Author: Cheridan Douglas
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! …
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 2 (paid): https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.vitotechnology.StarWalk2
Thank you, Jeremy from Kopernik, for once again guiding us through yet another awesome learning experience and teaching us about the stars!
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
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 …
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 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
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
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 …
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, gnomes, pixies, giants, leprechauns, ogres, dragons, and other creatures. Learn to make a leprechaun detector and also create a your very own troll or elf. We also play enchanted creature games.
All ages are welcome to attend this free event! Snack will be provided after the show.
For more information, please call (607) 692-3115 or email lislefreelibrary@gmail.com
Kiddo Craft Time: Kaleidoscopes
Join us on Friday, August 10th from 3 – 5 pm at the Lisle Free Library to make your very own kaleidoscope during Kiddo Craft Time! This craft is appropriate for all ages; although children less than 5 years old will require direct adult supervision. …