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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, …

Kiddo Craft Time: Kaleidoscopes

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. …

Bells & Motley: North Wind Musical Show

Bells & Motley: North Wind Musical Show

Join us Wednesday, August 8th at 6:30 pm at the Lisle Free Library for a Summer Reading Program special event – a Bells & Motley musical show presentation of “The Boy Who Went to Visit the North Wind” followed by the concert “Who Has Heard the Wind”!  This musical show explores the tale of “long ago and far away” as a young boy very courageously undertakes a daring deed that benefits his entire village. “Who Has Heard the Wind” is a close-up discovery concert featuring historical wind instruments such as the Renaissance bagpipes, crumhorns,  recorders, and gemshorns. 

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: Royal Crowns

Kiddo Craft Time: Royal Crowns

Join us on Friday, August 3rd from 3 – 5 pm at the Lisle Free Library to make your very own royal crown during Kiddo Craft Time!  This craft is appropriate for all ages; although children less than 5 years old will require direct adult …

Merry Mischief: Renaissance Revelry Historical Theatre

Merry Mischief: Renaissance Revelry Historical Theatre

Join us Wednesday, August 1st at 6:30 pm at the Lisle Free Library for a Summer Reading Program special event – a Merry Mischief historical theatre presentation of “Renaissance Revelry”!  This full costume show explores tales of kings and queens, knights, dragons, and even nursery …

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 include performing the routine tasks of the circulation desk, compiling statistical and financial data, maintaining book displays and orderliness of the library, submitting patron feedback to the director, assisting patrons with the computers, and other tasks as requested by the Director.  Must be able to lift and carry 25 lbs or more.  The ideal candidate would be comfortable with computers and other office equipment, have great customer service skills, be detail orientated, have previous library experience, and be able to start the position immediately. 

To apply: Please fill out an Employment Application and return it to the Lisle Free Library either by mail (PO Box 305 Lisle, NY 13797), email (lislefreelibrary@gmail.com), or in person. 

For more information or questions, feel free to contact the Library Director at lislefreelibrary@gmail.com  

2018 Reader’s Reward Program

2018 Reader’s Reward Program

Readers can earn great prizes this summer for time spent reading at the Lisle Free Library!  This year’s Reader’s Reward Program is open to all children under the age of 18 and will run from Wednesday, July 18th through Wednesday, August 29th.   To participate readers …

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. …