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December 2005

Programs with an asterisk (**) require registration. Call us at 454-4668 for more details.

Saturday, December 3:

  • Holiday Treasures

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Bring your family to the Normal Public Library to create some Holiday Treasures! Holiday crafts include popcorn trees and 3-D dreidels. This free family activity will be held in the Discovery Room. This activity is suitable for preschoolers (ages 3-5) up to 6th graders and their families. Hope to see you there!! Drop in any time between 10:00 am and 1:00 pm on Saturday, December 3rd.

 

Monday, December 5:

  • Lapsit Story Time - 5:30-6:00 pm **
  • Lapsit Story Time - 6:30-7:00 pm **

Tuesday, November 6:

  • Lapsit Story Time - 9:30-10:00 am **
  • Lapsit Story Time - 10:30-11:00 am **

Wednesday, December 7:

Everyone loves a good story. Watching children enjoy a story is even better. We feel that the inter-generational story hours
we do throughout the community provide a great deal of pleasure for everyone involved.

Each 30-minute story hour will include holiday stories, songs and MORE. Contact the Children’s Department at 454-4668 if you are interested in attending. Please join the Normal Public Library Children’s Staff for one of these special programs!

10:15 a.m. at Heritage Manor of Normal, 509 N. Adelaide St., Normal.

Thursday, December 8:

  • Partners in Reading Ends
    "Wild about Reading", our fall session of Partners in Reading, is ending. Registration for the spring session, "Reading's a Party!" will begin January 3rd for college students and kids. Partners will begin meetings January 30th.

 

Friday, December 9:

  • Stories that Span the Ages

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Everyone loves a good story. Watching children enjoy a story is even better. We feel that the inter-generational story hours
we do throughout the community provide a great deal of pleasure for everyone involved.

Each 30-minute story hour will include holiday stories, songs and MORE. Contact the Children’s Department at 454-4668 if you are interested in attending. Please join the Normal Public Library Children’s Staff for one of these special programs!

10:00 a.m. at the McLean County Nursing Home, 901 N. Main St., Normal.

Saturday, December 24:

  • Library Closed for Christmas Eve!

 

Sunday, December 25:

  • Library Closed for Christmas!

Sunday, December 25:

  • Library Closed for Christmas!

 

Monday, December 26:

  • Library Closed for Christmas!

 

Sunday, December 31:

  • Library Closed for New Year's Eve!

 

 

November 2005

Programs with an asterisk (**) require registration. Call us at 454-4668 for more details.

Tuesday, November 1:

  • Story Hour for 2's - 5:45-6:10 pm in the Story Hour Room **
  • Story Hour for 2's - 6:30-6:55 pm in the Story Hour Room **

Wednesday, November 2:

  • Story Hour for 2's - 9:30-9:55 am in the Story Hour Room **
  • Story Hour for 2's - 10:15-10:40 am in the Story Hour Room **
  • Story Hour for 2's - 11:00-11:25 am in the Story Hour Room **

Monday, November 7:

  • Lapsit Story Time - 5:30-6:00 pm **
  • Lapsit Story Time - 6:30-7:00 pm **

Tuesday, November 8:

  • Lapsit Story Time - 9:30-10:00 am **
  • Lapsit Story Time - 10:30-11:00 am **

  • Story Hour for 2's - 5:45-6:10 pm in the Story Hour Room **
  • Story Hour for 2's - 6:30-6:55 pm in the Story Hour Room **

Wednesday, November 9:

  • Story Hour for 2's - 9:30-9:55 am in the Story Hour Room **
  • Story Hour for 2's - 10:15-10:40 am in the Story Hour Room **
  • Story Hour for 2's - 11:00-11:25 am in the Story Hour Room **

Friday, November 11:

  • Family Story Hour
    Family Story Hour -- Bring your family. Bring your friends. Bring a blanket if you choose (we sit on the floor), and COME JOIN THE FUN! Family Story Hour is geared toward toddlers, preschoolers and their families. Join us from 10:00-10:30 in the Community Room for COOL CLOTHES stories today!

Saturday, November 12:

  • Family Story Hour
    Family Story Hour -- Bring your family. Bring your friends. Bring a blanket if you choose (we sit on the floor), and COME JOIN THE FUN! Family Story Hour is geared toward toddlers, preschoolers and their families. Join us from 10:00-10:30 in the Community Room for COOL CLOTHES stories today!

Monday, November 14:

  • Lapsit Story Time - 5:30-6:00 pm **
  • Lapsit Story Time - 6:30-7:00 pm **

Tuesday, November 15:

  • Lapsit Story Time - 9:30-10:00 am **
  • Lapsit Story Time - 10:30-11:00 am **

  • Story Hour for 2's - 5:45-6:10 pm in the Story Hour Room **
  • Story Hour for 2's - 6:30-6:55 pm in the Story Hour Room **

Wednesday, November 16:

  • Story Hour for 2's - 9:30-9:55 am in the Story Hour Room **
  • Story Hour for 2's - 10:15-10:40 am in the Story Hour Room **
  • Story Hour for 2's - 11:00-11:25 am in the Story Hour Room **

Saturday, November 19 :

  • "The Cinderella Files" Puppet Show

    The Madcap Production Puppet Theater will present The Cinderella Files, a musical fairy tale, with their unique combination of giant puppets and actors. Madcap puppets, some of them reaching up to 12 feet tall, have been delighting audiences for more than 20 years. Children of all ages and adults will enjoy this free show, which will last approximately one hour. 10:00-11:00 am and 2:00-3:00 pm at Central Catholic High School Auditorium - 1201 Airport Road, Bloomington.

Monday, November 21:

  • Lapsit Story Time - 5:30-6:00 pm **
  • Lapsit Story Time - 6:30-7:00 pm **

Tuesday, November 22:

  • Lapsit Story Time - 9:30-10:00 am **
  • Lapsit Story Time - 10:30-11:00 am **

  • Story Hour for 2's - 5:45-6:10 pm in the Story Hour Room **
  • Story Hour for 2's - 6:30-6:55 pm in the Story Hour Room **

Wednesday, November 23:

  • Story Hour for 2's - 9:30-9:55 am in the Story Hour Room **
  • Story Hour for 2's - 10:15-10:40 am in the Story Hour Room **
  • Story Hour for 2's - 11:00-11:25 am in the Story Hour Room **

Thursday, November 24:

  • Library Closed for Thanksgiving!

Monday, November 28:

  • Lapsit Story Time - 5:30-6:00 pm **
  • Lapsit Story Time - 6:30-7:00 pm **

Tuesday, November 29:

  • Lapsit Story Time - 9:30-10:00 am **
  • Lapsit Story Time - 10:30-11:00 am **

  • Story Hour for 2's - 5:45-6:10 pm in the Story Hour Room **
  • Story Hour for 2's - 6:30-6:55 pm in the Story Hour Room **

Wednesday, November 30:

  • Story Hour for 2's - 9:30-9:55 am in the Story Hour Room **
  • Story Hour for 2's - 10:15-10:40 am in the Story Hour Room **
  • Story Hour for 2's - 11:00-11:25 am in the Story Hour Room **

October 2005

Programs with an asterisk (**) require registration. Call us at 454-4668 for more details.

Saturday, October 1:

  • Friends of the Library Book Sale
    Support the library and get great books! 8:00 am to 4:00 pm in the Community Room.

Sunday, October 2:

  • Friends of the Library Book Sale
    Support the library and get great books! 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm in the Community Room.

Tuesday, October 4:

  • Story Hour for 3-, 4-, and 5-year-olds, 5:30-6:10 pm**
  • Story Hour for 3-, 4-, and 5-year-olds, 6:30-7:10 pm**

Wednesday, October 5:

  • Story Hour for 3-, 4-, and 5-year-olds, 9:30-10:10 am **
  • Story Hour for 3-, 4-, and 5-year-olds, 11:00-11:40 am **

Thursday, October 6:

  • Story Hour for 3-, 4-, and 5-year-olds, 9:30-10:10 am **
  • Story Hour for 3-, 4-, and 5-year-olds, 11:00-11:40 am **

Friday, October 7:

  • CD Pet Pals Craft
    Bring your family to the Normal Public Library and enjoy creating cute pet pals! This FREE FAMILY CRAFT ACTIVITY is geared toward preschoolers (ages 3-5) through 6th graders and their families. Drop in any time between 10:00 am and 1:00 pm in the Discovery Room.

Tuesday, October 11:

  • Story Hour for 3-, 4-, and 5-year-olds, 5:30-6:10 pm**
  • Story Hour for 3-, 4-, and 5-year-olds, 6:30-7:10 pm**

Wednesday, October 12:

  • Story Hour for 3-, 4-, and 5-year-olds, 9:30-10:10 am **
  • Story Hour for 3-, 4-, and 5-year-olds, 11:00-11:40 am **

Thursday, October 13:

  • Story Hour for 3-, 4-, and 5-year-olds, 9:30-10:10 am **
  • Story Hour for 3-, 4-, and 5-year-olds, 11:00-11:40 am **
 Tuesday, October 18:
  • Registration for Story Hour for Two-Year-Olds Begins for Normal Residents
    Two-year-olds, accompanied by an adult, are invited to attend a structured Story Hour, which will include stories, songs, large motor activities and more.

    Classes last for five weeks beginning November 1, 2005 and ending November 30, 2005.

    All children must meet the age requirement in order to be eligible.

    Registration is required by each individual parent. Phone registrations are accepted.

    The schedule is as follows:
    Tuesday evenings from 5:45 - 6:10
    Tuesday evenings from 6:30 - 6:55
    Wednesday mornings from 9:30 - 9:55
    Wednesday mornings from 10:15 - 10:40
    Wednesday mornings from 11:00 - 11:25


    Call the library at 454-4668 for more details and to register for Story Hour!**

  • Story Hour for 3-, 4-, and 5-year-olds, 5:30-6:10 pm**
  • Story Hour for 3-, 4-, and 5-year-olds, 6:30-7:10 pm**

Wednesday, October 19:

  • Story Hour for 3-, 4-, and 5-year-olds, 9:30-10:10 am **
  • Story Hour for 3-, 4-, and 5-year-olds, 11:00-11:40 am **

Thursday, October 20:

  • Story Hour for 3-, 4-, and 5-year-olds, 9:30-10:10 am **
  • Story Hour for 3-, 4-, and 5-year-olds, 11:00-11:40 am **

Friday, October 21:

  • Registration for Story Hour for Two-Year-Olds Begins for Residents Outside of Normal

    Two-year-olds, accompanied by an adult, are invited to attend a structured Story Hour, which will include stories, songs, large motor activities and more.

    Classes last for five weeks beginning November 1, 2005 and ending November 30, 2005.

    All children must meet the age requirement in order to be eligible.

    Registration is required by each individual parent. Phone registrations are accepted.

    The schedule is as follows:
    Tuesday evenings from 5:45 - 6:10
    Tuesday evenings from 6:30 - 6:55
    Wednesday mornings from 9:30 - 9:55
    Wednesday mornings from 10:15 - 10:40
    Wednesday mornings from 11:00 - 11:25


    Call the library at 454-4668 for more details and to register for Story Hour!**

  • Family Story Hour
    Family Story Hour -- Bring your family. Bring your friends. Bring a blanket if you choose (we sit on the floor), and COME JOIN THE FUN! Family Story Hour is geared toward toddlers, preschoolers and their families. Join us from 10:00-10:30 in the Community Room for BATS stories today!

Saturday, October 22:

  • Family Story Hour
    Family Story Hour -- Bring your family. Bring your friends. Bring a blanket if you choose (we sit on the floor), and COME JOIN THE FUN! Family Story Hour is geared toward toddlers, preschoolers and their families. Join us from 10:00-10:30 in the Community Room for BATS stories today!

Tuesday, October 25:

  • Registration for Lapsit Begins for Normal Residents

    Lapsit is an interactive program for children ages 0 to 23 months accompanied by an adult. Each lapsit session includes songs, fingerplays, books, and baby games, intended to stimulate and enhance development of language and senses.

    Classes last for five weeks beginning November 7, 2005 and ending December 6, 2005.

    All children must meet the age requirement in order to be eligible.

    Registration is required by each individual parent. Phone registrations are accepted.

    The schedule is as follows:
    Monday evenings from 5:30 - 6:00
    Monday evenings from 6:30 - 7:00
    Tuesday mornings from 9:30 - 10:00
    Tuesday mornings from 10:30 - 11:00

    Call the library at 454-4668 for more details and to register for Lapsit!**

  • Halloween Party
    Enjoy stories, songs, a parade, and MORE! Activities are geared toward preschoolers (ages 3 – 5) accompanied by an adult. (Younger children may require extra help for some of the activities, but are welcome!) Don't forget your costume and your camera!! In the Community Room from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm.

Wednesday, October 26:

  • Halloween Party
    Enjoy stories, songs, a parade, and MORE! Activities are geared toward preschoolers (ages 3 – 5) accompanied by an adult. (Younger children may require extra help for some of the activities, but are welcome!) Don't forget your costume and your camera!! In the Community Room from 10:00 am to 11:00 am.

Thursday, October 27:

  • Halloween Party
    Enjoy stories, songs, a parade, and MORE! Activities are geared toward preschoolers (ages 3 – 5) accompanied by an adult.
    (Younger children may require extra help for some of the activities, but are welcome!) Don't forget your costume and your camera!! In the Community Room from 10:00 am to 11:00 am.

Friday, October 28:

  • Registration for Lapsit Begins for Residents Outside of Normal

    Lapsit is an interactive program for children ages 0 to 23 months accompanied by an adult. Each lapsit session includes songs, fingerplays, books, and baby games, intended to stiumate and enhance development of language and senses.

    Classes last for five weeks beginning November 7, 2005 and ending December 6, 2005.

    All children must meet the age requirement in order to be eligible.

    Registration is required by each individual parent. Phone registrations are accepted.

    The schedule is as follows:
    Monday evenings from 5:30 - 6:00
    Monday evenings from 6:30 - 7:00
    Tuesday mornings from 9:30 - 10:00
    Tuesday mornings from 10:30 - 11:00

    Call the library at 454-4668 for more details and to register for Lapsit!**

Saturday, October 29:

  • Halloween Crafts & Stories
    Bring your family to the Normal Public Library to make a fun Jack-O-Lantern Bag and a Black Cat Bookmark!!

    Listen to Halloween Stories in the Story Hour Room at 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., & 12:30 p.m.

    This is a FREE FAMILY CRAFT ACTIVITY geared toward preschoolers (ages 3-5) through 6th graders accompanied by an adult. No registration is required so JOIN US!

 

September 2005

Programs with an asterisk (**) require registration. Call us at 454-4668 for more details.

All This Month:

  • Registration Continues for Partners in Reading
    College and elementary students or parents can come in to register in person for the Fall semester of Partners in Reading. Registration runs all through September and the program begins Tuesday, September 27th.

Sunday, September 4:

  • Library Closed for Labor Day

Monday, September 5:

  • Library Closed for Labor Day

Tuesday, September 6:

  • Registration for Story Hour for Three, Four, and Five-Year-Olds Begins for Normal Residents
    Three, Four, and Five-Year-Olds are invited to attend a weekly 40-minute program which includes storytelling and a variety of other activities such as fingerplays, songs, games and crafts. Led by members of the Children's Department staff.

    Classes last for five weeks beginning September 20, 2005 and ending October 20, 2005.

    All children must meet the age requirement in order to be eligible.

    Registration is required by each individual parent. Phone registrations are accepted.

    The schedule is as follows:
    Tuesday evenings from 5:30-6:10
    Tuesday evenings from 6:30-7:10
    Wednesday mornings from 9:30-10:10
    Wednesday mornings from 11:00-11:40
    Thursday mornings from 9:30-10:10
    Thursday mornings from 11:00-11:40

    Call the library at 454-4668 for more details and to register for Story Hour!**

Friday, September 9:

  • Registration for Story Hour for Three, Four, and Five-Year-Olds Begins for Residents Outside of Normal
    Three, Four, and Five-Year-Olds are invited to attend a weekly 40-minute program which includes storytelling and a variety of other activities such as fingerplays, songs, games and crafts. Led by members of the Children's Department staff.

    Classes last for five weeks beginning September 20, 2005 and ending October 20, 2005.

    All children must meet the age requirement in order to be eligible.

    Registration is required by each individual parent. Phone registrations are accepted.

    The schedule is as follows:
    Tuesday evenings from 5:30-6:10
    Tuesday evenings from 6:30-7:10
    Wednesday mornings from 9:30-10:10
    Wednesday mornings from 11:00-11:40
    Thursday mornings from 9:30-10:10
    Thursday mornings from 11:00-11:40

    Call the library at 454-4668 for more details and to register for Story Hour!**

Wednesday, September 14:

  • Partners in Reading Orientation for College Students, 3:30-4:30 **

Friday, September 16:

  • Partners in Reading Orientation for College Students, 10:30-11:30 **
  • Partners in Reading Orientation for College Students, 2:30-3:30 **

Tuesday, September 20:

  • Partners in Reading Orientation for College Students, 2:30-3:30 **
  • Story Hour for 3-, 4-, and 5-year-olds, 5:30-6:10 pm**
  • Story Hour for 3-, 4-, and 5-year-olds, 6:30-7:10 pm**

Wednesday, September 21:

  • Story Hour for 3-, 4-, and 5-year-olds, 9:30-10:10 am **
  • Story Hour for 3-, 4-, and 5-year-olds, 11:00-11:40 am **

Thursday, September 22:

  • Story Hour for 3-, 4-, and 5-year-olds, 9:30-10:10 am **
  • Story Hour for 3-, 4-, and 5-year-olds, 11:00-11:40 am **
  • Partners in Reading Orientation for College Students, 6:30-7:30 **

Friday, September 23:

  • Family Story Hour
    Family Story Hour -- Bring your family. Bring your friends. Bring a blanket if you choose (we sit on the floor), and COME JOIN THE FUN! Family Story Hour is geared toward toddlers, preschoolers and their families. Join us from 10:00-10:30 in the Community Room for AWESOME APPLE stories today!

Saturday, September 24:

  • Family Story Hour
    Family Story Hour -- Bring your family. Bring your friends. Bring a blanket if you choose (we sit on the floor), and COME JOIN THE FUN! Family Story Hour is geared toward toddlers, preschoolers and their families. Join us from 10:00-10:30 in the Community Room for AWESOME APPLE stories today!

Monday, September 26:

  • Library Closed for Staff In-Service Day

Tuesday, September 27:

  • Story Hour for 3-, 4-, and 5-year-olds, 5:30-6:10 pm **
  • Story Hour for 3-, 4-, and 5-year-olds, 6:30-7:10 pm **
  • Partners in Reading Kicks Off Today!!

Wednesday, September 28:

  • Story Hour for 3-, 4-, and 5-year-olds, 9:30-10:10 am **
  • Story Hour for 3-, 4-, and 5-year-olds, 11:00-11:40 am **

Thursday, September 29:

  • Story Hour for 3-, 4-, and 5-year-olds, 9:30-10:10 am **
  • Story Hour for 3-, 4-, and 5-year-olds, 11:00-11:40 am **

August 2005

Programs with an asterisk (**) require a ticket that you can earn through the Summer Reading Program. Call us at 454-4668 for more details.


Friday, August 5:

  • Last Day of Summer Reading Program - This is the last day to get book bucks for your reading logs and GRAB books! It is also the last day for the Book Bonanza.

Monday, August 22nd:

  • Registration begins for Partners in Reading - College and elementary students or parents can come in to register in person for the Fall semester of Partners in Reading. Registration runs all through September and the program begins Tuesday, September 27th.

Tuesday, August 23rd:

  • Last Day for the Library Store - Spend those Book Bucks while you can!! They expire today!

Coming in September: Registration and classes begin for story hour for 3, 4, and 5-year-olds. Family Story Hour begins, and Partners in Reading begins!

July 2005

Programs with an asterisk (**) require a ticket that you can earn through the Summer Reading Program. Call us at 454-4668 for more details.


It's not too late to sign up for the Summer Reading Program! Just stop by the Children's Department anytime we're open to register!

Friday, July 1:

  • Midway Madness: Summer Reading Program Week 4 Activity - Turn in a reading slip to earn a ticket for you and your family to drop by and slide down a giant slide, cool off with a snow cone, and enjoy lots of different activities in the Community Room. Drop in any time between 10:00 am - 2:00 pm. **

Sunday, July 3 and Monday, July 4th:

  • The Library's Closed for the 4th of July.

Tuesday, July 5th:

  • Summer Story Hour - Bring your family, Bring your friends, Bring a blanket if you choose (we sit on the floor), and COME JOIN THE FUN! Summer Story Hour is geared toward preschoolers and their families. Join us from 7:00 - 7:30 pm in the Community Room.

Wednesday, July 6th:

  • Summer Story Hour - Bring your family, Bring your friends, Bring a blanket if you choose (we sit on the floor), and COME JOIN THE FUN! Summer Story Hour is geared toward preschoolers and their families. Join us from 10:00 - 10:30 pm in the Community Room.

Tuesday, July 12th:

  • Summer Story Hour - Bring your family, Bring your friends, Bring a blanket if you choose (we sit on the floor), and COME JOIN THE FUN! Summer Story Hour is geared toward preschoolers and their families. Join us from 7:00 - 7:30 pm in the Community Room.

Wednesday, July 13:

  • Summer Story Hour - Bring your family, Bring your friends, Bring a blanket if you choose (we sit on the floor), and COME JOIN THE FUN! Summer Story Hour is geared toward preschoolers and their families. Join us from 10:00 - 10:30 pm in the Community Room.


  • Floats & Funnies: Summer Reading Program Week 6 Activity - Turn in your reading slip to earn a ticket for you and your family to drop by and enjoy a root beer float or ice cream in a cup and cartoons on the big screen. Drop by any time from 2:00 - 5:00 pm. **

Thursday, July 14:

  • Floats & Funnies: Summer Reading Program Week 6 Activity - Turn in your reading slip to earn a ticket for you and your family to drop by and enjoy a root beer float or ice cream in a cup and cartoons on the big screen. Drop by any time between 5:00 - 8:00 pm. **

Tuesday, July 19:

  • Summer Story Hour - Bring your family, Bring your friends, Bring a blanket if you choose (we sit on the floor), and COME JOIN THE FUN! Summer Story Hour is geared toward preschoolers and their families. Join us from 7:00 - 7:30 pm in the Community Room.

Wednesday, July 20:

  • Summer Story Hour - Bring your family, Bring your friends, Bring a blanket if you choose (we sit on the floor), and COME JOIN THE FUN! Summer Story Hour is geared toward preschoolers and their families. Join us from 10:00 - 10:30 pm in the Community Room.


  • Splash Down Family Swim Fest: Summer Reading Program Week 7 Activity - Turn in your reading slip to earn FREE one-day admission for you and your family to EITHER Fairview Family Aquatic Center OR Anderson Aquatic Center.

Thursday, July 21:

  • Splash Down Family Swim Fest: Summer Reading Program Week 7 Activity - Turn in your reading slip to earn FREE one-day admission for you and your family to EITHER Fairview Family Aquatic Center OR Anderson Aquatic Center.

Tuesday, July 26:

  • Super Spot Party: Summer Reading Program Ending Activity - Rookie Readers, turn in all 8 reading slips to earn a ticket to the party. Parents, don't forget your camera! Have your child's picture taken with our special guest at the party - Spot!
    •   7:00 - 7:45 pm. **

Wednesday, July 27:

  • Super Spot Party: Summer Reading Program Ending Activity - Rookie Readers, turn in all 8 reading slips to earn a ticket to the party. Parents, don't forget your camera! Have your child's picture taken with our special guest at the party - Spot!   10:00 - 10:45 am or 7:00 - 7:45 am. **

Thursday, July 28:

  • Charlotte's Web: Summer Reading Program Ending Activity - Kindergarten through 3rd Grade Readers, turn in all 8 reading slips to earn a ticket to see American Eagle Productions present a play of this classic children's story. 2:00-3:00 pm and 7:00-8:00 pm at Central Catholic High School's Auditorium. **

Friday, July 29:

  • Super Bash: Summer Reading Program Ending Activity - 4th through 6th Grade Readers, turn in all 8 reading slips to earn a ticket to an after hours party at the library - solve the mystery, eat dinner, watch movies, play games, create crafts, and more! 4:30-9:00 pm. **

June 2005

Programs with an asterisk (**) require registration. Call us at 454-4668 for more details.


All Month Long...Summer Reading Program registration has begun! Just stop by the Children's Department anytime we're open to register for the Summer Reading Program!

Wednesday, June 1:

  • Summer Reading Program Registration begins! Come into the library anytime we are open to sign up for the program.

Saturday, June 4:

  • Summer Reading Program Kickoff - Drop by the library between 2:00 and 4:00 pm today to sign up for the reading program, meet Clifford the Big Red Dog (bring your camera!), have a sample of Gumby's pizza, make a craft with the Ecology Action Center and MORE!

Tuesday, June 7:

  • Summer Story Hour - Bring your family, Bring your friends, Bring a blanket if you choose (we sit on the floor), and COME JOIN THE FUN! Summer Story Hour is geared toward preschoolers and their families. Join us from 7:00 - 7:30 pm in the Community Room.

Wednesday, June 8:

  • Summer Story Hour - Bring your family, Bring your friends, Bring a blanket if you choose (we sit on the floor), and COME JOIN THE FUN! Summer Story Hour is geared toward preschoolers and their families. Join us from 10:00 - 10:30 pm in the Community Room.

Thursday, June 9:

  • Summer Reading Program Week 1 Activity - Snap! Crackle! Pop! - Turn in your first reading slip to earn a ticket for you and your family to come to an activity featuring world champion whip cracker Chris Camp.**

Friday, June 10:

  • Summer Reading Program Week 1 Activity - Snap! Crackle! Pop! - Turn in your first reading slip to earn a ticket for you and your family to come to an activity featuring world champion whip cracker Chris Camp.**

Monday, June 13:

  • Summer Reading Program Week 2 Activity - Superhero Crafts - Turn in your a reading slip to earn a ticket for you and your family to come to a drop in craft activity and make a superhero mask or belt or a flip book.**

Tuesday, June 14:

  • Summer Reading Program Week 2 Activity - Superhero Crafts - Turn in your a reading slip to earn a ticket for you and your family to come to a drop in craft activity and make a superhero mask or belt or a flip book.**
  • Summer Story Hour - Bring your family, Bring your friends, Bring a blanket if you choose (we sit on the floor), and COME JOIN THE FUN! Summer Story Hour is geared toward preschoolers and their families. Join us from 7:00 - 7:30 pm in the Community Room.

Wednesday, June 15:

  • Summer Reading Program Week 2 Activity - Superhero Crafts - Turn in your a reading slip to earn a ticket for you and your family to come to a drop in craft activity and make a superhero mask or belt or a flip book.**
  • Summer Reading Program Week 2 Activity - Super Storytelling - Turn in a reading slip to earn a ticket for you and your family to come to a storytelling program presented by members of the Twin City Tale Spinners.**
  • NOTE - The ticket you receive this week will allow you to come to both activities!
  • Summer Story Hour - Bring your family, Bring your friends, Bring a blanket if you choose (we sit on the floor), and COME JOIN THE FUN! Summer Story Hour is geared toward preschoolers and their families. Join us from 10:00 - 10:30 pm in the Community Room.

Thursday, June 16:

  • Summer Reading Program Week 2 Activity - Superhero Crafts - Turn in your a reading slip to earn a ticket for you and your family to come to a drop in craft activity and make a superhero mask or belt or a flip book.**
  • Summer Reading Program Week 2 Activity - Super Storytelling - Turn in a reading slip to earn a ticket for you and your family to come to a storytelling program presented by members of the Twin City Tale Spinners.**
  • NOTE - The ticket you receive this week will allow you to come to both activities!

Friday, June 17:

  • Summer Reading Program Week 2 Activity - Superhero Crafts - Turn in your a reading slip to earn a ticket for you and your family to come to a drop in craft activity and make a superhero mask or belt or a flip book.**

Tuesday, June 21:

  • Summer Story Hour - Bring your family, Bring your friends, Bring a blanket if you choose (we sit on the floor), and COME JOIN THE FUN! Summer Story Hour is geared toward preschoolers and their families. Join us from 7:00 - 7:30 pm in the Community Room.

Wednesday, June 22:

  • Summer Story Hour - Bring your family, Bring your friends, Bring a blanket if you choose (we sit on the floor), and COME JOIN THE FUN! Summer Story Hour is geared toward preschoolers and their families. Join us from 10:00 - 10:30 pm in the Community Room.
  • Summer Reading Program Week 3 Activity - Movie Marathon - Turn in a reading slip to earn a ticket for you and your family to see up to 4 movies this week at Normal Community West High School!**

Thursday, June 23:

  • Summer Reading Program Week 3 Activity - Movie Marathon - Turn in a reading slip to earn a ticket for you and your family to see up to 4 movies this week at Normal Community West High School!**

Tuesday, June 28:

  • Summer Story Hour - Bring your family, Bring your friends, Bring a blanket if you choose (we sit on the floor), and COME JOIN THE FUN! Summer Story Hour is geared toward preschoolers and their families. Join us from 7:00 - 7:30 pm in the Community Room.

Wednesday, June 29:

  • Summer Story Hour - Bring your family, Bring your friends, Bring a blanket if you choose (we sit on the floor), and COME JOIN THE FUN! Summer Story Hour is geared toward preschoolers and their families. Join us from 10:00 - 10:30 pm in the Community Room.

Thursday, June 30:

  • Summer Reading Program Week 4 Activity - Midway Madness - Turn in a reading slip to earn a ticket for you and your family to come to drop by the library to slide down a giant slide, cool off with a snowcone and enjoy lots of different activities.**

 

May 2005

Programs with an asterisk (**) require registration. Call us at 454-4668 for more details.

Monday, May 2:

  • Lapsit, 5:30 pm **
  • Lapsit, 6:30 pm **

Tuesday, May 3:

  • Lapsit, 9:30 am **
  • Lapsit, 10:30 am **
  • Story Hour for 3-, 4-, and 5-year-olds, 5:30 pm **
  • Story Hour for 3-, 4-, and 5-year-olds, 6:30 pm **

Wednesday, May 4:

  • Story Hour for 3-, 4-, and 5-year-olds, 9:30 am **
  • Story Hour for 3-, 4-, and 5-year-olds, 10:30 am **

Thursday, May 5:

  • Story Hour for 3-, 4-, and 5-year-olds, 10:00 am **
  • Story Hour for 3-, 4-, and 5-year-olds, 2:00 pm **

Tuesday, May 10:

  • Heartland Head Start Family Fun Night **

Sunday, May 29 and Monday, May 30:

  • Library Closed for Memorial Day Holiday

Wednesday, June 1:

  • Summer Reading Program Registration Begins!

April 2005

Programs with an asterisk (**) require registration. Call us at 454-4668 for more details.

Monday, April 4:

  • Lapsit, 5:30 pm **
  • Lapsit, 6:30 pm **

Tuesday, April 5:

  • Lapsit, 9:30 am **
  • Lapsit, 10:30 am **
  • Story Hour for 3-, 4-, and 5-year-olds, 5:30 pm **
  • Story Hour for 3-, 4-, and 5-year-olds, 6:30 pm **

Wednesday, April 6:

  • Story Hour for 3-, 4-, and 5-year-olds, 9:30 am **
  • Story Hour for 3-, 4-, and 5-year-olds, 10:30 am **

Thursday, April 7:

  • Story Hour for 3-, 4-, and 5-year-olds, 10:00 am **
  • Story Hour for 3-, 4-, and 5-year-olds, 2:00 pm **

Monday, April 11:

  • National Library Week begins!
  • Lapsit, 5:30 pm **
  • Lapsit, 6:30 pm **

Tuesday, April 12:

  • Lapsit, 9:30 am **
  • Lapsit, 10:30 am **
  • Story Hour for 3-, 4-, and 5-year-olds, 5:30 pm **
  • Story Hour for 3-, 4-, and 5-year-olds, 6:30 pm **
  • Headstart Family Fun Night **

Wednesday, April 13:

  • Story Hour for 3-, 4-, and 5-year-olds, 9:30 am **
  • Story Hour for 3-, 4-, and 5-year-olds, 10:30 am **

Thursday, April 14:

  • Story Hour for 3-, 4-, and 5-year-olds, 10:00 am **
  • Story Hour for 3-, 4-, and 5-year-olds, 2:00 pm **

Friday, April 15:

  • Books Alive Program at Western Avenue Community Center. Drop by anytime between 5:30 and 7:30 pm. Enjoy storytelling (at 5:30, 6:00, 6;30 and 7:00), games, crafts and book