old will require direct adult supervision. All children must be accompanied by an adult. 

For more information, feel free to call (607) 692-3115 or email us at lislefreelibrary@gmail.com

Enchanted Creatures Workshop

Enchanted Creatures Workshop

Join us Wednesday, August 15th at 6:30 pm at the Lisle Free Library for a Summer Reading Program special event – Magician Ron Cain returns to host an “Enchanted Creatures” workshop! This interactive workshop explores “Other Worlds,” such as the world of fairies, elves, trolls,