We broke our attendance record with this year’s Halloween Party. Over 100 people dropped by to show off their awesome costumes, play some games, do some crafts, romp through an enchanted forest and eat some candy. Thanks to everyone who helped make it a special day!
There will be no storytime on Friday, October 26th because we will be getting ready for our spectacular annual Halloween party.
There will be games, crafts, coloring, costumes, candy, trivia, prizes and fun for all ages! Everything is free! Feel free to drop in any time from 4-6 and stay as long as you like.
Our monthly computer tutoring will be moved to Wednesday, October 24th from 3:00-6:00. Don’t forget, if you have questions about your mobile device or need help with a computer program, drop by for one-on-one assistance!
For the first time, the Lonsdale Public Library is participating in the Lonsdale Crawl! That means we are staying open two extra hours until 8:00! Stop by to enjoy a fun activity and a hot beverage.
For more details about the Lonsdale Crawl, visit their website: The Lonsdale Crawl.
George Mikiska will lead a program about genealogy. Topics will include how to start your family tree; where to look for information locally, nationally and worldwide; important Czech words used in genealogy, and helpful websites. Bring your questions and he can help you get started. Find more information on the Czech Heritage club on their website.
Did you know that we have a book group at the library? We meet once a month on a Wednesday at 1:00 pm. We read a wide variety of books, fiction, non-fiction, mysteries, etc. You can order the books through the library, so there’s no cost, and we take turns bringing snacks! Our next meeting will be Wednesday, October 24th. We will be discussing Bossypants by Tina Fey. Come join us!
Parents of pre-schoolers, don’t forget that we have Hands-On Science the first Wednesday of every month at 10:30 am. Kids can play, explore and not even realize that they’re learning along the way. September 5th will be a cooking theme and October 3rd we will learn about fall.
We will be suspending our bedtime storytime (Tuesdays at 6:30 pm) until May. Friday morning storytimes (10:30 am) will continue year-round!
Stay tuned for ongoing information about new programs for all ages!
Well, that’s it. Summer Reading 2018 is complete. Here are some final numbers.
Kids signed up: 307
Kids who finished all four levels: 91 (
Ages of participants: 2 months – 17 years
Programs offered in these six weeks (including storytimes): 28
Total attendance at those programs: 786
We want to thank everyone who made it great.
Subway, who donated lots of cookies and kids’ meals. You made many kids happy!
Casey’s, who donated yummy ice cream treats. You, too, made kids happy!
Mackenthun’s, who donated all of the pizzas and drinks for the opening day pizza party. You made kids and grown-ups happy!
The Lonsdale Lions who cooked and served all those pizzas. You made everybody happy!
Ron Kadrlik, whose music made our ice cream social a success!
The Domácí Czech Dancers, who taught us about traditional Czech and Slovak dances!
Jim Jayes, whose humor and magic delighted all ages!
Jim Gerholdt of Remarkable Reptiles, who shared his knowledge and his scaly friends!
Siama and Dallas, who shared the songs and stories of the Congo, causing us all great joy!
To every parent, grandparent, aunt, uncle, cousin, babysitter, older sibling, daycare provider and friend who brought a kid into the library. We couldn’t do it without you!
And finally to all 307 kids and young people who signed up and participated. Thank you for reading, playing, learning, creating and building our future one book at a time! See you next year and keep on reading. 
This is it! The last week of summer reading program 2018 is here! Get your reading logs in by 2:00 pm on Saturday, July 21st to claim your prizes!
Monday, July 9, 3:00-3:30: Make, Listen & Move
We will make our own harmonicas and then learn to dance the electric slide. Best suited for ages 6-10.
Tuesdays, 6:30-7:00 & Fridays, 10:30-11:00: Storytimes
Don’t forget our twice-weekly pre-school storytimes with books and crafts. Best suited for ages 3-6.
Thursdays, 3:00-3:45: Thursday Teens & Tweens
Our final craft will be scarves and/or bracelets from old t-shirts. We have some t-shirts, but if you have an old shirt to cut up, feel free to bring it. Best suited for ages 11-15.
Saturday, 11:00-12:00: Ice Cream Social
Enjoy free ice cream and music from local musician Ron Kadrlik! And if we get 100 kids to finish the summer reading program you can bring your water pistols and soak the library’s staff.
Drop-in Craft
Drop by whenever the library is open and make punk rocks . Best suited for ages 4-12.
Handouts
Every week we will have new take-home worksheets for all age groups.